Size
Carnival's cruise ships are mega ships packed with activities, entertainment, and dining options. They are modern, floating resorts made to appeal to vacationers of all ages, including first-time cruise passengers, families, seniors, and honeymooners. The largest ships belong to the Dream Class, which can entertain around 4,600 passengers on each voyage; double occupancy is just over 3,600. Carnival's smallest ships are in the Fantasy class; total occupancy for those ships is just over 2,600 and double occupancy is around 2,000.
Departure Ports
Due to the large number of ships in the Carnival fleet, eager cruisers can find a Carnival ship in numerous departure ports around the United States. Larger ships are typically positioned for longer cruises of five to seven nights or more, while smaller vessels cater to more limited markets from smaller ports such as Jacksonville, Florida. Miami is home to Carnival Cruise Lines' headquarters, so the port of Miami naturally offers the widest variety of cruises.