EVERY Carnival Cruise Ship RANKED Worst to First
Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.
Creator's Key Takeaways
We've scoured thousands of reviews to rank every single active fun ship from disappointing to absolute perfection.
The number one pick is a masterpiece, but the ship at the bottom, let's just say it's riding on nostalgia.
It's the ultimate fun ship for families who want a perfect balance of high energy activities and chill, laid-back vibes.
The Mardigra retains the crown. It changed the game and its sisters, Celebration and Jubilee, are a very, very close tie for second.
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Port Highlights
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
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🚢 EVERY Carnival Cruise Ship RANKED from Worst to First We’re settling the debate once and for all! Join Mesha & Malik from 2 Love And Adventure as we break down all 29 current Carnival cruise ships, from the oldest classics to the newest Excel-class marvels. Using data from real passenger reviews and our own expertise, we’re counting them down to crown the ultimate Fun Ship. Find out which ship is perfect for your next adventure and which ones to avoid! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - #29: Carnival Paradise 01:40 - #28: Carnival Elation 02:14 - #27: Carnival Encounter 02:53 - #26: Carnival Sunrise 03:34 - #25: Carnival Sunshine 04:09 - #24: Carnival Radiance 04:49 - #23: Carnival Liberty 05:24 - #22: Carnival Freedom 06:00 - #21: Carnival Valor 06:38 - #20: Carnival Conquest 07:17 - #19: Carnival Splendor 07:55 - #18: Carnival Luminosa 08:30 - #17: Carnival Venezia 09:12 - #16: Carnival Firenze 09:52 - #15: Carnival Spirit 10:28 - #14: Carnival Pride 11:04 - #13: Carnival Legend 11:39 - #12: Carnival Miracle 12:17 - Like, Share & Subscribe 12:37 - #11: Carnival Dream 13:11 - #10: Carnival Glory 13:50 - #9: Carnival Magic 14:27 - #8: Carnival Breeze 15:04 - #7: Carnival Horizon 15:41 - #6: Carnival Vista 16:17 - #5: Carnival Panorama 16:58 - #4: Carnival Jubilee 17:42 - #3: Carnival Celebration 18:26 - #2: Carnival Mardi Gras 19:09 - #1? Carnival Firenze (Psych!) 19:19 - #1: Carnival Mardi Gras! 19:50 - BONUS: Carnival Festivale (2027) 20:30 - Conclusion 20:50 - Like & Subscribe 21:00 - Connect With Us 📸 PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS: A special thank you to the photographers and sources whose work helps tell this story: • https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships • By Tunestoons - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=128323541 • By Mason Piscitelli - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=116588803 • By GRDN711 - Own work, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=167073612 • By Yankeesman312 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=133382713 • By Luca Mauri - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77242627 • By Kiran891 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=149145797 • By Master0Garfield - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=128162700 • By antonio from Trieste, Italy - TRIESTE NAVI, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48796780 • By Tunestoons - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86880176 • By Ed Uthman - https://www.flickr.com/photos/euthman/53591919055/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=146961213 • By A Guy Named Nyal - Carnival Celebration Leaving Funchal, Madeira Portugal, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=126322026 • By kees torn - MARDI GRAS, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=97960228 JOIN Our Channel Membership HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTnx_Jx5vIN2xpCGoT1sadQ/join 🚢 BOOK YOUR CRUISE WITH US: Love our content? Support the channel! We are certified travel agents and can get you the BEST deals, exclusive perks, and onboard credit on your next cruise. Email: info@2loveandadventure.com 👇 FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES: • Instagram: [@2LoveAndAdventure](https://www.instagram.com/2LoveAndAdventure/) • TikTok: [@2_love_n_adventure](https://www.tiktok.com/@2_love_n_adventure) • Book Your Cruise: [www.2LoveAndAdventure.com](http://www.2loveandadventure.com/) 👍 SUBSCRIBE for more honest cruise reviews and travel adventures! [Subscribe Link] Love, Mesha & Malik