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Carnival Pride
Carnival Pride 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 Bahamas, Bermuda itineraries.
About Carnival Pride
Carnival Pride is a Spirit-class ship completed in Helsinki in December 2001 and christened at Port Canaveral in January 2002 by astronaut Tamara Jernigan. Built to the Panamax size limit, she was once the line's flagship and carries about 2,120 guests on 88,500 gross tons. Dining ranges from the Art Deco-styled Normandie Restaurant and Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse to Bonsai Sushi, Guy's Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina. After a 22-day dry dock in Freeport, she returned to service in April 2026. She sails year-round from Baltimore, mostly to the Bahamas, with Bermuda trips.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
- Bermudaspring to autumn from New York, New Jersey and Boston
Home port: Baltimore, Maryland.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Pride sails from Baltimore, Maryland. The airport is Baltimore/Washington International (BWI), with 2 lounges to wait in before you board.
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Which cruise line operates Carnival Pride?
Carnival Pride is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Spirit class.
How big is Carnival Pride?
Carnival Pride measures 88,500 gross tons and 294 metres in length, with 12 decks.
How crowded does Carnival Pride feel?
Carnival Pride 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 Pride feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Carnival Pride carry?
Carnival Pride carries 2,124 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 930 (about 2.3 guests per crew member).
When did Carnival Pride enter service?
Carnival Pride entered service in 2002 and was last refurbished in 2026.
Where does Carnival Pride sail?
Carnival Pride sails Bahamas and Bermuda itineraries. Her home port is Baltimore, Maryland.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Pride?
Carnival Pride sails from Baltimore, Maryland. Fly into Baltimore/Washington International (BWI), which has 2 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Pride?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Pride; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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