Ships operated by Carnival Cruise Lines

Carnival Conquest (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.5)
Sister ship to Glory, Valour and Liberty, this is a huge, glitzy vessel, with 3,000 passengers. There is lots to do on board, and passengers like to party until the early hours. Service is quick, but there is lots of up-selling, which Brits can find to be pushy.

Carnival Destiny (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.8)
Good fun, good value and a good option for young-at-heart first-timers. The ship calls at a private island, giving the experience a bit more of a unique and special feeling. Service is quick, with lots of up-selling, which Brits can find to be pushy.
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Carnival Freedom (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.6)
Carnival Freedom is loud and proud. Even if garish is not your style, you can’t help but be impressed by the décor and the detail in the design (themed “decades through the centuries”, so there is a Victoriana show lounge and Sun King Supper Club).

Carnival Glory (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.5)
Sister ship to Valour, Conquest and Liberty, this is a huge vessel, with 3,000 passengers. There is lots to do on board, and passengers like to party until the early hours. A good range of shore excursions for teenagers.

Carnival Legend (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3)
Carnival Legend is the third ship in the line's four Spirit-class ships. The ship has its own wedding chapel and a spa.

Carnival Liberty (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.5)
Sister ship to Valour, Conquest and Glory, this is a huge vessel, with 3,000 passengers. There is lots to do on board, and passengers like to party until the early hours. A good range of shore excursions for teenagers.

Carnival Miracle (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3)
One of Carnival’s four Spirit-class ships, it is smaller than Liberty and her sister ships and slightly less frenetic than others in the fleet. There have been some enhancements to attract the family market and there is a wedding chapel for renewal of vows.

Carnival Pride (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3)
One of Carnival’s four Spirit-class ships, it is smaller than Liberty and her sister ships. The ship operates Mexican Riviera itineraries and runs its own kids’ shore excursion programme. There is also a wedding chapel. Service is quick, with lots of up-selling.

Carnival Spirit (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3)
One of Carnival’s four Spirit-class ships, it is smaller than Liberty and her sister ships. The ship is based in Alaska in the summer, and amid the onboard party atmosphere, there is the chance to see and learn about the local wildlife.

Carnival Triumph (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.8)
In the same vein as the other ships in the Carnival fleet, the emphasis is on having a good time, rather than a refined, relaxing experience. There is a large spa and good children’s facilities. Service is quick, with lots of up selling.

Carnival Valor (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.5)
Sister ship to Conquest, Liberty and Glory, this is a huge vessel, with 3,000 passengers. There is lots to do on board, and passengers like to party until the early hours. A good range of shore excursions for teenagers.
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Carnival Victory (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.8)
There is lots to do on board, and passengers like to party until the early hours. A good range of shore excursions for teenagers and a kids’ club that has been recently improved. Service is quick, with lots of up-selling.
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Celebration (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
Smaller, and one of the oldest ships in the fleet, it was recently refurbished and has less in-your-face décor than some of the others.

Ecstasy (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
One of Carnival’s Fantasy-class ships, it offers a competitively-priced short break. The décor is glitzy and the atmosphere is lively. A talking point is the vintage Rolls-Royce on the promenade. Service is quick, but there is a lot of up-selling.

Elation (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
One of Carnival’s Fantasy-class ships, it is competitively priced. The interior, like the rest in the fleet, is brightly decorated. It has a six-storey-high atrium. Service is quick, but there is a lot of up-selling.

Fantasy (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
Recently refitted, this is another of Carnival’s Fantasy-class ships, and again, it is competitively priced. The interior, like the rest in the fleet, is brightly decorated. It has a six-storey-high atrium. Service is quick, but there is a lot of up-selling.
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Fascination (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
Another Fantasy-class ship. This one offers three and four-day cruises from Miami which can be twinned with stays at Orlando theme parks. Although all Fantasy ships look very similar, this one is a bit different, with life-style models of famous film stars dotted around.
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Holiday (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
Older, smaller and less in-your-face than the ships twice her size, the options are not so wide-ranging, but it is still a good value product. Service is quick, but there is a lot of up-selling.

Imagination (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
Very similar to her sister ships in the Fantasy-class series, it is competitively priced. The interior, like the rest in the fleet, is brightly decorated. It has a six-storey-high atrium. Service is quick, but there is a lot of up-selling.

Inspiration (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
Very similar to her sister ships in the Fantasy-class series, it is competitively priced, with a huge spa and fitness centre. The interior, like the rest in the fleet, is brightly decorated. It has a six-storey-high atrium. Service is quick, but there is a lot of up-selling.

Paradise (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
“No-one does entertainment and cocktails like Carnival”, according to one passenger. Carnival is an excellent choice for the young or young-at-heart. Another Fantasy-class ship, Paradise’s interior, like the rest in the fleet, is brightly decorated.

Sensation (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
Very similar to her sister ships in the Fantasy-class series, it is competitively priced, with a huge spa and fitness centre. The interior, like the rest in the fleet, is brightly decorated. It has a six-storey-high atrium. Service is quick, but there is a lot of up-selling.