September 3, 2026
4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Galveston
From
$719
Price / day
$180
Carnival Breeze|Carnival Venezia
Carnival Breeze vs Carnival Venezia
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
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Newer Ship
Carnival Venezia
Built in 2019
7 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Venezia
$137 / day
$1 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Carnival Breeze
35.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Carnival Breeze vs Carnival Venezia: Quick Comparison
Carnival Venezia is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2019, it is 7 years newer than Carnival Breeze, which entered service in 2012. Carnival Venezia is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage at 135,500 GT. Carnival Venezia also carries 542 more passengers. Carnival Breeze has upcoming sailings in Western Caribbean, while Carnival Venezia has sailings in Eastern Caribbean and Bermuda. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Carnival Venezia has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Carnival Breeze | Carnival Venezia |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2012 | 2019Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 130,000 GT | 135,500 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,690 | 4,232 |
| Space per Passenger | 35.2 GT | 32 GT |
| Length | 305.6 m | 323 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Carnival Breeze vs Carnival Venezia
Age
Carnival Venezia was built in 2019, making it 7 years newer than Carnival Breeze, which was built in 2012.
Size
At 135,500 GT, Carnival Venezia is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Breeze at 130,000 GT.
Passenger capacity
Carnival Venezia carries up to 4,232 passengers compared with 3,690 aboard Carnival Breeze, a difference of 542 passengers.
Passenger space
Carnival Breeze offers more space per passenger: 35.2 GT per guest, compared with 32 aboard Carnival Venezia. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Carnival Breeze (Western Caribbean) and Carnival Venezia (Eastern Caribbean and Bermuda) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Venezia has the lower average starting price per day at $137 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Carnival Breeze
4-Day Western Caribbean from Galveston, TX
- Departure Port
- Galveston
- Region
- Western Caribbean
- Nights
- 4
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 3, 2026Galveston
- Day 2 · Sep 4, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 5, 2026Cozumel
- Day 4 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Sep 7, 2026Galveston
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Carnival Venezia
8-Day Eastern Caribbean from Manhattan, New York City, NY
- Departure Port
- New York
- Region
- Eastern Caribbean
- Nights
- 8
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 2, 2026New York
- Day 2 · Sep 3, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 4, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 5, 2026Celebration Key™
- Day 5 · Sep 6, 2026RelaxAway
- Day 6 · Sep 7, 2026Grand Turk
- Day 7 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Sep 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Sep 10, 2026New York
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Carnival Breeze
September 7, 2026
5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Galveston
From
$475
Price / day
$95
Carnival Venezia
September 2, 2026
8-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Departing from New York
From
$790
Price / day
$99
September 10, 2026
4-Night Bermuda Cruise
Departing from New York
From
$699
Price / day
$175
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Carnival Breeze
Average
$138 / day
VS
Carnival Venezia
Average
$137 / day
Carnival Venezia has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$137/day vs $138/day
About $1 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Carnival Breeze if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Western Caribbean.
- Departing from Galveston works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Carnival Venezia.
Choose Carnival Venezia if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Eastern Caribbean and Bermuda.
- Departing from New York works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Carnival Breeze vs Carnival Venezia: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Carnival Venezia
Built in 2019
7 years newer
Bigger
Carnival Venezia
135,500 GT
4% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Venezia
$137 / day
About $1 less per day
- Carnival Venezia is 7 years newer.
- Carnival Venezia is 4% larger by gross tonnage.
- Carnival Venezia carries 542 more passengers.
- Carnival Breeze offers more space per passenger (35.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Carnival Breeze or Carnival Venezia?
Carnival Venezia is newer. It was built in 2019, while Carnival Breeze was built in 2012, making Carnival Venezia 7 years newer.
Which is bigger, Carnival Breeze or Carnival Venezia?
Carnival Venezia is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 135,500 GT compared with Carnival Breeze at 130,000 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Carnival Venezia has a passenger capacity of approximately 4,232, compared with 3,690 for Carnival Breeze.
Which ship is more spacious, Carnival Breeze or Carnival Venezia?
Carnival Breeze has the higher passenger space ratio at 35.2 GT per passenger, versus 32 for Carnival Venezia. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Carnival Breeze or Carnival Venezia?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Venezia has the lower average starting price per day at $137 per day versus $138 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Carnival Breeze sail?
The upcoming Carnival Breeze sailings currently listed cover Western Caribbean, departing from Galveston.
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