Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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 Horizon
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Dream
130,000 GT
Carnival Horizon
133,500 GT
Length
Carnival Dream
306 m
Carnival Horizon
323 m
Beam
Carnival Dream
37 m
Carnival Horizon
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Dream
3,646
Carnival Horizon
3,954
Crew
Carnival Dream
1,367
Carnival Horizon
1,450
Decks
Carnival Dream
—
Carnival Horizon
—
Year Built
Carnival Dream
2,009
Carnival Horizon
2,018
Space Ratio
Carnival Dream
35.7 GT/pax
Carnival Horizon
33.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Dream
2.67 :1
Carnival Horizon
2.73 :1
| Specification | Carnival Dream | Carnival Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Dream Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009 | 2,018Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 130,000 GT | 133,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 306 m | 323 mWinner |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,646 | 3,954Winner |
| Crew | 1,367 | 1,450Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.7 GT/paxWinner | 33.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.67:1Winner | 2.73:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9378486 | 9767091 |
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 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
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8.4 m |
8.5 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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