Two Carnival Cruise Line ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Carnival Festivale (2027) is the newer ship by 19 years versus Carnival Splendor (2008). Carnival Festivale is the larger hull at 182,800 GT (~61% bigger). Carnival Splendor sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,012 vs 5,374).
| Spec | Carnival Festivale | Carnival Splendor |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2027 | 2008 |
| Tonnage | 182,800 GT | 113,573 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 5,374 | 3,012 |
| Guests (max) | 6,631 | 3,700 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.