Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Liberty
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $409
Ship comparison
Carnival Liberty vs Carnival Splendor
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Splendor
- Cruises
- 21
- From
- $323
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Liberty is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,974 passengers, in service since 2015. Carnival Splendor is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,006 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Carnival Liberty if you want more culture, a more active cruise or a newer ship: it outscores Carnival Splendor for cultural (6.0 vs 3.0) and active (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 2008).
Choose Carnival Splendor if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated staterooms or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Carnival Liberty for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 6.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 21 cruises on sale (vs 9).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Liberty | Carnival Splendor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2008 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 113,300 |
| Passengers | 2,974 | 3,006 |
| Crew | 1,160 | 1,150 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.0 | 37.7 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Length | 952 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 116 ft | 144 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 9 | 21 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 102 |
| Cruise lengths | 6–14 nights | 2–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $409 | $323 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Liberty leads on 3 of the ten, Carnival Splendor on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Liberty
Guess which is the first ship to serve up gourmet Guy Fieri burgers daily? How about one with a sports bar that combines live sports on TV with lively competition through the latest EA SPORTS titles, not to mention delicious drinks?
Highlights
- Dancing to beats by DJ Irie
- Competitive games such as ping pong and mini-golf at City Sports Park
- Delicious sweets from Cherry on Top
Sailing now
9 cruises on sale, from $409.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Splendor
Carnival Splendor offers a host of innovative onboard features and facilities, highlighted by a 21,000-square-foot health and fitness center — one of the largest at sea — which features Carnival Cruise Line's first thermal suite and thalassotherapy pool covered by a glass dome.
Highlights
- Relaxing at the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
- Testing your luck at the onboard casino
- Splishing and splashing on the Twister Waterslide
Sailing now
21 cruises on sale, from $323.
Questions
Carnival Liberty or Carnival Splendor?
Which is bigger, Carnival Liberty or Carnival Splendor?
Carnival Splendor is bigger at 113,300 gross tons, against 110,000 gross tons for Carnival Liberty. Carnival Liberty carries 2,974 passengers and Carnival Splendor carries 3,006.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Liberty or Carnival Splendor?
Carnival Liberty is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2008 for Carnival Splendor.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Splendor, with 37.7 gross tons per passenger against 37.0 on Carnival Liberty. 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?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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