Name: Carnival Pride
Brand: Carnival Cruise Line
Availability: InStock

At a glance

Carnival Pride is a large-size cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, in service since 2002. It carries 2,124 guests and 930 crew (2.3 guests per crew member) at 88,500 gross tons. It ties with 4 other ships as the 27th largest of 31 Carnival Cruise Line ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for family friendly, party and spa & fitness (8/10) 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 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 9 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $657 to $1,870. 33 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

Guests: 2,124
Crew: 930
Gross tons: 88,500
Decks: 12
Length: 963 ft
Beam: 106 ft
Maiden voyage: 2002
Launched: 2002
Refurbished: 2015
Space ratio: 2.3; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 2.3
Speed mph: 25
IMO: 9223954

Bliss scores

What Carnival Pride 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.

Active 4.0
Adventure and nature 2.0
Cultural 6.0
Dining 5.5
Entertainment 7.6
Family friendly 8.0
Party 8.0
Romantic 2.0
Spa and fitness 8.0
Staterooms 6.0

About the ship

If you notice Baltimore beaming… well, why shouldn’t it be? It’s the year-round home port of Carnival Pride — something any city would brag about, but only the “Charm City” can. This ship charms, too — the eyes, the taste buds, and of course the fun receptors. Take in the refined design while dining, from the muted hues of the Normandie Restaurant to the Renaissance-era allure of David’s Steakhouse. Actually, you can take in tasty treats all up and down the ship, like a casual meal at Mermaid’s Grille or a short-and-sweet bite at the Piazza Café. You’ll find room to move at Beauties Dance Club, and have a hard time sitting still at the swingin’ Ivory Piano Bar. All around you’ll discover even more ways to splash around, like an adult-only pool at Serenity, one fun-only midship pool featuring a retractable roof… and even a fun-for-all 72-foot-long Twister Waterslide. Camp Carnival, Circle “C” and Club O2 are the hotspots for cool kids, while the Butterflies Lounge and Taj Mahal provide the place for performances. Get ready for a vacation you’ll not only recall, but proudly recount for years to come.

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Inside and out

Destinations 6

Sail to the beaches of Freeport in the Bahamas on Carnival Cruise Lines.
Explore the beaches of Freeport, the Bahamas, when you book a cruise on Carnival Cruise Line.
Snorkel in the coral reef at Goff's Caye, off the shore of Belize City, Belize.
Cruise the Caribbean and plan a day of snorkeling in the waters off Grand Turk, the main island of Turks and Caicos.
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.

Dining 3

Enjoy a selection of freshly prepared sushi in Carnival's Bonsai Sushi restaurant.
Revel in a multicourse dinner prepared by the master chefs of Chef's Table during your Carnival cruise.
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.
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.
Enjoy private-label brews, appetizers and upbeat tunes from live musicians at RedFrog Pub on 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.
Frolic in the warm weather at WaterWorks, your Carnival 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.
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 waters of the Caribbean on Carnival Pride.
Carnival Pride sails through New York Harbor.
Enjoy the sea breeze and summer sun by the Apollo Pool aboard Carnival Pride.
Before setting sail on your Carnival Pride cruise, book your reservation at the popular David's Steakhouse.
Spend a quiet day on the white sand beaches of Grand Turk, the capital island of the Turks and Caicos.
A lobster tail entrée prepared at Chef's Table during 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.
The Taj Mahal theater, Carnival Pride's main show lounge, features musical and stage productions, feature films and games.
Carnival Pride cruises to Mexico, the Cayman Islands and other Caribbean destinations.
A guest cabin on Carnival Pride.
Dance your way across the Caribbean in Carnival Pride's two-story Beauties Dance Club.