Two Carnival Cruise Line ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Carnival Encounter (2002) is the newer ship by 1 year versus Carnival Adventure (2001). Carnival Encounter is the larger hull at 108,977 GT (~0% bigger).
| Spec | Carnival Adventure | Carnival Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2001 | 2002 |
| Tonnage | 108,865 GT | 108,977 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Guests (max) | 3,100 | 3,100 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.