Carnival Spirit is a Spirit-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc. Built in Helsinki by Kværner Masa-Yards, she was the first Spirit-class cruise ship to join Carnival's fleet after she was delivered in 2001. Carnival Spirit entered service in 2001. Carnival Spirit is a Spirit-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Carnival Spirit with other Carnival Cruise Line ships before booking.
Carnival Spirit Cruise Ship Guide
Carnival Cruise Line · Spirit-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
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Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Ship class
- Spirit-class cruise ship
- Entered service
- 2001
- Gross tonnage
- 88,500 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 2,130 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Crew
- 930
- Length
- 294 m
- Beam
- 32 m
What makes this ship notable
Carnival Spirit is a Spirit-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc. Built in Helsinki by Kværner Masa-Yards, she was the first Spirit-class cruise ship to join Carnival's fleet after she was delivered in 2001.
Highlights
- Carnival Spirit is a Spirit-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc.
- Built in Helsinki by Kværner Masa-Yards, she was the first Spirit-class cruise ship to join Carnival's fleet after she was delivered in.
Practical planning
Use Carnival Spirit’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by Carnival Cruise Line for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for Carnival Spirit in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates Carnival Spirit?
Carnival Spirit is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.
When did Carnival Spirit enter service?
Carnival Spirit entered service in 2001.
What class is Carnival Spirit?
Carnival Spirit is a Spirit-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does Carnival Spirit carry?
Catalog capacity is 2,130 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is Carnival Spirit?
Verified catalog specs list Carnival Spirit at 88,500 GT, 294 m long, 32 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Carnival Spirit?
This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.
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