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Carnival Pride vs Carnival Victory

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

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Carnival Pride

Carnival Cruise Line

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Carnival Victory

Carnival Cruise Line

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Newer Ship

Carnival Pride

Built in 2001

1 year newer

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

More Spacious Ship

Carnival Pride

41.7 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Carnival Pride vs Carnival Victory: Quick Comparison

Carnival Pride is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2001, it is 1 year newer than Carnival Victory, which entered service in 2000. Carnival Victory is approximately 15% larger by gross tonnage at 101,509 GT. Carnival Victory also carries 640 more passengers. Carnival Pride has upcoming sailings in Bahamas and Bermuda. 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

Specification comparison of Carnival Pride and Carnival Victory
SpecCarnival PrideCarnival Victory
Year Built2001Newer2000
Gross Tonnage88,500 GT101,509 GT
Passenger Capacity2,1242,764
Space per Passenger41.7 GT36.7 GT
Length293.5 m272.82 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Carnival Pride vs Carnival Victory

Age

Carnival Pride was built in 2001, making it 1 year newer than Carnival Victory, which was built in 2000.

Size

At 101,509 GT, Carnival Victory is approximately 15% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Pride at 88,500 GT.

Passenger capacity

Carnival Victory carries up to 2,764 passengers compared with 2,124 aboard Carnival Pride, a difference of 640 passengers.

Passenger space

Carnival Pride offers more space per passenger: 41.7 GT per guest, compared with 36.7 aboard Carnival Victory. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.

Itineraries

The upcoming sailings shown for Carnival Pride (Bahamas and Bermuda) and Carnival Victory currently cover different regions or departure ports.

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Carnival Pride

7-Day The Bahamas from Baltimore, MD

Departure Port
Baltimore
Region
Bahamas
Nights
7
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Baltimore
  2. Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
  4. Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Nassau
  5. Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026RelaxAway
  6. Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Celebration Key™
  7. Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026At Sea
  8. Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026Baltimore

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Carnival Pride

Carnival Victory

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Carnival Pride

Average

$151 / day

VS

Carnival Victory

Average

$0 / day

Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Carnival Pride if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • 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 Bahamas and Bermuda.
  • Departing from Baltimore works for your plans.

Choose Carnival Victory if…

  • You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Carnival Pride.

Carnival Pride vs Carnival Victory: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Carnival Pride

Built in 2001

1 year newer

Bigger

Carnival Victory

101,509 GT

15% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • Carnival Pride is 1 year newer.
  • Carnival Victory is 15% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Carnival Victory carries 640 more passengers.
  • Carnival Pride offers more space per passenger (41.7 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Carnival Pride or Carnival Victory?

Carnival Pride is newer. It was built in 2001, while Carnival Victory was built in 2000, making Carnival Pride 1 year newer.

Which is bigger, Carnival Pride or Carnival Victory?

Carnival Victory is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 101,509 GT compared with Carnival Pride at 88,500 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Carnival Victory has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,764, compared with 2,124 for Carnival Pride.

Which ship is more spacious, Carnival Pride or Carnival Victory?

Carnival Pride has the higher passenger space ratio at 41.7 GT per passenger, versus 36.7 for Carnival Victory. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.

Where does Carnival Pride sail?

The upcoming Carnival Pride sailings currently listed cover Bahamas and Bermuda, departing from Baltimore.

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