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 Horizon
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Conquest
110,000 GT
Carnival Horizon
133,500 GT
Length
Carnival Conquest
290 m
Carnival Horizon
323 m
Beam
Carnival Conquest
36 m
Carnival Horizon
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Conquest
2,974
Carnival Horizon
3,954
Crew
Carnival Conquest
1,150
Carnival Horizon
1,450
Decks
Carnival Conquest
—
Carnival Horizon
—
Year Built
Carnival Conquest
2,002
Carnival Horizon
2,018
Space Ratio
Carnival Conquest
37.0 GT/pax
Carnival Horizon
33.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Conquest
2.59 :1
Carnival Horizon
2.73 :1
| Specification | Carnival Conquest | Carnival Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Conquest Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002 | 2,018Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 GT | 133,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 290 m | 323 mWinner |
| Beam | 36 m | 37 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,974 | 3,954Winner |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,450Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.0 GT/paxWinner | 33.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.59:1Winner | 2.73:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9198867 | 9767091 |
Carnival Horizon is the significantly larger vessel at 133,500 GT — 21% more than Carnival Conquest's 110,000 GT. Carnival Conquest offers more personal space with a space ratio of 37.0 GT per passenger versus 33.8. Built in 2018, Carnival Horizon is 16 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Horizon |
| Capacity | Carnival Horizon |
| Modernity | Carnival Horizon |
| Service | Carnival Conquest |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Conquest |
Bottom line: Carnival Horizon 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 Horizon
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 3,954-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,954 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
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| Draft | 8.3 m | 8.5 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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