At 181,808 tons, it’s the 11th-largest cruise ship in the world and 35% bigger than the line’s next-biggest ship. The arrival of Mardi Gras in 2021 marked a major turning point for the line. Mardi Gras is now the only Carnival ship on the list of the world’s 50 biggest cruise vessels. However, for many years, it has held back from following rivals such as Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises in building ever-bigger ships. There was a time when Carnival operated some of the biggest cruise ships in the world. This is a notable change for the brand from just a couple of decades ago. Six of the 25 vessels Carnival will operate by the end of 2022 measure less than 100,000 tons, which makes them almost mid-size by today’s cruise ship standards. That’s about 40% smaller than the biggest ships operated by Royal Caribbean.įor more cruise guides, news and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter. ![]() Other than Mardi Gras, Carnival’s biggest vessel is the 4,008-passenger Carnival Panorama, which measures just 135,000 tons. In 2021, Carnival began operating its first truly giant ship in years - the 181,808-ton, 5,282-passenger Mardi Gras. In general, Carnival ships are large but, aside from one exception, they’re not giants by today’s standards. That’s more ships than any other major cruise line except Royal Caribbean, which has 26 vessels. Thinking about a cruise on a Carnival Cruise Line ship? Luckily, you have a lot of options.īy the end of 2022, Carnival will have 25 vessels in service. ![]() Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.
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