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Carnival Horizon vs Queen Victoria

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Carnival Horizon wins 5 of 7 scored categories.

At a glance

Quick Compare

Category
Carnival Horizon
Queen Victoria
Size
133,500 GT
90,049 GT
Passengers
3,954
2,014
Year built
2018
2007
Crew ratio
2.7 guests per crew
2.2 guests per crew
Space ratio
33.8 GT per guest
44.7 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
323 m
294 m
From price
$521 pp
$869 pp

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

Carnival Horizon is the significantly larger vessel at 133,500 GT, 48% more than Queen Victoria's 90,049 GT. Queen Victoria offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.7 GT per passenger versus 33.8. Built in 2018, Carnival Horizon is 11 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeCarnival Horizon
CapacityCarnival Horizon
ModernityCarnival Horizon
ServiceQueen Victoria
SpaciousnessQueen Victoria
DecksNo data
LengthCarnival Horizon
Fleet PowerCarnival Horizon

Bottom line: Carnival Horizon leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Carnival Horizon for overall superiority; pick Queen Victoria if its strengths matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Carnival Horizon if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2018, 11 years newer)
  • Size matters to you (133,500 GT)
  • More onboard variety (3,954 guests)
Book Carnival Horizon

Choose Queen Victoria if

  • More crew per guest (2.2 guests per crew)
  • More space per guest (44.7 GT per guest)
Book Queen Victoria

Prices

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Carnival Horizon

from $521 per person

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Queen Victoria

from $869 per person

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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailCarnival HorizonQueen Victoria
Cheapest$521 pp$869 pp
Per nightNo data$217 pp
DepartingNov 1Nov 7
Durationnull nights4 nights
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Queen Victoria sailing from Southampton, England

16 Night Europe Cruise

Cunard • Queen Victoria

Nov 11, 2026 · 16 nights

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$2,199/person$137/night
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Queen Victoria sailing from Southampton, England

7 Night Europe Cruise

Cunard • Queen Victoria

Nov 27, 2026 · 7 nights

United Kingdom

$1,359/person$194/night
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

What is the space ratio and why does it matter?

Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.