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 Radiance
Carnival Venezia
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Radiance
101,509 GT
Carnival Venezia
135,225 GT
Length
Carnival Radiance
272 m
Carnival Venezia
323 m
Beam
Carnival Radiance
36 m
Carnival Venezia
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Radiance
2,764
Carnival Venezia
4,072
Crew
Carnival Radiance
1,100
Carnival Venezia
1,400
Decks
Carnival Radiance
—
Carnival Venezia
—
Year Built
Carnival Radiance
2,000
Carnival Venezia
2,019
Space Ratio
Carnival Radiance
36.7 GT/pax
Carnival Venezia
33.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Radiance
2.51 :1
Carnival Venezia
2.91 :1
| Specification | Carnival Radiance | Carnival Venezia |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Triumph Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,000 | 2,019Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 101,509 GT | 135,225 GTWinner |
| Length | 272 m | 323 mWinner |
| Beam | 36 m | 37 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,764 | 4,072Winner |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,400Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.7 GT/paxWinner | 33.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.51:1Winner | 2.91:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9746889 | 9801689 |
Carnival Venezia is the significantly larger vessel at 135,225 GT — 33% more than Carnival Radiance's 101,509 GT. Carnival Radiance offers more personal space with a space ratio of 36.7 GT per passenger versus 33.2. Built in 2019, Carnival Venezia is 19 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Venezia |
| Capacity | Carnival Venezia |
| Modernity | Carnival Venezia |
| Service | Carnival Radiance |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Radiance |
Bottom line: Carnival Venezia wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Carnival Radiance
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
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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| Draft | 8.4 m | 8.5 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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