Carnival Legend Completes 20 Years in Service

Twenty years in the past, the Carnival Legend arrived in New York Metropolis for its debut in the USA.

The primary of two cruise ships that entered service for Carnival Cruise Line in 2002, the Spirit-Class vessel docked in a stateside port for the primary time on September 22, 2022.

On the day, the Legend concluded a 15-night transatlantic crossing earlier than kicking off its first cruise to Canada and New England.

The 11-night voyage included visits to Boston, Portland, Quebec Metropolis, Sydney and Halifax earlier than returning to New York Metropolis.

As a part of its inaugural program, the Legend provided extra itineraries departing from New York Metropolis in addition to cruises departing from Philadelphia and Baltimore in October.

The two,100-guest vessel then arrived in Fort Lauderdale – the homeport for its first winter season within the Caribbean – in November.

Previous to its arrival in the USA, the Legend grew to become the primary Carnival ship to supply cruises in Europe.

Quickly after being delivered from Kvaerner Masa-Yards in August, the ship sailed two completely different cruises to Northern Europe and the Baltic.

Persevering with Carnival’s Spirit Class, the Legend adopted the 2001-built Carnival Spirit and the 2001-built Carnival Delight. A fourth vessel within the collection, the Carnival Miracle, entered service in 2004.

Designed with a multi-deck atrium, a glass-enclosed pool deck and numerous cabins with personal balconies, the ship underwent a serious refurbishment in 2014.

The multi-million-dollar renovation included the additions of the Inexperienced Thunder, one of many steepest and quickest waterslides at sea; the tropics-inspired RedFrog Pub; and a full-service sushi restaurant referred to as Bonsai Sushi.

Presently crusing from Baltimore, the Legend final noticed a drydock in 2021. On the time, it obtained Carnival’s new livery, in addition to common upkeep and maintenance.

Along with the Carnival Legend, the Carnival Conquest additionally debuted in 2002.