Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Jubilee
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $398
Ship comparison
Carnival Jubilee vs Utopia of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Utopia of the Seas
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $418
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Jubilee is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 5,372 passengers, in service since 2023. Utopia of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,668 passengers, in service since 2024.
Choose Utopia of the Seas if you want better-rated entertainment, more space per passenger or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Carnival Jubilee for entertainment (9.0 vs 7.0) and spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 41.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 34.0).
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 | Utopia of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 182,800 | 236,860 |
| Passengers | 5,372 | 5,668 |
| Crew | 1,735 | 2,287 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.0 | 41.8 (better) |
| Decks | 20 | 18 |
| Length | 1,130 ft | 1,188 ft |
| Beam | 137 ft | 156 ft |
| Speed | 19 mph | 22 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 6 | 18 |
| Upcoming sailings | 138 | 151 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 8 nights | 3 to 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $398 (better) | $418 |
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, Utopia of the Seas on 6, with 4 level.
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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
6 cruises on sale, from $398.
Royal Caribbean
Utopia of the Seas
Utopia of the Seas debuted in July 2024 and sails three- and four-night itineraries from Florida’s Port Canaveral — a first for Royal Caribbean's Oasis class ships.
Sailing now
18 cruises on sale, from $418.
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Questions
Carnival Jubilee or Utopia of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Jubilee or Utopia of the Seas?
Utopia of the Seas is bigger at 236,860 gross tons, against 182,800 gross tons for Carnival Jubilee. Carnival Jubilee carries 5,372 passengers and Utopia of the Seas carries 5,668.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Jubilee or Utopia of the Seas?
Utopia of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2023 for Carnival Jubilee.
Which has more space per passenger?
Utopia of the Seas, with 41.8 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?
Utopia of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Carnival Jubilee.
Which is better for families?
Utopia of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 9.0 for Carnival Jubilee.
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