$586/person
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Carnival Luminosa vs Carnival Splendor
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Level at 4–4 across 8 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Carnival Luminosa
Carnival Splendor
Size
92,720 GT
113,323 GT
Passengers
2,260
3,012
Year built
2009
2008
Crew ratio
2.4 guests per crew
2.6 guests per crew
Space ratio
41.0 GT per guest
37.6 GT per guest
Decks
12
13
Length
294 m
290 m
From price
$586 pp
$505 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Carnival Splendor is the significantly larger vessel at 113,323 GT, 22% more than Carnival Luminosa's 92,720 GT. Carnival Luminosa edges ahead in service at 2.4 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest. Carnival Splendor accommodates 752 more guests (3,012 vs 2,260), making it the larger resort-at-sea. Carnival Luminosa trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Splendor |
| Capacity | Carnival Splendor |
| Modernity | Carnival Luminosa |
| Service | Carnival Luminosa |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Luminosa |
| Decks | Carnival Splendor |
| Length | Carnival Luminosa |
| Fleet Power | Carnival Splendor |
Bottom line: Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Splendor split 4–4. Choose Carnival Luminosa if modernity is your priority; choose Carnival Splendor if size matters more.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Luminosa if
- You want the newer ship (built 2009, 1 year newer)
- More crew per guest (2.4 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (41.0 GT per guest)
Choose Carnival Splendor if
- Size matters to you (113,323 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,012 guests)
- More decks to explore (13 decks)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Carnival Luminosa | Carnival Splendor |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $586 pp | $505 pp |
| Per night | No data | No data |
| Departing | Dec 14 | Nov 21 |
| Duration | null nights | null nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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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.
