Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Elation
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $276
Ship comparison
Carnival Elation vs Disney Wonder
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $634
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Elation is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,190 passengers, in service since 1998. Disney Wonder is a large Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Carnival Elation if you want a lower starting fare or more of a party: it outscores Disney Wonder for party (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $276 (vs $634).
Choose Disney Wonder if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more family-friendly ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Carnival Elation for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0), family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Elation | Disney Wonder | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 1999 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 71,909 | 83,000 |
| Passengers | 2,190 | 2,400 |
| Crew | 900 | 945 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.8 | 34.6 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 11 |
| Length | 855 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 103 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | 30 |
| Upcoming sailings | 121 | 124 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–6 nights | 3–7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $276 (better) | $634 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Elation leads on 1 of the ten, Disney Wonder on 6, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Elation
Carnival Elation is designed to celebrate the muses who inspire the arts, themed around literary, musical and film greats.
Highlights
- Relaxation in the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
- Listening to beats by DJ Irie
- Singing along to old classics played at the Piano Bar
Sailing now
5 cruises on sale, from $276.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
As family cruising goes, it doesn't get much better than a Disney cruise. With an entire deck of youth programming and a family-friendly vibe, it's easy to see why Disney Wonder has earned nods from parents and kids alike.
Highlights
- Enjoy a uniquely different dining experience every night of your cruise with rotational dining.
- Attend live musical stage shows.
- Spend a day exploring Castaway Cay, a private island in the Bahamas.
- Enjoy imaginative children's programs and separate activity areas for adults, teens and kids.
Sailing now
30 cruises on sale, from $634.
Questions
Carnival Elation or Disney Wonder?
Which is bigger, Carnival Elation or Disney Wonder?
Disney Wonder is bigger at 83,000 gross tons, against 71,909 gross tons for Carnival Elation. Carnival Elation carries 2,190 passengers and Disney Wonder carries 2,400.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Elation or Disney Wonder?
Disney Wonder is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1999 against 1998 for Carnival Elation.
Which has more space per passenger?
Disney Wonder, with 34.6 gross tons per passenger against 32.8 on Carnival Elation. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Elation, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Disney Wonder.
Which is better for families?
Disney Wonder scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Carnival Elation.
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