Where is Carnival Spirit today?
At sea, heading to Mobile
On day 5 of a 6-night Bahamas cruise from Mobile (Nov 8 to 14).
Between Princess Cays and Mobile. Position estimated from scheduled times.
Next: Mobile, Alabama, Sat Nov 14 arriving 8:00 AM.
Scheduled position from Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sat Nov 14: 8 nights from $632
Upcoming Carnival Spirit cruises from $383 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
6-night Bahamas cruise, Mobile round trip
Nov 8 to 14, 2026 · Celebration Key and Princess Cays.
Where Carnival Spirit sails, month by month
Carnival Spirit sails from Seattle from April to September 2027, Mobile from December 2026 to March 2027 and Galveston from October to November 2027 on 6-, 7- and 8-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Victoria (22 calls), Juneau (21) and Skagway (21). It also has longer sailings of 9 to 16 nights in January 2027, from March to April 2027 and from September to November 2027.
- Dec 2026Mobile · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Mobile · 3 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Mobile · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Mobile · 4 sailings6 to 16 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Seattle · 2 sailings7, 15 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Seattle · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Seattle · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Seattle · 5 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Seattle · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Seattle · 4 sailings7, 9, 16 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Galveston · 3 sailings4, 10 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Tampa · 4 sailings4 to 10 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Carnival Cruise Line may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Carnival Spirit sailings with prices.
Carnival Spirit at a glance
Carnival Spirit is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship in the Spirit class. It entered service in 2001 (25 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2025. It carries 2,124 passengers and 930 crew, about 2.3 passengers per crew member. At 88,500 gross tons and 292 m (958 ft) long, it is a large ship with 12 decks and 1,062 cabins. It was built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards Helsinki New Shipyard Helsinki, Finland and sails under the flag of the Bahamas.
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.
Carnival Spirit specs
- Class
- Spirit
- Built
- 2001
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 88,500 GT
- Length
- 292 m
- Passengers
- 2,124
- Cabins
- 1,062
- Crew
- 930
- Decks
- 12
- Builder
- Kvaerner Masa-Yards Helsinki New Shipyard Helsinki, Finland
- Flag
- 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
- Nov 14, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
✨ Other
Carnival Spirit FAQ
Where is Carnival Spirit right now?
According to Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, Carnival Spirit is at sea today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), between Princess Cays, Bahamas and Mobile, Alabama, on day 5 of a 6-night Bahamas cruise from Mobile. It returns to Mobile on November 14. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Carnival Spirit sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Spirit sails from Seattle, Washington from April to September 2027, Mobile, Alabama from December 2026 to March 2027 and Galveston, Texas from October to November 2027 on 6-, 7- and 8-night cruises.
What ports does Carnival Spirit visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Spirit calls most often at Victoria, BC (22 calls), Juneau, Alaska (21), Skagway, Alaska (21), Ketchikan, Alaska (21) and Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska (21), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 37 ports in all.
How many passengers does Carnival Spirit carry?
Carnival Spirit carries 2,124 passengers in 1,062 cabins. It has 930 crew, about 2.3 passengers per crew member.
When was Carnival Spirit built and how old is it?
Carnival Spirit entered service in 2001, so it is 25 years old. It was last refurbished in 2025.
How big is Carnival Spirit?
Carnival Spirit is 88,500 gross tons and 292 m (958 ft) long, with 12 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Carnival Spirit?
Carnival Spirit has 930 crew.
What class of ship is Carnival Spirit?
Carnival Spirit belongs to the Spirit class, which has 3 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Carnival Spirit?
Carnival Spirit is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.
Where was Carnival Spirit built?
Carnival Spirit was built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards Helsinki New Shipyard Helsinki, Finland.
How much does a cruise on Carnival Spirit cost?
The cheapest upcoming Carnival Spirit cruise we track starts from $383. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Carnival Spirit prices
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