Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Vista
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $356
Ship comparison
Carnival Vista vs Discovery Princess
Princess Cruises
Discovery Princess
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $374
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Vista is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,934 passengers, in service since 2016. Discovery Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,668 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Carnival Vista if you want a more family-friendly ship, more of a party or a more active cruise: it outscores Discovery Princess for family friendly (10.0 vs 7.0), party (10.0 vs 8.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Discovery Princess if you want better-rated staterooms, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Carnival Vista for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0), spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) and romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Vista | Discovery Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 133,500 | 141,000 |
| Passengers | 3,934 | 3,668 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,346 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.9 | 38.4 (better) |
| Cabins | — | 1,834 |
| Decks | 15 | 18 |
| Length | 1,055 ft | 1,083 ft |
| Beam | 158 ft | 155 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 16 | 17 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 124 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–8 nights | 4–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $356 (better) | $374 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Vista leads on 3 of the ten, Discovery Princess on 5, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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 $356.
Princess Cruises
Discovery Princess
Discovery Princess, the newest ship from Princess Cruises, debuted in March 2022, sailing out of Seattle in summer and Los Angeles in winter.
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale, from $374.
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Questions
Carnival Vista or Discovery Princess?
Which is bigger, Carnival Vista or Discovery Princess?
Discovery Princess is bigger at 141,000 gross tons, against 133,500 gross tons for Carnival Vista. Carnival Vista carries 3,934 passengers and Discovery Princess carries 3,668.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Vista or Discovery Princess?
Discovery Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2016 for Carnival Vista.
Which has more space per passenger?
Discovery Princess, with 38.4 gross tons per passenger against 33.9 on Carnival Vista. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Vista scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Discovery Princess.
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