Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Glory
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $201
Ship comparison
Carnival Glory vs Voyager of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Voyager of the Seas
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $229
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Glory is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2003. Voyager of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Carnival Glory if you want more of a party: it outscores Voyager of the Seas for party (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Voyager of the Seas if you want a more romantic trip, a better-rated spa and gym or more adventure and nature: it outscores Carnival Glory for romantic (6.5 vs 2.0), spa & fitness (9.0 vs 6.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Glory | Voyager of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 137,276 |
| Passengers | 2,980 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,176 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.9 | 44.1 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 15 |
| Length | 952 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 116 ft | 127 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | 39 |
| Upcoming sailings | 116 | 97 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 5 nights | 2 to 25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $201 (better) | $229 |
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, Voyager of the Seas on 6, with 1 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 $201.
Royal Caribbean
Voyager of the Seas
Voyager of the Seas has several of Royal Caribbean's iconic features for cruise passengers to enjoy. Conquer the rock-climbing wall, or find your adventure on the basketball court, ice-skating rink or mini-golf course. If it's zen you seek, achieve it poolside or at the relaxing Vitality Spa.
Highlights
- Spa treatments at the Vitality Spa
- DreamWorks experience for kids to meet and greet with characters
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Rock-climbing wall and basketball court
Sailing now
39 cruises on sale, from $229.
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Questions
Carnival Glory or Voyager of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Glory or Voyager of the Seas?
Voyager of the Seas is bigger at 137,276 gross tons, against 110,000 gross tons for Carnival Glory. Carnival Glory carries 2,980 passengers and Voyager of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Glory or Voyager of the Seas?
Carnival Glory is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2003 against 1999 for Voyager of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Voyager of the Seas, with 44.1 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 8.5 for Voyager of the Seas.
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