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Carnival Spirit
Carnival Spirit is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Spirit class, in service since 2001. She measures 88,500 gross tons and carries 2,124 guests with a crew of 930. She sails Alaska, Bahamas, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Hawaii itineraries.
About Carnival Spirit
Carnival Spirit was the first Spirit-class ship to join Carnival, delivered from Kværner Masa-Yards in Helsinki in 2001. At about 88,500 gross tons with around 2,120 guests, she is a mid-sized ship with a domed pool, a WaterWorks area with the Green Thunder slide, mini-golf and a two-deck fitness center. From October 2012 she spent several years based in Sydney. A month-long dry dock completed in March 2025 added a Heroes Tribute Bar, a Chef's Table space and a new mini-golf course. She sails Alaska from Seattle in summer and Bahamas cruises from Mobile, Alabama, in the 2026-27 winter, with Tampa and Long Beach seasons announced for later years.
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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
- Alaskathe Inside Passage and glaciers from Seattle, Vancouver and Seward, May to September
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
- 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
Home port: Seattle, Washington.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Spirit 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 Spirit?
Carnival Spirit is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Spirit class.
How big is Carnival Spirit?
Carnival Spirit measures 88,500 gross tons and 294 metres in length, with 12 decks.
How crowded does Carnival Spirit feel?
Carnival Spirit 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 Spirit feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Carnival Spirit carry?
Carnival Spirit carries 2,124 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 930 (about 2.3 guests per crew member).
When did Carnival Spirit enter service?
Carnival Spirit entered service in 2001 and was last refurbished in 2025.
Where does Carnival Spirit sail?
Carnival Spirit sails Alaska, Bahamas, Caribbean, Panama Canal and Hawaii itineraries. Her home port is Seattle, Washington.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Spirit?
Carnival Spirit 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 Spirit?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Spirit; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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