Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Venezia
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $269
Ship comparison
Carnival Venezia vs Spectrum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Spectrum of the Seas
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $325
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Venezia is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,072 passengers, in service since 2019. Spectrum of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Carnival Venezia if you want a more family-friendly ship, more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Spectrum of the Seas for family friendly (8.0 vs 3.0) and party (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $269 (vs $325).
Choose Spectrum of the Seas if you want more culture, more space per passenger or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Carnival Venezia for cultural (7.0 vs 5.0) and spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 40.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 33.2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Venezia | Spectrum of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2019 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2023 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 135,225 | 168,666 |
| Passengers | 4,072 | 4,180 |
| Crew | 1,424 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 2.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.2 | 40.4 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 16 |
| Length | 1,061 ft | 1,138 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | — | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 18 | 47 |
| Upcoming sailings | 70 | 105 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 14 nights | 2 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $269 (better) | $325 |
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, Spectrum of the Seas on 5, with 3 level.
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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.
Royal Caribbean
Spectrum of the Seas
Launched in Apri 2019, Spectrum of the Seas features grand experiences and amenities in sailings in and around China and the Asia-Pacific region. The 4,180-passenger ship is the fourth in the line's Quantum class of ships after Anthem of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas.
Sailing now
47 cruises on sale, from $325.
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Questions
Carnival Venezia or Spectrum of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Venezia or Spectrum of the Seas?
Spectrum of the Seas is bigger at 168,666 gross tons, against 135,225 gross tons for Carnival Venezia. Carnival Venezia carries 4,072 passengers and Spectrum of the Seas carries 4,180.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Venezia or Spectrum of the Seas?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2019.
Which has more space per passenger?
Spectrum of the Seas, with 40.4 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?
Spectrum of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 2.9 on Carnival Venezia.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Venezia scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 3.0 for Spectrum of the Seas.
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