Carnival Cruise Line

Life On Board

Carnival is known for being easy-going, so feel free to dress as casual as you like during the day. Evenings (from 5:30pm) call for a smarter attire, so check out the ship’s newsletter to see which of the two dress codes is required: ‘Cruise Casual’ or ‘Cruise Elegant’. Any kind of offensive or racist messages on clothing are not permitted.

Paying on board is cashless, get your Sail & Sign card and either connect your credit or debit card or deposit cash on to it on embarkation day. Connecting your credit or debit card to multiple Sail & Sign cards, for example for your kids, is also permitted.

Depending on the ship, you can buy pay as you go, bundled, per day or cruise Wi-Fi plans.

Food & Drink

There are so many dining options on board the Carnival ships, that you can go a whole week without eating at the same café or restaurant twice. Some of the more popular venues that are included in the price of your cruise holiday are Pizzeria del Capitano that offers authentic Italian pizzas and BlueIguana Cantina with fresh tacos and burritos. There are many other eateries that won’t cost you extra. Check out the Swirls Café for ice-cream and frozen yoghurt, or the JavaBlue Café for a great variety of coffees.

Specialty restaurants, like Bonsai Sushi and Seafood Shack, will come at an additional charge. They are definitely worth a visit though for something extraordinary.

Entertainment

Carnival is home to heaps of daily entertainment, some of it is included in the price of your cruise. Enjoy Dine-In Movies with all the latest blockbusters by the pool. Serenity Adult-Only Retreat will be your haven of tranquillity and relaxation. The onboard Theatre is full of spectacular shows and musicals, while the Punchliner Comedy Club will have you laughing-so-hard-you-can-barely-breathe. The Piano Bar is home to beautiful live music that you can also sing along to.

The cruise line is famous for its range of fun activities for the whole family. Find all the latest video and arcade games at the Warehouse Arcade, drawing and crafting is done at SoulPlay. The little ones will enjoy the Build-a-Bear Workshop and adults – cooking demonstrations and cocktail tastings.

Health & Fitness

There is a fantastic variety of sports available on board the Carnival ships. State-of-the-art fitness centres are included in the price, while Yoga, Pilates, indoor cycling and other sports classes are available at an additional cost. Go for a run with a view on the jogging track or play a game of basketball with fellow passengers.

Relaxing after a busy day sightseeing is what its all about. You’ll find lots of options on board. Cloud9 Spa features a Thermal Suite, a Thalassotherapy Pool, body wraps, facials and more. For premium beauty treatments, look no further than the Spa Carnival with aromatherapy and hot stone massages. There is even a ZSpa for teenagers with specialized treatments and lots of other cool teen stuff.

Cruising with Children

Carnival prides itself on being one of the best cruise lines for families. There is a great array of kids’ clubs and activities, kids’ menus are available at many onboard restaurants, baby cots are provided (automatically, for children of 23 months or younger*) and high chairs are offered throughout the ships. There are incredible waterslides and the shore excursions are child-friendly. Many of the shows and performances are also aimed at kids.

Here are just some examples of onboard activities for kids: Carnival WaterWorks, Seuss at Sea, Seuss-a-palooza Parade, Towel Animal Theatre and Night Owls, where your kids will be looked after until midnight.

Carnival offers great short cruise options of 2–4 nights that will be perfect for children.

Inclusions

There are heaps of things included in your Carnival cruise holiday price:

• • Accommodation in the cabin category you booked, featuring Carnival Comfort Bed Collection and a nightly turndown service.
• • All onboard main meals at included restaurants and snacking at some specialty restaurants.
• • The following drinks served at the Main Dining Room: non-bottled water, lemonade, iced tea, hot chocolate and non-specialty coffee and tea.
• • Numerous lounges with live music and shows.
• • Great shows and productions, including comedy performances.
• • Youth programmes for passengers from 2 to 17 years of age.
• • Swimming pools, hot tubs and waterslides.
• • Soft serve ice cream and frozen yoghurt.
• • Onboard facilities like swimming pools, gym, waterpark, waterslides, mini-golf, spas, table tennis, and library.