The Carnival Adventure was built in 2001 and is among Carnival's 31 ships in its fleet. The Adventure is included in the cruise line's Grand Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Adventure vs all of the other Carnival ships.
How big is the Carnival Adventure? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Carnival Adventure. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!

Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Carnival Adventure can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
Carnival Adventure Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Carnival Adventure is 2,600 guests. The average capacity for the 31 active ships in Carnival’s fleet is 4,085 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Carnival ships has a minimum of 2,606 guests and a maximum of 6,630 passengers.
Carnival Adventure Crew Members: Staff on the Carnival Adventure include 1,100 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 2.4 to 1. The average Carnival ship includes 1,226 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 3.3 to 1.
How long is the Carnival Adventure? From end to end, the Adventure length equals 951 feet (290 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 31 active vessels in Carnival’s fleet, measuring 982 feet (299 meters).
The smallest Carnival ship (in terms of length) measures 855 feet (261 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,130 feet (344 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Carnival Adventure vs all other active Carnival Cruise Line ships.
When was the Carnival Adventure Built? The Carnival Adventure was built in 2001 and joined the cruise line’s Grand Class.
Carnival includes 31 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
When was the last Carnival Adventure Dry Dock? The Adventure experienced dry dock improvements in 2025.
Renovations include the following: The Carnival Adventure, formerly the Pacific Adventure, completed a major refurbishment in Melbourne before entering service for Carnival Cruise Line in March 2025. The renovation includes installing over 12,000 square meters of new carpet, adding Carnival’s signature logos, and integrating the HubApp for onboard communication. Crew training and cast rehearsals for new Carnival entertainment are also part of the transition, with 96 percent of the original P&O crew remaining. These updates mark the ship’s rebranding from its P&O Cruises Australia identity as it prepares for year-round sailings from Sydney to Australian and South Pacific destinations.
The Carnival Adventure has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 17.
What does the Carnival Adventure offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 11 restaurants, 11 bars, 0 shows, 27 activities, and 9 other features for your enjoyment.
Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Adventure. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Carnival Adventure Info
You will find the Carnival Adventure Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the Carnival Adventure buffet on Deck 14 of the ship.
The Carnival Adventure, formerly the Pacific Adventure, completed a major refurbishment in Melbourne before entering service for Carnival Cruise Line in March 2025. The renovation includes installing over 12,000 square meters of new carpet, adding Carnival’s signature logos, and integrating the HubApp for onboard communication. Crew training and cast rehearsals for new Carnival entertainment are also part of the transition, with 96 percent of the original P&O crew remaining. These updates mark the ship’s rebranding from its P&O Cruises Australia identity as it prepares for year-round sailings from Sydney to Australian and South Pacific destinations.
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Grand class.
The ship features 11 restaurants, 11 bars, 27 activities, 0 shows and 9 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Carnival Adventure has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 17.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Adventure. The ship's capacity is 2,600. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,158 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.
The Carnival Adventure was built in 2001. Carnival includes 31 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Adventure is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Carnival Adventure length equals 951 feet (290 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 31 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 992 feet (302 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.