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 Dream
Carnival Firenze
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Dream
130,000 GT
Carnival Firenze
135,156 GT
Length
Carnival Dream
306 m
Carnival Firenze
323.6 m
Beam
Carnival Dream
37 m
Carnival Firenze
37.2 m
Passengers
Carnival Dream
3,646
Carnival Firenze
4,126
Crew
Carnival Dream
1,367
Carnival Firenze
1,425
Decks
Carnival Dream
—
Carnival Firenze
14
Year Built
Carnival Dream
2,009
Carnival Firenze
2,020
Space Ratio
Carnival Dream
35.7 GT/pax
Carnival Firenze
32.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Dream
2.67 :1
Carnival Firenze
2.90 :1
| Specification | Carnival Dream | Carnival Firenze |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Dream Class | Costa Smeralda Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009 | 2,020Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 130,000 GT | 135,156 GTWinner |
| Length | 306 m | 323.6 mWinner |
| Beam | 37 m | 37.2 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,646 | 4,126Winner |
| Crew | 1,367 | 1,425Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.7 GT/paxWinner | 32.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.67:1Winner | 2.90:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9378486 | 9871757 |
Built in 2020, Carnival Firenze is 11 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Dream edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.7:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Firenze |
| Capacity | Carnival Firenze |
| Modernity | Carnival Firenze |
| Service | Carnival Dream |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Dream |
Bottom line: Carnival Firenze wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Carnival Dream
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,646-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,646 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Carnival Firenze
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 4,126-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,126 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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| Draft | 8.4 mWinner | 4.2 m |
| Decks | — | 14 |
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