Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Breeze
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $386
Ship comparison
Carnival Breeze vs Carnival Horizon
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Horizon
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $391
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Breeze is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,690 passengers, in service since 2015. Carnival Horizon is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,960 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose Carnival Breeze if you want more culture: it outscores Carnival Horizon for cultural (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Carnival Horizon if you want a more romantic trip, more adventure and nature or a more active cruise: it outscores Carnival Breeze for romantic (7.0 vs 2.0), adventure & nature (6.0 vs 2.0) and active (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Breeze | Carnival Horizon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 130,000 | 133,457 |
| Passengers | 3,690 | 3,960 |
| Crew | 1,386 | 1,400 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 35.2 (better) | 33.7 |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 1,055 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 122 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | 92 | 99 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–14 nights | 4–8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $386 (better) | $391 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Breeze leads on 1 of the ten, Carnival Horizon on 8, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Breeze
Carnival Breeze, sailing from Miami, will take you to some of the hottest spots in the Caribbean and the Bahamas, while you get to experience some fun in the sun on board.
Highlights
- Two waterslides at Carnival WaterWorks
- Carnival's house brew at RedFrog Pub
- Relaxing in Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
- Testing your luck at Winner's Luck Casino
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $386.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Horizon
Carnival Horizon from Carnival Cruise Line is a bold, sophisticated, gorgeous ship brimming with activities, dining options, and bars and lounges galore. The ship carries 3,936 passengers (double occupancy) and 1,450 crew members — both identical to sister ship Carnival Vista — and it measures the same 133,457 gross registered tons.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $391.
Questions
Carnival Breeze or Carnival Horizon?
Which is bigger, Carnival Breeze or Carnival Horizon?
Carnival Horizon is bigger at 133,457 gross tons, against 130,000 gross tons for Carnival Breeze. Carnival Breeze carries 3,690 passengers and Carnival Horizon carries 3,960.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Breeze or Carnival Horizon?
Carnival Horizon is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2015 for Carnival Breeze.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Breeze, with 35.2 gross tons per passenger against 33.7 on Carnival Horizon. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Breeze, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 2.8 on Carnival Horizon.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Horizon scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 9.0 for Carnival Breeze.
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