Carnival Spirit
“The original Spirit-class ship — a genuine world traveler, from Alaska to Australia.”
Carnival Spirit entered service in 2001 as the first of Carnival's four Spirit-class ships, alongside sisters Miracle, Pride, and Legend. Built in Helsinki, she introduced the class's sleek, unimpeded layout and expansive glass. She's one of Carnival's most well-traveled ships by geography: Australia-based sailings from Brisbane make up much of her calendar, with a seasonal Alaska program from Seattle and San Francisco adding a second annual deployment few Carnival ships match.
The two-story Normandie Restaurant — the Spirit class's signature main dining room, large enough to seat the whole ship across two levels without a second midship dining room breaking up the deck plan.
What’s Onboard
Dining
- ✓Normandie Restaurant — two-story main dining room
- ✓Lido Marketplace buffet
- ✓Nouveau Steakhouse
- ✓Coffee Bar & Bakery
- ✓Bonsai Sushi
- ✓Guy's Burger Joint (select sailings)
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
Entertainment
- ✓Palladium Theatre production shows
- ✓Casino
- ✓Piano bar and live music venues
- ✓Punchliner Comedy Club
- ✓Duty-free shopping promenade
- ✓Observation lounge
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
Family & Kids
- ✓Camp Ocean kids' club
- ✓Circle C and Club O2 for tweens and teens
- ✓Family pool areas
- ✓Connecting stateroom options
- ✓Family-friendly Alaska and Australia excursions
- ✓Arcade and games room
Video Tour
Carnival Spirit Full Ship Tour and Walkthrough
- ✦Australia-based cruisers
- ✦Alaska itinerary seekers wanting a Carnival ship
- ✦Travelers who want a genuinely global itinerary
- ✦Fans of a sleek, glass-forward layout
Travelers wanting Carnival's newest mega-ship attractions — Spirit's 2001 design predates the waterparks and thrill rides found on Carnival's Excel-class ships.
7-night Alaska or Australia from ~$800/pp (interior) to $2,400+/pp (suite)