Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Legend
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $375
Ship comparison
Carnival Legend vs Carnival Luminosa
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Luminosa
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $236
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Legend is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,124 passengers, in service since 2002. Carnival Luminosa is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,260 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Carnival Legend if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more culture or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Carnival Luminosa for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 2.0), cultural (8.0 vs 2.0) and staterooms (6.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Carnival Luminosa if you want a lower starting fare, a newer ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Carnival Legend for adventure & nature (3.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $236 (vs $375) and its maiden voyage was in 2009 (vs 2002).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Legend | Carnival Luminosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 | 2009 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2014 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 88,500 | 92,600 |
| Passengers | 2,124 | 2,260 |
| Crew | 930 | 1,050 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.7 (better) | 41.0 |
| Decks | 12 | 12 |
| Length | 963 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 27 |
| Upcoming sailings | 65 | 68 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–16 nights | 2–23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $375 | $236 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Legend leads on 8 of the ten, Carnival Luminosa on 1, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Legend
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $375.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Luminosa
At 965 feet long and 106 feet wide, Carnival Luminosa — formerly Costa Luminosa — can accommodate 2,260 passengers in 1,130 cabins. Staterooms and public spaces are artfully outfitted in oranges, golds and browns. There are touches of brilliant purples and iridescent fabrics, and artwork is everywhere.
Highlights
- An expansive and opulent spa
- An excellent collection of artwork, including 288 original works and 4,733 prints on board.
- Eleven bars, including a cigar lounge and a coffee & chocolate bar.
- A vivid and appealing design aesthetic throughout.
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $236.
Questions
Carnival Legend or Carnival Luminosa?
Which is bigger, Carnival Legend or Carnival Luminosa?
Carnival Luminosa is bigger at 92,600 gross tons, against 88,500 gross tons for Carnival Legend. Carnival Legend carries 2,124 passengers and Carnival Luminosa carries 2,260.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Legend or Carnival Luminosa?
Carnival Luminosa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2002 for Carnival Legend.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Legend, with 41.7 gross tons per passenger against 41.0 on Carnival Luminosa. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Luminosa, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Carnival Legend.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Legend scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Carnival Luminosa.
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