September 2, 2026
8-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Departing from New York
From
$790
Price / day
$99
Carnival Venezia|Carnival Horizon
Carnival Venezia vs Carnival Horizon
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Carnival Venezia
Carnival Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Carnival Venezia
Built in 2019
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Horizon
$95 / day
$42 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Carnival Horizon
33.7 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Carnival Venezia vs Carnival Horizon: Quick Comparison
Carnival Venezia is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2019, it is 1 year newer than Carnival Horizon, which entered service in 2018. Carnival Venezia is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage at 135,500 GT. Carnival Venezia also carries 272 more passengers. Carnival Venezia has upcoming sailings in Eastern Caribbean and Bermuda, while Carnival Horizon has sailings in Western Caribbean and Southern Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Carnival Horizon 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 Venezia | Carnival Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2019Newer | 2018 |
| Gross Tonnage | 135,500 GT | 133,500 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 4,232 | 3,960 |
| Space per Passenger | 32 GT | 33.7 GT |
| Length | 323 m | 321.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Carnival Venezia vs Carnival Horizon
Age
Carnival Venezia was built in 2019, making it 1 year newer than Carnival Horizon, which was built in 2018.
Size
At 135,500 GT, Carnival Venezia is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Horizon at 133,500 GT.
Passenger capacity
Carnival Venezia carries up to 4,232 passengers compared with 3,960 aboard Carnival Horizon, a difference of 272 passengers.
Passenger space
Carnival Horizon offers more space per passenger: 33.7 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 Venezia (Eastern Caribbean and Bermuda) and Carnival Horizon (Western Caribbean and Southern Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Horizon has the lower average starting price per day at $95 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
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.
Carnival Horizon
6-Day Western Caribbean from Miami, FL
- Departure Port
- Miami
- Region
- Western Caribbean
- Nights
- 6
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Miami
- Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026Celebration Key™
- Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Montego Bay
- Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Grand Cayman
- Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026Miami
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Carnival Venezia
September 10, 2026
4-Night Bermuda Cruise
Departing from New York
From
$699
Price / day
$175
Carnival Horizon
September 6, 2026
6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$559
Price / day
$93
September 12, 2026
8-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$767
Price / day
$96
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Carnival Venezia
Average
$137 / day
VS
Carnival Horizon
Average
$95 / day
Carnival Horizon has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$95/day vs $137/day
About $42 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 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.
Choose Carnival Horizon 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 and Southern Caribbean.
- Departing from Miami 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 Venezia.
Carnival Venezia vs Carnival Horizon: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Carnival Venezia
Built in 2019
1 year newer
Bigger
Carnival Venezia
135,500 GT
1% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Horizon
$95 / day
About $42 less per day
- Carnival Venezia is 1 year newer.
- Carnival Venezia is 1% larger by gross tonnage.
- Carnival Venezia carries 272 more passengers.
- Carnival Horizon offers more space per passenger (33.7 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Carnival Venezia or Carnival Horizon?
Carnival Venezia is newer. It was built in 2019, while Carnival Horizon was built in 2018, making Carnival Venezia 1 year newer.
Which is bigger, Carnival Venezia or Carnival Horizon?
Carnival Venezia is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 135,500 GT compared with Carnival Horizon at 133,500 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Carnival Venezia has a passenger capacity of approximately 4,232, compared with 3,960 for Carnival Horizon.
Which ship is more spacious, Carnival Venezia or Carnival Horizon?
Carnival Horizon has the higher passenger space ratio at 33.7 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 Venezia or Carnival Horizon?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Horizon has the lower average starting price per day at $95 per day versus $137 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Carnival Venezia sail?
The upcoming Carnival Venezia sailings currently listed cover Eastern Caribbean and Bermuda, departing from New York.
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