Carnival Glory Cruise Ship: Expert Reviews & Passport Information

Carnival Glory Overview

Length Overall 951 Feet (290 meters)
Under Flag of Panama
Built By Fincantieri
Width (Beam) 125 Feet (38 meters)
Tonnage 110239 gross ton
Year Built 2003
The cost to Build at Time $500,000,000
Owner and or Operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC
Speed in Knots/mph 23 knots,26 mph
Number of Passengers 2984 – 3581
Number of Crew 1150
Decks 13
Decks with Cabins 8
Cabins 1492
Last Refurbishment 2017

The aptly-named Carnival Glory truly lives up to expectations! The 110,000 ton, 2,974-passenger ship features a bright and playful ambiance and focuses on a range of colors as its decorating inspiration. Public spaces are whimsically named with color titles. The White Heat Dance Club, the Amber Palace show lounge, and On the Green Sports Bar are just a few of them.

Carnival Glory Fantastic Amenities

The nine-deck atrium is stunning and makes for a great gathering space for those who enjoy people watching. Throughout the ship are 22 bars and lounges with an array of themes making sure everyone is catered to. Everything from a giant disco and a sports bar to a piano bar and a wood-paneled club lounge are all at your disposal. A casino featuring 300 slot machines and two dozen gaming tables makes for a great night out on the ship. While a three-level theater hosts a variety of Vegas-style musical productions. Each production is accompanied by a full orchestra that gives passengers another exciting venture to explore aboard this luxury cruise ship.

The Glory features an incredible four full-scale swimming pools on its decks. Several oversize hot tubs. An on-deck stage for live performances and a large movie screen for videos and ship-wide events.

Children have their own area of the ship called Children’s World. It is a 4,200 square-foot playroom featuring an arts-and-crafts station, video wall, computer lab, PlayStation games, and toys. Teens and Tweens have their own spaces that encompass a slightly more adult feel. Space is has a dance floor, soda bar, and video game arcade. These individual spaces and activities make the Glory a perfect family cruise.

With a variety of onboard activities, luxurious and spacious staterooms, and a separate children’s area, the Carnival Glory is not just a luxury cruise, but a family cruise that all can enjoy.