Spirit class · Carnival · In service since 2001
Carnival Pride
Carnival Pride is a Spirit class cruise ship operated by Carnival, in service since 2001. At about 88,500 gross tons, it carries roughly 2,124 guests and ranks #24 by size in the 29-ship Carnival fleet we cover.
- 88,500 gross tons
- 2,124 guests
- 963 ft long
Photo: Lisa Andres from Riverside, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ship facts
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Ship class
- Spirit class
- Entered service
- 2001 (25 years ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 88,500
- Guests
- 2,124
- Length
- 963 ft (293.5 m)
- Speed
- 22 knots
- Builder
- Kvaerner Masa-Yards
- Flag
- Panama
- IMO number
- 9223954
About Carnival Pride
Carnival Pride, from 2001, is the Spirit-class ship with a Renaissance art theme, and its steakhouse, David’s Supper Club, sits tucked beneath the funnel. It spent years as Baltimore’s Carnival ship, giving Mid-Atlantic cruisers a drive-to port for the Bahamas and Caribbean. The Panamax-size hull means a manageable crowd, lots of balcony cabins and a quieter pace than the line’s big ships. Casual favorites such as Guy’s Burger Joint keep lunch simple on sea days. Northern departures can mean a couple of chilly days before you reach the sun.
Best for: Mid-Atlantic cruisers who want to drive to the port and prefer a smaller, calmer Carnival ship.
Carnival Pride highlights
- Renaissance art-inspired interiors
- David’s Supper Club, the steakhouse beneath the funnel
- Guy’s Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina
- Serenity adults-only retreat
- Many balcony cabins for a ship of its size
How Carnival Pride compares in size
- Carnival Celebration183,521
- Carnival Jubilee183,521
- Mardi Gras181,808
- Carnival Venezia135,500
- Carnival Firenze135,156
- Carnival Vista133,500
- Carnival Horizon133,500
- Carnival Panorama133,500
- Carnival Dream130,000
- Carnival Magic130,000
- Carnival Breeze130,000
- Carnival Splendor113,300
- Carnival Conquest110,000
- Carnival Glory110,000
- Carnival Valor110,000
- Carnival Liberty110,000
- Carnival Freedom110,000
- Carnival Encounter108,977
- Carnival Adventure108,806
- Carnival Sunshine102,853
- Carnival Sunrise101,509
- Carnival Radiance101,509
- Carnival Luminosa92,720
- Carnival Pride88,500
- Carnival Legend88,500
- Carnival Miracle88,500
- Carnival Spirit85,920
- Carnival Elation71,909
- Carnival Paradise70,367
Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.
Spirit class sister ships
Sailing with Carnival
Carnival Cruise Line is America’s budget-friendly “Fun Ship” brand: casual, sociable and packed with free food, comedy and pool-deck parties. It sails from more US ports than almost any other line, which makes short Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico getaways easy to reach. It suits families, groups and value seekers, less so travelers wanting quiet elegance or fine dining.
Read our full Carnival guide: dining, drinks, tipping and who it suits →
Carnival Pride FAQs
How big is Carnival Pride?
Carnival Pride measures about 88,500 gross tons and is about 963 feet (294 m) long. That makes it #24 of 29 Carnival ships we cover by tonnage, and #151 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
How many passengers does Carnival Pride carry?
About 2,124 guests, according to Wikidata's record for the ship. Cruise lines usually quote capacity at two guests per cabin; with third and fourth berths filled, the maximum is higher.
When was Carnival Pride built?
Carnival Pride entered service in 2001 and was built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards. Older ships are often refurbished, so ask about recent upgrades when you compare sailings.
What class of ship is Carnival Pride?
Carnival Pride belongs to Carnival's Spirit class, alongside Carnival Spirit, Carnival Legend, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Luminosa. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is Carnival Pride good for families?
Camp Ocean runs free supervised activities for kids aged 2 to 11 in age groups, Circle C is for 12- to 14-year-olds and Club O2 is for teens 15 to 17. Night Owls offers paid late-evening group babysitting. Facilities vary by ship, so check what Carnival Pride offers for your kids' ages.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, Carnival official site.