Carnival Legend
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Legend is one of Carnival's 31 active ships and first entered service in 2002 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 88,500 gross tons, 963 feet in length, and 12 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 2,610 guests and approximately 930 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $375 million and is flagged in Malta.
Carnival Legend
Ship Stats
Year Built
2002
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
88,500 GT
Length
963 ft
Capacity
2,610
Crew
930
Cost
$375 million
Decks
12
Spirit Class
Spirit Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Carnival. The first ship introduced in this class was Carnival Spirit (2001), followed by Carnival Legend (2002), Carnival Pride (2002), and Carnival Miracle (2004).
Carnival Legend Ship Age
Carnival Legend entered service in 2002. 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 23 of 31 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
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Current ship
Carnival Legend Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
The Carnival Legend underwent a massive refurbishment in May 2024. The project added the Heroes Tribute Bar, the Chef’s Table, and a brand-new Dreams Studio. The ship’s retail area was also expanded with a new Effy Jewelry boutique and a redesigned Cherry on Top candy store. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in April 2026. The Carnival Legend's April 2026 dry dock will focus on the ship’s culinary venues, with a planned refresh of the Bonsai Sushi and the addition of the newer Carnival Adventures Store layout.
Carnival Legend Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Carnival's fleet
Carnival Legend measures 963 feet (294 m) (vs Carnival fleet average of 992 ft) and has gross tonnage of 88,500 GT (vs fleet average of 121,145 GT). It ranks 14 of 31 by length and 26 of 31 by tonnage in Carnival's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Carnival Legend vs Carnival fleet averages
Carnival Legend carries 2,610 passengers (vs Carnival average of 4,085) and has 930 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,226). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.81:1 compared with Carnival's overall 3.33:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
2,610
passengers
Crew Members
930
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.81 : 1
Carnival Avg
3.33 : 1
Carnival Legend
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Legend.
Deck 9buffetLido Cafe
Deck 9buffetSalad Bar
Deck 9buffetTaste of the Nations
Deck 9buffetUnicorn Cafe Lido Marketplace
Deck 2cafeLegends Cafe
Decks 2 & 3main dining roomTruffles Restaurant
Deck 9quick eatsBlue Iguana Cantina
Deck 9quick eatsGuy's Burger Joint
Deck 9quick eatsPizza Pirate
Deck 9quick eatsThe Carnival Deli
Deck 2specialtyBonsai Sushi
Deck 9specialtySeafood Corner
Decks 10 & 11specialtyThe Golden Fleece Steakhouse
Deck 3sweetsCherry On Top
Deck Plans
The Carnival Legend has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 12. Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Legend. 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 · Adam Gilbert
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 Legend.
Adam Gilbert
Adam Gilbert is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise director and entertainer who shares cruise-life updates online. He has served as cruise director onboard Carnival Miracle and maintains public social pages for guests and fans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carnival Legend quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Carnival Legend Casino on Deck 2 of the ship.
You will find the Carnival Legend buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.
The Carnival Legend underwent a massive refurbishment in May 2024. The project added the Heroes Tribute Bar, the Chef’s Table, and a brand-new Dreams Studio. The ship’s retail area was also expanded with a new Effy Jewelry boutique and a redesigned Cherry on Top candy store. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in April 2026. The Carnival Legend's April 2026 dry dock will focus on the ship’s culinary venues, with a planned refresh of the Bonsai Sushi and the addition of the newer Carnival Adventures Store layout.
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Spirit class.
The ship features 16 restaurants, 14 bars, 32 activities, 0 shows and 8 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 Legend has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 12.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Legend. The ship's capacity is 2,610. 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 Legend was built in 2002. 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 Legend 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 Legend length equals 963 feet (294 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.