Royal Caribbean International vs Carnival Cruise Line — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Carnival Venezia (2019) is the newer ship by 4 years versus Anthem of the Seas (2015). Anthem of the Seas is the larger hull at 168,666 GT (~24% bigger). Anthem of the Seas sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (4,180 vs 4,208).
| Spec | Anthem of the Seas | Carnival Venezia |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2015 | 2019 |
| Tonnage | 168,666 GT | 135,500 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 4,180 | 4,208 |
| Guests (max) | 4,905 | 5,260 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Carnival Venezia has one thing the other doesn't: Self-service laundry.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.