Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Elation
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $276
Ship comparison
Carnival Elation vs Viking Jupiter
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Jupiter
- Cruises
- 84
- From
- $3,699
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Elation is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,190 passengers, in service since 1998. Viking Jupiter is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Carnival Elation if you want a more family-friendly ship, a lower starting fare or more of a party: it outscores Viking Jupiter for family friendly (8.0 vs 1.0) and party (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $276 (vs $3,699).
Choose Viking Jupiter if you want a more romantic trip, more adventure and nature or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Carnival Elation for romantic (10.0 vs 2.0), adventure & nature (7.0 vs 2.0) and spa & fitness (10.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Elation | Viking Jupiter | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 2019 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 71,909 | 47,800 |
| Passengers | 2,190 | 930 |
| Crew | 900 | 465 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 2.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.8 | 51.4 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 10 |
| Length | 855 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 103 ft | 92 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | 84 |
| Upcoming sailings | 121 | 158 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–6 nights | 7–35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $276 (better) | $3,699 |
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 2 of the ten, Viking Jupiter on 7, with 1 level.
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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.
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Jupiter
The sixth ocean ship from Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking Jupiter debuted in February 2019. Similar to its sister ships, Viking Jupiter offers the same inclusive premium cruise experience with itineraries focusing on the ports of call. But Viking Jupiter is a marvel itself.
Highlights
- An all-inclusive cruising experience
- The specialty dining restaurants on the ship are complimentary.
- The free spa includes a sauna, a Nordic plunge pool, a thermal pool, a snow grotto and a steam bath.
- Enjoy finger sandwiches, petite desserts, a dozen different teas and light music in the Wintergarden.
Sailing now
84 cruises on sale, from $3,699.
Questions
Carnival Elation or Viking Jupiter?
Which is bigger, Carnival Elation or Viking Jupiter?
Carnival Elation is bigger at 71,909 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Jupiter. Carnival Elation carries 2,190 passengers and Viking Jupiter carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Elation or Viking Jupiter?
Viking Jupiter is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 1998 for Carnival Elation.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Jupiter, with 51.4 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?
Viking Jupiter, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers against one for every 2.4 on Carnival Elation.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Elation scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Viking Jupiter.
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