Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Firenze
- Cruises
- 46
- From
- $213
Ship comparison
Carnival Firenze vs Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Jubilee
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $564
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Firenze is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,126 passengers, in service since 2024. Carnival Jubilee is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 5,372 passengers, in service since 2023.
Choose Carnival Firenze if you want a lower starting fare, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Carnival Jubilee for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) and romantic (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $213 (vs $564).
Choose Carnival Jubilee if you want better-rated dining or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Carnival Firenze for dining (7.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Firenze | Carnival Jubilee | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2023 |
| Gross tonnage | 135,156 | 182,800 |
| Passengers | 4,126 | 5,372 |
| Crew | 1,424 | 1,735 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 (better) | 3.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.8 | 34.0 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 20 |
| Length | 1,061 ft | 1,130 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 137 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 19 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 46 | 3 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 80 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–16 nights | 6–8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $213 (better) | $564 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Firenze leads on 2 of the ten, Carnival Jubilee on 2, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Firenze
Carnival Firenze began sailing year-round from Long Beach, Calif., in 2024 with Mexican Riviera cruises packed with fun-filled Italian-themed entertainment and restaurants.
Sailing now
46 cruises on sale, from $213.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Jubilee debuted in December 2023 with sailings out of Galveston, Texas. It's tied as the largest ship in the Carnival fleet, carrying 5,374 passengers at double occupancy and 6,500 guests at full capacity. (Expect more guests during peak and holiday sailings.)
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $564.
Questions
Carnival Firenze or Carnival Jubilee?
Which is bigger, Carnival Firenze or Carnival Jubilee?
Carnival Jubilee is bigger at 182,800 gross tons, against 135,156 gross tons for Carnival Firenze. Carnival Firenze carries 4,126 passengers and Carnival Jubilee carries 5,372.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Firenze or Carnival Jubilee?
Carnival Firenze is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2023 for Carnival Jubilee.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Jubilee, with 34.0 gross tons per passenger against 32.8 on Carnival Firenze. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Firenze, with one crew member for every 2.9 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Carnival Jubilee.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10.
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