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Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
Liberty of the Seas is the larger vessel at 154,407 GT, 14% more than Carnival Venezia's 135,225 GT. Built in 2019, Carnival Venezia is 12 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Venezia edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.9:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 3 – 4
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Category
Carnival Venezia
Liberty of the Seas
Size
135,225 GT
154,407 GT
Passengers
4,072
4,960
Year Built
2019
2007
Crew Ratio
1:2.9
1:3.6
Space Ratio
33.2
31.1
Decks
—
—
Length
323m
339m
From Price
$471/pp
$1,297.19/pp
Comparison Verdict
Liberty of the Seas is the larger vessel at 154,407 GT, 14% more than Carnival Venezia's 135,225 GT. Built in 2019, Carnival Venezia is 12 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Venezia edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.9:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Liberty of the Seas |
| Capacity | Liberty of the Seas |
| Modernity | Carnival Venezia |
| Service | Carnival Venezia |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Venezia |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Liberty of the Seas |
| Fleet Power | Liberty of the Seas |
Bottom line: Liberty of the Seas leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Liberty of the Seas for overall superiority; pick Carnival Venezia if Modernity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Venezia if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2019, 12yr newer)
- Better service ratio (2.9:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (33.2 GT/pax)
- Save $826.19/person on sailings
Choose Liberty of the Seas if...
- Size matters to you (154,407 GT)
- More onboard variety (4,960 guests)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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