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My Family Went on Cheap 7-Day Cruise, Not Worth It Carnival Legend

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Other resort type areas similar to this had a cover charge for the chair usage. We have sailed much larger ships too and really enjoy all of them. We've sailed out of NY and the only pain in the butt is the cost of parking ~ $40 per night. We drive from Maryland and it really is a pretty straight forward drive. Bayonne is only $25 a night but except for the difference in the ships, yes, the itineraries are pretty much the same.

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Still, Carnival Legend had a lot to offer for those near the Port of Baltimore searching for a simple, budget-friendly getaway. Our rooms were also near the Follies Main Lounge, making it easy to pop in for nightly shows with or without the kids. The Legend had Serenity, an adults-only area, which had an additional pool and seemed like a relaxing kid-free space.

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You can also check out the adults-only Serenity Retreat for just that — a bit of serenity in the great outdoors, with ocean views, drinks and plenty of loungers. Singles and couples will also find plenty of ways to stay entertained, sans kids. The Punchliner Comedy Club offers adults-only shows. The theatrical performances from Playlist Productions appeal to a range of ages.

The Legend had two family pools, two water slides, and an adults-only area.

Our next Carnival cruise is a B2B next May on the Pride, a sister ship of the Legend. It is going into dry dock before we cruise and hope some of the problems that are discussed here on other threads are resolved. However, once we were off the ship, we were on the road home within 20 minutes. Most recently, the ship received very minor changes in 2021, in France, when the ship received its new hull design and paint scheme. An additional dry dock is slated for April–May 2024. With a name like “Legend,” you do admittedly expect something pretty legendary.

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Carnival Legend ensures that you can keep active, no matter your preferred way to work out. You can also order drinks in the Serenity adults-only outdoor space. Otherwise, if you want the best balcony room possible, go with the spacious, breezy, premium balcony room. The ship is a member of Carnival’s Spirit class, which includes six ships that were built intentionally to be able to fit through the Panama Canal. Uniquely, the Spirit-class ships owned by Carnival Corporation aren’t just set aside for Carnival Cruise Line’s usage. Some also sit beneath the Costa Cruises umbrella and some have been sold or transferred elsewhere.

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The trained professionals are beloved by both parents and children alike. For some family active time, there are plenty of pools to choose from, as well as waterslides, and a mini golf course, ping pong tables and shuffleboard. So what can you do when you’re aboard Carnival Legend when you’re not drinking and eating your way through the ship? However, as of today, Carnival Cruise Line operates four of the Spirit-class ships, including namesake Carnival Spirit, Carnival Pride, Carnival Legend and Carnival Miracle, listed in order of debut.

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A dry dock in 2008 added children’s amenities. In 2011, the ship received the Serenity adults-only area that’s pretty standard on Carnival ships today. There were more than 100 activities per day posted on the Carnival HUB app. One day, we watched an ice-carving demonstration. We also did a towel-folding class with our cruise director. The ship also had a Carnival Waterworks area with two waterslides.

I do agree, either I'm cruising too much or the menu needs updating, lol. Serenity was crowded as far as getting a deck chair and people still "save" chairs. The area undercover by the bar had seating availability and there were 20+ people hanging in the pool at any given time, that's why I like to go on port days if I don't get off the ship. We like cruising from Baltimore because it's so convenient for us.

So, you can all enjoy some entertainment when you go to a Lip Sync Battle, or when you participate in the Hasbro Game Show, competing against your fellow cruisers for fun prizes. You can also attend a family-friendly musical theater show, or a comedy skit. Otherwise, you can also order room service or pizza delivery for a fee, as well as book special dining experiences, like the Seuss-themed Green Eggs and Ham breakfast.

The percentage of staterooms with oceanviews was also impressive – 80%, and 80% of them with balconies. The vessel has a 9-deck-high Atrium, duty-free luxury boutiques, an impressive golfing program. Kids are amused by the children's play area of 1,800-square-feet.

The Legend's interior design theme is the great legends in history, carried out throughout all passenger decks, promenades and lounges. The 2124-passenger ship Carnival Legend introduced some significant firsts for the company, including onboard wedding chapels and alternative restaurants. Spirit-class ships also boast an impressive 80% ratio of outside cabins and lots of nice little touches such as 'designer' martinis and museum-quality artwork. Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you’re looking to cruise aboard Carnival Legend. Any time you’re in your room, you’re just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel.

The spareribs were good, the steaks tender, some of the seafood dishes excellent. Tried lots of desserts and capucchino every night. There’s a reason why Carnival is a favorite brand for families. That said, you probably won’t be spending a lot of time in your stateroom during a Carnival cruise anyway. The point is to get out and enjoy all the fun amenities, activities, entertainment and venues (of which Carnival Legend has plenty).

So one of the lines wraps a few busses (ala Disney in Orlando), and runs shuttles. You fly to Newark, bus to the water park, chill. Would I take a van load of eight year olds to NYC- probably not. Is it unsafe, no.  For adults, there is shopping in the winter.

Suites are 4 types (Grand, Vista, Ocean, Junior), the largest are Grand Suites (300 ft2 / 28 m2 plus 115 ft2 / 11 m2 terrace). The food in the dining room on the Legend was better then I expected it to be and the service was great at the buffets as well as in the dining room. The dinner choices some night s required we order 2 entrees.

But I have friends who were stranded there and were sure they would die, and rented a car and drove all night instead. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines. We make sure cruisers are fully prepared for their cruise vacation with tips on ships and ports.Millions of travelers rely on Cruise Hive in the United States, Europe, Australia, and around the world.

The ship's first-ever New Zealand cruise was the itinerary January 7-17. The 10-day roundtrip from Sydney Australia visited the NZ ports Wellington (Jan 10), Akaroa (Jan 11), Dunedin (Jan 12), and the Fiordland National Park (Jan 13). This was also Carnival Cruise Lines first NZ cruise.

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