Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Glory
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $238
Ship comparison
Carnival Glory vs Carnival Valor
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Valor
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $298
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Glory is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2003. Carnival Valor is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2004. Their Bliss scores are identical, so the differences below are in the ships themselves.
Choose Carnival Glory if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $238 (vs $298).
Choose Carnival Valor if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 17 cruises on sale (vs 7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Glory | Carnival Valor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2004 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 110,000 |
| Passengers | 2,980 | 2,980 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,180 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.9 | 36.9 |
| 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 | 17 |
| Upcoming sailings | 123 | 94 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–5 nights | 4–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $238 (better) | $298 |
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 0 of the ten, Carnival Valor on 0, with 10 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 Valor
Hosting more than 3,000 passengers when fully booked, Carnival Valor features a heroes and heroics theme as it calls on sand-filled, sun-soaked ports in the Caribbean and Bahamas.
Highlights
- Laughing at jokes in the Punchliner Comedy Club
- Splishing and splashing on the Twister Waterslide
- Singing along at the onboard Piano Bar
- Tasting gourmet treats at the Chef's Table
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale, from $298.
Questions
Carnival Glory or Carnival Valor?
Which is bigger, Carnival Glory or Carnival Valor?
They are the same size, 110,000 gross tons each. Carnival Glory carries 2,980 passengers and Carnival Valor carries 2,980.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Glory or Carnival Valor?
Carnival Valor is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 2003 for Carnival Glory.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 36.9 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Valor, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Carnival Glory.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10.
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