Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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 Firenze
Carnival Horizon
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Firenze
135,156 GT
Carnival Horizon
133,500 GT
Length
Carnival Firenze
323.6 m
Carnival Horizon
323 m
Beam
Carnival Firenze
37.2 m
Carnival Horizon
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Firenze
4,126
Carnival Horizon
3,954
Crew
Carnival Firenze
1,425
Carnival Horizon
1,450
Decks
Carnival Firenze
14
Carnival Horizon
—
Year Built
Carnival Firenze
2,020
Carnival Horizon
2,018
Space Ratio
Carnival Firenze
32.8 GT/pax
Carnival Horizon
33.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Firenze
2.90 :1
Carnival Horizon
2.73 :1
| Specification | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Costa Smeralda Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 2,018 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 135,156 GTWinner | 133,500 GT |
| Length | 323.6 mWinner | 323 m |
| Beam | 37.2 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,126Winner | 3,954 |
| Crew | 1,425 | 1,450Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.8 GT/pax | 33.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.90:1 | 2.73:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9871757 | 9767091 |
Built in 2020, Carnival Firenze is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Horizon 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 Horizon |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Horizon |
Bottom line: Carnival Firenze wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
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
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37 m |
| Draft | 4.2 m | 8.5 mWinner |
| Decks | 14 | — |
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