Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Firenze
- Cruises
- 46
- From
- $213
Ship comparison
Carnival Firenze vs Disney Destiny
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Destiny
- Cruises
- 48
- From
- $973
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Firenze is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,126 passengers, in service since 2024. Disney Destiny is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2025.
Choose Carnival Firenze if you want a lower starting fare, a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores Disney Destiny for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $213 (vs $973).
Choose Disney Destiny if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores Carnival Firenze for family friendly (10.0 vs 9.0), romantic (6.0 vs 5.0) and dining (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Firenze | Disney Destiny | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 | 2025 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 135,156 | 144,000 |
| Passengers | 4,126 | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,424 | 1,555 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.8 | 36.0 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 15 |
| Length | 1,061 ft | 1,119 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 46 | 48 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 123 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–16 nights | 3–7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $213 (better) | $973 |
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 3 of the ten, Disney Destiny on 4, with 3 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.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Destiny
Disney Destiny, the heroes-and-villains-themed Wish-class ship from Disney Cruise Line, launched in November 2025, sailing from Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale).
Sailing now
48 cruises on sale, from $973.
Questions
Carnival Firenze or Disney Destiny?
Which is bigger, Carnival Firenze or Disney Destiny?
Disney Destiny is bigger at 144,000 gross tons, against 135,156 gross tons for Carnival Firenze. Carnival Firenze carries 4,126 passengers and Disney Destiny carries 4,000.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Firenze or Disney Destiny?
Disney Destiny is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2024 for Carnival Firenze.
Which has more space per passenger?
Disney Destiny, with 36.0 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?
Disney Destiny, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.9 on Carnival Firenze.
Which is better for families?
Disney Destiny 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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