Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Paradise
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $216
Ship comparison
Carnival Paradise vs Disney Wonder
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $634
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Paradise is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,124 passengers, in service since 1998. Disney Wonder is a large Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Carnival Paradise if you want a lower starting fare or more of a party: it outscores Disney Wonder for party (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $216 (vs $634).
Choose Disney Wonder if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more family-friendly ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Carnival Paradise for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0), family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0) and adventure & nature (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 Paradise | Disney Wonder | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 1999 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 71,925 | 83,000 |
| Passengers | 2,124 | 2,400 |
| Crew | 920 | 945 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.9 | 34.6 (better) |
| Decks | 10 | 11 |
| Length | 855 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 103 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 30 |
| Upcoming sailings | 119 | 124 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–6 nights | 3–7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $216 (better) | $634 |
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 1 of the ten, Disney Wonder on 6, with 3 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.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
As family cruising goes, it doesn't get much better than a Disney cruise. With an entire deck of youth programming and a family-friendly vibe, it's easy to see why Disney Wonder has earned nods from parents and kids alike.
Highlights
- Enjoy a uniquely different dining experience every night of your cruise with rotational dining.
- Attend live musical stage shows.
- Spend a day exploring Castaway Cay, a private island in the Bahamas.
- Enjoy imaginative children's programs and separate activity areas for adults, teens and kids.
Sailing now
30 cruises on sale, from $634.
Questions
Carnival Paradise or Disney Wonder?
Which is bigger, Carnival Paradise or Disney Wonder?
Disney Wonder is bigger at 83,000 gross tons, against 71,925 gross tons for Carnival Paradise. Carnival Paradise carries 2,124 passengers and Disney Wonder carries 2,400.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Paradise or Disney Wonder?
Disney Wonder is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1999 against 1998 for Carnival Paradise.
Which has more space per passenger?
Disney Wonder, with 34.6 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?
Carnival Paradise, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Disney Wonder.
Which is better for families?
Disney Wonder scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Carnival Paradise.
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