IMO: 9198367
Carnival Glory
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Conquest-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 110,480
- Length (FT / M)
- 952 / 290.2
- Beam (FT / M)
- 116 / 35.4
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 13 / 13
- Shipyard
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
- Registry
- Panama
- Godparent(s)
- Dr. Sally Ride
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $500,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2003
Major Refurbishments
2012
2017
2021
2024
Significant Changes
- 2012: Fun Ship 2.0 drydock: added BlueIguana Cantina/Tequila Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar, Alchemy Bar, Guy's Burger Joint, Punchliner Comedy Club, Playlist Productions; full cabin & public-area renovation
- 2017: WaterWorks aqua park added (AquaTunnel 203-ft enclosed slide, new 212-ft Twister, PowerDrencher tipping bucket, kids' dual mini-racing slides) - line press release 2017-03-28
- 2021: Marseille drydock: adopted new red/white/blue hull livery; general maintenance
- 2024: Cadiz (Navantia) ~21-day drydock: redesigned casino lounge, added Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge and Dreams Photography Studio, renovated Cloud 9 Spa/arcade, revamped Camp Ocean with NASA Space Cruisers video wall
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9198367
- MMSI
- 357659000
- Call Sign
- 3FPS9
- Classification Society
- Lloyd's Register
- Hull / Yard Number
- 6058
- Maiden Voyage
- 14 July 2003
- Maximum Draft
- 8.2 m (26.9 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 38.0 m (124.7 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 2,980
- Maximum Capacity
- 3,806
- Total Crew
- 1,150
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.59:1
- Space Ratio
- 37.07
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 2
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 6
- Waterslides
- 2
- Bars & Lounges
- 13
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 7
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 1
- À la Carte Dining
- 3
- Elevators
- 18*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- Heavy fuel oil / marine diesel oil (conventional, non-LNG)
- Propellers
- 2
- Installed Power
- 63.4 MW (85,021 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 40 MW (53,641 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 22.5 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 6x Sulzer (Wartsila) ZAV40S medium-speed diesel generating sets - 4x 16ZAV40S + 2x 12ZAV40S, ~63,360-63,400 kW total installed
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 22.5 Knots
- Medical Center
- Medical Center located on crew Deck 0, directly below Deck 1 (Riviera Deck). Operated by resident physicians/nurses on 24-hour call; infirmary open ~8am-8pm (doctor hours ~8-11am and 3-6pm). Treatments provided at a customary fee.
Elevator Banks
Atrium glass elevators (Old Glory Atrium / Colors Lobby)
Midship atrium core - the nine-deck Old Glory Atrium, whose Colors Lobby sits on the Lobby Deck (Deck 3) and which rises beneath a glass dome through the upper public decks to Deck 10; four glass elevators serve the atrium; exact per-deck stop list not published
Standard passenger elevators (forward, midship & aft)
Forward, midship and aft passenger cores serving the guest decks; exact per-deck stop list and per-core counts not published
Designated Smoking Zones
-
Camel Club CasinocasinoLocation: Casino decksmoking permitted while playing in designated casino area
Cabin Summary
Total: 1,492
Solo Configured: 21
ADA Compliant: 28
- Suites
- 54
- Balcony
- 521
- Oceanview
- 336
- Inside
- 581
The Apex Suite
Captain's Suite
500 SQ FT
Largest accommodation: ~500 sq ft plus a 150 sq ft terrace/balcony
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Captain's Suite2
- Grand Suite10
- Ocean Suite & Junior Suite42
Balcony
- Aft-View Extended Balcony20
- Premium Vista Balcony8
- Balcony493
Oceanview
- Scenic Ocean View6
- Ocean View324
- Porthole6
Inside
- Interior with Picture Window16
- Interior544
- Interior Upper/Lower (single)21
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
- Waterpark
- Mini Golf
- Sports Court
Adults & Wellness
- Adults Only Area
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
- Art Gallery
- Library
Staterooms & Service
- Open Seating Dining
- Self Serve Laundry
Expedition & Marine
- Tender-Port Capable
Signature Experiences
WaterWorks aqua park
unique
Amber Palace main theatre
unique
Space Cruisers / NASA partnership
unique
9-hole mini-golf course
top-deck attraction
Sports Deck multi-sport court
top-deck attraction
Serenity adults-only sundeck
top-deck attraction
Carnival Seaside Theatre
top-deck attraction
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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Golden Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 3 (Lobby)
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Platinum Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Decks 3-4
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Red Sail RestaurantbuffetLocation: Deck 9, LidoLido Marketplace buffet
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Guy's Burger JointburgerLocation: Deck 9, Lido
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BlueIguana CantinamexicanLocation: Deck 9, Lido
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Pizza PiratepizzeriaLocation: Deck 9, Lido24-hour pizzeria
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Swirlsice_creamLocation: Deck 9, LidoSelf-serve soft-serve
Specialty Dining
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Emerald Room SteakhousesteakhouseLocation: Deck 10
-
The Chef's Tablechefs_tableLocation: By the galleySurcharge dining event
À la Carte Dining
-
JavaBlue Cafecoffee_barLocation: Deck 5, Promenade
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Sushi at Seasushi_counterLocation: Deck 9 (Red Sail buffet)Walk-up a-la-carte sushi counter
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Seafood Shackseafood_counterLocation: Deck 9, aft LidoWalk-up a-la-carte counter; no table service
Bars & Nightlife
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Colors Lobby Baratrium_barLocation: Deck 3, Atrium
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Ivory Club Barcigar_loungeLocation: Deck 4Cigar lounge
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Alchemy Barcocktail_barLocation: Deck 5, Promenade
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The Cinn-A-Barpiano_barLocation: Deck 5
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Bar Bluelive_musicLocation: Deck 5, aftLive music lounge
-
Kaleidoscope Barcasino_barLocation: Deck 5
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White Heat Dance ClubnightclubLocation: Deck 5
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Ebony Cabaret LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 5, aftHosts the Punchliner Comedy Club
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Heroes Tribute Bar & Loungetribute_loungeLocation: Deck 5Doubles as the sports bar
-
BlueIguana Tequila Barpool_barLocation: Deck 9, Lido
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RedFrog Rum Barpool_barLocation: Deck 9, Lido
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Azure Barpool_barLocation: Deck 9, aft
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Serenity Barpool_barLocation: Deck 12, forward
Pools & Aquatics
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Turquoise PoolpoolLocation: Deck 9, Lido (midship)
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Azure Lido PoolpoolLocation: Deck 9, Lido (aft)
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WaterWorkswaterparkLocation: Deck 11 (Sun)Aqua park incl. kids' splash zone
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Whirlpoolshot_tubLocation: Lido and Serenity areasSix guest whirlpools
Active Recreation
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Mini Golfmini_golfLocation: Deck 12 (Sky)9-hole miniature golf
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Sports Courtsports_courtLocation: Deck 12Multi-sport court
Thrill & Marquee Attractions
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Twister WaterslidewaterslideLocation: Deck 11 (Sun)212' spiraling open slide
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AquaTunnelwaterslideLocation: Deck 11 (Sun)203' enclosed tube slide
Entertainment Venues
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Amber Palace TheatretheaterLocation: Decks 3-5 (forward)1,400-seat main show lounge
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The Punchliner Comedy Clubcomedy_clubLocation: Ebony Cabaret, Deck 5Comedy programming
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Carnival Seaside Theatreoutdoor_screenLocation: Deck 9, LidoPoolside LED movie screen
Casino
-
Camel Club CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 5, Promenade484-seat casino
Spa & Fitness
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Cloud 9 SpaspaLocation: Deck 11-12Spa with thermal areas, salon and gym
Youth & Teen
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Camp Oceankids_clubLocation: Deck 10Kids club (ages 2-11)
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Circle Ctween_clubLocation: Deck 5Tween club (12-14)
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Club O2teen_clubLocation: Deck 5Teen club (15-17)
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Warehouse ArcadearcadeLocation: Deck 524-hour video arcade
Retail & Shopping
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The Fun ShopsshopsLocation: Deck 5, PromenadeDuty-free shops and boutiques
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Serenity Adult-Only RetreatsundeckLocation: Deck 10Adults-only sundeck served by the Serenity Bar
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Silver Room Art Galleryart_galleryLocation: Deck 5Art gallery and auctions
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Black and White LibrarylibraryLocation: Deck 5Library with board games
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-06-10