Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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 Freedom
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Conquest
110,000 GT
Carnival Freedom
110,000 GT
Length
Carnival Conquest
290 m
Carnival Freedom
290 m
Beam
Carnival Conquest
36 m
Carnival Freedom
36 m
Passengers
Carnival Conquest
2,974
Carnival Freedom
2,974
Crew
Carnival Conquest
1,150
Carnival Freedom
1,150
Decks
Carnival Conquest
—
Carnival Freedom
—
Year Built
Carnival Conquest
2,002
Carnival Freedom
2,007
Space Ratio
Carnival Conquest
37.0 GT/pax
Carnival Freedom
37.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Conquest
2.59 :1
Carnival Freedom
2.59 :1
| Specification | Carnival Conquest | Carnival Freedom |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Conquest Class | Conquest Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002 | 2,007Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 GT | 110,000 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.3 m | 8.4 mWinner |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,974 | 2,974 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.0 GT/pax | 37.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.59:1 | 2.59:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9198867 | 9286274 |
Carnival Conquest
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Carnival Freedom
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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