$265/person
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Carnival Elation vs Pride of America
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Pride of America wins 6 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Carnival Elation
Pride of America
Size
70,367 GT
80,439 GT
Passengers
2,052
2,186
Year built
1998
2005
Crew ratio
2.2 guests per crew
2.4 guests per crew
Space ratio
34.3 GT per guest
36.8 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
262 m
280 m
From price
$265 pp
$1,045 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Pride of America is the larger vessel at 80,439 GT, 14% more than Carnival Elation's 70,367 GT. Built in 2005, Pride of America is 7 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Elation edges ahead in service at 2.2 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Pride of America |
| Capacity | Pride of America |
| Modernity | Pride of America |
| Service | Carnival Elation |
| Spaciousness | Pride of America |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Pride of America |
| Fleet Power | Pride of America |
Bottom line: Pride of America leads 6–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Pride of America for overall superiority; pick Carnival Elation if Service matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Pride of America if
- You want the newer ship (built 2005, 7 years newer)
- Size matters to you (80,439 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,186 guests)
- More space per guest (36.8 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Carnival Elation | Pride of America |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $265 pp | $1,045 pp |
| Per night | No data | $149 pp |
| Departing | Oct 31 | Oct 31 |
| Duration | null nights | 7 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
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, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
