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 Freedom
Carnival Glory
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Freedom
110,000 GT
Carnival Glory
110,000 GT
Length
Carnival Freedom
290 m
Carnival Glory
290 m
Beam
Carnival Freedom
36 m
Carnival Glory
36 m
Passengers
Carnival Freedom
2,974
Carnival Glory
2,974
Crew
Carnival Freedom
1,150
Carnival Glory
1,160
Decks
Carnival Freedom
—
Carnival Glory
—
Year Built
Carnival Freedom
2,007
Carnival Glory
2,003
Space Ratio
Carnival Freedom
37.0 GT/pax
Carnival Glory
37.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Freedom
2.59 :1
Carnival Glory
2.56 :1
| Specification | Carnival Freedom | Carnival Glory |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Conquest Class | Conquest Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,007Winner | 2,003 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 GT | 110,000 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.4 mWinner | 8.2 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,974 | 2,974 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,160Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.0 GT/pax | 37.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.59:1 | 2.56:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9286274 | 9198855 |
Carnival Freedom
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Carnival Glory
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
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