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Carnival Splendor

Carnival Splendor cruise ship
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Carnival Splendor is a ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet that entered service in 2008. According to Carnival Cruise Line, it measures 113,300 gross tons, carries 3,012 guests (double occupancy) and has 1,150 crew. #13 in Biggest Carnival ships · ranked by public data.

113,300GT 3,012Guests 1,150Crew 2008Entered

Carnival Splendor key facts

Cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
Ship class
Not published
Status
In service
Entered service
2008
Last refurbishment
Not published
Gross tonnage
113,300
Guests
3,012 (double occupancy)
Crew
1,150
Guests per crew member
2.62 (calculated from the two official figures above)
Decks
Not published
Staterooms
Not published
Length
Not published
Beam (width)
Not published
Shipyard
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali

Source: Carnival Splendor fact sheet, Carnival News (Carnival Cruise Line newsroom), accessed Oct 26, 2026. 4 of 8 core figures are published by Carnival; the rest show "Not published".

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FAQ

How big is Carnival Splendor?

Carnival Splendor measures 113,300 gross tons, according to Carnival Cruise Line (checked Oct 26, 2026).

How many passengers does Carnival Splendor hold?

Carnival Cruise Line lists 3,012 guests (double occupancy). It sails with 1,150 crew.

How old is Carnival Splendor?

Carnival Cruise Line gives 2008 as the year Carnival Splendor entered service.

How many crew does Carnival Splendor have?

Carnival Cruise Line lists 1,150 crew alongside 3,012 guests (double occupancy), or 2.62 guests per crew member.

Where was Carnival Splendor built?

Carnival Splendor was built at Fincantieri Cantieri Navali, according to Carnival Cruise Line.

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