Two Carnival Cruise Line ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Carnival Festivale (2027) is the newer ship by 26 years versus Carnival Adventure (2001). Carnival Festivale is the larger hull at 182,800 GT (~68% bigger). Carnival Adventure sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,600 vs 5,374).
| Spec | Carnival Adventure | Carnival Festivale |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2001 | 2027 |
| Tonnage | 108,865 GT | 182,800 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 2,600 | 5,374 |
| Guests (max) | 3,100 | 6,631 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.