Carnival Cruise Line vs MSC Cruises — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Carnival Celebration (2022) is the newer ship by 3 years versus MSC Bellissima (2019). Carnival Celebration is the larger hull at 180,800 GT (~5% bigger). MSC Bellissima sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (4,488 vs 5,374).
| Spec | Carnival Celebration | MSC Bellissima |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2019 |
| Tonnage | 180,800 GT | 171,598 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 5,374 | 4,488 |
| Guests (max) | 6,500 | 5,686 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Carnival Celebration has one thing the other doesn't: Self-service laundry.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.