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 Horizon
Carnival Jubilee
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Horizon
133,500 GT
Carnival Jubilee
183,521 GT
Length
Carnival Horizon
323 m
Carnival Jubilee
344 m
Beam
Carnival Horizon
37 m
Carnival Jubilee
42 m
Passengers
Carnival Horizon
3,954
Carnival Jubilee
5,374
Crew
Carnival Horizon
1,450
Carnival Jubilee
1,735
Decks
Carnival Horizon
—
Carnival Jubilee
—
Year Built
Carnival Horizon
2,018
Carnival Jubilee
2,023
Space Ratio
Carnival Horizon
33.8 GT/pax
Carnival Jubilee
34.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Horizon
2.73 :1
Carnival Jubilee
3.10 :1
| Specification | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Jubilee |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Vista Class | Excel Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 133,500 GT | 183,521 GTWinner |
| Length | 323 m | 344 mWinner |
| Beam | 37 m | 42 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,954 | 5,374Winner |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,735Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.8 GT/pax | 34.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.73:1Winner | 3.10:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Meyer Turku |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9767091 | 9851737 |
Carnival Jubilee is the significantly larger vessel at 183,521 GT — 37% more than Carnival Horizon's 133,500 GT. Built in 2023, Carnival Jubilee is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Horizon edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.7:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Jubilee |
| Capacity | Carnival Jubilee |
| Modernity | Carnival Jubilee |
| Service | Carnival Horizon |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Jubilee |
Bottom line: Carnival Jubilee wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Carnival Horizon
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 3,954-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,954 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Carnival Jubilee
Large 5,374-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,374 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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| Draft | 8.5 m | 8.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
