Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Venezia
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $269
Ship comparison
Carnival Venezia vs Carnival Vista
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Vista
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $280
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Venezia is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,072 passengers, in service since 2019. Carnival Vista is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,934 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Carnival Vista if you want more of a party, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated dining: it outscores Carnival Venezia for party (10.0 vs 7.0), family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0) and dining (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Carnival Venezia does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Venezia | Carnival Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2016 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2023 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 135,225 | 133,500 |
| Passengers | 4,072 | 3,934 |
| Crew | 1,424 | 1,450 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.2 | 33.9 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 15 |
| Length | 1,061 ft | 1,055 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 158 ft |
| Speed | — | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 18 | 16 |
| Upcoming sailings | 70 | 77 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 14 nights | 5 to 8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $269 (better) | $280 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Venezia leads on 0 of the ten, Carnival Vista on 7, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Venezia
The 4,090-passenger Carnival Venezia debuted for Carnival in 2023 with a generous dose of Italian flair. The ship, which launched under the Costa Cruises banner in 2019, is a heady blend of signature Carnival ship attractions plus a dollop of Italiana meant to evoke the experience of visiting the ship's namesake, Venice.
Sailing now
18 cruises on sale, from $269.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Vista
The 3,934-passenger Carnival Vista debuted as Carnival Cruise Line's largest ship when it launched in 2016, and it's been matched in size by sister ships Carnival Horizon and Carnival Panorama and overtaken by the considerably larger 5,282-passenger Mardi Gras and the 5,374-guest Carnival Celebration.
Highlights
- Delicious burgers and fries at Guy's Burger Joint
- Fun waterslides and fountains at Carnival WaterWorks
- The first IMAX theater at sea
Sailing now
16 cruises on sale, from $280.
Questions
Carnival Venezia or Carnival Vista?
Which is bigger, Carnival Venezia or Carnival Vista?
Carnival Venezia is bigger at 135,225 gross tons, against 133,500 gross tons for Carnival Vista. Carnival Venezia carries 4,072 passengers and Carnival Vista carries 3,934.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Venezia or Carnival Vista?
Carnival Venezia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2016 for Carnival Vista.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Vista, with 33.9 gross tons per passenger against 33.2 on Carnival Venezia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Vista, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 2.9 on Carnival Venezia.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Vista scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Carnival Venezia.
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