Carnival Cruise Line vs Princess Cruises — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Discovery Princess (2022) is the newer ship by 3 years versus Carnival Venezia (2019). Discovery Princess is the larger hull at 145,000 GT (~7% bigger). Discovery Princess sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,660 vs 4,208).
| Spec | Carnival Venezia | Discovery Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2019 | 2022 |
| Tonnage | 135,500 GT | 145,000 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 4,208 | 3,660 |
| Guests (max) | 5,260 | 4,458 |
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.