Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Liberty
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $409
Ship comparison
Carnival Liberty vs Carnival Valor
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Valor
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $298
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Liberty is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,974 passengers, in service since 2015. Carnival Valor is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Carnival Liberty if you want a newer ship or more of a party: it outscores Carnival Valor for party (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 2004).
Choose Carnival Valor if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated staterooms or a lower starting fare: it outscores Carnival Liberty for family friendly (9.0 vs 8.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $298 (vs $409).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Liberty | Carnival Valor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2004 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 110,000 |
| Passengers | 2,974 | 2,980 |
| Crew | 1,160 | 1,180 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.0 (better) | 36.9 |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Length | 952 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 116 ft | 116 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 9 | 17 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 94 |
| Cruise lengths | 6–14 nights | 4–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $409 | $298 (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 1 of the ten, Carnival Valor on 3, with 6 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 Valor
Hosting more than 3,000 passengers when fully booked, Carnival Valor features a heroes and heroics theme as it calls on sand-filled, sun-soaked ports in the Caribbean and Bahamas.
Highlights
- Laughing at jokes in the Punchliner Comedy Club
- Splishing and splashing on the Twister Waterslide
- Singing along at the onboard Piano Bar
- Tasting gourmet treats at the Chef's Table
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale, from $298.
Questions
Carnival Liberty or Carnival Valor?
Which is bigger, Carnival Liberty or Carnival Valor?
They are the same size, 110,000 gross tons each. Carnival Liberty carries 2,974 passengers and Carnival Valor carries 2,980.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Liberty or Carnival Valor?
Carnival Liberty is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2004 for Carnival Valor.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Liberty, with 37.0 gross tons per passenger against 36.9 on Carnival Valor. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Valor, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Carnival Liberty.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Valor scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Carnival Liberty.
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