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Carnival Legend vs Carnival Pride

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026

Carnival Legend wins 1 of 8 categories. Carnival Pride is $86 cheaper per person.

Score: 10

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Category
Carnival Legend
Carnival Pride
Size
85,920 GT
85,920 GT
Passengers
2,124
2,124
Year Built
2002
2001
Crew Ratio
1:2.3
1:2.3
Space Ratio
40.5
40.5
Decks
Length
290m
290m
From Price
$850/pp
$764/pp

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  • You want the newer ship (built 2002, 1yr newer)
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  • Save $86/person on sailings
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Carnival Legend

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 Carnival LegendCarnival Pride
Cheapest$850 pp$764 pp
DepartingJul 31Aug 9
Durationnull nightsnull nights
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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.

What is the space ratio and why does it matter?

Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes — up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.