Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Venezia
- Cruises
- 23
- From
- $347
Ship comparison
Carnival Venezia vs Disney Destiny
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Destiny
- Cruises
- 48
- From
- $973
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Venezia is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,072 passengers, in service since 2019. Disney Destiny is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2025.
Choose Carnival Venezia if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or more of a party: it outscores Disney Destiny for active (7.0 vs 6.0) and party (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $347 (vs $973).
Choose Disney Destiny if you want a more family-friendly ship, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Carnival Venezia for family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0), spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Venezia | Disney Destiny | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2025 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2023 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 135,225 | 144,000 |
| Passengers | 4,072 | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,424 | 1,555 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.2 | 36.0 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 15 |
| Length | 1,061 ft | 1,119 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | — | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 23 | 48 |
| Upcoming sailings | 76 | 123 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–14 nights | 3–7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $347 (better) | $973 |
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 2 of the ten, Disney Destiny on 6, with 2 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
23 cruises on sale, from $347.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Destiny
Disney Destiny, the heroes-and-villains-themed Wish-class ship from Disney Cruise Line, launched in November 2025, sailing from Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale).
Sailing now
48 cruises on sale, from $973.
Questions
Carnival Venezia or Disney Destiny?
Which is bigger, Carnival Venezia or Disney Destiny?
Disney Destiny is bigger at 144,000 gross tons, against 135,225 gross tons for Carnival Venezia. Carnival Venezia carries 4,072 passengers and Disney Destiny carries 4,000.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Venezia or Disney Destiny?
Disney Destiny is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2019 for Carnival Venezia.
Which has more space per passenger?
Disney Destiny, with 36.0 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?
Disney Destiny, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.9 on Carnival Venezia.
Which is better for families?
Disney Destiny 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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