Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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 Valor
Grandeur of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Valor
110,000 GT
Grandeur of the Seas
74,137 GT
Length
Carnival Valor
290 m
Grandeur of the Seas
279 m
Beam
Carnival Valor
36 m
Grandeur of the Seas
32 m
Passengers
Carnival Valor
2,974
Grandeur of the Seas
1,992
Crew
Carnival Valor
1,180
Grandeur of the Seas
760
Decks
Carnival Valor
—
Grandeur of the Seas
—
Year Built
Carnival Valor
2,004
Grandeur of the Seas
1,996
Space Ratio
Carnival Valor
37.0 GT/pax
Grandeur of the Seas
37.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Valor
2.52 :1
Grandeur of the Seas
2.62 :1
| Specification | Carnival Valor | Grandeur of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Conquest Class | Vision Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,004Winner | 1,996 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 GTWinner | 74,137 GT |
| Length | 290 mWinner | 279 m |
| Beam | 36 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,974Winner | 1,992 |
| Crew | 1,180Winner | 760 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.0 GT/pax | 37.2 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.52:1Winner | 2.62:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Panama | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9220020 | 9102996 |
Carnival Valor is the significantly larger vessel at 110,000 GT — 48% more than Grandeur of the Seas's 74,137 GT. Built in 2004, Carnival Valor is 8 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Valor edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Valor |
| Capacity | Carnival Valor |
| Modernity | Carnival Valor |
| Service | Carnival Valor |
| Spaciousness | Grandeur of the Seas |
Bottom line: Carnival Valor wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Carnival Valor
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Grandeur of the Seas
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.3 mWinner | 7.8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
