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
Norwegian Jewel
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Venezia
135,225 GT
Norwegian Jewel
93,502 GT
Length
Carnival Venezia
323 m
Norwegian Jewel
294 m
Beam
Carnival Venezia
37 m
Norwegian Jewel
32 m
Passengers
Carnival Venezia
4,072
Norwegian Jewel
2,376
Crew
Carnival Venezia
1,400
Norwegian Jewel
1,037
Decks
Carnival Venezia
—
Norwegian Jewel
—
Year Built
Carnival Venezia
2,019
Norwegian Jewel
2,005
Space Ratio
Carnival Venezia
33.2 GT/pax
Norwegian Jewel
39.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Venezia
2.91 :1
Norwegian Jewel
2.29 :1
| Specification | Carnival Venezia | Norwegian Jewel |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Vista Class | Jewel Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019Winner | 2,005 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 135,225 GTWinner | 93,502 GT |
| Length | 323 mWinner | 294 m |
| Beam | 37 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,072Winner | 2,376 |
| Crew | 1,400Winner | 1,037 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.2 GT/pax | 39.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.91:1 | 2.29:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Panama | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9801689 | 9245366 |
Carnival Venezia is the significantly larger vessel at 135,225 GT — 45% more than Norwegian Jewel's 93,502 GT. Norwegian Jewel offers more personal space with a space ratio of 39.4 GT per passenger versus 33.2. Built in 2019, Carnival Venezia is 14 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Venezia |
| Capacity | Carnival Venezia |
| Modernity | Carnival Venezia |
| Service | Norwegian Jewel |
| Spaciousness | Norwegian Jewel |
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
Norwegian Jewel
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.5 m | 8.6 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
