Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Conquest
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $164
Ship comparison
Carnival Conquest vs Carnival Valor
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Valor
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $298
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Conquest is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2002. Carnival Valor is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Carnival Conquest if you want a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores Carnival Valor for active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $164 (vs $298).
Choose Carnival Valor if you want a more family-friendly ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Carnival Conquest for family friendly (9.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (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 Conquest | Carnival Valor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 | 2004 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 110,000 |
| Passengers | 2,980 | 2,980 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,180 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.5 (better) |
| 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 | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 9 | 17 |
| Upcoming sailings | 125 | 94 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–11 nights | 4–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $164 (better) | $298 |
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 2 of the ten, Carnival Valor on 2, with 6 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 Valor
Hosting more than 3,000 passengers when fully booked, Carnival Valor features a heroes and heroics theme as it calls on sand-filled, sun-soaked ports in the Caribbean and Bahamas.
Highlights
- Laughing at jokes in the Punchliner Comedy Club
- Splishing and splashing on the Twister Waterslide
- Singing along at the onboard Piano Bar
- Tasting gourmet treats at the Chef's Table
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale, from $298.
Questions
Carnival Conquest or Carnival Valor?
Which is bigger, Carnival Conquest or Carnival Valor?
They are the same size, 110,000 gross tons each. Carnival Conquest carries 2,980 passengers and Carnival Valor carries 2,980.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Conquest or Carnival Valor?
Carnival Valor is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 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?
Carnival Valor, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Carnival Conquest.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Valor 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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