The Carnival Spirit entered service in 2001 as part of Carnival Cruise Line's contemporary fleet. Built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards in Helsinki, Finland, the ship accommodates 2,124 passengers and carries a crew of 930 across 12 decks.
As a mainstream cruise line vessel, the Spirit represents the standard offerings typical of Carnival's brand, combining accessible pricing with diverse onboard amenities. The ship has been registered in various ports throughout its operating history, moving from Panama City to Valletta and currently flagged in Nassau, Bahamas.
With over two decades of service, the Carnival Spirit continues to operate as a reliable option for cruise vacationers seeking multi-day itineraries.
- Class
- Spirit
- Built
- 2001
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 88,500 GT
- Length
- 292 m
- Beam
- 32 m
- Passengers
- 2,124
- Cabins
- 1,062
- Crew
- 930
- Decks
- 12
- Max Speed
- 22 knots
- Builder
- Kvaerner Masa-Yards Helsinki New Shipyard Helsinki, Finland
- Registry
- Nassau, Bahamas
- Age
- 25 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 41.7 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.3:1
- Sister Ships
- 3 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 26th largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 7 nights
- Primary Region
- Alaska
- Next Sailing
- Oct 8, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
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Carnival Spirit prices
Upcoming Carnival Spirit cruises start from $481. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $455. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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