Carnival Legend deck plans

Carnival Legend (built in 2002, last refurbished in May 2024, Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades in 2013) is the third of the four Spirit-class Carnival cruise ships, along with Miracle, Pride, and Spirit, as well as the Costa ships Atlantica and Mediterranea.

The Carnival Legend deck plan includes 1,062 staterooms for 2,124 passengers (maximum capacity 2,549), served by 930 crew members. The ship features 12 passenger decks (6 with cabins), 16 lounges and bars, 4 swimming pools (one with a retractable glass roof), 4 outdoor Jacuzzis (large whirlpool hot tubs), and 15 elevators.

Passenger cabin decks include a total of 50 Suites, 632 Balcony cabins, 167 Oceanview, and 213 Inside cabins. Self-service laundromats (launderettes) are located on all cabin decks and are available for an extra charge – $3.25 per washer or dryer load and $1.50 per box of detergent/softener (vending machine). Each launderette has 2-3 washers, 2-3 dryers, and 1 ironing board with iron. All machines are coinless and operated using the Sail & Sign card. Washing machines are unavailable while the ship is in port (dryers and irons remain operational). Valet laundry service is offered through the cabin steward. Prices range from $2 to $7.50 per item (wash and press only, no dry-cleaning).

During the May 2024 drydock, new venues were added including the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, Chef’s Table, Dreams Studio, Carnival Adventures (tours office), and Fahrenheit 555 (steakhouse, formerly The Golden Fleece). The casino was expanded, and the wellness area was rebranded as the Cloud 9 Spa & Fitness Center. Youth areas and onboard retail shops were refurbished, and a new mini-golf course was added on Deck 11.

In July-August 2021, Carnival Legend entered drydock at Chantier Naval de Marseille (Marseille, France) for routine maintenance and hull repainting (color changes).

In 2017, new kids' programming was launched on the Australia-based Carnival Legend, featuring new onboard activities, games, and themed parties.

• An inflatable bocce court and giant-sized board games (Cranium, Trivial Pursuit, Guess Who) were introduced.
• Cluedo (Clue) murder mystery game was added – a group activity for 2-6 players. At the start of each cruise, costumed characters present alibis, and players solve the mystery using clues provided throughout the voyage.
• New themed entertainment includes "80s Rock" (music-themed), "Glow Night" (fashion-themed), and "Lip Sync Battle" (a musical competition with choreography, costumes, and stage sets).

Carnival Legend deck plan changes – 2021 refurbishment review

During the 2021 drydock refit, several deck changes were made:

(Deck 2) The Taste Bar was replaced by the Internet Cafe; the Shore Excursions desk was renamed Carnival Adventures.

(Deck 3) Holmes Library & Internet Cafe (17-seat, 24-hour venue) and the Wedding Chapel (30-seat venue) were replaced by a new video arcade called The Warehouse. The Photo Gallery was renamed Pixels Gallery.

(Deck 4) The Gigabytes Video Arcade (forward-portside) was replaced by The Cove, a children-only space for arts and crafts.

Carnival Legend deck plan changes – 2014 refurbishment review

The following updates were made during the 2-week drydock in Freeport, Bahamas in 2014:

• New Aqua Park "Carnival WaterWorks" featuring the "Green Thunder" waterslide (187 ft / 57 m, 25 mph / 40 kph), the "Twister" slide (214 ft / 65 m), a kids splash zone with spray jets, mini-racers, and the "PowerDrencher" bucket (150-gallon / 568-liter capacity)
• RedFrog Pub featuring ThirstyFrog Red (Carnival’s private-label draft beer)
• Bonsai Sushi (sushi, sashimi, Japanese beer)
• Cherry On Top (candy store)
• New entertainment options – "Hasbro, The Game Show" and "Playlist Productions"
• Upgraded swimming pools and fitness equipment
• New carpeting, tiling, and wall coverings

The ship's last wetdock (May 2–14, 2018) took place in Portland, Oregon USA at the Vigor Marine Shipyard and included routine maintenance work.

"Carnival Hub" app

In February 2017, Carnival Australia introduced the "Carnival Hub" app on Carnival Legend. The app provides access to the ship’s daily schedule of onboard activities ("Fun Times" newsletter). Key features include:

• "Favorites" – bookmark preferred events (shows, promotions, etc.)
• Real-time account balance checks
• Reminders for saved events
• Onboard reservations and bookings (spa, specialty dining, lounges)
• Cruise itinerary details, deck plans with highlighted attractions
• AUD 9 optional chat function for messaging family and friends onboard; automatically connects all guests in the same booking and allows adding new contacts using unique IDs
• The app can be downloaded online (free) and configured with cruise details to initiate a countdown to departure
• A reduced-format paper version of the "Fun Times" is still available. The app has helped reduce onboard paper usage by around 50%

Cruise ship Internet

In May 2016, Carnival Australia introduced faster and more affordable Internet and social media packages on its Australia-based ships, including Carnival Spirit and Carnival Legend. The upgraded service offers increased bandwidth and improved speeds.

• "Value Package" – AUD 30/day for unlimited Internet access
• "Premium Package" – AUD 50/day with support for video calls via Skype
• "Social Media Package" – AUD 15/day for unlimited access to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter