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Carnival Glory

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If you’re looking for a vacation at sea that’s as colorful as the décor of the ship taking you there, feast your eyes on Carnival Glory — now featuring a whole spectrum of Fun Ship 2.0 features. When it comes to Fun Ship 2.0, there’s an entire palette of fun…

  • 2,980guests
  • 110,000gross tons
  • 7cruises now
  • $238fares from

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Cruise the warm Caribbean waters on Carnival Glory.

At a glance

Carnival Glory is a large-size cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, in service since 2003. It carries 2,980 guests and 1,150 crew (2.6 guests per crew member) at 110,000 gross tons. It ties with 3 other ships as the 16th largest of 27 Carnival Cruise Line ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for family friendly (9/10) and lowest for adventure & nature and romantic (2/10). It is rated 3.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 3.5 out of 5 by Berlitz and 4.5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 7 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $238 to $503. 105 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable
3.5 / 5
Berlitz
3.5 / 5
Cruise Critic
4.5 / 5
Guests
2,980
Crew
1,150
Gross tons
110,000
Decks
13
Length
952 ft
Beam
116 ft
Maiden voyage
2003
Launched
2003
Refurbished
2015
Space ratio
2.6
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
2.6
Speed (mph)
26
IMO
9198367

Bliss scores

What Carnival Glory is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 6.0
  2. Adventure and nature 2.0
  3. Cultural 6.0
  4. Dining 5.5
  5. Entertainment 7.6
  6. Family friendly 9.0
  7. Party 8.0
  8. Romantic 2.0
  9. Spa and fitness 6.0
  10. Staterooms 8.0

Our review

Carnival Glory: Fun activities in the tropical sun

There's an entire palette of fun spots and activities you'll find on board Carnival Glory. A rainbow of salsa options for dressing up your tacos and burritos awaits at the very tasteful BlueIguana Cantina, while Guy's Burger Joint serves up burgers designed by the colorful personality himself: celebrity chef Guy Fieri. You will also enjoy a variety of stand-up comedians at The Punchliner Comedy Club Presented by George Lopez.

Picture yourself grabbing a drink at the open-air RedFrog Rum Bar or BlueIguana Tequila Bar, whichever color's more your style. Represent your favorite team's colors on screen and enjoy a round or two at the EA SPORTS Bar. Enjoy a show on the stage at Playlist Productions, complete with singing and dancing, plus video screens that bring these productions an extra splash of color. And if a picture paints a thousand words, imagine the millions flying off the big screen during a film under the stars at Dive-In Movies.

From the people-watching potential of the Lido Deck, to the see-and-be-seen White Heat Dance Club, Carnival Glory has something for everyone. It even shows its true colors with sit-down dining options like the Emerald Room Steakhouse and the aptly-named Golden and Platinum Restaurants. 

Where Carnival Glory sails

Carnival Glory sails out of New Orleans on 6- to 9-night itineraries to the Caribbean and longer trips through the Panama Canal.

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Top dining options

Guy's Burger Joint

Carnival teamed up with celebrity chef Guy Fieri to bring the roadside burger shack appeal to Guy's Burger Joint, a poolside spot for hot burgers, hand-cut fries and all the burger trimmings you crave. 

BlueIguana Cantina

The  BlueIguana Cantina features freshly made tacos and burritos, with a side of homemade tortillas chips and salsa.

The Taste Bar

Stop by for a taste of the flavors awaiting you at dining venues across the Carnival fleet. The Taste Bar offers complimentary appetizers before dinner for a taste of something different.

Chef’s Table

Enjoy a multicourse dinner hosted by one of Carnival’s master chefs. The VIP experience starts with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for a select group of 14, followed by a tour to see the galley in operation and then a full-service dinner of appetizers, entrees and desserts not found on the regular dining menus. The experience is $75 per guest, and reservations are required.

Lido Restaurant

Carnival's Lido Restaurant is your one-stop destination for casual dining options such as Carnival Deli, Chef’s Choice, Mongolian Wok and Salad Bar. Seating is available indoors and outdoors.

The Emerald Room Steakhouse

The Emerald Room Steakhouse includes gourmet delicacies and mouthwatering favorites everyone will love.

Main Dining Rooms

Enjoy an elegant dining experience in the Golden or Platinum Restaurants. These main dining rooms offer meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner at no additional charge. 

Carnival Glory's reservation-only Emerald Room Steakhouse serves a special menu of steaks, lamb and seafood.
Carnival Glory's reservation-only Emerald Room Steakhouse serves a special menu of steaks, lamb and seafood. Rick Diaz / Courtesy of Carnival Cruise Lines

Entertainment & activities

The Punchliner Comedy Club

Carnival teamed up with renowned comedian and TV personality George Lopez, who helped select talent for the fleetwide Punchliner Comedy Clubs. Guests can enjoy an evening laughing along to the comedians’ jokes.

Hasbro, The Game Show

You've played Connect 4 and Yahtzee, but you've never done it on stage with the chance to win prizes. You'll get that chance with the onboard Hasbro Game Shows, which put a fun twist on these and other funtime favorites.

Carnival's Seaside Theatre

Guests can watch a movie on the giant outdoor screen while relaxing in a pool or lounging on a beach chair. 

Camel Club Casino

Feeling lucky? Head over to Camel Club Casino to try out a wide selection of poker, blackjack, roulette, craps and more.

DJ IRIE

Carnival's DJs have all been trained by DJ IRIE, the Miami Heat's official DJ, to drop beats that inspire dancing in all areas of the ship, such as the Liquid Nightclub and at deck parties.

Twister Waterslide

Slide and glide on the Twister Waterslide. It's three decks high of twisting and turning water mania.

Photo Gallery

The photo gallery is located on the Atlantic deck and loaded with some of your best moments. Pick your favorites; then take home your fondest and most fun memories.

Seaside Theatre

Watch movies, concerts, news and sporting events at Carnival's Seaside Theatre. It includes a 12-foot-by-22-foot, jumbo-sized LED screen with a crystal-clear picture and a 70,000-watt, easy-to-hear sound system.

Bars & lounges

RedFrog Rum Bar

Join the party at this poolside bar featuring a great selection of Caribbean rum-based concoctions available by the glass or pitcher, plus plenty of Carnival’s signature private-label draft beer, ThirstyFrog Red.

BlueIguana Tequila Bar

BlueIguana Tequila Bar is the onboard spot to chill and enjoy a slushy tequila drink or an ice-cold Mexican cerveza. The menu offers up Mexican favorites, including several brands of tequila and a slew of Mexican brews.

Alchemy Bar

You can experience handcrafted cocktails served at this vintage-themed cocktail “pharmacy.” Or create your own custom concoction from a variety of unique ingredients.

Piano Bar

Piano Bar is the swanky, jazzy bar setting designed for laid-back, fun times. The live music may even encourage a sing-along or two.

Spa & fitness

Spa Carnival

Renew yourself with premium beauty and wellness therapies, like hot stone massages, aromatherapy or full-body wraps.

Fitness Center

There’s no excuse for leaving your fitness routine back on land with the fitness equipment available on board in the fitness center. Plus, there are also fitness classes such as yoga, Pilates and indoor cycling.

City Sports Park

It's all in fun on the Sun deck. Have a swinging good time at the 9-hole mini-golf course, take a quick jog around the padded jogging track, play Ping Pong, volleyball, Shuffle Board or shoot some hoops.

Family-friendly options

Camp Carnival

Camp Carnival is the place where the youngest cruisers (ages 2 to 11) will experience games, finger painting, story time, movies and more in a supervised environment, while their parents can be off having fun of their own. Carnival's babysitting program also offers, for a fee, a fun late-night option for kids while their parents stay out until as late as 3 am.

Circle 'C'

Youths ages 12 to 14 can enjoy video games, scavenger hunts and dance parties at Circle C, as well as enjoy getting outside with sports, pool parties and special shore excursions. Plus, they can enjoy all of this excitement with kids their own age.

Club O2

Teens 15 to 17 can enjoy the latest music with exclusive dance parties at Club O2, as well as video games and movies from the club's comfy seating and video monitors all over the place. They'll even have fun outside of the club, with pool parties, team sports and special teen-only shore excursions.

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Inside and out

Destinations 3

  • Horseback riding, hiking and nature walks are as popular as the beaches and snorkeling at Half Moon Cay, one  of about 700 islands that make up the Bahamas.
    Horseback riding, hiking and nature walks are as popular as the beaches and snorkeling at Half Moon Cay, one of about 700 islands that make up the Bahamas.
  • Cruise the Bahamas and spend a day swimming, sunning and snorkeling at the beautiful beaches at Half Moon Cay.
    Cruise the Bahamas and spend a day swimming, sunning and snorkeling at the beautiful beaches at Half Moon Cay.
  • Carnival Glory in St. John, Canada, just northeast of Maine.
    Carnival Glory in St. John, Canada, just northeast of Maine.

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  • In the mood for Mexican fare? Head to the BlueIguana Cantina aboard your Carnival cruise for tacos and fresh Mexican cuisine.
    In the mood for Mexican fare? Head to the BlueIguana Cantina aboard your Carnival cruise for tacos and fresh Mexican cuisine.
  • Guy’s Burger Joint is the ultimate poolside venue on board Carnival for hot burgers and hand-cut fries.
    Guy’s Burger Joint is the ultimate poolside venue on board Carnival for hot burgers and hand-cut fries.
  • The traditional Straight Up burger of Guy's Burger Joint available aboard a Carnival cruise.
    The traditional Straight Up burger of Guy's Burger Joint available aboard a Carnival cruise.
  • A dessert sampler plate at Chef's Table aboard a Carnival cruise.
    A dessert sampler plate at Chef's Table aboard a Carnival cruise.
  • Enjoy an exquisite dining experience at Chefs Table for $75 per person.
    Enjoy an exquisite dining experience at Chefs Table for $75 per person.
  • Stop in when you'd like at the self-service buffet at Carnival Glory's Red Sail Restaurant.
    Stop in when you'd like at the self-service buffet at Carnival Glory's Red Sail Restaurant.
  •  Enjoy premium-quality steaks, fresh seafood, salads and gourmet starters at the alternative restaurant Fahrenheit 555 on your Carnival cruise.
    Enjoy premium-quality steaks, fresh seafood, salads and gourmet starters at the alternative restaurant Fahrenheit 555 on your Carnival cruise.
  • For an extra fee, Chef's Table is your chance for a multi-course dinner prepared specially by the executive chef.
    For an extra fee, Chef's Table is your chance for a multi-course dinner prepared specially by the executive chef.

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  • Head to the BlueIguana Tequila Bar on your Carnival cruise if you like ice-cold cervezas and slushy tequila drinks.
    Head to the BlueIguana Tequila Bar on your Carnival cruise if you like ice-cold cervezas and slushy tequila drinks.
  • Enjoy a night of gaming at the casino during your Carnival cruise.
    Enjoy a night of gaming at the casino during your Carnival cruise.
  • Choose your show and laugh out loud at Punchliner Comedy Club, one of the entertainment options during your Carnival sailing.
    Choose your show and laugh out loud at Punchliner Comedy Club, one of the entertainment options during your Carnival sailing.
  • Get rejuvenated in the spa of the Serenity Adult Only Retreat during your Carnival cruise.
    Get rejuvenated in the spa of the Serenity Adult Only Retreat during your Carnival cruise.
  •   Soak in the relaxing vibe of the Serenity Adult Only Retreat with your significant other during your Carnival sailing.
    Soak in the relaxing vibe of the Serenity Adult Only Retreat with your significant other during your Carnival sailing.
  • Frolic in the warm weather at WaterWorks, your Carnival waterpark.
    Frolic in the warm weather at WaterWorks, your Carnival waterpark.
  • Splish-splash the day away at WaterWorks, Carnival's onboard waterpark.
    Splish-splash the day away at WaterWorks, Carnival's onboard waterpark.
  • Have some fun with family members at WaterWorks during your next Carnival cruise.
    Have some fun with family members at WaterWorks during your next Carnival cruise.
  • WaterWorks features the Twister, a huge corkscrew ride, and the enclosed DrainPipe spiral slide on your Carnival cruise.
    WaterWorks features the Twister, a huge corkscrew ride, and the enclosed DrainPipe spiral slide on your Carnival cruise.

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  • Cruise the warm Caribbean waters on Carnival Glory.
    Cruise the warm Caribbean waters on Carnival Glory.
  • Head to the BlueIguana Cantina aboard your Carnival cruise for tacos and fresh Mexican cuisine in a casual atmosphere.
    Head to the BlueIguana Cantina aboard your Carnival cruise for tacos and fresh Mexican cuisine in a casual atmosphere.
  • The Chilius Maximus burger served at Guy's Burger Joint on Carnival Cruise Lines.
    The Chilius Maximus burger served at Guy's Burger Joint on Carnival Cruise Lines.
  • A lobster tail entrée prepared at Chef's Table during a Carnival cruise.
    A lobster tail entrée prepared at Chef's Table during a Carnival cruise.
  • Revel in a multicourse dinner prepared by the master chefs of Chef's Table during your Carnival cruise.
    Revel in a multicourse dinner prepared by the master chefs of Chef's Table during your Carnival cruise.
  • Cruise the warm Caribbean waters on Carnival Glory.
    Cruise the warm Caribbean waters on Carnival Glory.
  • Book passage on Carnival Glory to the warm waters of the Caribbean.
    Book passage on Carnival Glory to the warm waters of the Caribbean.
  • Enjoy an evening of drinks and live music in the Ivory Club when you sail the Caribbean with Carnival Glory.
    Enjoy an evening of drinks and live music in the Ivory Club when you sail the Caribbean with Carnival Glory.
  • Stroll through a multi-deck kaleidoscope in Carnival Glory's Colors Lobby.
    Stroll through a multi-deck kaleidoscope in Carnival Glory's Colors Lobby.
  • Enjoy Vegas-style shows at the multilevel Amber Palace, Carnival Glory's main entertainment venue.
    Enjoy Vegas-style shows at the multilevel Amber Palace, Carnival Glory's main entertainment venue.
  • Sit down for a multi-course meal in the elegant Platinum restaurant, one of Carnival Glory's two main dining halls.
    Sit down for a multi-course meal in the elegant Platinum restaurant, one of Carnival Glory's two main dining halls.
  • Golden restaurant, one of Carnival Glory's two main dining halls, offers a diverse international menu.
    Golden restaurant, one of Carnival Glory's two main dining halls, offers a diverse international menu.

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