The ‘Fun Ships’ reputation

Carnival has carved a well-deserved reputation with their ‘Fun Ships’, and the experience is suited to people of all ages. According to data from Carnival, 40 percent of passengers are between 35 and 55, with the remaining 60 percent spread evenly in the ‘younger than 35/older than 55 age brackets. Older passengers may prefer travelling outside of major holiday periods when the ship can be inundated with younger party people.


Australian optimised features on Legend include the Green Thunder waterslide, considered to be the steepest and fastest at-sea waterslide. Additional water-themed improvements include Splashdown waterslides for smaller children, including a massive drenching bucket. Romantic couples may prefer the Serenity Retreat, an adults only zone, or a visit to the RedFrog Pub for a taste test of Thirsty Frog Summer Ale brewed on-site. A range of well-known Australian beers are also available.


The staterooms have been fitted with Australian standard power outlets for convenient use of personal devices, and casino slot machines now accept Australian coins. Legend restaurants have created new and exciting menus, the fitness centre has been upgraded, and even the music at Playlist Production shows is sprinkled with hits familiar to locals.


The colourful and rather ostentatious décor of Carnival ships is noticeable everywhere on Carnival Legend, with the ‘great legends of the world’ theme omnipresent – including the Grecian urn motif and the gigantic Colossus painting adorning the central atrium.


Additional Fun Ships attractions include the duty-free shopping mall, onboard golf, enormous children’s play area and the video arcade. For passengers unfamiliar with cruise ship developments in recent years, you will be excused for thinking you have arrived at a self-contained floating theme park.


Carnival Legend top deck


Carnival Legend top deck


Carnival Legend top deck