Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Encounter
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $340
Ship comparison
Carnival Encounter vs Carnival Freedom
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Freedom
- Cruises
- 19
- From
- $261
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Encounter sails for Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Freedom is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2006. Carnival Encounter has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Carnival Freedom if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $261 (vs $340).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Encounter | Carnival Freedom | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | — | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2006 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | — | 110,000 |
| Passengers | — | 2,980 |
| Crew | — | 1,150 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | — | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | — | 36.9 |
| Decks | — | 13 |
| Length | — | 952 ft |
| Beam | — | 116 ft |
| Speed | — | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 18 | 19 |
| Upcoming sailings | 118 | 91 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–14 nights | 3–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $340 | $261 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Carnival Encounter has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
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- Family friendly
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- Spa & fitness
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Encounter
Sailing now
18 cruises on sale, from $340.
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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.
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