Families and fun-seekers who want Carnival's casual, lively style and low base fares.
Think twice if: Many extras cost money (steakhouse, sushi, some bars); budget for add-ons.
See her Europe sailings ↓ · Where is she now? → · Carnival Cruise Line's page for this ship →
What she's like
Lots of choice on board. Expect some lines at the buffet and to get off in busy ports. About 40 tons of ship per guest. As a rule of thumb, 40 or more feels roomy and under 30 feels busy.
Unknown from line's site.
Our judgment, from $ (budget) to $$$$$ (ultra-luxury).
Cabin, main dining, Lido buffet, entertainment, kids' clubs, basic drinks (non-bottled water, lemonade, iced tea, regular coffee and tea). Alcohol, soda, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, excursions and gratuities extra.
Infants must be at least 6 months old; Camp Ocean kids' program (supervised meals for ages 2-11).
'Cruise Casual' evenings; 'Cruise Elegant' nights: two on 6+ day cruises, one on select 5-day-or-shorter cruises.
Where she sails in Europe
Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Isles, Adriatic, Northern Europe & Baltic, British Isles, Iceland
We don't have her sailing-by-sailing schedule yet. See the line's site for dates.
What it costs beyond the fare
| Tips for the crew | $17 per person per day; Suites: $19 per person per day; Added to your bill automatically |
|---|---|
| Drinks package | CHEERS! Beverage Program; every adult 21+ in the cabin must buy it; refundable until 10pm ET the evening before sailing. Price not published. |
| Wifi | Paid plans; Premium Multi-Device plan $90 per day (pre-purchase only, up to 4 devices). Other plan prices not published. |
| Specialty restaurants | Extra charge at Steakhouse and other specialty venues; prices not published. |
| Money on board | USD (Sail & Sign account in USD) |
How tipping and money work on a European cruise → · Build a full trip budget →
Her restaurants · 6 included, 4 extra
| Where to eat | Cost |
|---|---|
| The Carnival Deli | Included |
| The Chef's Table | Extra charge |
| Lido Marketplace | Included |
| Guy's Burger Joint | Included |
| Seaday Brunch | Included |
| BlueIguana Cantina | Included |
| Swirls | Included |
| Steakhouse | Extra charge |
| Bonsai Sushi | Extra charge |
| Coffee Bar | Extra charge |
Which cabin to book, and which to avoid
The line doesn't publish cabin sizes for this ship that we could find.
Good to know before you pick
- Deck 4 cabins sit beside the lifeboats along both sides; the plan's categories include 4K Interior with Window (obstructed views), 7A Balcony (obstructed views) and 9A Premium Balcony (obstructed views)
- Deck 8 aft cabins sit under the Deck 9 Unicorn Cafe Lido buffet and Serenity; Deck 8 forward cabins under the Deck 9 fitness center and spa; Deck 8 midship cabins under the pools
- Deck 1 forward cabins are beside the Firebird Lounge
- Plan marks Fully Accessible (FAC), single-side approach (FAC-SSA) and Ambulatory Accessible (AAC) staterooms by colour, plus connecting staterooms
If you use a wheelchair or walk with difficulty
Wheelchair assistance max guest weight 325 lb. Europe departures: accessible airport transfers require taking a few steps onto the coach with a collapsible wheelchair. Tender policy not published. Elevators: Three elevator banks (EL): forward, midship and aft, decks 1-10 Our accessibility guide →
Find your way around
Our own deck plans, drawn from the line's official plan: tap a deck to see it from above, with what's at the front, middle and back of the ship. Use “Find on board” to light up every deck with a pool, a bar or a restaurant. Not to scale.
- Deck 12 · Sky , Small open deck (no labelled venues)
- Deck 11 · Sports , Mini Golf; Sport Court; Jogging track (forward section); Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse (upper level); Carnival WaterWorks
- Deck 10 · Sun , Fitness Center; Motion Studio; Club O2; Sliding Sky Dome; Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse; Waterslide
- Deck 9 · Lido , Fitness Center; Cloud 9 Spa; Cloud 9 Salon; Camelot Forward Pool and spa tub; BlueIguana Tequila Bar; RedFrog Rum Bar; Avalon Main Pool; Carnival Seaside Theater; BlueIguana Cantina; Guy's Burger Joint; Unicorn Cafe Lido Restaurant (Seafood Corner, Taste of the Nations, Deli, Buffet, Salad Bar, Pizza); Unicorn Bar; Serenity and spa tub
- Deck 8 · Panorama , Bridge; Cabins
- Deck 7 · Verandah , Cabins
- Deck 6 · Empress , Cabins
- Deck 5 · Upper , Cabins
- Deck 4 · Main , The Cove; Circle "C"; Follies Main Lounge (upper level); Atrium
- Deck 3 · Atlantic , Follies Main Lounge (balcony); Enchanted Forest Interior Promenade; The Warehouse Video Arcade; Hollywood Boulevard Upper Promenade; Billie's Piano Bar; Cherry on Top; The Fun Shops / Rodeo Drive; Exterior Promenade (both sides); Studio; Carnival Adventures Store; The Colossus Atrium; Photo Gallery; Round Table Room; Odyssey Lounge; Truffles Restaurant (upper level)
- Deck 2 · Promenade , Follies Main Lounge (stage); Trump Card Room; RedFrog Pub; Legends' Cafe; Heroes Tribute Bar; Club Merlin Casino; Bonsai Sushi; Carnival Adventures; Dreams Studio; Legend Lobby; Guest Services; Medusa's Lair Nightclub; Alchemy Bar; Truffles Restaurant
- Deck 1 · Riviera , Firebird Lounge; The Chef's Table; Galley
What to book, and when
Booking, check-in and reservations
Online check-in and changes up to 11:59pm ET two days before sailing. Sign-language interpreter: 60 days' notice encouraged.
Paying and cancelling
not published from pages checked.
Tips for her Europe sailings
US citizens need a passport valid 6 months beyond travel; UK sailings need the UK ETA (all travelers, including children).
The ship in numbers
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Kind of ship
- Mass-market
- Built
- 2002
- Last refit
- 2014
- Guests
- 2,134
- Crew
- 930
- Gross tons
- 85,942
- Length
- 294 m (963 ft)
- Width
- 32 m (106 ft)
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Class
- Spirit class
- Ship number
- IMO 9224726
- Sister ships
- Carnival Miracle
- In Europe 2026–27
- Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Isles, Adriatic, Northern Europe & Baltic, British Isles, Iceland
Highlights
- About 2,134 guests and 930 crew (Carnival)
- Serenity Adult-Only Retreat (included) and WaterWorks water park (Carnival)
- Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse and Bonsai Sushi cost extra (Carnival)
- Carnival's European program is small; check that this ship has a Europe sailing in your dates
More pictures
Sources & what we could not confirm · 7 sources · checked 2026-11
- Carnival: Carnival Legend ship page (deck plan section)
- Wikipedia: Carnival Legend (secondary)
- VesselFinder: Carnival Legend (IMO 9224726)
- Carnival FAQ
- Carnival: accessibility onboard
- Carnival: onboard internet
- Carnival Legend Deck Plan & Accommodations (PDF linked from ship page, page 2 version, Registry: The Bahamas)
- deck plan is an interactive widget on the ship page; venues by deck could not be read
- beam, speed, refurbishment year from Wikipedia
- flag from VesselFinder
- Europe note is general, not from the ship page
- Carnival Cruise Line: CHEERS! price
- Carnival Cruise Line: Standard Wi-Fi plan prices
- Carnival Cruise Line: Deposit/final payment/cancellation schedule
- Carnival Cruise Line: Tender policy for wheelchair users
- Carnival Cruise Line: Nationality mix on Europe sailings
- Deck plan: Cabin sizes not stated in the PDF
- Deck plan: Exact decks for categories 7A and 9A not read
- Deck plan: Carnival Miracle assumed to match; only the Legend PDF was read
- Deck plan: PDF page 1 is an older version (Registry: Malta); page 2 was used