Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Breeze
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $285
Ship comparison
Carnival Breeze vs Freedom of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Freedom of the Seas
- Cruises
- 71
- From
- $299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Breeze is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,690 passengers, in service since 2012. Freedom of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,634 passengers, in service since 2006.
Choose Carnival Breeze if you want a newer ship or more of a party: it outscores Freedom of the Seas for party (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2012 (vs 2006).
Choose Freedom of the Seas if you want a more romantic trip, a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores Carnival Breeze for romantic (6.0 vs 2.0), spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) 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 | Freedom of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 (better) | 2006 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 130,000 | 154,407 |
| Passengers | 3,690 | 3,634 |
| Crew | 1,386 | 1,360 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 35.2 | 42.5 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 18 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 1,112 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 184 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 71 |
| Upcoming sailings | 82 | 113 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 14 nights | 2 to 15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $285 (better) | $299 |
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 2 of the ten, Freedom of the Seas on 7, 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 $285.
Royal Caribbean
Freedom of the Seas
Freedom of the Seas features several maritime innovations to stir your imagination. Share a high five with Shrek as part of the DreamWorks Experience. Catch a first-run movie in the 3D theater or poolside under the stars on the outdoor movie screen.
Highlights
- Meeting Shrek as part of the DreamWorks Experience
- Shopping on the Royal Promenade
- Ice skating in the onboard ice skating rink
- Sipping delicious wines at Vintages wine bar
Sailing now
71 cruises on sale, from $299.
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Questions
Carnival Breeze or Freedom of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Breeze or Freedom of the Seas?
Freedom of the Seas is bigger at 154,407 gross tons, against 130,000 gross tons for Carnival Breeze. Carnival Breeze carries 3,690 passengers and Freedom of the Seas carries 3,634.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Breeze or Freedom of the Seas?
Carnival Breeze is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 2006 for Freedom of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Freedom of the Seas, with 42.5 gross tons per passenger against 35.2 on Carnival Breeze. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Freedom of the Seas 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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