Carnival Cruise Line vs Norwegian Cruise Line — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Norwegian Luna (2026) is the newer ship by 7 years versus Carnival Venezia (2019). Norwegian Luna is the larger hull at 156,300 GT (~15% bigger). Norwegian Luna sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,550 vs 4,208).
| Spec | Carnival Venezia | Norwegian Luna |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2019 | 2026 |
| Tonnage | 135,500 GT | 156,300 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 4,208 | 3,550 |
| Guests (max) | 5,260 | 3,565 |
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.