Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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 Elation
Carnival Paradise
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Elation
70,367 GT
Carnival Paradise
70,367 GT
Length
Carnival Elation
262 m
Carnival Paradise
262 m
Beam
Carnival Elation
32 m
Carnival Paradise
32 m
Passengers
Carnival Elation
2,052
Carnival Paradise
2,052
Crew
Carnival Elation
920
Carnival Paradise
920
Decks
Carnival Elation
—
Carnival Paradise
—
Year Built
Carnival Elation
1,998
Carnival Paradise
1,998
Space Ratio
Carnival Elation
34.3 GT/pax
Carnival Paradise
34.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Elation
2.23 :1
Carnival Paradise
2.23 :1
| Specification | Carnival Elation | Carnival Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Fantasy Class | Fantasy Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,998 | 1,998 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 70,367 GT | 70,367 GT |
| Length | 262 m | 262 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | 8.1 m | 8.1 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,052 | 2,052 |
| Crew | 920 | 920 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 34.3 GT/pax | 34.3 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.23:1 | 2.23:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9070620 | 9070632 |
Carnival Elation
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Carnival Paradise
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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