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 Venezia
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Horizon
133,500 GT
Carnival Venezia
135,225 GT
Length
Carnival Horizon
323 m
Carnival Venezia
323 m
Beam
Carnival Horizon
37 m
Carnival Venezia
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Horizon
3,954
Carnival Venezia
4,072
Crew
Carnival Horizon
1,450
Carnival Venezia
1,400
Decks
Carnival Horizon
—
Carnival Venezia
—
Year Built
Carnival Horizon
2,018
Carnival Venezia
2,019
Space Ratio
Carnival Horizon
33.8 GT/pax
Carnival Venezia
33.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Horizon
2.73 :1
Carnival Venezia
2.91 :1
| Specification | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Venezia |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Vista Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018 | 2,019Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 133,500 GT | 135,225 GTWinner |
| Length | 323 m | 323 m |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | 8.5 m | 8.5 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,954 | 4,072Winner |
| Crew | 1,450Winner | 1,400 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.8 GT/paxWinner | 33.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.73:1Winner | 2.91:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9767091 | 9801689 |
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 Venezia
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 4,072-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,072 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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