Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Conquest
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $164
Ship comparison
Carnival Conquest vs Carnival Freedom
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Freedom
- Cruises
- 19
- From
- $261
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Conquest is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2002. Carnival Freedom is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2006.
Choose Carnival Conquest if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $164 (vs $261).
Choose Carnival Freedom if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated staterooms or a more active cruise: it outscores Carnival Conquest for family friendly (9.0 vs 7.0), staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Conquest | Carnival Freedom | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 | 2006 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 110,000 |
| Passengers | 2,980 | 2,980 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.9 | 36.9 |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Length | 952 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 116 ft | 116 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 9 | 19 |
| Upcoming sailings | 125 | 91 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–11 nights | 3–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $164 (better) | $261 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Conquest leads on 0 of the ten, Carnival Freedom on 3, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Conquest
Cruise passengers will find little time for boredom with all the restaurants, lounges and live entertainment aboard Carnival Conquest. Check out Guy's Burger Joint, RedFrog Rum Bar and EA SPORTS Bar to grab a bite or to simply watch some sports.
Highlights
- Watching movies on the Seaside Theatre LED screen
- Shopping on the Promenade deck
- Ping pong, mini golf, shuffle board and more activities at City Sports Park
Sailing now
9 cruises on sale, from $164.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Freedom
The last Conquest-class ship to be built for Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Freedom is inspired by and pays tribute to decades of the past, so passengers feel as if they are stepping into not only a different place, but a different time entirely.
Highlights
- Splash down the spiraling Twister Waterslide, filled with twists, turns and squeals of thrilled delight from kids and adults alike.
- Guy's Burger Joint, a partnership between Guy Fieri and Carnival, brings all the authentic appeal of a roadside burger shack to the poolside.
Sailing now
19 cruises on sale, from $261.
Questions
Carnival Conquest or Carnival Freedom?
Which is bigger, Carnival Conquest or Carnival Freedom?
They are the same size, 110,000 gross tons each. Carnival Conquest carries 2,980 passengers and Carnival Freedom carries 2,980.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Conquest or Carnival Freedom?
Carnival Freedom is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 2002 for Carnival Conquest.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 36.9 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Freedom scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Carnival Conquest.
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