Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Carnival Legend
Carnival Spirit
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Legend
85,920 GT
Carnival Spirit
85,920 GT
Length
Carnival Legend
290 m
Carnival Spirit
290 m
Beam
Carnival Legend
32 m
Carnival Spirit
32 m
Passengers
Carnival Legend
2,124
Carnival Spirit
2,124
Crew
Carnival Legend
930
Carnival Spirit
930
Decks
Carnival Legend
—
Carnival Spirit
—
Year Built
Carnival Legend
2,002
Carnival Spirit
2,001
Space Ratio
Carnival Legend
40.5 GT/pax
Carnival Spirit
40.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Legend
2.28 :1
Carnival Spirit
2.28 :1
| Specification | Carnival Legend | Carnival Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Spirit Class | Spirit Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002Winner | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 85,920 GT | 85,920 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | 8.2 m | 8.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,124 | 2,124 |
| Crew | 930 | 930 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 40.5 GT/pax | 40.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.28:1 | 2.28:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9188226 | 9170843 |
Carnival Legend
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
40 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
Carnival Spirit
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
40 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
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