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 Vista
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Horizon
133,500 GT
Carnival Vista
133,500 GT
Length
Carnival Horizon
323 m
Carnival Vista
323 m
Beam
Carnival Horizon
37 m
Carnival Vista
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Horizon
3,954
Carnival Vista
3,936
Crew
Carnival Horizon
1,450
Carnival Vista
1,450
Decks
Carnival Horizon
—
Carnival Vista
15
Year Built
Carnival Horizon
2,018
Carnival Vista
2,016
Space Ratio
Carnival Horizon
33.8 GT/pax
Carnival Vista
33.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Horizon
2.73 :1
Carnival Vista
2.71 :1
| Specification | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Vista Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,016 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 133,500 GT | 133,500 GT |
| Length | 323 m | 323 m |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | 8.5 mWinner | 8.2 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,954Winner | 3,936 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,450 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.8 GT/pax | 33.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.73:1 | 2.71:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9767091 | 9692569 |
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 Vista
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
3,936 passengers means tons of activities
Large 3,936-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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