Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Valor
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $298
Ship comparison
Carnival Valor vs Navigator of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Navigator of the Seas
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $248
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Valor is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2004. Navigator of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Carnival Valor if you want more culture, more of a party or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Navigator of the Seas for cultural (6.0 vs 4.0), party (8.0 vs 6.0) and family friendly (9.0 vs 8.0) 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 Valor 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 Valor | Navigator of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 138,000 |
| Passengers | 2,980 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,180 | 1,185 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.9 | 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 | 17 | 29 |
| Upcoming sailings | 94 | 114 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–14 nights | 2–17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $298 | $248 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Valor leads on 4 of the ten, Navigator of the Seas on 5, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Valor
Hosting more than 3,000 passengers when fully booked, Carnival Valor features a heroes and heroics theme as it calls on sand-filled, sun-soaked ports in the Caribbean and Bahamas.
Highlights
- Laughing at jokes in the Punchliner Comedy Club
- Splishing and splashing on the Twister Waterslide
- Singing along at the onboard Piano Bar
- Tasting gourmet treats at the Chef's Table
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale, from $298.
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
29 cruises on sale, from $248.
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Questions
Carnival Valor or Navigator of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Valor or Navigator of the Seas?
Navigator of the Seas is bigger at 138,000 gross tons, against 110,000 gross tons for Carnival Valor. Carnival Valor carries 2,980 passengers and Navigator of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Valor or Navigator of the Seas?
Carnival Valor is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 2001 for Navigator of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Navigator of the Seas, with 44.3 gross tons per passenger against 36.9 on Carnival Valor. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Valor, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Navigator of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Valor scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Navigator of the Seas.
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