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
Oasis of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Celebration
183,521 GT
Oasis of the Seas
225,282 GT
Length
Carnival Celebration
344 m
Oasis of the Seas
362 m
Beam
Carnival Celebration
42 m
Oasis of the Seas
60 m
Passengers
Carnival Celebration
5,374
Oasis of the Seas
6,780
Crew
Carnival Celebration
1,735
Oasis of the Seas
2,165
Decks
Carnival Celebration
—
Oasis of the Seas
—
Year Built
Carnival Celebration
2,022
Oasis of the Seas
2,009
Space Ratio
Carnival Celebration
34.1 GT/pax
Oasis of the Seas
33.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Celebration
3.10 :1
Oasis of the Seas
3.13 :1
| Specification | Carnival Celebration | Oasis of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Excel Class | Oasis Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 2,009 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 183,521 GT | 225,282 GTWinner |
| Length | 344 m | 362 mWinner |
| Beam | 42 m | 60 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,374 | 6,780Winner |
| Crew | 1,735 | 2,165Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 34.1 GT/paxWinner | 33.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.10:1Winner | 3.13:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | STX Finland |
| Flag | Panama | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9837456 | 9383936 |
Oasis of the Seas is the significantly larger vessel at 225,282 GT — 23% more than Carnival Celebration's 183,521 GT. Built in 2022, Carnival Celebration is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Oasis of the Seas |
| Capacity | Oasis of the Seas |
| Modernity | Carnival Celebration |
| Service | Carnival Celebration |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Celebration |
Bottom line: Carnival Celebration wins more categories (3 vs 2), 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
Oasis of the Seas
Large 6,780-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,780 passengers means tons of activities
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 8.6 m | 9.3 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
