IMO: 9223954
Carnival Pride
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Spirit-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 88,500
- Length (FT / M)
- 960 / 292.5
- Beam (FT / M)
- 106 / 32.2
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 12 / 12
- Shipyard
- Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Helsinki, Finland
- Registry
- Panama
- Godparent(s)
- Tamara Jernigan
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $375,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2002
Major Refurbishments
2014
2019
2023
2026
Significant Changes
- 2014: Dry dock for exhaust gas scrubber installation and refurbishment.
- 2019: Fun Ship 2.0 refresh adding Carnival's signature dining and bar brands.
- 2023: Major drydock at Navantia, Cadiz (April-May): added Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, Carnival Adventures shop and Dreams Photo Studio; relocated Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse across two aft levels; installed the WaterWorks aqua park; renamed Camp Carnival to Camp Ocean; fully renovated Cloud 9 Spa and Fitness Center; repainted in the red-white-blue livery.
- 2026: Spring drydock refurbishment (March-April).
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9223954
- MMSI
- 354215000
- Call Sign
- H3VU
- Hull / Yard Number
- 500
- Maiden Voyage
- January 2002
- Maximum Draft
- 7.8 m (25.6 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 38.8 m (127.3 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 2,134
- Maximum Capacity
- 2,680
- Total Crew
- 930
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.29:1
- Space Ratio
- 41.47
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 3
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 3
- Waterslides
- 2
- Bars & Lounges
- 13
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 6
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 2
- À la Carte Dining
- 1
- Elevators
- 15*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric with two azimuthing pods
- Fuel Type
- Marine diesel / heavy fuel oil
- Azipod Units
- 2
- Installed Power
- 62.37 MW (83,639 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 35.2 MW (47,204 hp)
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 22 Knots
Elevator Banks
Atrium glass scenic elevators (midship)
Midship atrium core; rises through the ship's ten-deck glass-domed atrium up to the Lido pool deck (Deck 9); exact per-deck stop list not published
Standard passenger elevators (forward & aft)
Forward and aft passenger cores serving the guest decks (within Decks 1-12); exact per-deck stop list not published
Designated Smoking Zones
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CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 2Smoking permitted in designated sections of the casino and at the Casino Bar.
Cabin Summary
Total: 1,062
Solo Configured: 6
ADA Compliant: 17
- Suites
- 50
- Balcony
- 632
- Oceanview
- 103
- Inside
- 277
The Apex Suite
Grand Suite
300 SQ FT
The ship's largest accommodation: a 300-square-foot suite with a 115-square-foot private balcony, a sitting area, walk-in dressing room and a marble bath with a whirlpool tub, set midship on Deck 6.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Junior Suite2
- Ocean Suite32
- Vista Suite10
- Grand Suite6
Balcony
- Balcony (incl. Extended / Aft-Extended)626
- Premium Balcony6
Oceanview
- Ocean View103
Inside
- Interior203
- Interior with French Door68
- Small Interior Single6
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
Staterooms & Service
- Open Seating Dining
- Self Serve Laundry
Expedition & Marine
- Tender-Port Capable
Signature Experiences
WaterWorks aqua park with Green Thunder
unique
Spirit-class Lido pool under a retractable glass roof
unique
Two-deck Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
unique
Year-round cruising from Baltimore
fleet first
WaterWorks aqua park
top-deck attraction
Splash Zone with Power Drencher tipping bucket
top-deck attraction
Full-size Sports Court
top-deck attraction
9-hole mini-golf course
top-deck attraction
Golf net and jogging track
top-deck attraction
Serenity adults-only retreat
top-deck attraction
Lido pool with retractable glass roof
top-deck attraction
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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Normandie Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 2 aft (two levels)Single complimentary main dining room; waiter-served breakfast, brunch and dinner
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Mermaid's GrillebuffetLocation: Deck 9 LidoComplimentary Lido buffet restaurant; its food stations are part of the buffet
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Guy's Burger Jointquick_serviceLocation: Deck 9 LidoComplimentary poolside burger counter
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BlueIguana Cantinaquick_serviceLocation: Deck 9 LidoComplimentary Mexican taco and burrito counter
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Pizzeria del Capitanoquick_serviceLocation: Deck 9 Lido24-hour complimentary pizzeria
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Swirlsice_creamLocation: Deck 9 LidoSelf-serve soft-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt
Specialty Dining
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Fahrenheit 555 SteakhousesteakhouseLocation: Deck 10 aft (two levels)Surcharge sit-down steakhouse; replaced David's Steakhouse in the 2023 refit
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Bonsai Sushisushi_restaurantLocation: Deck 2 aftA-la-carte sit-down sushi restaurant; lunch on sea days and dinner
À la Carte Dining
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The Piazza Cafecoffee_barLocation: Deck 2 forwardSpecialty coffee, milkshakes and pastries (a-la-carte)
Bars & Nightlife
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Atrium BarbarLocation: Deck 2 midship atriumLobby bar at the heart of the nine-deck atrium
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Alchemy BarbarLocation: Deck 2 aftVintage-apothecary cocktail bar
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Beauties NightclubnightclubLocation: Deck 2 aftDance club and nightclub with its own bar
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Heroes Tribute Bar & LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 2 forwardMilitary-tribute lounge that also serves as the sports bar; added in the 2023 refit
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RedFrog PubpubLocation: Deck 2 forwardCaribbean-themed pub with pub games
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Ivory Piano Barpiano_barLocation: Deck 3 forwardLive piano bar
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Raphael LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 3 aftQuiet lounge with soft music
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Butterflies Loungecomedy_loungeLocation: Deck 1 forwardComedy lounge hosting the Punchliner comedy shows
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Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 2Bar serving the Winner's Club Casino
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BlueIguana Tequila Barpool_barLocation: Deck 9 LidoPoolside tequila and Mexican-drinks bar
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RedFrog Rum Barpool_barLocation: Deck 9 LidoPoolside Caribbean rum bar
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Venus Barpool_barLocation: Deck 9 LidoMain Lido pool bar with stage, serving the midship and forward pools
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Serenity Pool Barpool_barLocation: Deck 9 aftAdults-only Serenity retreat bar
Pools & Aquatics
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Venus PoolpoolLocation: Deck 9 Lido midshipMain Lido pool under the retractable SkyDome glass roof; one whirlpool alongside
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Apollo PoolpoolLocation: Deck 9 Lido forwardForward Lido swimming pool; one whirlpool alongside
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Serenity PoolpoolLocation: Deck 9 aft (adults-only retreat)Adults-only retreat pool with one whirlpool
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WaterWorkswaterparkLocation: Deck 11 aftAqua park with the Green Thunder and Twister waterslides, a splash zone, a kids' splash pool with mini-racers, and the Power Drencher tipping bucket
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Green ThunderwaterslideLocation: Deck 11 aftTrapdoor drop-floor thrill waterslide
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Twister WaterslidewaterslideLocation: Deck 11 aftSpiraling tube waterslide ending on Deck 10
Active Recreation
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Sports Courtmulti_courtLocation: Deck 11, ForwardFull-size court for basketball/volleyball/soccer with surrounding 9-hole mini-golf and jogging track
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The Warehouse Arcadevideo_arcadeLocation: Deck 3Video arcade added in 2023
Entertainment Venues
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Playlist Productions (Taj Mahal Theater)main_theaterLocation: Decks 2-3, ForwardMain show lounge staging Playlist Productions musical revues
Casino
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CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 2Expanded casino with table games and slots; designated smoking sections
Spa & Fitness
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Cloud 9 SpaspaLocation: Decks 9-10, ForwardFull-service spa with massages, facials, body wraps and thermal suites
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Fitness CentergymLocation: Decks 9-10, ForwardTwo-deck gym within the spa complex
Youth & Teen
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Camp Oceankids_clubLocation: Deck 5Children's club (ages 2-11) with ocean-themed programming
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Circle Ctween_clubLocation: Deck 4Tween program for ages 12-14
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Club O2 (The Cove)teen_clubLocation: Deck 4, ForwardTeen lounge for ages 15-17, added 2023
Retail & Shopping
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Dreams Photo StudiophotoLocation: Deck 2, LobbyPortrait photo studio added in 2023
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Serenity Adults-Only Retreatadults_onlyLocation: Deck 9, AftAdults-only retreat with loungers, sun beds and whirlpools
Guest Services
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Carnival Adventures Shopexcursions_deskLocation: Deck 2Shore-excursions desk and shop
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-06-12