Carnival Glory
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Glory is one of Carnival's 31 active ships and first entered service in 2003 with its most recent renovation in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 110,000 gross tons, 952 feet in length, and 13 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,756 guests and approximately 1,150 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $500 million and is flagged in Panama.
Carnival Glory
Ship Stats
Year Built
2003
Last Renovated
2025
Tonnage
110,000 GT
Length
952 ft
Capacity
3,756
Crew
1,150
Cost
$500 million
Decks
13
Conquest Class
Conquest Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Carnival. The first ship introduced in this class was Carnival Conquest (2002), followed by Carnival Glory (2003), Carnival Valor (2004), Carnival Liberty (2005), and Carnival Freedom (2007).
Carnival Glory Ship Age
Carnival Glory entered service in 2003. Across Carnival's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 20 of 31 (newest ship = rank 1).
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Current ship
Carnival Glory Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2025.
Renovation details
The ship emerged from a major dry dock in April 2025. The renovation introduced a significantly expanded Casino and added a new Carnival Adventures Store. The Piazza and Atrium areas were refreshed with modern lighting and new carpeting, and the Heroes Tribute Bar was officially retrofitted. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in April 2026. Following its 2024 refresh, this 2026 stay is primarily for technical class inspections. However, it will receive "soft goods" updates including new carpeting and upholstery in the Amber Palace Theater.
Carnival Glory Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Carnival's fleet
Carnival Glory measures 952 feet (290 m) (vs Carnival fleet average of 992 ft) and has gross tonnage of 110,000 GT (vs fleet average of 121,145 GT). It ranks 21 of 31 by length and 17 of 31 by tonnage in Carnival's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Carnival Glory vs Carnival fleet averages
Carnival Glory carries 3,756 passengers (vs Carnival average of 4,085) and has 1,150 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,226). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.27:1 compared with Carnival's overall 3.33:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,756
passengers
Crew Members
1,150
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.27 : 1
Carnival Avg
3.33 : 1
Carnival Glory
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Glory.
Deck 9buffetRed Sail Restaurant Lido Marketplace
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomGolden Restaurant
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomPlatinum Restaurant
Deck 9quick eatsBlue Iguana Cantina
Deck 9quick eatsBurrito Bar
Deck 9quick eatsGuy's Burger Joint
Deck 10quick eatsOl Fashioned BBQ
Deck 9quick eatsPizza Pirate
Deck 9quick eatsThe Carnival Deli
Deck 10specialtyEmerald Room Steakhouse
Deck 9specialtySeafood Shack
Deck 5sweetsCherry On Top
Deck 5sweetsCreams Cafe
Deck Plans
The Carnival Glory has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 14. Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Glory. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Cruise Director
On duty now · Andy Mercer
The cruise director is the heartbeat of the ship... the person responsible for onboard entertainment, activities, and guest engagement from embarkation to farewell. Think emcee, social director, and morale officer rolled into one. Below you'll find the current cruise director's bio, followed by a full historical timeline of every director who has served aboard Carnival Glory.
Andy Mercer
Andy Mercer is one of Carnival Cruise Line’s most recognizable cruise directors. Known for his humor and high-energy events, he is a favorite among repeat Carnival cruisers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carnival Glory quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Carnival Glory Casino on Deck 5 of the ship.
You will find the Carnival Glory buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.
The ship emerged from a major dry dock in April 2025. The renovation introduced a significantly expanded Casino and added a new Carnival Adventures Store. The Piazza and Atrium areas were refreshed with modern lighting and new carpeting, and the Heroes Tribute Bar was officially retrofitted. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in April 2026. Following its 2024 refresh, this 2026 stay is primarily for technical class inspections. However, it will receive "soft goods" updates including new carpeting and upholstery in the Amber Palace Theater.
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Conquest class.
The ship features 15 restaurants, 12 bars, 31 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 Glory has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 14.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Glory. The ship's capacity is 3,756. 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 Glory was built in 2003. 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 17 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 Glory 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 Glory length equals 952 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.