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 Pride
Carnival Spirit
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Pride
85,920 GT
Carnival Spirit
85,920 GT
Length
Carnival Pride
290 m
Carnival Spirit
290 m
Beam
Carnival Pride
32 m
Carnival Spirit
32 m
Passengers
Carnival Pride
2,124
Carnival Spirit
2,124
Crew
Carnival Pride
930
Carnival Spirit
930
Decks
Carnival Pride
—
Carnival Spirit
—
Year Built
Carnival Pride
2,001
Carnival Spirit
2,001
Space Ratio
Carnival Pride
40.5 GT/pax
Carnival Spirit
40.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Pride
2.28 :1
Carnival Spirit
2.28 :1
| Specification | Carnival Pride | Carnival Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Spirit Class | Spirit Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,001 | 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 | 9170855 | 9170843 |
Carnival Pride
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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