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 3 years versus Carnival Venezia (2019). Carnival Celebration is the larger hull at 180,800 GT (~33% bigger). Carnival Venezia sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (4,208 vs 5,374).
| Spec | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Venezia |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2019 |
| Tonnage | 180,800 GT | 135,500 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 5,374 | 4,208 |
| Guests (max) | 6,500 | 5,260 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.