Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Pride
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $546
Ship comparison
Carnival Pride vs Jewel of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Jewel of the Seas
- Cruises
- 53
- From
- $307
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Pride is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,124 passengers, in service since 2002. Jewel of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,112 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Carnival Pride if you want more of a party or more culture: it outscores Jewel of the Seas for party (8.0 vs 5.5) and cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Jewel of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Carnival Pride for active (7.0 vs 4.0), romantic (4.0 vs 2.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Pride | Jewel of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 | 2004 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 88,500 | 90,090 |
| Passengers | 2,124 | 2,112 |
| Crew | 930 | 859 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.7 | 42.7 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 13 |
| Length | 963 ft | 962 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 8 | 53 |
| Upcoming sailings | 71 | 157 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 3 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $546 | $307 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Pride leads on 3 of the ten, Jewel of the Seas on 5, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Pride
Sailing now
8 cruises on sale, from $546.
Royal Caribbean
Jewel of the Seas
Jewel of the Seas, one of Royal Caribbean's Radiance-class ships, underwent a $30 million upgrade in 2016 and another dry dock in July 2021, emerging with a fresh sheen. With acres of glass throughout and elevators facing the sea, every view on the ship is picture-worthy.
Highlights
- Complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program
- Rock-climbing wall, mini-golf course and basketball court on board
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Yoga and Pilates classes in fitness center
Sailing now
53 cruises on sale, from $307.
Questions
Carnival Pride or Jewel of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Pride or Jewel of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas is bigger at 90,090 gross tons, against 88,500 gross tons for Carnival Pride. Carnival Pride carries 2,124 passengers and Jewel of the Seas carries 2,112.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Pride or Jewel of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 2002 for Carnival Pride.
Which has more space per passenger?
Jewel of the Seas, with 42.7 gross tons per passenger against 41.7 on Carnival Pride. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Pride, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Jewel of the Seas.
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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