Two Carnival Cruise Line ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Carnival Jubilee (2023) is the newer ship by 1 year versus Carnival Celebration (2022). Carnival Jubilee is the larger hull at 183,521 GT (~2% bigger). Carnival Jubilee sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (5,228 vs 5,374).
| Spec | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Jubilee |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2023 |
| Tonnage | 180,800 GT | 183,521 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 5,374 | 5,228 |
| Guests (max) | 6,500 | 6,631 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.