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 Venezia
Carnival Vista
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Venezia
135,225 GT
Carnival Vista
133,500 GT
Length
Carnival Venezia
323 m
Carnival Vista
323 m
Beam
Carnival Venezia
37 m
Carnival Vista
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Venezia
4,072
Carnival Vista
3,936
Crew
Carnival Venezia
1,400
Carnival Vista
1,450
Decks
Carnival Venezia
—
Carnival Vista
15
Year Built
Carnival Venezia
2,019
Carnival Vista
2,016
Space Ratio
Carnival Venezia
33.2 GT/pax
Carnival Vista
33.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Venezia
2.91 :1
Carnival Vista
2.71 :1
| Specification | Carnival Venezia | Carnival Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Vista Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019Winner | 2,016 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 135,225 GTWinner | 133,500 GT |
| Length | 323 m | 323 m |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | 8.5 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,072Winner | 3,936 |
| Crew | 1,400 | 1,450Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.2 GT/pax | 33.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.91:1 | 2.71:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9801689 | 9692569 |
Built in 2019, Carnival Venezia is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Vista edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.7:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Venezia |
| Capacity | Carnival Venezia |
| Modernity | Carnival Venezia |
| Service | Carnival Vista |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Vista |
Bottom line: Carnival Venezia wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Carnival Vista
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
3,936 passengers means tons of activities
Large 3,936-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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8.2 m |
| Decks | — | 15 |
