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
Disney Fantasy
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Dream
130,000 GT
Disney Fantasy
129,750 GT
Length
Carnival Dream
306 m
Disney Fantasy
340 m
Beam
Carnival Dream
37 m
Disney Fantasy
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Dream
3,646
Disney Fantasy
4,000
Crew
Carnival Dream
1,367
Disney Fantasy
1,450
Decks
Carnival Dream
—
Disney Fantasy
—
Year Built
Carnival Dream
2,009
Disney Fantasy
2,012
Space Ratio
Carnival Dream
35.7 GT/pax
Disney Fantasy
32.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Dream
2.67 :1
Disney Fantasy
2.76 :1
| Specification | Carnival Dream | Disney Fantasy |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Class | Dream Class | Dream Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009 | 2,012Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 130,000 GTWinner | 129,750 GT |
| Length | 306 m | 340 mWinner |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,646 | 4,000Winner |
| Crew | 1,367 | 1,450Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.7 GT/paxWinner | 32.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.67:1Winner | 2.76:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Panama | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9378486 | 9445590 |
Carnival Dream offers more personal space with a space ratio of 35.7 GT per passenger versus 32.4. Built in 2012, Disney Fantasy is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Disney Fantasy |
| Capacity | Disney Fantasy |
| Modernity | Disney Fantasy |
| Service | Carnival Dream |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Dream |
Bottom line: Disney Fantasy 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
Disney Fantasy
Large 4,000-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
4,000 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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8.7 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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