Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Glory
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $238
Ship comparison
Carnival Glory vs Carnival Liberty
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Liberty
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $409
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Glory is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2003. Carnival Liberty is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,974 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Carnival Glory if you want a lower starting fare, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Carnival Liberty for family friendly (9.0 vs 8.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $238 (vs $409).
Choose Carnival Liberty if you want a newer ship or more of a party: it outscores Carnival Glory for party (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 2003).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Glory | Carnival Liberty | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2015 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 110,000 |
| Passengers | 2,980 | 2,974 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,160 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.9 | 37.0 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Length | 952 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 116 ft | 116 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | 123 | 83 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–5 nights | 6–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $238 (better) | $409 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Glory leads on 3 of the ten, Carnival Liberty on 1, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Glory
There's an entire palette of fun spots and activities you'll find on board Carnival Glory. A rainbow of salsa options for dressing up your tacos and burritos awaits at the very tasteful BlueIguana Cantina, while Guy's Burger Joint serves up burgers designed by the colorful personality himself: celebrity chef Guy Fieri.
Highlights
- Laughing at the comedy acts performed in The Punchliner Comedy Club
- Dive-in movies at the Seaside Theatre
- Relaxation at Spa Carnival
Sailing now
7 cruises on sale, from $238.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Liberty
Guess which is the first ship to serve up gourmet Guy Fieri burgers daily? How about one with a sports bar that combines live sports on TV with lively competition through the latest EA SPORTS titles, not to mention delicious drinks?
Highlights
- Dancing to beats by DJ Irie
- Competitive games such as ping pong and mini-golf at City Sports Park
- Delicious sweets from Cherry on Top
Sailing now
9 cruises on sale, from $409.
Questions
Carnival Glory or Carnival Liberty?
Which is bigger, Carnival Glory or Carnival Liberty?
They are the same size, 110,000 gross tons each. Carnival Glory carries 2,980 passengers and Carnival Liberty carries 2,974.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Glory or Carnival Liberty?
Carnival Liberty is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2003 for Carnival Glory.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Liberty, with 37.0 gross tons per passenger against 36.9 on Carnival Glory. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Glory scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Carnival Liberty.
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