Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Legend
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $375
Ship comparison
Carnival Legend vs Carnival Paradise
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Paradise
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $216
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Legend is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,124 passengers, in service since 2002. Carnival Paradise is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,124 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Carnival Legend if you want more culture, a better-rated spa and gym or more space per passenger: it outscores Carnival Paradise for cultural (8.0 vs 3.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 41.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 33.9).
Choose Carnival Paradise if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $216 (vs $375).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Legend | Carnival Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2014 | 2015 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 88,500 | 71,925 |
| Passengers | 2,124 | 2,124 |
| Crew | 930 | 920 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.7 (better) | 33.9 |
| Decks | 12 | 10 |
| Length | 963 ft | 855 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 103 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 15 |
| Upcoming sailings | 65 | 119 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–16 nights | 4–6 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $375 | $216 (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 3 of the ten, Carnival Paradise on 0, with 7 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 Paradise
Carnival Paradise, the final Fantasy class ship created by Carnival, features fun indoors, outdoors and everywhere in between. Cruise passengers can find fun in and near the water courtesy of hot tubs, pools and the Twister Waterslide, as well as tasty fare from the sea, complements of the Carnival Paradise Sushi Bar.
Highlights
- Peace and quiet in the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
- Splish-splash fun on the Twister WaterSlide
- Testing your luck in the onboard casino
- Nine-hole, mini-golf course
Sailing now
15 cruises on sale, from $216.
Questions
Carnival Legend or Carnival Paradise?
Which is bigger, Carnival Legend or Carnival Paradise?
Carnival Legend is bigger at 88,500 gross tons, against 71,925 gross tons for Carnival Paradise. Carnival Legend carries 2,124 passengers and Carnival Paradise carries 2,124.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Legend or Carnival Paradise?
Carnival Legend is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 against 1998 for Carnival Paradise.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Legend, with 41.7 gross tons per passenger against 33.9 on Carnival Paradise. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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