Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Liberty
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $335
Ship comparison
Carnival Liberty vs Navigator of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Navigator of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $301
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Liberty is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,974 passengers, in service since 2005. Navigator of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2002.
Choose Carnival Liberty if you want more of a party or more culture: it outscores Navigator of the Seas for party (9.0 vs 6.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Navigator of the Seas if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Carnival Liberty for spa & fitness (8.5 vs 6.0), active (8.0 vs 6.0) and romantic (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Liberty | Navigator of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2005 (better) | 2002 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 138,000 |
| Passengers | 2,974 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,160 | 1,185 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.0 | 44.3 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 15 |
| Length | 952 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 116 ft | 157 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 9 | 27 |
| Upcoming sailings | 76 | 109 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 14 nights | 2 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $335 | $301 (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 2 of the ten, Navigator of the Seas on 7, with 1 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 $335.
Royal Caribbean
Navigator of the Seas
As the fourth ship in Royal Caribbean’s Voyager class, the 3,114-passenger Navigator of the Seas has plenty to offer. Refurbished in 2019, the ship features the longest waterslide at sea, a revamped pool area, new nightlife venues and updated dining options. The best way to enjoy this ship is to take advantage of the amenities.
Highlights
- Duty-free shopping on the Royal Promenade
- Recreational facilities such as the ice-skating rink and rock-climbing wall
- More than 100 treatments at Vitality Spa
- Solarium pool, an adults-only retreat
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $301.
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Questions
Carnival Liberty or Navigator of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Liberty or Navigator of the Seas?
Navigator of the Seas is bigger at 138,000 gross tons, against 110,000 gross tons for Carnival Liberty. Carnival Liberty carries 2,974 passengers and Navigator of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Liberty or Navigator of the Seas?
Carnival Liberty is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 2002 for Navigator of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Navigator of the Seas, with 44.3 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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