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 Conquest
Carnival Dream
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Conquest
110,000 GT
Carnival Dream
130,000 GT
Length
Carnival Conquest
290 m
Carnival Dream
306 m
Beam
Carnival Conquest
36 m
Carnival Dream
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Conquest
2,974
Carnival Dream
3,646
Crew
Carnival Conquest
1,150
Carnival Dream
1,367
Decks
Carnival Conquest
—
Carnival Dream
—
Year Built
Carnival Conquest
2,002
Carnival Dream
2,009
Space Ratio
Carnival Conquest
37.0 GT/pax
Carnival Dream
35.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Conquest
2.59 :1
Carnival Dream
2.67 :1
| Specification | Carnival Conquest | Carnival Dream |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Conquest Class | Dream Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002 | 2,009Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 GT | 130,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 290 m | 306 mWinner |
| Beam | 36 m | 37 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,974 | 3,646Winner |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,367Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.0 GT/paxWinner | 35.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.59:1Winner | 2.67:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9198867 | 9378486 |
Carnival Dream is the larger vessel at 130,000 GT — 18% more than Carnival Conquest's 110,000 GT. Built in 2009, Carnival Dream is 7 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Dream |
| Capacity | Carnival Dream |
| Modernity | Carnival Dream |
| Service | Carnival Conquest |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Conquest |
Bottom line: Carnival Dream wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Carnival Conquest
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Carnival Dream
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,646-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,646 passengers means tons of activities
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 | 8.3 m | 8.4 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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