Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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 Splendor
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Conquest
110,000 GT
Carnival Splendor
113,323 GT
Length
Carnival Conquest
290 m
Carnival Splendor
290 m
Beam
Carnival Conquest
36 m
Carnival Splendor
38 m
Passengers
Carnival Conquest
2,974
Carnival Splendor
3,012
Crew
Carnival Conquest
1,150
Carnival Splendor
1,150
Decks
Carnival Conquest
—
Carnival Splendor
13
Year Built
Carnival Conquest
2,002
Carnival Splendor
2,008
Space Ratio
Carnival Conquest
37.0 GT/pax
Carnival Splendor
37.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Conquest
2.59 :1
Carnival Splendor
2.62 :1
| Specification | Carnival Conquest | Carnival Splendor |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Conquest Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002 | 2,008Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 GT | 113,323 GTWinner |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 38 mWinner |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,974 | 3,012Winner |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.0 GT/pax | 37.6 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.59:1Winner | 2.62:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9198867 | 9333163 |
Carnival Conquest
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Carnival Splendor
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,012-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,012 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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8.3 m |
8.5 mWinner |
| Decks | — | 13 |
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