Carnival Legend Returns to Service Ahead of UK Departures

Carnival Cruise Line ship Carnival Legend has left Barcelona for the start of its summer European season, following the completion of a month-long refurbishment.

Starting from this month (June), the 2124-guest ship will operate six UK departures from Dover, with nine and 12-day itineraries on offer.

Carnival Legend now features the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, which honours military veterans and active-duty service members, as well as the Dreams Photography Studio and Chef's Table dining experience.

In addition, the ship's steakhouse has been refreshed and renamed Fahrenheit 555, while the casino has been expanded and the spa rebranded as Cloud 9 Spa and Fitness Centre. For younger cruises, the Circle C and Camp Ocean spaces have been updated and a new mini golf course installed on the top deck.

Iain Baillie, vice-president international sales at Carnival, said: "We cannot wait to welcome guests onboard the refreshed Carnival Legend. Our UK departures feature a host of wonderful ports of call which, when coupled with the convenience of sailing from Dover, make for the perfect summer getaway."

Carnival Legend will also sail from Civitavecchia (Rome) and in October will operate a transatlantic Carnival Journeys cruise to its new homeport of Tampa, Florida.For more information go to GoCCL.co.uk.