Carnival Cruise Ships By Age And Size, Newest To Oldest 2023

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If you’re planning a cruise with Carnival Cruise Line, you might wonder which cruise ship to book for your next cruise. Thus we have researched Carnival Cruise Ships By Age, Newest To Oldest, Size and Weight and included many interesting facts about Carnival Cruise Line. Some because we are geeks and love a bit of history.

Notably, it’s also great to know not only the Carnival Cruise Ships by age and size to help you decide if you want to stay on a newer Carnival Cruise Ship with all the bells and whistles and a roller coaster, or indeed an older vessel. We have also included passenger numbers and Carnival Cruise Ship renovation dates.

Because some ships may be older, however, this doesn’t mean they haven’t been upgraded recently; thus, they will have a small ship feel with all the latest innovations plus all the activities and amenities you expect on a great cruise ship.

Such as kids’ clubs, a spa, casino. Plus plenty of dining options, including sushi, a steakhouse, and great pool areas.

Carnival Cruise Line Ships by Age
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Carnival Cruise Ships By Age, And Name, Newest To Oldest

ShipClassYearRenovationPassengersCrewGross
Tons
Length
VeneziaVista202340721424135,5001,061ft
LuminosaSpirit20232,26092692,720964ft
JubileeExcel202353741,735183,5211,130ft
CelebrationExcel202253741,735180,8001,130ft
Mardi GrasExcel202152821735180,8001,130ft
Panorama Vista201940081450133,5001,055ft
HorizonVista201836901450133,5001,055ft
VistaVista201639341450133,5001,055ft
BreezeDream2012201736901386130,0001,004ft
MagicDream2011202136901367130,0001,004ft
DreamDream2009201736461367130,0001,004ft
SplendorSplendor2008201930121150113,573952ft
FreedomConquest 2007201929801150110,000952ft
LibertyConquest2005201629741160110,000952ft
ValorConquest2004202129801180110,00952ft
Miracle Spirit2004 2020212493488,500963ft
Glory Conquest 2002201029801150110,000952ft
ConquestConquest2002201729801150110,000952ft
LegendSpirit20022019212493088,500963ft
PrideSpirit20022019212493088,500963ft
Spirit Spirit 20012021212493088,500963ft
Victory/
Radiance
Destiny2000
2021
202129841,108101,509893ft
Triumph/
Sunrise
Destiny1999
2019
20192984893101,5091108ft
ParadiseFantasy19982018212492071,925855ft
ElationFantasy19982020219090071,909855ft
Sunshine/
Was Destiny
Destiny1996
2013
201930021040102,853892ft

Carnival Cruise Ships By Age And Size In Detail

What Was Carnival Cruise Lines First Ever Ship?

The very first Carnival cruise ship was the Mardi Gras. However, she wasn’t built for the cruise line but was the first ship for the newly formed Ted Arison Carnival Cruise Line. Mardi Gras started sailing for Carnival Cruise Line in 1972, and ever since, Carnival has expanded quickly, creating more exciting and innovative ships as time has passed.

Carnival has recently named one of their newer ships Carnival Mardi Gras in a loving nod to their first ship. The original Mardi Gras was around 27,200 gross tons and held 1240 passengers, which is tiny compared to today’s ships, such as the new Carnival Mardi Gras, at 180,000 gross tons and holding 5282 guests.

Carnival Cruises first ship Carnival Mardi Gras

How Many Ships Do Carnival Cruise Line Have?

As of 2023 and after selling 6 of the fleet in the last couple of years but also expanding the fleet, Carnival Cruise Line has 26 ships in service or on sale to book.

Which is the Newest Carnival Cruise Ship In 2023?

The Carnival Jubilee, Gross Tonnage: 183,521 Length: 1130 feet Beam: 137 feet
Cruising Speed: 17 Knots Guest Capacity: 5,374 (Double Occupancy)
Total Staff: 1,735

The newest Carnival cruise ships have amenities and entertainment such as…

  • IMax Theater 
  • Bolt Roller Coaster
  • Water Slides 
  • Ropes Course
  • Sports Deck With Basketball Court
  • Adults Only Retreat 
  • Pools And Hot Tubs

Carnival Cruise Lines’ Biggest Ships

The largest Carnival Cruise Ships is Carnival Jubilee with a gross tonnage of 183,521 followed by Mardi Gras and Celebration. At 344.4m in length with a gross tonnage of 180,000, Mardi Gras and Celebration are almost 2.5 times heavier than Carnival Ecstacy and Sensation, which are the smallest ships in the Carnival Fleet and carry over double the amount of passengers.

Carnival Cruise Line also has Carnival Jubilee, due in 2023, which will be the same size as Carnival Celebration.

Carnival cruise ships by age,Carnival Cruise Lines Biggest Ships

Which are the Smallest Carnival Cruise Ships?

  • Carnival Paradise at 71,925 GT, 855ft long and carrying 2124 passengers at full capacity.
  • Carnival Elation, 71,909 GT, 855ft long and carrying 2190 passengers at full capacity.
Carnival Mardi Gras new and old

What Are The Carnival Cruise Ship Classes?

  1. Excel Class Ships, LNG powered cruise ships launched 2021-  2023
  2. Vista Class Ships, launched  2016 – 2019
  3. Sunshine Class Ships, launched 2013 – 2021
  4. Dream Class Ships, launched 2009 – 2012
  5. Splendor Class Ship, launched in 2008
  6. Conquest Class Ships, launched 2002 – 2007
  7. Spirit Class Ships, launched 2001- 2004
  8. Fantasy Class Ships, launched 1991 – 1998

What Cruise Ships Are In Each Carnival Class?

  • Excel Class, Carnival Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration 
  • Vista Class, Carnival Vista, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Venezia
  • Sunshine Class, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Radiance
  • Dream Class, Carnival Dream, Carnival Magic, Carnival Breeze
  • Splendor Class, Carnival Splendor
  • Conquest Class, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Freedom
  • Spirit Class, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Pride, Carnival Legend, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Luminosa
  • Fantasy Class, Carnival Elation, Carnival Paradise
SportS deck on Mardi Gras

Which Ships Have Carnival Acquired From Sister Company Costa Cruises?

There has been a reshuffle within the Carnival Corps, and Costa Venezia and Costa Luminosa have moved over to be part of the Carnival Fleet.

Carnival Cruise Ships By Age New To Old A Glance And Which Ships Have Been Refurbished?

  1. 2023 – Carnival Venezia (Due Soon)
  2. 2023 – Carnival Jubilee
  3. 2023 – Carnival Luminosa
  4. 2022 – Carnival Celebration
  5. 2021 – Carnival Mardi Gras 
  6. 2019 – Carnival Panorama 
  7. 2018 – Carnival Horizon 
  8. 2016 – Carnival Vista 
  9. 2012 – Carnival Breeze, Refurbished in 2017
  10. 2011 – Carnival Magic, Dry Dock Update 2021
  11. 2009 – Carnival Dream, Refurbished in 2017
  12. 2008 – Carnival Splendor, Refurbished in 2019
  13. 2007 – Carnival Freedom, 2019
  14. 2005 – Carnival Liberty, Refurbished in 2016
  15. 2004 – Carnival Valor, Refurbished 2021
  16. 2004 – Carnival Miracle, Refurbished 2020
  17. 2003 – Carnival Glory, 2010
  18. 2002 – Carnival Conquest, Refurbished in 2017
  19. 2002 – Carnival Pride, Refurbished in 2019
  20. 2002 – Carnival Legend, Refurbished in 2019
  21. 2001 – Carnival Spirit, Dry Dock, New Carpets 2021
  22. 2000 – Carnival Radiance (2021) Was Carnival Victory
  23. 1999 – Carnival Triumph, Renovated and named Carnival Sunrise in 2019
  24. 1998 – Carnival Paradise, Refurbished 2018
  25. 1998 – Carnival Elation, Refurbished 2020
  26. 1996 – Carnival Sunshine, Upgraded from Carnival Destiny in 2013 and Renovated in 2019
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Where Do Carnival Cruise Ships Sail To?

Carnival is a worldwide brand with ships sailing to Australia, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Asia and the South Pacific. It’s easier to pinpoint where Carnival don’t sail too.

Which Carnival Cruise Ships Have Been Scrapped Or Sold

A sad part of global cruising pausing in 2020/2021 is that cruise lines sought to economise. This means that most cruise lines had ship casualties. Carnival sold or scraped 4 of its fleet. However, also spend funds upgrading the existing fleet.

  • Carnival Inspiration, July 2020
  • Carnival Imagination, out of service March 2020
  • Carnival Fantasy, out of service July 2020
  • Carnival Fascination was Sold to Century Harmony Cruise and renamed Century Harmony
  • Carnival Sensation was sold to be scrapped in 2022
  • Carnival Ecstasy, was sold for scrap at the end of 2022 and was beached at the scrapyard in AliaÄŸa, Turkey.
Ship ClassYearPassengers
InspirationFantasy1996-20202056
ImaginationFantasy1995-20202634
FantasyFantasy1990-20202675
FascinationFantasy1994-20202052
SensationFantasy1993-20222052
EcstacyFantasy1991-20222056
carnival inspiration sold

I hope all that information helped book your next Carnival Cruise Vacation. Or you wanted to know Carnival Cruise Ships By Age because you were curious; we spend a lot of money cruising, travelling and thinking about the cruise industry, and sometimes it’s just great to know a little about behind the scenes.

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  • Sarah Christie

    Sarah also writes for Mini Travellers Family Travel Blog and Extraordinary Chaos Craft and Lifestyle Blog. Both are award-winning blogs with a travel and family focus. She is married and has two boys, aged 18 and 22, who all love cruising as a family. Nothing is better than waking up every day in a new port with new and exciting things to explore. She aims to share how cruising as a family with young adults is the perfect choice for family travel. Her boys are sporty and love the activities, sports and dining options cruising offers. Sarah has worked with brands such as Walt Disney World, Mark Warner, Ikos Resort, Center Parcs, Laura Ashley, Belling and Next.

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  1. This was an excellent report. Thank you so much – so very helpful.

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