Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Firenze
- Cruises
- 46
- From
- $213
Ship comparison
Carnival Firenze vs Carnival Vista
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Vista
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $356
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Firenze is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,126 passengers, in service since 2024. Carnival Vista is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,934 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Carnival Firenze if you want a lower starting fare, a newer ship or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Carnival Vista for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $213 (vs $356) and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2016).
Choose Carnival Vista if you want more of a party, better-rated dining or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Carnival Firenze for party (10.0 vs 7.0), dining (7.0 vs 5.0) and family friendly (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Firenze | Carnival Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 135,156 | 133,500 |
| Passengers | 4,126 | 3,934 |
| Crew | 1,424 | 1,450 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.8 | 33.9 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 15 |
| Length | 1,061 ft | 1,055 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 158 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 46 | 16 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–16 nights | 5–8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $213 (better) | $356 |
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 1 of the ten, Carnival Vista on 5, with 4 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 Vista
The 3,934-passenger Carnival Vista debuted as Carnival Cruise Line's largest ship when it launched in 2016, and it's been matched in size by sister ships Carnival Horizon and Carnival Panorama and overtaken by the considerably larger 5,282-passenger Mardi Gras and the 5,374-guest Carnival Celebration.
Highlights
- Delicious burgers and fries at Guy's Burger Joint
- Fun waterslides and fountains at Carnival WaterWorks
- The first IMAX theater at sea
Sailing now
16 cruises on sale, from $356.
Questions
Carnival Firenze or Carnival Vista?
Which is bigger, Carnival Firenze or Carnival Vista?
Carnival Firenze is bigger at 135,156 gross tons, against 133,500 gross tons for Carnival Vista. Carnival Firenze carries 4,126 passengers and Carnival Vista carries 3,934.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Firenze or Carnival Vista?
Carnival Firenze is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2016 for Carnival Vista.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Vista, with 33.9 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 Vista, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 2.9 on Carnival Firenze.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Vista scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 9.0 for Carnival Firenze.
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