Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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
Mardi Gras
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Celebration
183,521 GT
Mardi Gras
180,800 GT
Length
Carnival Celebration
344 m
Mardi Gras
344 m
Beam
Carnival Celebration
42 m
Mardi Gras
42 m
Passengers
Carnival Celebration
5,374
Mardi Gras
5,282
Crew
Carnival Celebration
1,735
Mardi Gras
1,745
Decks
Carnival Celebration
—
Mardi Gras
—
Year Built
Carnival Celebration
2,022
Mardi Gras
2,021
Space Ratio
Carnival Celebration
34.1 GT/pax
Mardi Gras
34.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Celebration
3.10 :1
Mardi Gras
3.03 :1
| Specification | Carnival Celebration | Mardi Gras |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Excel Class | Excel Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 2,021 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 183,521 GTWinner | 180,800 GT |
| Length | 344 m | 344 m |
| Beam | 42 m | 42 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.8 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,374Winner | 5,282 |
| Crew | 1,735 | 1,745Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 34.1 GT/pax | 34.2 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.10:1 | 3.03:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Meyer Turku |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9837456 | 9837444 |
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
Mardi Gras
Large 5,282-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,282 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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