Two Carnival Cruise Line ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Carnival Venezia (2019) is the newer ship by 11 years versus Carnival Splendor (2008). Carnival Venezia is the larger hull at 135,500 GT (~19% bigger). Carnival Splendor sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,012 vs 4,208).
| Spec | Carnival Splendor | Carnival Venezia |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2008 | 2019 |
| Tonnage | 113,573 GT | 135,500 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,012 | 4,208 |
| Guests (max) | 3,700 | 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.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.