Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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 Valor
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Freedom
110,000 GT
Carnival Valor
110,000 GT
Length
Carnival Freedom
290 m
Carnival Valor
290 m
Beam
Carnival Freedom
36 m
Carnival Valor
36 m
Passengers
Carnival Freedom
2,974
Carnival Valor
2,974
Crew
Carnival Freedom
1,150
Carnival Valor
1,180
Decks
Carnival Freedom
—
Carnival Valor
—
Year Built
Carnival Freedom
2,007
Carnival Valor
2,004
Space Ratio
Carnival Freedom
37.0 GT/pax
Carnival Valor
37.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Freedom
2.59 :1
Carnival Valor
2.52 :1
| Specification | Carnival Freedom | Carnival Valor |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Conquest Class | Conquest Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,007Winner | 2,004 |
| 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 | 1,180Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.0 GT/pax | 37.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.59:1 | 2.52:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9286274 | 9220020 |
Carnival Freedom
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Carnival Valor
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
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