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Carnival Cruise Line · Spirit Class

Carnival Pride

“Baltimore's year-round Carnival ship — Bahamas, Caribbean, and Bermuda from a rare East Coast homeport.”

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Launched
2002
Gross Tonnage
88,500 GT
Passengers
2,124
Decks
12
Home Port
Baltimore, Maryland

Carnival Pride entered service in 2002 as the second of Carnival's four Spirit-class ships. She's spent recent years homeported year-round in Baltimore, Maryland — one of only a handful of major cruise ships based there — sailing 6- to 9-night Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries, with Bermuda and seasonal Europe voyages in the mix. Like her sister Spirit, she carries the class's two-story Normandie Restaurant and sleek, glass-forward layout on a more intimate scale than Carnival's newest Excel-class ships.

✦ The standout feature

A rare East Coast, drive-to homeport in Baltimore, Maryland — giving Mid-Atlantic cruisers an easy, no-fly option for Bahamas, Caribbean, and Bermuda itineraries most other Carnival ships don't offer from this region.

What’s Onboard

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Dining

  • ✓Normandie Restaurant — two-story main dining room
  • ✓Lido Marketplace buffet
  • ✓Nouveau Steakhouse
  • ✓Coffee Bar & Bakery
  • ✓Bonsai Sushi
  • ✓Guy's Burger Joint
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Pools & Recreation

  • ✓Main pool and adults-only Serenity deck
  • ✓Waterslide
  • ✓Mini golf course
  • ✓Fitness centre and Cloud 9 Spa
  • ✓Sports court
  • ✓Expansive glass throughout public rooms
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Entertainment

  • ✓Palladium Theatre production shows
  • ✓Casino
  • ✓Piano bar and live music venues
  • ✓Punchliner Comedy Club
  • ✓Duty-free shopping promenade
  • ✓Observation lounge
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Cabins

  • ✓Interior, Oceanview, Balcony & Suite
  • ✓Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms
  • ✓Family-friendly connecting cabins
  • ✓Ocean Suite top category
  • ✓Refreshed decor from recent refits
  • ✓Sleek, unimpeded Spirit-class layout
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Family & Kids

  • ✓Camp Ocean kids' club
  • ✓Circle C and Club O2 for tweens and teens
  • ✓Family pool areas
  • ✓Connecting stateroom options
  • ✓Family-friendly Bahamas and Caribbean excursions
  • ✓Arcade and games room

Video Tour

Carnival Pride — Full Ship Tour, Every Deck and Space

✓ Best for
  • ✦Mid-Atlantic cruisers wanting a drive-to homeport
  • ✦Bahamas, Caribbean, or Bermuda itinerary seekers
  • ✦Travelers who want a smaller, glass-forward ship
  • ✦Repeat Baltimore-area cruisers
✗ Not the right fit for

Travelers wanting Carnival's newest mega-ship attractions — Pride's 2002 design predates the waterparks and thrill rides found on Carnival's Excel-class ships.

Typical pricing

6–9 night Caribbean or Bahamas from ~$700/pp (interior) to $2,200+/pp (suite)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Carnival Pride sail from?▼
She's homeported year-round in Baltimore, Maryland, sailing 6- to 9-night Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries, with Bermuda and seasonal Europe voyages also on her calendar.
Is Carnival Pride the same as Carnival Spirit?▼
They're Spirit-class sister ships with nearly identical dimensions and the same two-story Normandie Restaurant, but Pride is Baltimore-based while Spirit splits her time between Australia and Alaska.
Is Baltimore a good cruise homeport?▼
For Mid-Atlantic travelers, yes — it's a rare drive-to option that avoids flying to Florida, with Carnival Pride sailing Bahamas, Caribbean, and Bermuda itineraries directly from the port.
How old is Carnival Pride?▼
She entered service in 2002, making her one of the older ships in the Carnival fleet, though she's been kept current with periodic refits to her dining and public spaces.
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