Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Firenze
- Cruises
- 44
- From
- $193
Ship comparison
Carnival Firenze vs Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $357
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Firenze is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,126 passengers, in service since 2024. Quantum of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,152 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Carnival Firenze if you want a lower starting fare, a newer ship or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Quantum of the Seas for family friendly (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $193 (vs $357) and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2014).
Choose Quantum of the Seas if you want better-rated dining, better-rated entertainment or more culture: it outscores Carnival Firenze for dining (7.0 vs 5.0), entertainment (8.0 vs 6.0) and cultural (7.0 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 | Quantum of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2014 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 135,156 | 167,800 |
| Passengers | 4,126 | 4,152 |
| Crew | 1,424 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 2.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.8 | 40.4 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 18 |
| Length | 1,061 ft | 1,141 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 44 | 27 |
| Upcoming sailings | 74 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 16 nights | 3 to 23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $193 (better) | $357 |
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, Quantum of the Seas on 5, with 3 level.
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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
44 cruises on sale, from $193.
Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas
Quantum of the Seas is the first ship of the Quantum class from Royal Caribbean. Dubbed the first “smartship,” Quantum of the Seas boasts some nice firsts at sea, including robotic bartenders, a skydiving simulator, bumper cars and high-speed Internet that really is high speed.
Highlights
- Two70, the aft entertainment area, offers amazing views by day and incredible entertainment at night with the signature show “Starwater.”
- The Music Hall offers a true rock concert venue with specialty cocktails and was our go-to spot for late night fun!
- iFLY by Ripcord and the North Star are two high flying attractions that you just have to experience.
- There are close to 3,000 pieces of art throughout the ship, including the relaxed and luxurious Via area.
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $357.
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Questions
Carnival Firenze or Quantum of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Firenze or Quantum of the Seas?
Quantum of the Seas is bigger at 167,800 gross tons, against 135,156 gross tons for Carnival Firenze. Carnival Firenze carries 4,126 passengers and Quantum of the Seas carries 4,152.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Firenze or Quantum of the Seas?
Carnival Firenze is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2014 for Quantum of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Quantum of the Seas, with 40.4 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?
Quantum of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 2.9 on Carnival Firenze.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Firenze scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Quantum of the Seas.
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