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 3 years versus Carnival Mardi Gras (2020). Carnival Jubilee is the larger hull at 183,521 GT (~2% bigger). Carnival Jubilee sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (5,228 vs 5,282).
| Spec | Carnival Jubilee | Carnival Mardi Gras |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2023 | 2020 |
| Tonnage | 183,521 GT | 180,000 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 5,228 | 5,282 |
| Guests (max) | 6,631 | 6,500 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.