Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
54Beats 34% of ships
Dining
66Beats 44% of ships
Entertainment
79Top 19% of ships
Activities & Thrills
80Top 19% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
81Top 20% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 81/100
Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 80/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 79/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineCarnival Cruise Line
Ship NameCarnival Adventure
Maiden voyage29 March 2025
Physical
Year Built2001
Refurbished 2025
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
Gross Tonnage 108,865 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 290 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 36 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 17
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks13
Speed 23 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,100
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.4
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,299
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins26
Passenger Capacity 2,636
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 41
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsWaterfront (main dining), Angelo's, Dragon Lady, The Pantry (included); Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi Express, Trattoria, New Zealand Natural (specialty/extra cost)
Restaurants - Paid4
Restaurants - Included4
Onboard Currency AUD
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools4
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Water Playground/Splash ParkYes
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs9
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelYes
Night ClubYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Fitness CenterYes
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallYes
Water SlideYes
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaByron Beach Club (suite-exclusive) and an adults-only sundeck area
Special AmenitiesEDGE Adventure Park (zipline, rock climbing wall, Walk the Plank, Beam Walk), twin-racer waterslides, Byron Beach Club suite-exclusive retreat, Cloud 9 Spa, Punchliner Comedy Club, Dive-In Movies
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $17.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 16%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign C6HX6
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9192351
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 311001595
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Nassau, Bahamas
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.