Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Firenze
- Cruises
- 46
- From
- $213
Ship comparison
Carnival Firenze vs Disney Fantasy
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Fantasy
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $964
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Firenze is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,126 passengers, in service since 2024. Disney Fantasy is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose Carnival Firenze if you want a more active cruise, a more romantic trip or more of a party: it outscores Disney Fantasy for active (7.0 vs 4.0), romantic (5.0 vs 2.0) and party (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Disney Fantasy if you want better-rated dining, better-rated entertainment or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Carnival Firenze for dining (8.0 vs 5.0), entertainment (7.7 vs 6.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Firenze | Disney Fantasy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2012 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 135,156 | 128,000 |
| Passengers | 4,126 | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,424 | 1,450 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 2.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.8 (better) | 32.0 |
| Decks | 14 | 16 |
| Length | 1,061 ft | 1,115 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 137 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 46 | 50 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 122 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–16 nights | 3–10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $213 (better) | $964 |
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 6 of the ten, Disney Fantasy on 4.
- 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 Fantasy
Building on the classic style of her sister ships, Disney Fantasy is the fourth cruise ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Disney Fantasy is designed to reflect the glamor of the golden age of cruising during the 1930s.
Highlights
- The Disney Fantasy is approximately 40% larger than the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.
- The centerpiece of the 3-deck atrium lobby is a bronze sculpture of Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse.
- Original paintings, statues and woodwork that lend to the Art Nouveau ambiance.
- Enjoy Disney-themed kids clubs, areas and immersive interactive programs and activities.
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $964.
Questions
Carnival Firenze or Disney Fantasy?
Which is bigger, Carnival Firenze or Disney Fantasy?
Carnival Firenze is bigger at 135,156 gross tons, against 128,000 gross tons for Disney Fantasy. Carnival Firenze carries 4,126 passengers and Disney Fantasy carries 4,000.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Firenze or Disney Fantasy?
Carnival Firenze is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2012 for Disney Fantasy.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Firenze, with 32.8 gross tons per passenger against 32.0 on Disney Fantasy. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Disney Fantasy, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 2.9 on Carnival Firenze.
Which is better for families?
Disney Fantasy 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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