Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Jubilee
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $564
Ship comparison
Carnival Jubilee vs Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line
Mardi Gras
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $400
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Jubilee is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 5,372 passengers, in service since 2023. Mardi Gras is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 5,282 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose Mardi Gras if you want a more romantic trip, more of a party or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Carnival Jubilee for romantic (6.0 vs 4.0), party (9.0 vs 7.0) and spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Carnival Jubilee does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Jubilee | Mardi Gras | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 182,800 | 180,000 |
| Passengers | 5,372 | 5,282 |
| Crew | 1,735 | 1,745 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 3.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.0 | 34.1 (better) |
| Decks | 20 | 17 |
| Length | 1,130 ft | 1,130 ft |
| Beam | 137 ft | 137 ft |
| Speed | 19 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | 12 |
| Upcoming sailings | 80 | 109 |
| Cruise lengths | 6–8 nights | 4–7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $564 | $400 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Jubilee leads on 0 of the ten, Mardi Gras on 4, with 6 level.
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- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Jubilee debuted in December 2023 with sailings out of Galveston, Texas. It's tied as the largest ship in the Carnival fleet, carrying 5,374 passengers at double occupancy and 6,500 guests at full capacity. (Expect more guests during peak and holiday sailings.)
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $564.
Carnival Cruise Line
Mardi Gras
When you step on board Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras, which debuted in July 2021, you will see all the great features you have come to expect from Carnival Cruises and then find all the new treasures on this ship.
Sailing now
12 cruises on sale, from $400.
Questions
Carnival Jubilee or Mardi Gras?
Which is bigger, Carnival Jubilee or Mardi Gras?
Carnival Jubilee is bigger at 182,800 gross tons, against 180,000 gross tons for Mardi Gras. Carnival Jubilee carries 5,372 passengers and Mardi Gras carries 5,282.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Jubilee or Mardi Gras?
Carnival Jubilee is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2021 for Mardi Gras.
Which has more space per passenger?
Mardi Gras, with 34.1 gross tons per passenger against 34.0 on Carnival Jubilee. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Mardi Gras, with one crew member for every 3.0 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Carnival Jubilee.
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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