Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Carnival Celebration
Carnival Firenze
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Celebration
183,521 GT
Carnival Firenze
135,156 GT
Length
Carnival Celebration
344 m
Carnival Firenze
323.6 m
Beam
Carnival Celebration
42 m
Carnival Firenze
37.2 m
Passengers
Carnival Celebration
5,374
Carnival Firenze
4,126
Crew
Carnival Celebration
1,735
Carnival Firenze
1,425
Decks
Carnival Celebration
—
Carnival Firenze
14
Year Built
Carnival Celebration
2,022
Carnival Firenze
2,020
Space Ratio
Carnival Celebration
34.1 GT/pax
Carnival Firenze
32.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Celebration
3.10 :1
Carnival Firenze
2.90 :1
| Specification | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Firenze |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Excel Class | Costa Smeralda Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 2,020 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 183,521 GTWinner | 135,156 GT |
| Length | 344 mWinner | 323.6 m |
| Beam | 42 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,374Winner | 4,126 |
| Crew | 1,735Winner | 1,425 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 34.1 GT/paxWinner | 32.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.10:1 | 2.90:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9837456 | 9871757 |
Carnival Celebration is the significantly larger vessel at 183,521 GT — 36% more than Carnival Firenze's 135,156 GT. Built in 2022, Carnival Celebration is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Firenze edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.9:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Celebration |
| Capacity | Carnival Celebration |
| Modernity | Carnival Celebration |
| Service | Carnival Firenze |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Celebration |
Bottom line: Carnival Celebration wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Carnival Celebration
Large 5,374-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,374 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Carnival Firenze
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 4,126-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,126 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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37.2 m |
| Draft | 8.6 mWinner | 4.2 m |
| Decks | — | 14 |
