Carnival Legend - 8/9/2026
The August 9, 2026 cruise on the Carnival Legend departs from Dover (london), England. On this 11 Night Carnival Journeys Solar Eclipse: Spain Portugal & France (Dover Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 9 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Legend sets sail on Sunday, Aug 9th and returns on Thursday, Aug 20th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Legend cruise ship departing August 9, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,598 ($146 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,582 ($144 per night), this represents a recent increase of 1%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Carnival Legend - August 9, 2026 - 11 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 9th | Dover (london), England |
| 2 | Aug 10th | Le Havre (Paris), France |
| 3 | Aug 11th | St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands |
| 4 | Aug 9th | View Eclipse At Sea |
| 5 | Aug 13th | Vigo, Spain |
| 6 | Aug 14th | Lisbon, Portugal |
| 7 | Aug 15th | Leixoes (oporto), Portugal |
| 8 | Aug 16th | At Sea |
| 9 | Aug 17th | Le Verdon-Sur-Mer (bordeaux), France |
| 10 | Aug 18th | At Sea |
| 11 | Aug 19th | Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium |
| 12 | Aug 20th | Dover (london), England |
The Carnival Legend sails on August 9, 2026 for a 11 Night Carnival Journeys Solar Eclipse: Spain Portugal & France (Dover Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Dover (london), England at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Dover (london), England on Aug 20th at 5:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the Carnival Legend will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
Cruise Ship
Carnival Legend
CARNIVAL LEGEND SIZE
The Legend has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 88,500 gross tons. The ship measures 963 feet (294 meters) in length. Carnival Legend is included in Carnival’s Spirit Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Legend holds 3,540 passengers. That includes 2,610 cruise vacationers and 930 staff members. The Legend total number of staterooms is 1,062.
Carnival Legend Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:88,500 GT
- Length:963 ft (294 m)
- Beam:106 ft (32 m)
- Draft:26 ft (8 m)
- Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
- Year Built:2002
- Years Served:2002 - Present
- Capacity:2,610
- Crew Members:930
- Total on Board:3,540
- Total Staterooms:1,062
- Flagged Country:Malta
- Ship Cost:375 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Carnival Legend age and stats vs all Carnival ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
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Cruise Ports
Dover (London), England, has docking at Dover Port. Travelers marvel at the iconic White Cliffs from the harbor. Excursions explore Canterbury Cathedral’s Gothic splendor. Local markets sell Kentish ales. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures chalk cliffs. Dining onboard includes fish and chips. Souvenirs, like Dover postcards, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover medieval history. Light layers suit coastal weather. Dover’s historic port offers a gateway to England’s heritage.
Le Havre (Paris), France, offers docking at Le Havre Port with excursions to Paris. Travelers explore Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. Excursions visit Normandy’s D-Day beaches. Local markets sell crêpes. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Parisian landmarks and Seine vistas. Dining onboard includes coq au vin, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like beret crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light layers and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Le Havre’s urban gateway offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and historic beaches, making Le Havre an engaging destination. (126 words)
St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, offers docking at St. Peter Port with tenders to shore. Travelers explore Castle Cornet and Hauteville House. Excursions visit Sark Island. Local markets sell Guernsey gâche. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures harbor views and English Channel vistas. Dining onboard includes bean jar, a Guernsey favorite. Souvenirs, like wool crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance castle walks. St. Peter Port’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of maritime heritage and scenic islands, making Guernsey an engaging destination. (126 words)
View Eclipse at Sea offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers observe a solar or lunar eclipse from the ship. No excursions or facilities exist; activities are ship-based. The peak season depends on eclipse dates, typically warm for open-sea viewing. Photography captures celestial events and ocean vistas. Dining onboard includes international dishes, reflecting the global journey. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover astronomical history. Light clothing or warm layers suit the variable climate, while binoculars enhance eclipse viewing. Eclipse viewing offers a unique maritime stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of celestial phenomena and open-sea relaxation, making Eclipse at Sea an engaging destination.
Vigo, Spain, offers docking at Vigo Port. Travelers explore Cíes Islands and Santa María Cathedral. Excursions visit Santiago de Compostela. Local markets sell pulpo a la gallega. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rugged islands and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes empanada gallega, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like scallop crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Galician history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance island walks. Vigo’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural islands and historic shrines, making Vigo an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Lisbon, Portugal, offers docking at Lisbon Port. Travelers explore Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery. Excursions visit Sintra’s Pena Palace. Local markets sell pastéis de nata. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Manueline architecture and Tagus River vistas. Dining onboard includes bacalhau, a Portuguese favorite. Souvenirs, like azulejo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Age of Exploration history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Lisbon’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Portuguese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic rivers, making Lisbon an engaging destination. (126 words)
Leixoes, Portugal, has docking at Leixoes Port with excursions to Oporto. Travelers explore Porto’s Ribeira district and Livraria Lello. Excursions visit Douro Valley vineyards. Local markets sell port wine. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather. Photography captures Douro River views and azulejo tiles. Dining onboard includes francesinha, a Porto dish. Souvenirs, like cork crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Portuguese history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Leixoes’ access to Porto offers a vibrant Portuguese stop, blending culture with riverfront charm.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Le Verdon-sur-Mer, France, has docking at Le Verdon Port with excursions to Bordeaux. Travelers explore Bordeaux’s wine museums and Place de la Bourse. Excursions visit Médoc vineyards. Local markets sell canelés. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures Gironde estuary and chateaux. Dining onboard includes entrecôte bordelaise, a French dish. Souvenirs, like wine bottles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover wine history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance vineyard tours. Le Verdon’s wine country access offers a serene French stop, blending culture with scenic beauty.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium, offers docking at Zeebrugge Port with excursions to Bruges. Travelers explore Bruges’ Belfry and Markt Square. Excursions visit Ghent’s cathedral. Local markets sell waffles. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval canals and North Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes moules-frites, a Belgian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Flemish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance cobblestone walks. Zeebrugge’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Belgian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic canals, making Zeebrugge an engaging destination. (126 words)
Dover (London), England, has docking at Dover Port. Travelers marvel at the iconic White Cliffs from the harbor. Excursions explore Canterbury Cathedral’s Gothic splendor. Local markets sell Kentish ales. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures chalk cliffs. Dining onboard includes fish and chips. Souvenirs, like Dover postcards, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover medieval history. Light layers suit coastal weather. Dover’s historic port offers a gateway to England’s heritage.