Carnival Cruise Line vs Norwegian Cruise Line — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Carnival Venezia (2019) is the newer ship by 2 years versus Norwegian Joy (2017). Norwegian Joy is the larger hull at 167,725 GT (~24% bigger). Norwegian Joy sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,804 vs 4,208).
| Spec | Carnival Venezia | Norwegian Joy |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2019 | 2017 |
| Tonnage | 135,500 GT | 167,725 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 4,208 | 3,804 |
| Guests (max) | 5,260 | 3,883 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Carnival Venezia has one thing the other doesn't: Self-service laundry.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.