Carnival Spirit · CruiseFans

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Space & Comfort

56Beats 40% of ships

Dining

81Top 20% of ships

Entertainment

66Beats 40% of ships

Activities & Thrills

79Top 22% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

60Beats 31% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Dining — scores 81/100

Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 79/100

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineCarnival

Ship NameSpirit

Maiden voyage29 April 2001

Physical

Year Built2001

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2018

BuilderKvaerner Masa-Yards

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

85,920 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

292.5 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

38.8 m

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks12

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew930

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.3

Total Cabins1,062

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins39

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

2,124

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

40.452

Amenities

RestaurantsIncluded: Empire Restaurant (main dining room), La Playa Grille (Lido buffet), Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria Del Capitano, Carnival Deli, Swirls. Extra charge: Nouveau Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi, Coffee Bar (JavaBlue), Seafood Corner, Chef's Table.

Restaurants - Paid5

Restaurants - Included7

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools3

- Pools - General Access2

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive0

Outdoor Pools2

Retractable Roof Pools1

Water Playground/Splash ParkYes

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs4

- Hot Tubs - General Access2

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only1

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges7

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelYes

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)Yes

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreNo

Outdoor Movie ScreenYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

Thermal SuitesFlat fee

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideYes

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaIncluded

Special AmenitiesNothing according to CSL

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$16.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Soda Price$2.75

Domestic Beer Price$7.50

Drink Package Price (From..)$59.95

Tipping Expected?Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants10

Restaurants Price: Included7

Restaurants Price: Premium3

Restaurants Price: Exclusive0

Restaurants Type: Sit down2

Restaurants Type: Quick Serve7

Restaurants Type: Buffet1

Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

C6FF5

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9188647

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

311001095

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Nassau, Bahamas