Carnival Spirit
Carnival Spirit measures 85,920 gross tons and carries approximately 2,124 guests across 12 decks.
What Carnival Spirit Is Like
Onboard, she carries Mini-golf, Jogging track and Two-deck fitness centre.
On the open decks, her pool deck takes in Domed midship pool with retractable roof and Aft pool, the water attractions are Carnival WaterWorks: Green Thunder and adults have Serenity Adult-Only Retreat.
Evenings run through Pharaoh’s Palace (main theatre), Playlist Productions, The Punchliner Comedy Club, RedFrog Pub and Alchemy Bar.
Dining on Carnival Spirit
Your fare covers the main dining room aboard Carnival Spirit.
- Main dining — Empire Restaurant, included
- Lido Restaurant — the buffet, included in your fare
- Complimentary casual — Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizza Pirate, Sweet Spot and Swirls
- Specialty dining, extra cost — Nouveau Steakhouse, Seafood Shack, Bonsai Sushi and The Chef’s Table
What There Is To Do on Carnival Spirit
Everything below is confirmed on Carnival Spirit herself — not borrowed from her sister ships.
- Mini-golf
- Jogging track
- Two-deck fitness centre
- Pharaoh’s Palace (main theatre)
- Playlist Productions
- The Punchliner Comedy Club
- RedFrog Pub
- Alchemy Bar
Carnival Spirit is the kind of ship that rewards knowing what you booked. Tell us how you like to travel and we’ll tell you whether she fits.
Who Carnival Spirit Suits
Carnival Spirit runs supervised youth programmes with their own age bands, so children are in a group of roughly their own age rather than one catch-all room.
Adults travelling without children have Serenity Adult-Only Retreat to retreat to.
- Camp Ocean – Penguins — ages 2-5
- Camp Ocean – Stingrays — ages 6-8
- Camp Ocean – Sharks — ages 9-11
- Circle ‘C’ — ages 12-14
- Club O2 — ages 15-17
Carnival Spirit Questions, Answered
What restaurants are on Carnival Spirit?
Carnival Spirit has specialty restaurants including Nouveau Steakhouse, Seafood Shack, Bonsai Sushi and The Chef’s Table, which carry an extra charge. Her main dining room and the Lido Restaurant buffet are included in your fare. Complimentary casual spots include Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Pizza Pirate.
Does Carnival Spirit have a water slide?
Yes. Carnival Spirit has Carnival WaterWorks: Green Thunder. There is also Carnival WaterWorks splash area for younger children.
Does Carnival Spirit have a roller coaster?
No. BOLT, Carnival’s roller coaster at sea, is only on the Excel-class ships Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee. Carnival Spirit is a Spirit-class ship.
Is Carnival Spirit good for kids?
Carnival Spirit runs supervised youth programmes: Camp Ocean – Penguins (ages 2-5), Camp Ocean – Stingrays (ages 6-8), Camp Ocean – Sharks (ages 9-11), Circle ‘C’ (ages 12-14) and Club O2 (ages 15-17). Night Owls late-night babysitting (extra cost); Camp Ocean offers play times for ‘Turtles’, infants under 2.
What's included on Carnival Spirit?
Your fare on Carnival Spirit includes the main dining room, the Lido Restaurant buffet and Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Pizza Pirate. Main-stage entertainment such as Pharaoh’s Palace and Playlist Productions is included too. Specialty restaurants, spa treatments and some activities cost extra.
Does Carnival Spirit have an adults-only area?
Yes. Carnival Spirit has Serenity Adult-Only Retreat.
How many passengers does Carnival Spirit hold?
Carnival Spirit carries approximately 2,124 guests.
How big is Carnival Spirit?
Carnival Spirit measures 85,920 gross tons across 12 decks.
How old is Carnival Spirit?
Carnival Spirit entered service in 2001.
What class of ship is Carnival Spirit?
Carnival Spirit is a Spirit-class ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet.
How many crew are on Carnival Spirit?
Carnival Spirit sails with a crew of about 930, serving approximately 2,124 guests.
Which ships are Carnival Spirit's sister ships?
Carnival Spirit shares her Spirit-class design with Carnival Pride, Carnival Legend and Carnival Miracle.
Where does Carnival Spirit sail?
Carnival Spirit has recently sailed Alaska. Itineraries change by season — ask us for her current schedule.
Let’s Plan Your Cruise
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Our planning costs you nothing — the cruise lines pay our commission, so your fare is the same as booking direct. A quote is yours to keep.
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