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 21 years versus Carnival Encounter (2002). Carnival Jubilee is the larger hull at 183,521 GT (~68% bigger). Carnival Encounter sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,600 vs 5,228).
| Spec | Carnival Encounter | Carnival Jubilee |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2002 | 2023 |
| Tonnage | 108,977 GT | 183,521 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 2,600 | 5,228 |
| Guests (max) | 3,100 | 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.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.