Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Tropicale
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $519
Ship comparison
Carnival Tropicale vs Harmony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Harmony of the Seas
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $309
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Tropicale is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 5,200 passengers, due to enter service in 2028. Harmony of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,479 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Carnival Tropicale if you want more adventure and nature, a newer ship or a more active cruise: it outscores Harmony of the Seas for adventure & nature (5.5 vs 2.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2028 (vs 2016).
Choose Harmony of the Seas if you want better-rated entertainment, more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Carnival Tropicale for entertainment (10.0 vs 8.0) and party (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $309 (vs $519).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Tropicale | Harmony of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2028 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 180,000 | 227,000 |
| Passengers | 5,200 | 5,479 |
| Crew | 1,735 | 2,100 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.0 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.6 | 41.4 (better) |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,128 ft | 1,188 ft |
| Beam | 138 ft | 215 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | 39 |
| Upcoming sailings | 56 | 86 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 8 nights | 2 to 9 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $519 | $309 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Tropicale leads on 3 of the ten, Harmony of the Seas on 6, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Tropicale
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Royal Caribbean
Harmony of the Seas
The 5,479-passenger Harmony of the Seas is currently the world's third biggest cruise ship behind Wonder of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas (with the largest, Icon of the Seas, coming in 2024).
Highlights
- The Ultimate Abyss is the tallest waterslide at sea with a 100-foot drop.
- Fun choices for active cruisers, including 2 FlowRiders, a zipline, ice rink and bumper cars.
- Lots to keep the kiddies entertained, including Splashaway Bay with its sea creature water cannons and winding slides.
- Multiple upscale dining options
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Questions
Carnival Tropicale or Harmony of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Tropicale or Harmony of the Seas?
Harmony of the Seas is bigger at 227,000 gross tons, against 180,000 gross tons for Carnival Tropicale. Carnival Tropicale carries 5,200 passengers and Harmony of the Seas carries 5,479.
Which has more space per passenger?
Harmony of the Seas, with 41.4 gross tons per passenger against 34.6 on Carnival Tropicale. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Harmony of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 3.0 on Carnival Tropicale.
Which is better for families?
Harmony of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 9.0 for Carnival Tropicale.
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