Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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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 Luminosa
Carnival Splendor
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Luminosa
92,720 GT
Carnival Splendor
113,323 GT
Length
Carnival Luminosa
294 m
Carnival Splendor
290 m
Beam
Carnival Luminosa
32.2 m
Carnival Splendor
38 m
Passengers
Carnival Luminosa
2,260
Carnival Splendor
3,012
Crew
Carnival Luminosa
926
Carnival Splendor
1,150
Decks
Carnival Luminosa
12
Carnival Splendor
13
Year Built
Carnival Luminosa
2,009
Carnival Splendor
2,008
Space Ratio
Carnival Luminosa
41.0 GT/pax
Carnival Splendor
37.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Luminosa
2.44 :1
Carnival Splendor
2.62 :1
| Specification | Carnival Luminosa | Carnival Splendor |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Concordia Class | Concordia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009Winner | 2,008 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,720 GT | 113,323 GTWinner |
| Length | 294 mWinner | 290 m |
| Beam | 32.2 m | 38 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,260 | 3,012Winner |
| Crew | 926 | 1,150Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.0 GT/paxWinner | 37.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.44:1Winner | 2.62:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9794892 | 9333163 |
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 with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Splendor |
| Capacity | Carnival Splendor |
| Modernity | Carnival Luminosa |
| Service | Carnival Luminosa |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Luminosa |
Bottom line: Carnival Luminosa wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Carnival Luminosa
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
Carnival Splendor
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,012-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,012 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 8.2 m | 8.5 mWinner |
| Decks | 12 | 13Winner |
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