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View Deal →Carnival Celebration vs Mardi Gras
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
Carnival Celebration wins 4 of 8 categories. Carnival Celebration is $197 cheaper per person.
Score: 4 – 2
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Category
Carnival Celebration
Mardi Gras
Size
183,521 GT
180,800 GT
Passengers
5,374
5,282
Year Built
2022
2021
Crew Ratio
1:3.1
1:3.0
Space Ratio
34.1
34.2
Decks
—
—
Length
344m
344m
From Price
$703/pp
$900/pp
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Celebration if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2022, 1yr newer)
- Size matters to you (183,521 GT)
- More onboard variety (5,374 guests)
- Save $197/person on sailings
Choose Mardi Gras if...
- Better service ratio (3.0:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (34.2 GT/pax)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes — up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
