Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Horizon
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $354
Ship comparison
Carnival Horizon vs Norwegian Aura
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Aura
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $929
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Horizon is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,960 passengers, in service since 2018. Norwegian Aura is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,840 passengers. Norwegian Aura has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Carnival Horizon if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $354 (vs $929).
Choose Norwegian Aura if you want more space per passenger: it has 44.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 33.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Horizon | Norwegian Aura | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 133,457 | 169,000 |
| Passengers | 3,960 | 3,840 |
| Crew | 1,400 | — |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | — |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.7 | 44.0 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | — |
| Length | 1,055 ft | — |
| Beam | 122 ft | — |
| Speed | 21 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 17 | 10 |
| Upcoming sailings | 141 | 76 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 14 nights | 5 to 13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $354 (better) | $929 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Norwegian Aura has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
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- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Horizon
Carnival Horizon from Carnival Cruise Line is a bold, sophisticated, gorgeous ship brimming with activities, dining options, and bars and lounges galore. The ship carries 3,936 passengers (double occupancy) and 1,450 crew members — both identical to sister ship Carnival Vista — and it measures the same 133,457 gross registered tons.
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale, from $354.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Aura
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $929.
Questions
Carnival Horizon or Norwegian Aura?
Which is bigger, Carnival Horizon or Norwegian Aura?
Norwegian Aura is bigger at 169,000 gross tons, against 133,457 gross tons for Carnival Horizon. Carnival Horizon carries 3,960 passengers and Norwegian Aura carries 3,840.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Aura, with 44.0 gross tons per passenger against 33.7 on Carnival Horizon. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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