P&O Cruises
Britannia
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $458
Ship comparison
Britannia vs Carnival Dream
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Dream
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $367
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Britannia is a large P&O Cruises ship carrying 3,647 passengers. Carnival Dream is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,646 passengers, in service since 2009. Britannia has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Britannia if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 50 cruises on sale (vs 12).
Choose Carnival Dream if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $367 (vs $458).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Britannia | Carnival Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | P&O Cruises | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 143,730 | 130,000 |
| Passengers | 3,647 | 3,646 |
| Crew | — | 1,367 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | — | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.4 (better) | 35.7 |
| Decks | — | 15 |
| Length | 1,083 ft | 1,004 ft |
| Beam | 144 ft | 122 ft |
| Speed | — | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 50 | 12 |
| Upcoming sailings | 81 | 179 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 35 nights | 4 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $458 | $367 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Britannia has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
P&O Cruises
Britannia
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $458.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream, the first of Carnival's Dream class ships (followed by Carnival Magic and Carnival Breeze), features two dual-level dining rooms, a gourmet steakhouse and the Lido Restaurant. It also features Ocean Plaza, which combines tasty treats with entertainment.
Highlights
- Waterslides at Carnival WaterWorks
- Carnival's house brew at RedFrog Rum Bar
- Thalassotherapy pool at the Cloud 9 Spa
Sailing now
12 cruises on sale, from $367.
Questions
Britannia or Carnival Dream?
Which is bigger, Britannia or Carnival Dream?
Britannia is bigger at 143,730 gross tons, against 130,000 gross tons for Carnival Dream. Britannia carries 3,647 passengers and Carnival Dream carries 3,646.
Which has more space per passenger?
Britannia, with 39.4 gross tons per passenger against 35.7 on Carnival Dream. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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