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Carnival Pride: ship guide

Baltimore’s year-round ship: week-long Bahamas and Bermuda cruises plus long Carnival Journeys.

Best for: Mid-Atlantic families and couples from Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and DC who want a week-long Bahamas or Bermuda cruise from Baltimore without flying, or a long Carnival Journeys voyage on a balcony-heavy ship. Sails from Baltimore in 2026 and 2027.

Carnival Pride
Carnival Pride
88,500gross tons
2,134guests at double occupancy
930crew
12decks
2002entered service, refurbished 2023
963 ftlong

About Carnival Pride

Carnival Pride is a Spirit Class ship built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards in Helsinki and in service since January 2002. At 88,500 gross tons and 963 feet she carries 2,134 guests with 930 crew on 12 decks, and the Spirit Class design gives most staterooms an ocean view and most of those a balcony. A bow-to-stern refit at Navantia in Cádiz in spring 2023 added the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge and Carnival’s red, white and blue hull, and a 22-day dry dock in Freeport in March 2026 refreshed the casino, boutiques, carpets and upholstery.

The Normandie Restaurant is the two-level main dining room and Lido Marketplace the buffet, with Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and the Carnival Deli included and Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi and the Chef’s Table as the specialty choices. On deck are a midship pool under a retractable roof for Chesapeake-weather sailings, the Carnival Seaside Theater big screen, WaterWorks slides and the adults-only Serenity pool, with Playlist Productions, Family Feud Live and the Punchliner Comedy Club at night.

Carnival Pride sails year-round from Baltimore through 2026 and 2027, mostly on seven-day Bahamas cruises to Celebration Key, Nassau and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays, with seven-day Bermuda cruises in the warmer months. Longer Carnival Journeys break up the year: a 14-day Greenland and Canada voyage, 14-day Southern Caribbean cruises to St. Thomas, Aruba and Antigua, and 9- to 14-day island-hopping sailings in 2027-28. From November 2027 sister ship Carnival Miracle joins her in Baltimore.

  • Week-long Bahamas cruises year-round from Baltimore to Celebration Key, Nassau and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays
  • Seven-day Bermuda cruises and 14-day Carnival Journeys to the Southern Caribbean, Greenland and Canada
  • Midship pool with a retractable roof for cool-weather days out of Baltimore
  • Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi and the Chef’s Table
  • Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and the Carnival Deli included
  • Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Pub and the Beauties dance club
  • Carnival WaterWorks slides, the Carnival Seaside Theater and the adults-only Serenity pool
  • Cloud 9 Spa, plus a March 2026 refresh of the casino and public rooms

Staterooms and suites

Interior

Standard Interior rooms and Interior with Window (Obstructed View) rooms that get some daylight past the lifeboats.

Ocean View

Picture-window rooms on the lower decks, a comfortable middle option for a week-long Bahamas cruise.

Balcony

The majority of outside rooms have a balcony: Balcony and Balcony (Obstructed View), Premium Balcony rooms with oversized balconies, Extended Balcony rooms with more lounging space and Aft-View Extended Balcony rooms over the wake.

Suites

Junior Suites and Ocean Suites with a whirlpool tub, Vista Suites with a wraparound balcony and a wall of windows and Grand Suites with a dressing area; suites include priority check-in and boarding, priority Main Dining Room time, priority specialty reservations, bathrobes and a bag of wash-and-fold laundry per cruise.

Carnival Pride deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 12 - Sky plan

Deck 12 - Sky

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Carnival Pride

Zumbini
Zumbini
ZSpa
ZSpa
White Hot Night Party
White Hot Night Party
WaterWorks
WaterWorks
Watches
Watches
Video Arcade
Video Arcade
Via Veneto Upper Promenade
Via Veneto Upper Promenade
Venus Main Pool
Venus Main Pool
Twister Waterslide
Twister Waterslide
Turtles
Turtles
The Punchliner Comedy Club
The Punchliner Comedy Club
The Chef's Table
The Chef's Table

Dining on Carnival Pride

Lido MarketplaceIncluded

The Lido buffet with daily stations, the Carnival Deli, a pizzeria and late-night snacks.

Normandie RestaurantIncluded

The two-level main dining room with a three-course menu nightly and Seaday Brunch, with kids’ menus available.

Guy’s Burger JointIncluded

Guy Fieri’s burgers and fries by the pool.

BlueIguana CantinaIncluded

Tacos and burritos made fresh to order.

The Carnival DeliIncluded

Hot pressed sandwiches and deli classics.

Fahrenheit 555 SteakhouseSpecialty

Carnival’s reservation-only steakhouse with prime cuts, seafood and a full wine list.

Bonsai SushiSpecialty

Sit-down sushi, sashimi and Japanese small plates priced per item.

The Chef’s TableSpecialty

Chef-hosted multi-course dinner for a small group with a galley tour.

Entertainment and activities

  • Playlist Productions musical revues and Family Feud Live
  • The Punchliner Comedy Club
  • Carnival WaterWorks slides and the midship pool with a retractable roof
  • Carnival Seaside Theater big-screen movies and concerts by the pool
  • Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Pub and the Beauties dance club
  • Serenity adults-only pool
  • Cloud 9 Spa and fitness center

Families and who it suits

Camp Ocean takes ages 2 to 11 in three groups (Penguins 2 to 5, Stingrays 6 to 8, Sharks 9 to 11), with Circle C for 12 to 14 and Club O2 for 15 to 17. Seuss at Sea brings Dr. Seuss characters to storytime, a parade and the Green Eggs and Ham breakfast, and the covered midship pool means swimming even on a cool day leaving Baltimore.

Best for: Mid-Atlantic families and couples from Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and DC who want a week-long Bahamas or Bermuda cruise from Baltimore without flying, or a long Carnival Journeys voyage on a balcony-heavy ship.

Sails from: Baltimore · Regions: Bahamas, Bermuda, Southern Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Greenland and Canada

Days ashore

Shore excursions in Carnival Pride’s upcoming ports

The ports on Carnival Pride’s next sailings. Pick one to see the tours Shore Excursions Group runs there, book before you sail and skip the line at the pier.

Ports from sailings departing Oct 25, 2026 onward; itineraries vary by date and your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the ports for your sailing. Tours are sold and operated by Shore Excursions Group, an independent tour company; SmartCruiser earns a commission on bookings made through these links at no extra cost to you.

Carnival Pride questions we answer every day

How big is Carnival Pride?
Carnival Pride is 88,500 gross tons and 963 feet long with 12 decks. Carnival lists her at 2,134 guests with 930 crew. She is a Spirit Class ship that began sailing in January 2002, mid-sized by today’s standards and sized to fit under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and into the Panama Canal.
Where does Carnival Pride sail in 2026 and 2027?
She is Baltimore’s year-round ship. Most departures are seven-day Bahamas cruises calling at Celebration Key, Nassau and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays, with seven-day Bermuda cruises to King’s Wharf in late summer and fall. Carnival also schedules 14-day Journeys to the Southern Caribbean and to Greenland and Canada, and 9- to 14-day Caribbean Journeys in 2027-28.
Which staterooms are the best choice on Carnival Pride?
Most outside rooms on the Spirit Class have a balcony, so a Balcony room is the natural default for a week-long cruise. Extended Balcony and Aft-View Extended Balcony rooms give more outdoor space, Premium Balcony rooms have oversized balconies and the Vista Suites with wraparound balconies are the pick for a Bermuda or long Journeys sailing.
What is included in the fare on Carnival Pride?
The Normandie Restaurant, Lido Marketplace, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, the Carnival Deli, kids’ menus, Playlist Productions, Family Feud Live, the Punchliner Comedy Club, WaterWorks, the pools, Seaside Theater movies and Camp Ocean are included. Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi, the Chef’s Table, bar drinks, Wi-Fi, the casino and Cloud 9 Spa treatments are extra.
What was done in the 2023 and 2026 dry docks?
The spring 2023 refit at Navantia in Cádiz was a bow-to-stern renovation that added the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge and the current red, white and blue hull. The March 2026 dry dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard was a 22-day maintenance and cosmetic stay that refreshed the casino decor, upgraded the Effy boutique and replaced carpets and upholstery in selected areas before she returned to Baltimore on April 9, 2026.
Is Carnival Pride a good ship for a Bermuda cruise?
Yes. Her Spirit Class layout gives most rooms a balcony, the midship pool has a retractable roof for the cooler sea days out of Baltimore, and the seven-day Bermuda itineraries spend several days docked at King’s Wharf. Serenity, the Cloud 9 Spa and Fahrenheit 555 give couples their own space while Camp Ocean and WaterWorks keep kids busy.

Facts checked against Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Pride, Carnival Cruise Line: Camp Ocean, Cruise Industry News: Carnival announces new 2026 and 2027 itineraries, calls at Half Moon Cay, Cruise Industry News: Refurbished Carnival Pride returns to Baltimore on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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