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Carnival Spirit
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The Carnival Spirit was built in 2001 and is among Carnival’s 26 ships in its fleet. The Spirit is included in the cruise line’s Spirit Class. In the cruise ship stats below, you’ll find the Carnival Spirit vs all of the other Carnival ships.
Carnival Spirit Size
How big is the Carnival Spirit? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Carnival Spirit. 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!
Carnival Spirit Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Carnival Spirit can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
2,610
passengers
Carnival Avg: 4,084 guests
Carnival Spirit Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Carnival Spirit is 2,610 guests. The average capacity for the 26 active ships in Carnival’s fleet is 4,084 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Carnival ships has a minimum of 2,606 guests and a maximum of 6,630 passengers.
930
crew
Carnival Avg: 1,225 staff
Carnival Spirit Crew Members: Staff on the Carnival Spirit include 930 crew members. That’s a guest to staff ratio of 2.8 to 1. The average Carnival ship includes 1,225 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 3.3 to 1.
Carnival Spirit Passenger Capacity and Crew
vs Carnival Fleet
Carnival Spirit Length
How long is the Spirit? From end to end, the Carnival Spirit length equals 963 feet (294 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 26 active vessels in Carnival’s fleet, measuring 982 feet (300 meters).
963
feet long
Carnival Avg: 982 feet
The smallest Carnival ship (in terms of length) measures 855 feet (261 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1130 feet (345 meters).
Our chart below shows the length of the Carnival Spirit vs all other active Carnival ships.
Carnival Spirit Ship Length
vs all Carnival Ships
Carnival Spirit Built Date
When was the Carnival Spirit Built? The Carnival Spirit was built in 2001 and joined the cruise line’s Spirit Class.
Carnival includes 26 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996. The average Carnival ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
2001
built date
Carnival Avg: 2007
When was the last Carnival Spirit Dry Dock? The Carnival Spirit experienced dry dock improvements in 2018.
2018
renovation date
Renovations included the following: In May of 2018, the Carnival Spirit was refurbished in Singapore. During this dry dock, the following additions and upgrades were made: The Warehouse Arcade; Soul Play Studio; Improvements to other common areas including the art studio, shops, and photo gallery; and the Fitness Center received all new equipment.
Carnival Spirit Deck Plans
The Carnival Spirit has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 12.
What does the Carnival Spirit offer in terms of “things to do?” The ship features 12 restaurants, 5 bars, 35 activities, and 8 other features for your enjoyment.
Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Spirit. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all “things to do” offered on that level of the ship.
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Carnival Spirit - All Deck Plans
Carnival Spirit Info
Frequently Asked Questions
On which deck is the Carnival Spirit Casino located?
You will find the Carnival Spirit Casino on Deck 2 of the ship.
On which deck is the Carnival Spirit Buffet located?
You will find the Carnival Spirit Buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.
When was the Carnival Spirit last refurbished?
The Carnival Spirit experienced dry dock improvements in 2018. Renovations included the following: In May of 2018, the Carnival Spirit was refurbished in Singapore. During this dry dock, the following additions and upgrades were made: The Warehouse Arcade; Soul Play Studio; Improvements to other common areas including the art studio, shops, and photo gallery; and the Fitness Center received all new equipment.
What is the Carnival Spirit ship class?
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Spirit class.
What does the Carnival Spirit offer in terms of things to do?
The ship features 12 restaurants, 5 bars, 35 activities, 3 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.
How many decks are on the Carnival Spirit?
The Carnival Spirit has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 12.
What is the Carnival Spirit capacity?
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Spirit. 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 4,084 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.
How old is the Carnival Spirit?
The Carnival Spirit was built in 2001. Carnival includes 26 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996. The average Carnival ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
Is the Carnival Spirit a good ship?
Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Spirit 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.
How long is the Carnival Spirit?
From end to end, the Spectrum of the Seas length equals 963 feet (294 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 26 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 982 feet (300 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.