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 Liberty
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Freedom
110,000 GT
Carnival Liberty
110,000 GT
Length
Carnival Freedom
290 m
Carnival Liberty
290 m
Beam
Carnival Freedom
36 m
Carnival Liberty
36 m
Passengers
Carnival Freedom
2,974
Carnival Liberty
2,974
Crew
Carnival Freedom
1,150
Carnival Liberty
1,160
Decks
Carnival Freedom
—
Carnival Liberty
—
Year Built
Carnival Freedom
2,007
Carnival Liberty
2,005
Space Ratio
Carnival Freedom
37.0 GT/pax
Carnival Liberty
37.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Freedom
2.59 :1
Carnival Liberty
2.56 :1
| Specification | Carnival Freedom | Carnival Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Conquest Class | Conquest Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,007Winner | 2,005 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 GT | 110,000 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.4 mWinner | 8.3 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 | 9245582 |
Carnival Freedom
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Carnival Liberty
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
We may earn a commission from partner bookings at no extra cost to you.
— |
.jpg%26w%3D400&w=3840&q=75)
_(cropped).jpg%26w%3D400&w=3840&q=75)