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Carnival Legend
Carnival Legend is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Spirit class, in service since 2002. She measures 88,500 gross tons and carries 2,124 guests with a crew of 930. She sails Alaska, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Hawaii, Bahamas itineraries.
About Carnival Legend
Carnival Legend is a Spirit-class ship that Dame Judi Dench christened at Harwich, England, in August 2002; her maiden voyage was Carnival's first cruise in Europe. She was also the first Carnival ship with alternative dining and a wedding chapel. Spaces follow a theme of myth and legend, from the Camelot and Avalon pools and Club Merlin Casino to Truffles Restaurant, alongside the Green Thunder slide, RedFrog Pub and Alchemy Bar. A 16-day dry dock in Freeport was completed in May 2026. She spends the 2026-27 winter in Tampa and summer 2027 on Alaska cruises from Seattle, then moves to Long Beach for Hawaii and Mexico sailings.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- Alaskathe Inside Passage and glaciers from Seattle, Vancouver and Seward, May to September
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Panama Canalpartial or full transits between the Atlantic and Pacific
- Hawaiiinter-island sailings, or round trips from the US West Coast
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
Home port: Seattle, Washington.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Legend sails from Seattle, Washington. The airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), with 11 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Delta Sky Club (A)SEA Concourse A4.8 ★
- Alaska Lounge (N)SEA North Satellite4.7 ★
- Delta One LoungeSEA Concourse A4.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Carnival Legend?
Carnival Legend is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Spirit class.
How big is Carnival Legend?
Carnival Legend measures 88,500 gross tons and 294 metres in length, with 12 decks.
How crowded does Carnival Legend feel?
Carnival Legend has a passenger space ratio of 41.7: 88,500 gross tons for 2,124 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Carnival Legend feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Carnival Legend carry?
Carnival Legend carries 2,124 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 930 (about 2.3 guests per crew member).
When did Carnival Legend enter service?
Carnival Legend entered service in 2002 and was last refurbished in 2026.
Where does Carnival Legend sail?
Carnival Legend sails Alaska, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Hawaii and Bahamas itineraries. Her home port is Seattle, Washington.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Legend?
Carnival Legend sails from Seattle, Washington. Fly into Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), which has 11 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Legend?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Legend; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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