Side-by-side cruise ship comparison ยท 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 Glory
Carnival Valor
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Glory
110,000 GT
Carnival Valor
110,000 GT
Length
Carnival Glory
290 m
Carnival Valor
290 m
Beam
Carnival Glory
36 m
Carnival Valor
36 m
Passengers
Carnival Glory
2,974
Carnival Valor
2,974
Crew
Carnival Glory
1,160
Carnival Valor
1,180
Decks
Carnival Glory
โ
Carnival Valor
โ
Year Built
Carnival Glory
2,003
Carnival Valor
2,004
Space Ratio
Carnival Glory
37.0 GT/pax
Carnival Valor
37.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Glory
2.56 :1
Carnival Valor
2.52 :1
| Specification | Carnival Glory | Carnival Valor |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Conquest Class | Conquest Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003 | 2,004Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 GT | 110,000 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.2 m | 8.3 mWinner |
| Decks | โ | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,974 | 2,974 |
| Crew | 1,160 | 1,180Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.0 GT/pax | 37.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.56:1 | 2.52:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9198855 | 9220020 |
Carnival Glory
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
Free cancellation on most rooms
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