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View Deal →Carnival Conquest vs Celestyal Journey
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Carnival Conquest is the significantly larger vessel at 110,000 GT, 50% more than Celestyal Journey's 73,500 GT. Celestyal Journey offers more personal space with a space ratio of 40.8 GT per passenger versus 37.0. Built in 2002, Carnival Conquest is 10 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 6 – 1
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Category
Carnival Conquest
Celestyal Journey
Size
110,000 GT
73,500 GT
Passengers
2,974
1,800
Year Built
2002
1992
Crew Ratio
1:2.6
1:2.8
Space Ratio
37.0
40.8
Decks
—
—
Length
290m
269m
From Price
$180/pp
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Comparison Verdict
Carnival Conquest is the significantly larger vessel at 110,000 GT, 50% more than Celestyal Journey's 73,500 GT. Celestyal Journey offers more personal space with a space ratio of 40.8 GT per passenger versus 37.0. Built in 2002, Carnival Conquest is 10 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Conquest |
| Capacity | Carnival Conquest |
| Modernity | Carnival Conquest |
| Service | Carnival Conquest |
| Spaciousness | Celestyal Journey |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Carnival Conquest |
| Fleet Power | Carnival Conquest |
Bottom line: Carnival Conquest leads 6–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Carnival Conquest for overall superiority; pick Celestyal Journey if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Conquest if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2002, 10yr newer)
- Size matters to you (110,000 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,974 guests)
- Better service ratio (2.6:1 crew ratio)
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Sailing Prices
| Carnival Conquest | Celestyal Journey | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $180 pp | — |
| Departing | Sep 14 | — |
| Duration | null nights | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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