Two Carnival Cruise Line ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Carnival Celebration (2022) is the newer ship by 20 years versus Carnival Encounter (2002). Carnival Celebration is the larger hull at 180,800 GT (~66% bigger). Carnival Encounter sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,600 vs 5,374).
| Spec | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2002 |
| Tonnage | 180,800 GT | 108,977 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 5,374 | 2,600 |
| Guests (max) | 6,500 | 3,100 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.