September 4, 2026
3-Night Baja Mexico Cruise
Departing from Long Beach
From
$599
Price / day
$200
Carnival Firenze|Carnival Vista
Carnival Firenze vs Carnival Vista
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Carnival Firenze
Carnival Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Carnival Firenze
Built in 2020
4 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Vista
$91 / day
$41 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Carnival Vista
33.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Carnival Firenze vs Carnival Vista: Quick Comparison
Carnival Firenze is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2020, it is 4 years newer than Carnival Vista, which entered service in 2016. Carnival Firenze is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage at 135,156 GT. Carnival Firenze also carries 298 more passengers. Carnival Firenze has upcoming sailings in Baja Mexico, while Carnival Vista has sailings in Southern Caribbean and Eastern Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Carnival Vista 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 Firenze | Carnival Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2020Newer | 2016 |
| Gross Tonnage | 135,156 GT | 133,500 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 4,232 | 3,934 |
| Space per Passenger | 31.9 GT | 33.9 GT |
| Length | 321 m | 322 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Carnival Firenze vs Carnival Vista
Age
Carnival Firenze was built in 2020, making it 4 years newer than Carnival Vista, which was built in 2016.
Size
At 135,156 GT, Carnival Firenze is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Vista at 133,500 GT.
Passenger capacity
Carnival Firenze carries up to 4,232 passengers compared with 3,934 aboard Carnival Vista, a difference of 298 passengers.
Passenger space
Carnival Vista offers more space per passenger: 33.9 GT per guest, compared with 31.9 aboard Carnival Firenze. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Carnival Firenze (Baja Mexico) and Carnival Vista (Southern Caribbean and Eastern Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Vista has the lower average starting price per day at $91 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Carnival Firenze
3-Day Baja Mexico from Long Beach (Los Angeles), CA
- Departure Port
- Long Beach
- Region
- Baja Mexico
- Nights
- 3
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Long Beach
- Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026Ensenada
- Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Long Beach
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Carnival Vista
8-Day Southern Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL
- Departure Port
- Port Canaveral
- Region
- Southern Caribbean
- Nights
- 8
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 5, 2026Port Canaveral
- Day 2 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 8, 2026Aruba
- Day 5 · Sep 9, 2026Curaçao
- Day 6 · Sep 10, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Sep 12, 2026Celebration Key™
- Day 9 · Sep 13, 2026Port Canaveral
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Carnival Firenze
September 7, 2026
4-Night Baja Mexico Cruise
Departing from Long Beach
From
$252
Price / day
$63
Carnival Vista
September 5, 2026
8-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$724
Price / day
$91
September 13, 2026
6-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$539
Price / day
$90
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Carnival Firenze
Average
$132 / day
VS
Carnival Vista
Average
$91 / day
Carnival Vista has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$91/day vs $132/day
About $41 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 Firenze 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 Baja Mexico.
- Departing from Long Beach works for your plans.
Choose Carnival Vista 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 Southern Caribbean and Eastern Caribbean.
- Departing from Port Canaveral works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Carnival Firenze.
Carnival Firenze vs Carnival Vista: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Carnival Firenze
Built in 2020
4 years newer
Bigger
Carnival Firenze
135,156 GT
1% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Vista
$91 / day
About $41 less per day
- Carnival Firenze is 4 years newer.
- Carnival Firenze is 1% larger by gross tonnage.
- Carnival Firenze carries 298 more passengers.
- Carnival Vista offers more space per passenger (33.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Carnival Firenze or Carnival Vista?
Carnival Firenze is newer. It was built in 2020, while Carnival Vista was built in 2016, making Carnival Firenze 4 years newer.
Which is bigger, Carnival Firenze or Carnival Vista?
Carnival Firenze is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 135,156 GT compared with Carnival Vista at 133,500 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Carnival Firenze has a passenger capacity of approximately 4,232, compared with 3,934 for Carnival Vista.
Which ship is more spacious, Carnival Firenze or Carnival Vista?
Carnival Vista has the higher passenger space ratio at 33.9 GT per passenger, versus 31.9 for Carnival Firenze. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Carnival Firenze or Carnival Vista?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Vista has the lower average starting price per day at $91 per day versus $132 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Carnival Firenze sail?
The upcoming Carnival Firenze sailings currently listed cover Baja Mexico, departing from Long Beach.
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