Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Paradise
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $216
Ship comparison
Carnival Paradise vs Carnival Pride
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Pride
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $627
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Paradise is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,124 passengers, in service since 1998. Carnival Pride is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,124 passengers, in service since 2002.
Choose Carnival Paradise if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $216 (vs $627).
Choose Carnival Pride if you want more culture, a better-rated spa and gym or more space per passenger: it outscores Carnival Paradise for cultural (6.0 vs 3.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 41.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 33.9).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Paradise | Carnival Pride | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 2002 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 71,925 | 88,500 |
| Passengers | 2,124 | 2,124 |
| Crew | 920 | 930 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.9 | 41.7 (better) |
| Decks | 10 | 12 |
| Length | 855 ft | 963 ft |
| Beam | 103 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | 119 | 78 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–6 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $216 (better) | $627 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Paradise leads on 0 of the ten, Carnival Pride on 3, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Paradise
Carnival Paradise, the final Fantasy class ship created by Carnival, features fun indoors, outdoors and everywhere in between. Cruise passengers can find fun in and near the water courtesy of hot tubs, pools and the Twister Waterslide, as well as tasty fare from the sea, complements of the Carnival Paradise Sushi Bar.
Highlights
- Peace and quiet in the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
- Splish-splash fun on the Twister WaterSlide
- Testing your luck in the onboard casino
- Nine-hole, mini-golf course
Sailing now
15 cruises on sale, from $216.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Pride
Sailing now
9 cruises on sale, from $627.
Questions
Carnival Paradise or Carnival Pride?
Which is bigger, Carnival Paradise or Carnival Pride?
Carnival Pride is bigger at 88,500 gross tons, against 71,925 gross tons for Carnival Paradise. Carnival Paradise carries 2,124 passengers and Carnival Pride carries 2,124.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Paradise or Carnival Pride?
Carnival Pride is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 against 1998 for Carnival Paradise.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Pride, with 41.7 gross tons per passenger against 33.9 on Carnival Paradise. 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 2.3 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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