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 Liberty
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Conquest
110,000 GT
Carnival Liberty
110,000 GT
Length
Carnival Conquest
290 m
Carnival Liberty
290 m
Beam
Carnival Conquest
36 m
Carnival Liberty
36 m
Passengers
Carnival Conquest
2,974
Carnival Liberty
2,974
Crew
Carnival Conquest
1,150
Carnival Liberty
1,160
Decks
Carnival Conquest
—
Carnival Liberty
—
Year Built
Carnival Conquest
2,002
Carnival Liberty
2,005
Space Ratio
Carnival Conquest
37.0 GT/pax
Carnival Liberty
37.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Conquest
2.59 :1
Carnival Liberty
2.56 :1
| Specification | Carnival Conquest | Carnival Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Conquest Class | Conquest Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002 | 2,005Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 GT | 110,000 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.3 m | 8.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,974 | 2,974 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,160Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.0 GT/pax | 37.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.59:1 | 2.56:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9198867 | 9245582 |
Carnival Conquest
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Carnival Liberty
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
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