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View Deal →Carnival Vista vs Genting Dream
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Genting Dream is the larger vessel at 151,300 GT — 13% more than Carnival Vista's 133,500 GT. Genting Dream offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.5 GT per passenger versus 33.9. Genting Dream edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.7:1, meaning more crew per guest.
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Category
Carnival Vista
Genting Dream
Size
133,500 GT
151,300 GT
Passengers
3,936
3,400
Year Built
2016
2016
Crew Ratio
1:2.7
1:1.7
Space Ratio
33.9
44.5
Decks
15
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Length
323m
335m
From Price
$590/pp
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Comparison Verdict
Genting Dream is the larger vessel at 151,300 GT — 13% more than Carnival Vista's 133,500 GT. Genting Dream offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.5 GT per passenger versus 33.9. Genting Dream edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.7:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Genting Dream |
| Capacity | Genting Dream |
| Modernity | Tie |
| Service | Genting Dream |
| Spaciousness | Genting Dream |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Genting Dream |
| Fleet Power | Carnival Vista |
Bottom line: Genting Dream leads 5–1 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Genting Dream for overall superiority; pick Carnival Vista if Fleet Power matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Genting Dream if...
- Size matters to you (151,300 GT)
- Better service ratio (1.7:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (44.5 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Carnival Vista | Genting Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $590 pp | — |
| Departing | Aug 16 | — |
| Duration | null nights | — |
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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?
Yes — up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
