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Carnival Legend vs Carnival Pride

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

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Carnival Legend

Carnival Cruise Line

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Carnival Pride

Carnival Cruise Line

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Newer Ship

Carnival Legend

Built in 2002

1 year newer

Lower Price Per Day

Carnival Legend

$100 / day

$51 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Both ships are the same

Carnival Legend vs Carnival Pride: Quick Comparison

Carnival Legend is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2002, it is 1 year newer than Carnival Pride, which entered service in 2001. Carnival Legend has upcoming sailings in Greek Isles, Turkey & Italy, while Carnival Pride has sailings in Bahamas and Bermuda. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Carnival Legend has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.

Ship Comparison

Specification comparison of Carnival Legend and Carnival Pride
SpecCarnival LegendCarnival Pride
Year Built2002Newer2001
Gross Tonnage88,500 GT88,500 GT
Passenger Capacity2,1242,124
Space per Passenger41.7 GT41.7 GT
Length292.5 m293.5 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Carnival Legend vs Carnival Pride

Age

Carnival Legend was built in 2002, making it 1 year newer than Carnival Pride, which was built in 2001.

Itineraries

The upcoming sailings shown for Carnival Legend (Greek Isles, Turkey & Italy) and Carnival Pride (Bahamas and Bermuda) currently cover different regions or departure ports.

Price

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Legend has the lower average starting price per day at $100 per day.

Compare Ports of Call

Carnival Legend

9-Day Greek Isles, Turkey & Italy from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Departure Port
Civitavecchia
Region
Greek Isles, Turkey & Italy
Nights
9
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 11, 2026Civitavecchia
  2. Day 2 · Sep 12, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 13, 2026At Sea
  4. Day 4 · Sep 14, 2026Kusadasi
  5. Day 5 · Sep 15, 2026Mykonos
  6. Day 6 · Sep 16, 2026Piraeus
  7. Day 7 · Sep 17, 2026Katakolon
  8. Day 8 · Sep 18, 2026At Sea
  9. Day 9 · Sep 19, 2026Naples
  10. Day 10 · Sep 20, 2026Civitavecchia

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Carnival Pride

7-Day The Bahamas from Baltimore, MD

Departure Port
Baltimore
Region
Bahamas
Nights
7
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Baltimore
  2. Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
  4. Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Nassau
  5. Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026RelaxAway
  6. Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Celebration Key™
  7. Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026At Sea
  8. Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026Baltimore

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Carnival Legend

Carnival Pride

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Carnival Legend

Average

$100 / day

VS

Carnival Pride

Average

$151 / day

Carnival Legend has the lower price per day among the sailings shown

$100/day vs $151/day

About $51 less per day

This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.

Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Carnival Legend if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You want to sail in Greek Isles, Turkey & Italy.
  • Departing from Civitavecchia works for your plans.
  • The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.

Choose Carnival Pride if…

  • You want to sail in Bahamas and Bermuda.
  • Departing from Baltimore works for your plans.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Carnival Legend.

Carnival Legend vs Carnival Pride: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Carnival Legend

Built in 2002

1 year newer

Bigger

Both ships are the same

Lower Price Per Day

Carnival Legend

$100 / day

About $51 less per day

  • Carnival Legend is 1 year newer.
  • Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
  • Both ships carry the same number of passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Carnival Legend or Carnival Pride?

Carnival Legend is newer. It was built in 2002, while Carnival Pride was built in 2001, making Carnival Legend 1 year newer.

Which ship is cheaper, Carnival Legend or Carnival Pride?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Legend has the lower average starting price per day at $100 per day versus $151 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.

Where does Carnival Legend sail?

The upcoming Carnival Legend sailings currently listed cover Greek Isles, Turkey & Italy, departing from Civitavecchia.

Where does Carnival Pride sail?

The upcoming Carnival Pride sailings currently listed cover Bahamas and Bermuda, departing from Baltimore.

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