$863/person
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Carnival Legend vs Spirit of Adventure
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Carnival Legend wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Carnival Legend
Spirit of Adventure
Size
85,920 GT
58,250 GT
Passengers
2,124
999
Year built
2002
2020
Crew ratio
2.3 guests per crew
2.0 guests per crew
Space ratio
40.5 GT per guest
58.3 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
290 m
236 m
From price
$454 pp
No data
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Carnival Legend is the significantly larger vessel at 85,920 GT, 48% more than Spirit of Adventure's 58,250 GT. Spirit of Adventure offers more personal space with a space ratio of 58.3 GT per passenger versus 40.5. Built in 2020, Spirit of Adventure is 18 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Legend |
| Capacity | Carnival Legend |
| Modernity | Spirit of Adventure |
| Service | Spirit of Adventure |
| Spaciousness | Spirit of Adventure |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Carnival Legend |
| Fleet Power | Carnival Legend |
Bottom line: Carnival Legend leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Carnival Legend for overall superiority; pick Spirit of Adventure if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Legend if
- Size matters to you (85,920 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,124 guests)
Choose Spirit of Adventure if
- You want the newer ship (built 2020, 18 years newer)
- More crew per guest (2.0 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (58.3 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Carnival Legend | Spirit of Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $454 pp | No sailings |
| Per night | No data | No data |
| Departing | Nov 16 | No data |
| Duration | null nights | No data |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
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, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
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+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
