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Carnival Legend Overview

Unlike the Holy Grail or the Fountain of Youth, the Carnival Legend is one legend we can vouch for. This 2,124-passenger ship seeks inspiration from some of history’s most compelling legends and gives you the opportunity to create your own legendary vacation memories. While onboard you’ll want to check out the Medusa’s Lair Dance Club or the Merlin Casino, and for dinner make sure you get a spot at The Golden Fleece Steakhouse. The Carnival Legend also has three pools and both a jazz and piano bar for your entertainment. 

  • Passenger Capacity: 2,124 (double occupancy)
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Last Refurbished: 2021

Carnival Legend Cruise Destinations

Spanning 6 continents and countless countries ranging from Croatia to the Bahamas, Carnival Cruise Lines' list of destinations below is nothing short of inspiring. There's somewhere for the culinary enthusiast, the history buff, the beachside lounger and the rugged explorer. Destinations include, but are not limited to: the Bahamas, Northern Europe, Canada and New England, the Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera, just to name a few. You can follow the links to learn more about each particular destination.

Carnival Legend Alaska Cruise Destination

Tundra expeditions and glacier visions—find your adventure with an Alaska cruise.

Carnival Legend Caribbean Cruise Destination

Cruise to the Caribbean for tropical weather and splendid beach-side excursions.

Carnival Legend Europe Cruise Destination

Fine wine, intricate arts and music, and cultural enrichment worth a thousand vacations: that’s what you’ll find on a cruise to Europe.

Carnival Legend Hawaii Cruise Destination

Volcano crater golf, dolphin encounters, helicopter tours and so much more—cruise to Hawaii.

Carnival Legend Mexican Riviera Cruise Destination

Mexican Riviera

Cruise to Mexico, and discover a culturally rich region with everything from dune buggies to soothing string music.

Carnival Legend Panama Canal Cruise Destination

Panama Canal

Mankind’s finest accomplishment sits among intriguing culture and natural splendor—cruise to the Panama Canal.

Carnival Legend Departure Ports

Carnival has ships home ported in cities across the U.S. making sure you’re never more than a car ride away from embarking on an unforgettable vacation. You can find Carnival ships in Charleston, New York, Long Beach and New Orleans. Ready to sail, call The Cruise Web to start your trip today!

Carnival Legend Dover (London), England Departure Port

Dover (London), England

Dover, with its striking white cliffs, is one of the most popular gateways to England. Take in the area’s natural beauty or head to nearby London to see more of England’s most popular attractions.

Carnival Legend Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Departure Port

A cruise to Civitavecchia is a chance for you to hop a quick train to Rome and explore the enormous history through ruins, galleries and The Vatican museums.

Carnival Legend Galveston, Texas Departure Port

Galveston, Texas

Indulge in the local flavor with fresh Gulf shrimp, Galveston Bay oysters and pristine Gulf coast beaches as you relax in southern comfort in Galveston, Texas.

Carnival Legend San Francisco, California Departure Port

On a cruise from San Francisco you can experience all that the ‘City by the Bay’ has to offer, from its artistic, forward-looking culture to the beautiful coastline.

Carnival Legend Tampa, Florida Departure Port

Tampa, Florida

Whether it’s a trip to the historical streets of Ybor, a day in the Florida Aquarium or a nice Cuban-infused meal, your time in Tampa will make you consider a longer stay.

Carnival Legend Deck Plans

Riviera deck, promenade deck, atlantic deck, empress deck, verandah deck, panorama deck, sports deck, carnival legend staterooms.

Carnival Legend Balcony Stateroom

Balcony (7A)

An Obstructed View Balcony stateroom on Carnival Legend provides all the indoor amenities of a Carnival stateroom, as well as some of the outdoor ones as well, including your own personal outdoor space that's great for stretching out and relaxing.

Carnival Legend Balcony Stateroom

Balcony (BL)

Any balcony stateroom, or better, depending on availability.

Balcony (8A)

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you're looking to cruise aboard Carnival Legend. Any time you're in your room, you're just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel.

Balcony (8B)

Balcony (8c), balcony (8d), balcony (8e), balcony (8f).

Carnival Legend Balcony Stateroom

Balcony (8M)

Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony with more lounge-around room, more kick-back space, and all the Carnival stateroom amenities: a full private bathroom, Carnival Comfort Collection linens and just-a-call-away 24-hour room service.

Balcony (8N)

Carnival Legend Balcony Stateroom

Balcony (8J)

Balcony (8k).

Carnival Legend Balcony Stateroom

Balcony (9A)

Step into a Premium Balcony stateroom aboard Carnival Legend and it's easy to see exactly what you're getting: one seriously spacious stateroom. It's about more than just the room itself, you'll find... step onto your oversized balcony and you'll find that when there's a sea breeze in your hair, there's no limit to the relaxation you can have.

Balcony (9B)

Carnival Legend Inside Stateroom

Inside (4A)

An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise, and Carnival Legend's interiors are not just cozy, but are full of things you'd expect from any Carnival stateroom: a full private bathroom, Carnival Comfort Collection linens and just-a-call-away 24-hour room service.

Inside (4B)

Inside (4c), inside (4d), inside (4e), inside (is).

Any inside stateroom, or better, dependng on availability.

Inside (4K)

When is an Interior stateroom more than an Interior stateroom? When one comes with a floor-to-ceiling window, letting sunlight stream into your stateroom. Your room will also feature even more space, a sky view through that window of yours, plus a seating area to enjoy it from. (Note that the view will be obstructed.)

Carnival Legend Oceanview Stateroom

Oceanview (OV)

Any ocean view stateroom, or better, depending on availability.

Oceanview (6A)

Catch a glimpse of what's going by from your Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Legend, where you'll get views you won't find anywhere on land. Don't miss sunrise and sunset at sea - your comfy stateroom is the best way to experience these!

Carnival Legend Suite Stateroom

A Carnival Legend suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors, try an Ocean Suite to experience private, luxurious relaxation. Ocean Suites also include VIP check-in, walk-in closet and bathroom with whirlpool.

Carnival Legend Suite Stateroom

A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Legend features even more space than the standard suite - plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded for an unparalleled experience: VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area with vanity.

Carnival Legend Suite Stateroom

Any suite, depending on availability.

As you step into a Junior Suite aboard Carnival Legend, you can't help but feel that you're stepping into full-size luxury in a smaller package. Featuring a standard-size balcony, in a Carnival Legend Junior Suite you'll find everything else there is to love about a suite, including VIP check-in, a walk-in closet... and even a whirlpool tub for relaxing.

Carnival Legend Suite Stateroom

Don’t get us wrong — a Carnival Legend Vista Suite stateroom is a lovely room with all the suite fixings. But the thing to see here is truly the view that your balcony affords you. A Vista Suite features a wraparound balcony that provides wide, stunning views when you’re outside, and a uniquely panoramic inside view thanks to a wall of windows that brings more of that outside inside.

Photo Gallery for Carnival Legend Cruise Ship

Imagine the fun that’s waiting for you on a Carnival Cruise. The drinks, the games, the sights and the sun! Take a look at this photo gallery to help you envision your perfect vacation.

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Serenity Bar on Carnival Legend

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Top 10 Carnival Legend Cruises

  • Carnival Legend 12-day Northern Europe Departing From Dover (London), England (Jul 2024)
  • Carnival Legend 9-day Spain Portugal & France Departing From Dover (London), England (Aug 2024)
  • Carnival Legend Journeys - 15-day Transatlantic Departing From Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (Oct 2024)
  • Carnival Legend 7-day Western Caribbean Departing From Tampa, Florida (Nov 2024 - Mar 2025)
  • Carnival Legend 6-day Western Caribbean Departing From Tampa, Florida (Nov 2024 - Apr 2025)
  • Carnival Legend 8-day Western Caribbean Departing From Tampa, Florida (Nov 2024 - Mar 2025)
  • Carnival Legend 8-day Panama Canal Departing From Tampa, Florida (Dec 2024 - Apr 2025)
  • Carnival Legend 4-day Western Caribbean Departing From Tampa, Florida (Apr 2025)
  • Carnival Legend Journeys - 14-day Panama Canal Departing From Tampa, Florida (Apr 2025)
  • Carnival Legend 4-day Baja Mexico Departing From San Francisco, California (May 2025 - Aug 2025)

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Carnival Legend Accessibility Vendor Experience

Accessibility

Learn about Carnival Cruise Lines' handicap accessible cruises and accommodations for guests with special needs or disabilities - including special staterooms, accessible elevators, dietary accommodations and more.

Carnival Legend Dining Vendor Experience

Savor dining aboard Carnival cruises, including Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi, the Asian Kitchen, Main Dining Room, Steakhouse, Pizzeria, Coffee Bar, Seadogs, Shake Spot and more.

Carnival Legend Entertainment Vendor Experience

Entertainment

Enjoy Carnival's onboard entertainment, including stage shows, Thrill Theater, game shows, comedy clubs, live music, DJs, seaside theater, karaoke and more.

Carnival Legend Onboard Activities Vendor Experience

Onboard Activities

Take advantage of Carnival's onboard activities, including WaterWorks water slides, pools, sports courts, ropes course, mini-golf, video arcade, sports bars, casino, duty-free shopping, bars and lounges, art gallery and more.

Carnival Legend Service & Awards Vendor Experience

Service & Awards

Learn how Carnival takes care of your every need with an extensive list of onboard services by attentive, cheerful staff. Plus, view Carnival Cruise Lines' awards.

Carnival Legend Spa & Fitness Vendor Experience

Spa & Fitness

Relax at Carnival's Serenity Adult Retreat, Cloud 9 Spa, fitness center, jogging track, beauty salon, yoga or pilates courses. Carnivals treatments include massages, body wraps, facials, thermal suites and more.

Carnival Legend Special Events Vendor Experience

Special Events

From weddings to parties, celebrate your special events at sea with Carnival Cruise Line.

Carnival Legend Staterooms Vendor Experience

View Carnival's cruise ship staterooms, including suites, balconies, oceanviews and interior staterooms. Plus, Cloud 9 Balconies bring health and wellness to your room.

Carnival Legend Youth Programs Vendor Experience

Youth Programs

Learn about cruising with children aboard Carnival. There's Camp Carnival for ages 2 - 11, Circle C for young teens and Club O2 for ages 15 - 17. Plus, Camp Carnival Night Owls will watch kids until 3 am.

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Carnival Legend deck plans

Deck layouts, review of facilities, activities, amenities.

Carnival Legend cruise ship

Carnival Legend deck plan review at CruiseMapper provides newest cruise deck plans (2024-2025-2026 valid floor layouts of the vessel) extracted from the officially issued by Carnival Cruise Line deckplan pdf (printable version).

Each of the Carnival Legend cruise ship deck plans are conveniently combined with a legend (showing cabin codes) and detailed review of all the deck's venues and passenger-accessible indoor and outdoor areas. A separate link provides an extensive information on Carnival Legend staterooms (cabins and suites), including photos, cabin plans and amenities by room type and category.

Carnival Legend (2002-built, last refurbished in 2024 May, Fun Ship 2.0 in 2013) is the third of the four Spirit-class Carnival cruise ships - together with Miracle , Pride and Spirit , and the Costa 's ships Atlantica and Mediterranea .

Carnival Legend cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 1062 staterooms for 2124 passengers (max capacity is 2549) served by 930 crew-staff. The boat has 12 passenger decks (6 with cabins), 16 lounges and bars, 4 swimming pools (one with retractable glass roof), 4 outdoor Jacuzzis (large whirlpool hot tubs), 15 elevators.

Carnival Legend decks with passenger cabins show a total of 50 Suites, 632 Balconies, 167 Oceanviews, 213 Inside cabins, self-serve laundromats (passenger-use launderettes). Laundry facilities are at extra charge - $3,25 (per washer or dryer load) and $1,5 per box (detergent/water softener, dispensed from the vending machine in the room). Launderettes (open between 6:30 am - midnight) are located on all cabin decks. Each laundry room is equipped with 2-3 washers, 2-3 dryers, 1 ironing board/iron. All laundry machines are coinless (can be operated using S&S cards only). While the ship is in port, washing machines are closed (only dryers and irons can be used). Valet laundry service is handled through the cabin steward. Prices are per item - wash-and-press ($2 - $7,50), no dry-cleaning.

During drydock 2024 (May) were added Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, Chef’s Table, Dreams Studio, Carnival Adventures (tours office), Fahrenheit 555 (steakhouse/renamed from The Golden Fleece). The Casino was expanded. The wellness complex was rebranded (Cloud 9 Spa & Fitness Center). All youth facilities and the retail shops were refurbished. A new mini-golf course was installed on Deck 11.

In 2021 (July-August) the ship entered drydock at Chantier Naval de Marseille ( Marseille France ) for regular maintenance and hull repainting (colors change).

In 2017, on the Australia-based Carnival Legend was introduced new kids programming, that includes new onboard activities, games, themed parties.

  • On the ship were introduced an inflatable bocce court and giant-sized board games (Cranium, Trivial Pursuit, Guess Who).
  • Another 2017 addition is the Cluedo (aka Clue) murder mystery game that is a group activity involving 2-6 players. At the beginning of each cruise, costumed characters present their alibis, and the players attempt to solve the crime mystery through clues given to them throughout the cruise.
  • New themed entertainment events are the shows "80s Rock" (music-themed), "Glow Night" (fashion-themed) and "Lip Sync Battle" (a musical competition involving choreography, costumes, and stage sets).

Carnival Legend deck plan changes 2021 refurbishment review

During drydock refit 2021, to the ship were made some changes.

(deck 2) The Taste Bar was replaced with the Internet Cafe and the Shore Excursions desk was renamed Carnival Adventures.

(deck 3) The Holmes Library & Internet Cafe (17-seat, 24-hour venue) and the Wedding Chapel (30-seat venue) were replaced with a new video arcade The Warehouse. The Photo Gallery was renamed Pixels Gallery.

(deck 4) The Gigabytes Video Arcade (forward-portside) was replaced with The Cove (children-only breakout room for arts and crafts).

Carnival Legend deck plan changes 2014 refurbishment review

The list of deck plan changes after 2014's 2-weeks-long drydock (done in Freeport Bahamas ) includes:

  • New Aqua Park "Carnival WaterWorks" with the "Green Thunder" waterslide (187 ft/57 m long, speed 25 mph / 40 kph), and the "Twister" waterslide (214 ft / 65 m long), plus kids splash zone with sprays, mini-racing waterslides, and the "PowerDrencher" bucket (water capacity 150 gallons / 568 litres).
  • RedFrog Pub with the ThirstyFrog Red beer (draft brew, CCL's private label)
  • Bonsai Sushi (sushi, sashimi, Japanese beers)
  • Cherry On Top (candy store)
  • (new entertainment options) "Hasbro, The Game Show" and "Playlist Productions"
  • upgraded pools, upgraded fitness equipment
  • new carpeting, tiling, wall coverings.

The boat's last wetdock (May 2-14, 2018) was in Portland Oregon USA (at Vigor Marine Shipyard) and included regular maintenance works.

"Carnival Hub" app

In February 2017, Carnival Australia introduced on Carnival Legend the "Carnival Hub" app. It provides information on the ship's daily scheduled activities onboard ("Fun Times" newsletter). Among the app's functions are:

  • "favorites" - passengers can bookmark the events they like (shows, promotions, etc)
  • real-time onboard account balance checking
  • reminder for attending chosen events
  • making onboard reservations and bookings (spa, dining/specialty restaurants, lounges, etc)
  • cruise itinerary information (ports of call, searchable deck plans / with highlighted attractions)
  • The Carnival Hub app (costs AUD 9) also has a "chat" function for connecting with your family and friends on the ship. The function automatically adds to a contact list all passengers traveling together. The unique ID number allows adding new friends to chat contacts.
  • Booked passengers can download "Carnival Hub" online (for free), set up a profile, enter the next cruise date of departure, and the app starts to countdown. The app can also be downloaded while on the ship (for free).
  • The ship's "Fun Times" newsletter on paper is also available but in a reduced-size format. This, along with the Carnival Hub's introduction results in around 50% reduction in paper usage.

Cruise ship Internet

In May 2016, Carnival Australia introduced faster and cheaper internet and social media Internet packages on the Australia-based ships Carnival Spirit and Carnival Legend. The improved internet access offers increased bandwidth and speed.

  • The "value package" (cost AUD 30 per day) offers unlimited Internet.
  • The faster "premium package" (cost AUD 50 per day) allows passengers to make Skype video calls.
  • The new "social media package" (c0st AUD 15 per day) offers unlimited access to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter.

Deck layouts

Deck 01 - riviera-cabins, deck 02 - promenade-lobby-casino-dining1, deck 03 - atlantic-shops-dining2, deck 04 - main-cabins-kids, deck 05 - upper-cabins-kids, deck 06 - empress-cabins, deck 07 - verandah-cabins, deck 08 - panorama-cabins-bridge, deck 09 - lido-pools-spa-serenity, deck 10 - sundeck-teens-waterslide, deck 11 - sports-waterworks, deck 12 - sky.

Carnival Legend deck plans are property of Carnival Cruise Line . All deck layouts are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

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Carnival Legend

About Carnival Legend

Providing an ideal cruise for multigenerational vacations, the 88,500-ton, 2,056-guest Carnival Legend offers a wide variety of activities and amenities to keep everyone busy and happy. The popular Spirit Class ship received a multi-million-dollar refurbishment in 2014. Highlighting the enhancements is an immense aqua park with a hair-raising waterslide and twister slide, a splash zone, dual mini-racing slides and a drenching tipping bucket. Diverse bars, a full-service sushi restaurant, a candy store and a game show were also added.

The delightful mid-sized ship carries a theme of "great legends of the world," throughout 12 passenger decks, 16 chic lounges and bars, plus indoor and outdoor promenades. Also featured, is a nine-deck-high atrium, a duty-free shopping area, a video arcade and a golf program. Thrill-seekers will love the 214-foot, three-deck-high waterslide, sure to delight kids as well as those young at heart. Catch some rays, take a dip in the four swimming pools and luxuriate in the four whirlpools. Let your cares melt away at the immense spa, where you can enjoy a host of stress-relieving treatments and get energized at the state-of-the-art fitness center.

Supervised youth activities are offered for kids in three different age groups. Teens have their own area as well as a video arcade. Bring home gifts from the shops, including duty-free items and read a bestseller at the library. A wedding chapel lets romantics get married at sea or renew their vows.

Culinary options include twin main dining rooms, both on two levels, where you can savor superb international cuisine, including spa fare and delicious vegetarian selections. A kids menu offers such favorites as chicken nuggets, mac-n-cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, plus desserts that are sure to put a smile on their faces. Foodies will also be in nirvana at a special gourmet dinner hosted by a master chef and includes a unique galley tour.

Casual choices include buffets with lots of delicious dishes from around the world, including grilled favorites. In addition to a café, treat your taste buds to Mexican cuisine, dine at a New York-style supper club and a steakhouse. Fresh hot pizza and room service are available 24/7.

Retreat to a wide variety of roomy accommodations designed with light woods and generous storage space. Many of the oceanview staterooms also feature private balconies. Enjoy a host of amenities, including first-run movies on TV and sleep like a baby on special comfy beds.

Exciting evenings include such entertainment choices as a bustling casino with slots and other favorite games, a comedy club, disco, a jazz lounge and a piano bar, where you can join in on fun sing-alongs, as well as lavish production shows.

This legendary delightful ship is ideal for cruisers of all ages, so bring the entire family along.

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Grand Suite

A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Legend features even more space than the standard suite — plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded for an unparalleled experience: VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area with vanity.

Sample Cabin Image for Category Code VS (Vista Suite)

Vista Suite

Don’t get us wrong — a Carnival Legend Vista Suite stateroom is a lovely room with all the suite fixings. But the thing to see here is truly the view that your balcony affords you. A Vista Suite features a wraparound balcony that provides wide, stunning views when you’re outside, and a uniquely panoramic inside view thanks to a wall of windows that brings more of that outside inside.

Sample Cabin Image for Category Code OS (Ocean Suite)

Ocean Suite

A Carnival Legend suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors, try an Ocean Suite to experience private, luxurious relaxation. Ocean Suites also include VIP check-in, walk-in closet and bathroom with whirlpool tub.

Sample Cabin Image for Category Code JS (Junior Suite)

Junior Suite

As you step into a Junior Suite aboard Carnival Legend, you can’t help but feel that you’re stepping into full-size luxury in a smaller package. Featuring a standard-size balcony, in a Carnival Legend Junior Suite you'll find everything else there is to love about a suite, including VIP check-in, a walk-in closet… and even a whirlpool tub for relaxing.

Sample Cabin Image for Category Code 9B (Premium Balcony)

Premium Balcony

Step into a Premium Balcony stateroom aboard Carnival Legend and it’s easy to see exactly what you’re getting: one seriously spacious stateroom. It’s about more than just the room itself, you’ll find… step onto your oversized balcony and you’ll find that when there’s a sea breeze in your hair, there’s no limit to the relaxation you can have.

Sample Cabin Image for Category Code 9A (Premium Balcony (Obstructed View))

Premium Balcony (Obstructed View)

Step into a Premium Balcony stateroom aboard Carnival Legend and it’s easy to see exactly what you’re getting: one seriously spacious stateroom. It’s about more than just the room itself… step onto your oversized balcony and you’ll find that when there’s a sea breeze in your hair, there’s no limit to the relaxation you can have. (Note that rooms of this type have obstructed views.)

Sample Cabin Image for Category Code 8N (Aft-view Extended Balcony)

Aft-view Extended Balcony

Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, more kick-back space… not to even mention some of the best stern-side views you'll find anywhere. Get ready to relax as you gaze upon the ship's gentle wake from your spacious balcony.

Sample Cabin Image for Category Code 8M (Aft-view Extended Balcony)

Extended Balcony

Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony with more outdoor lounge-around room, more open-air kick-back space… and back inside the room itself, all the comfort you expect with a great view and plenty of sunlight.

Sample Cabin Image for Category Code 8J (Extended Balcony)

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you’re looking to cruise aboard Carnival Legend. Any time you’re in your room, you’re just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel.

Sample Cabin Image for Category Code 8E (Balcony)

Balcony (Obstructed View)

An Obstructed View Balcony stateroom on Carnival Legend provides all the indoor amenities of a Carnival stateroom, as well as some of the outdoor ones as well, including your own personal outdoor space that’s great for stretching out and relaxing.

Sample Cabin Image for Category Code 6A (Oceanview Stateroom)

Oceanview Stateroom

A picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom.Dedicated stateroom attendant, Soft, cozy linens, Plenty of closet and drawer space, In-room safe for valuables, Television, Stateroom climate control.

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Interior Stateroom (obstructed views)

Enjoy the light streaming in through your floor-to-ceiling windows in this room with extra lounging space, featuring a sitting area with a sofa. (Note: view will be obstructed.)

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Interior Stateroom

This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.Dedicated stateroom attendant, Soft, cozy linens, Plenty of closet and drawer space, In-room safe for valuables, Television, Stateroom climate control.

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The Golden Steakhouse

Decks: 10 Sun 11 Sports

The Golden Steakhouse.

Truffles Restaurant

Truffles Restaurant

Decks: 3 Atlantic 2 Promenade

Truffles Restaurant.

Lido Cafe

Deck: 9 Lido

Legends Cafe

Legends Cafe

Deck: 2 Promenade

Unicorn Cafe Lido Restaurant

Unicorn Cafe Lido Restaurant

Unicorn Cafe Lido Restaurant.

Taste Of The Nations

Taste Of The Nations

Taste Of The Nations.

Deli

Bonsai Sushi

So maybe you’ve had sushi on a cruise before, but you’ve never had it like Bonsai Sushi, our onboard seafood-and-soy-sauce spot. Dine amidst expertly-pruned bonsai trees while enjoying sit-down service and an affordable menu of delectable sushi and sashimi… plus rolls, soups, sides, sakes and desserts. So the next time you’re taking an onboard stroll, stop at Bonsai Sushi for a little something satisfying.

Seafood Corner

Seafood Corner

Seafood Corner.

Guy's Burger Joint

Guy's Burger Joint

Guy's Burger Joint.

Blueguana Cantina

Blueguana Cantina

Blueguana Cantina.

Galley

Deck: 1 Riviera

The Chef's Table

The Chef's Table

The Chef's Table.

Carnival Adventures

Carnival Adventures

Carnival Adventures.

Enchanted Forest Interior Promenade

Enchanted Forest Interior Promenade

Deck: 3 Atlantic

Enchanted Forest Interior Promenade.

Sport Court

Sport Court

Deck: 11 Sports

Sport Court.

Follies Main Lounge

Follies Main Lounge

Decks: 3 Atlantic 4 Main 2 Promenade

Follies, our elegant, multi-tiered show lounge, features spectacular entertainment.

Club Merlin Casino

Club Merlin Casino

Club Merlin Casino.

Trump Card Room

Trump Card Room

Trump Card Room.

Conference Room

Conference Room

Conference Room.

Medusa's Lair Dance Club

Medusa's Lair Dance Club

Medusa's Lair Dance Club.

Avalon Main Pool

Avalon Main Pool

Located on the Lido deck, this is just one of the Carnival Legend's three pools.

Camelot Forward Pool

Camelot Forward Pool

Take a swim or just relax poolside at the Carnival Legend Camelot Lido Pool -- Whatever floats your boat..

Mini Golf

Deck: 4 Main

If you love to play video games Carnival Legend got just the spot for you – no matter your age. Enjoy our video arcade which is equipped with the latest high tech video and arcade games.

Hollywood Boulevard Upper Promenade

Hollywood Boulevard Upper Promenade

Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery

Decks: 3 Atlantic 1 Riviera

Photo Gallery.

Club O2

Deck: 10 Sun

Hang out and do stuff like watch movies, listen to music from this decade, play sports and video games, join karaoke jam sessions… maybe even have a pool party or two, all with other high schoolers ages of 15 to 17.

The Fun Shop

The Fun Shop

The Fun Shop.

Cloud 9 Spa

Cloud 9 Spa

Cloud 9 Spa.

Camp Oceam

Deck: 5 Upper

Camp Carnival children's program features morning-til-night activities.

Circle C

One of the coolest spots on Carnival Legend is Circle "C" and it's just for kids 12-14...Video games, dance parties, late night movies, Karaoke and more. What could be funner?

Billie's Piano Bar

Billie's Piano Bar

Billie's Piano Bar.

Legend Lobby

Legend Lobby

Legend Lobby.

Firebird Lounge

Firebird Lounge

Firebird Lounge.

Odyssey Lounge

Odyssey Lounge

Odyssey Lounge.

The Colossus Atrium

The Colossus Atrium

The elegant seven-deck-high Atrium provides easy access to the ship's many public rooms and facilities.

Stage

Rodeo Drive

Rodeo Drive.

Studio

Cherry On Top

There's a candy store on the ship? Sweet!

Fitness Center

Fitness Center

Decks: 9 Lido 10 Sun

Vacation is actually a great time to hit the gym. And here’s a good gym to hit.

Helen Of Troy Salon

Helen Of Troy Salon

Helen Of Troy Salon.

Towel Bar

Sliding sky Dome

Sliding sky Dome.

Jogging Track

Jogging Track

Jogging may not immediately come to mind when you think of things to do at sea, but it probably should. You don’t have to walk on water, you just have to get on a Carnival cruise. After all, if you’re going to jog, you’d be hard-pressed to find a place to do it with a more scenic view, or a more refreshing breeze — both of these are available in abundance when you go for an open-air jog on the upper-deck.

Redfrog Pub

Redfrog Pub

RedFrog Pub is our laid-back, no-worries, oh-so-lively Key West-inspired pub.

Hero tribute Bar

Hero tribute Bar

Hero tribute Bar.

Guest Services

Guest Services

Guest Services.

The Private Club Rest Annex

The Private Club Rest Annex

The Private Club Rest Annex.

Motion Studio

Motion Studio

Motion Studio.

Spa

BlueIguana Tequila Bar

BlueIguana Tequila Bar.

RedFrog Rum Bar

RedFrog Rum Bar

RedFrog Rum Bar.

Atrium

Decks: 9 Lido 8 Panorama 7 Verandah 6 Empress 5 Upper 4 Main

Alchemy Bar

Alchemy Bar

Alchemy Bar.

Exterior Promenade

Exterior Promenade

Exterior Promenade.

Warehouse Arcade

Warehouse Arcade

If you love to play video games, you’re in luck. Our video arcade boasts a huge array of games, and is open to players of all ages, all night and all day. So get some tokens from the vending machine and let the fun times begin. Challenge your friends to a game, or just see if you can beat the top score. After all, with the video arcade open 24 hours and an entire cruise ahead of you, you’ll have plenty of time to try.

Carnival Adventure Store

Carnival Adventure Store

Carnival Adventure Store.

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Built in 2002, the Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Legend cruise ship weighs 86K tons and has 1062 staterooms for up to 2549 passengers served by 961 crew . There are 12 passenger decks, 6 with cabins. You can expect a space ratio of 34 gross tons per passenger on this ship. On this page are the current deck plans for Carnival Legend showing deck plan layouts, public venues and all the types of cabins including pictures and videos.

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GRAND SUITE

Grand Suite diagram

Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 6207

Sleeps up to: 4 6 Cabins Cabin: 300 sqft (28 m 2 ) Balcony: 115 sqft (11 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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OCEAN SUITE

Ocean Suite diagram

Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 6170, 6158

Sleeps up to: 4 34 Cabins Cabin: 275 sqft (26 m 2 ) Balcony: 85 sqft (8 m 2 )

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VISTA SUITE

Vista Suite diagram

Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 4228

Sleeps up to: 3 8 Cabins Cabin: 245 sqft (23 m 2 ) Balcony: 220 sqft (21 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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JUNIOR SUITE

Junior Suite diagram

Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 4226, 4235

Sleeps up to: 4 2 Cabins Cabin: 275 sqft (26 m 2 ) Balcony: 40 sqft (4 m 2 )

PREMIUM BALCONY

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Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 5241

Sleeps up to: 3 6 Cabins Cabin: 230 sqft (22 m 2 ) Balcony: 85 sqft (8 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 5184, 5104

Sleeps up to: 4 626 Cabins Cabin: 185 sqft (17 m 2 ) Balcony: 40 sqft (4 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

Balcony diagram

Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 1210

Sleeps up to: 4 103 Cabins Cabin: 185 sqft (17 m 2 )

FULL WINDOW

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Floor Diagram Similar to cabin 4136, 4120

Sleeps up to: 4 68 Cabins Cabin: 170 sqft (16 m 2 )

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Floor Diagram Interior typical of cabins like 5275, 5104

Sleeps up to: 4 209 Cabins Cabin: 170 sqft (16 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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Carnival Legend Docked in Sitka Alaska

Carnival Legend Cruise Ship Photo Tour After Recent Refurbishment

These Carnival Legend photos were taken in Sitka, Alaska , shortly after the ship emerged from an extensive refurbishment. I was living in Sitka at the time, so when the cruise ship docked there, it was the perfect opportunity to see the new upgrades and additions. 

With nearly all guests off the ship (this isn’t the Caribbean), I was able to photograph almost every public space from the ship’s top to bottom, bow to stern, without waiting for people to move out of the frame. 

Timing was perfect; this was the last cruise of the season. 

Carnival Legend Docked in Sitka Alaska

Carnival Legend Cruise Ship Photos

Carnival Legend is the third ship built in the Carnival Spirit Class, launched in 2002. It’s now one of the smaller ships in the fleet with only 2,124 passengers.

As the ship’s name implies, Carnival Legend pays tribute to all sorts of legends, fact and fiction. You’ll find Merlin’s Casino, Golden Fleece Steakhouse, and Atlantis Lounge. There’s even a wall-size group photo of the greatest Hollywood superstar legends. 

Photo Tour: Beginning Outside at the Aft Sports Deck

Up on Deck 11 is where you’ll find the Sports Deck. The aft area of Carnival Legend is a multi-use basketball court. You can see the light blue walking/jogging track just outside the netting.

Carnival Legend Basketball Court

Forward Sports Deck

From where I’m standing in this photo, if you look back, you can see the Sky Deck (Deck 12) and the railing near the base of Carnival’s trademarked red funnel. To reach the Sky Deck from here, you have to go down one deck, cross the Sun Deck and then up two decks to get to the Sky Deck.

Carnival Legend Putt Putt

Carnival WaterWorks aft on the Sports Deck

WaterWorks water slides

Carnival Legend Sun Deck 

While not an official walking or jogging track, you can walk Carnival Legend’s Sun Deck all the way around. Here in Alaska, especially on a typical rainforest drizzly day, the lounge chairs were in neat rows. Sometimes in sunny and warm weather, passengers will move the chairs to their liking, making it difficult to walk the loop.

Just so you know, 3.5 laps around the entire Sun Deck is equal to one mile. 

Carnival Legend Main pool area

From the Sun Deck you can see across to the other side of the Lido Deck. There are another set of pools, with a sliding glass dome cover if needed.

covered pool

Golden Fleece Steakhouse

Also on the Sun Deck is Carnival’s signature Steakhouse. On Carnival Legend , it’s the Golden Fleece Steakhouse, again…another legend-based name. When I was onboard, there was construction going on so I couldn’t get inside for a photo. This pic is from Carnival.

Carnival Legend photo of the steakhouse.

Aside from the pools shown above, the Lido Deck has a lot of other venues and activities. Starting at the aft of the ship is the adults-only Serenity pool and lounge area.

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In the Caribbean, this is a really great space to meet friends or just hang out and relax.

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Moving forward on Lido Deck to the Buffet

As you walk towards the front of the ship from the Serenity Pool area, the first venue is the Unicorn Café. Yes, this ship is named “Legend” for a reason. 

unicorn cafe on lido deck

My favorite places to eat are through the next set of doors

Unfortunately, they were closed, too.

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And just across on the other side of Carnival Legend …

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Walk a little further and you’ll find…

RedFrog Rum Bar

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And the BlueIguana Tequila Bar . These bars are opened when people return from their day in Sitka.

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Spa Carnival

Keep walking in the same direction and you’ll eventually bump into the Spa. The Thalassotherapy Pool is rimmed by treadmills and other exercise equipment. The view from here is pretty darn good. 

whirlpool

There’s a beauty salon, men’s grooming and of course spa rooms. With no one around to open a spa treatment room door, you can imagine they are just like any cruise ship spa treatment room. 

carnival legend photos of the spa area

Carnival Legend Photo Tour now has to skip down four decks. The next decks, Panorama, Verandah, Empress and Upper are all staterooms. The only exception is Camp Carnival, located all the way to the front on Upper Deck. 

Main Deck 

The Main Deck is almost all staterooms, like the four decks above it. However,  all the way at the bow (the front of the ship) is where you’ll find the Follies Main Show Lounge. 

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You can enter the Follies theater from Decks 2, 3 and 4.

Atlantic Deck Photos – This Deck is Busy 

Atlantic Deck is where much of the action aboard takes place. The Enchanted Forest Indoor Promenade is adjacent to Follies.

Holmes Library

Sherlock Holmes is indeed a legend and this library bears his name. With a nod to Holmes’ British heritage, the library is a mixture of dark wood, warm colors and cozy nooks for reading.

Carnival Legend photo of Holmes Library

Wedding Chapel

Carnival Legend Photo of Wedding Chapel

Billie’s Piano Bar

For sure my favorite lounge on Carnival Legend . When I walked in, a passenger was playing Intermezzo on the beautiful grand piano. He was so good that I thought he must have been an onboard musician.

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Next, I took a walk along the Hollywood Boulevard Upper Promenade.

carnival legend hollywood promenade

More legends. If you’re an old movies buff, here are photos of greatest of Hollywood’s star legends. This photo below was taken at Louis B. Mayer’s request to celebrate MGM’s 20th birthday. Can you name all the movie stars? 

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As I continued my walk towards the aft of the ship, I passed the row of Fun Shops and Cherry on Top candy store. Finally, I reached the Odyssey Foyer Lounge that leads to the main dining room, Truffles. 

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Truffles’ doors were closed so here’s a Carnival photo of the dining room.

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Down one more deck to the…

Promenade Deck – Deck 2

Here’s the lower level of Truffles (you can see the upper level in the photo). As I walked towards the front of Carnival Legend , on one side of the ship is Medusa’s Lair Dance Club.

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Medusa’s Lair is a two-story dance club. This is the upper level. 

Alchemy Bar is on the other side. This place is always packed, especially on sea days. 

carnival legend alchemy bar

Carnival Legend Lobby

Smack in the middle of the ship on Deck 2 is the soaring Lobby. Sometimes called an Atrium, this is also the deck where on most occasions, especially Embarkation Day, passengers enter the ship. 

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The bank of glass elevators is on the right. Definitely worth a ride up and down. 

Bonsai Sushi

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As I kept walking towards the front of the ship, I knew the casino had to show up eventually.

Club Merlin Casino

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Last but not least…two usually very crowded bars.

Dreamteam Sports Bar

Carnival Legend photo Dreamteam Sports Bar

RedFrog Pub –  Carnival’s signature watering hole. Live entertainment, too. 

Carnival Legend Photo Redfrog Pub

Smaller, but certainly not lacking any typical Carnival amenities, Carnival Legend is one of my favorite ships in this cruise line. Especially if you choose one of Carnival Legend’s more unique itineraries.

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Marvel at a Tour de France legend as Mark Cavendish commits to finish one hell of a ride

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Mark Cavendish crosses the finish line after stage 15, accompanied by team-mates

‘F***ing good job, mate.’ The booming congratulations came with the customary slaps to the back from team-mates. Only a fellow Tour de France rider could really appreciate the soul-draining effort of what had just been achieved.

‘Thank you so much guys, you’re legends,’ came the reply, Mark Cavendish’s first words on crossing the finish line, as is his custom, of appreciation for those who helped him get there. ‘Absolute legends.’

But the record-breaking Tour stage winner was not basking in the euphoria of another win. This was not the chest-thumping celebration of a man who had once again beaten the best in the world to remind us why he is the greatest sprinter in Tour history. Rather, Cavendish’s victory on Sunday was one over time itself.

For the man with more stage wins than any other, this time finish line was the one encroaching from behind, rather than in front. A few moments earlier, he had completed stage 15 crumpled over his handlebars, lower jaw hanging heavy, eyes as empty as his legs. Weaving from left to right and flanked by three of his team-mates-turned-bodyguards, the Manxman had been racing for six hours, five minutes and 30 seconds. He had beaten the time cut by just one minute and 47 seconds.

Two minutes later and he would have missed the time limit, and been out, his final Tour de France over. While glory is bestowed on the front of the race, nobility is surely earned at the back.

Some sports offer their heroes the comfort of cheering stadia of tens of thousands of fans to console, but in cycling, pain is suffered alone. Many broadcasts had already moved on to their next scheduled programming, fishing or DIY makeover shows taking the airtime that football would have committed to a career coronation.

Which begs the question why, ten stages and 1,688km (1,049 miles) after making history by winning more stages than any other rider in the 111 editions of this race, he was still riding at all.

Mark Cavendish made Tour history by winning stage five

For as long as I have worked around the professional peloton, which is to say a decade-and-a-half, Cavendish has been asked at every pre-Tour press conference and beyond about his possibility of reaching the elusive stage win number 35. It has been both motivation and manacle.

To finally silence the doubters, to have overcome years of Epstein Barr, a battle with depression, team non-selection and the broken bones, bruises and bashing that come with professional cycling to finally engrave his name solo in the chronicles of this sport was surely enough to leave this race in a blaze of glory and a spray of champagne. He’s done it. There is nothing more to prove, as if there ever really was.

We would all have understood if he’d taken the moment to finally say goodbye to a life of budget Ibis and two-to-a-room hotel stays, to say no more to a daily decor of peeling wallpaper and browning bathroom porcelain, to be done with a sport that requires the shoving of women’s tights wrapped around blocks of ice down the backs of jerseys to prevent overheating, that barely allows for a nature break in six hours of pedalling without having to race just to return to the very back of the bunch. There is no glamour on the roads of the Tour de France. For most, there is very little glory either.

To still be here, fighting for wins and battling time cuts speaks both of Mark Cavendish’s insatiable, awe-inspiring greed and his profound respect for the most beautiful bike race in the world.

Mark Cavendish after coming home 17th in the sprint on stage 16

And for all his incredible victories over the years, it is that respect for the pinnacle of the sport, for the personal and collective sacrifices that it takes to even make it to the start, the months away from home, the thousands of kilometres of training far away from the adoring crowds, the beauty and brutality of this sport combined that keeps Cavendish and every other bike rider in this race for as long as they possibly can.

He knew he had one last opportunity for a sprint on stage 16. One last chance to achieve a boyhood dream all over again. That chance passed him by but, with no more sprints left to fight for, no more need for talk of a 36th stage win given the mountainous days to come, let’s take a few days to savour the career and accomplishments of one of the greatest athletes these isles, this sport, indeed the world of sport as a whole has ever produced.

Let’s marvel at the commitment and discipline of a man who is now riding at the back of the bunch not for further accolades but to reach the finish line, of both this race and ultimately, his career.

As we celebrate one of the most glorious rivalries in the history of the yellow jersey, with Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard trading blows like champion boxers, the latter on the ropes, let’s not forget to cheer the huge achievement of the man who kept believing, who kept trying and who kept proving us all wrong. Arise Sir Mark Cavendish. It’s been one hell of a ride.

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  25. Carnival Legend Ship Pictures 2024

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