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Carnival Firenze vs Carnival Radiance
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Carnival Firenze wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Carnival Firenze
Carnival Radiance
Size
135,156 GT
101,509 GT
Passengers
4,126
2,764
Year built
2020
2000
Crew ratio
2.9 guests per crew
2.5 guests per crew
Space ratio
32.8 GT per guest
36.7 GT per guest
Decks
14
No data
Length
323.6 m
272 m
From price
$321 pp
$242 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Carnival Firenze is the significantly larger vessel at 135,156 GT, 33% more than Carnival Radiance's 101,509 GT. Carnival Radiance offers more personal space with a space ratio of 36.7 GT per passenger versus 32.8. Built in 2020, Carnival Firenze is 20 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Firenze |
| Capacity | Carnival Firenze |
| Modernity | Carnival Firenze |
| Service | Carnival Radiance |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Radiance |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Carnival Firenze |
| Fleet Power | Carnival Firenze |
Bottom line: Carnival Firenze leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Carnival Firenze for overall superiority; pick Carnival Radiance if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Firenze if
- You want the newer ship (built 2020, 20 years newer)
- Size matters to you (135,156 GT)
- More onboard variety (4,126 guests)
Choose Carnival Radiance if
- More crew per guest (2.5 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (36.7 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Radiance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $321 pp | $242 pp |
| Per night | No data | No data |
| Departing | Nov 27 | Dec 17 |
| Duration | null nights | null 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.
