Navy comparison: Cuba vs Venezuela
Cuba operates a fleet of 33 ships compared to 44 for Venezuela. Of these, 33 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 1 vs 3 submarines, 2 vs 1 frigates, 1 vs 0 corvettes, 0 vs 4 amphibious ships, 20 vs 25 patrol boats, 0 vs 3 coastal boats, 8 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Cuba vs Venezuela). Cuba's navy is officially the Cuban Revolutionary Navy, while Venezuela's is the Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela.
Cuban Revolutionary Navy 🇨🇺
| Official Name | Cuban Revolutionary Navy |
| Total ships | 33 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 33 as of 2026 |
Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela 🇻🇪
| Official Name | Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela |
| Total ships | 44 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 42 as of 2025 |
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Cuban ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 1 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 20 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Venezuelan ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 3 | |
| Patrol boats | 25 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 1 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Cuba or Venezuela?
Venezuela has a larger navy with 44 ships compared to Cuba's 33 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Cuba or Venezuela?
Venezuela operates more submarines with 3 compared to Cuba's 1.
Which navy has more frigates, Cuba or Venezuela?
Cuba operates 2 frigates compared to Venezuela's 1.