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Alchemy Bar Amari Bar Atrium Bar Bar 820 Bar Della Rosa Blue Iguana Tequila Bar Brass Magnolia Carnevale Bar Casino Bar Chibang Coffee Bar Dr. Inks Fortune Teller Frizzante Bar Golden Jubilee Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse and Brewhouse

Havana Bar Heroes Tribute Lounge Latitudes Bar Main Dining Room (MDR) Wine Menu Night Club Piano Bar  Punchliner Comedy Club Red Frog Pub Red Frog Rum Bar Red Frog Tiki Bar Rudi’s Seagrill Soda Menu Sports Bar Steakhouse The Golden Mermaid Watering Hole

Atrium Bar Menu on Carnival

 Available on all Carnival ships.

Alchemy Bar Menu on Carnival

Amari Bar Menu on Carnival

Available on the Venezia (the Amari bar replaces the Alchemy bar on the Venezia).

The Golden Mermaid Menu on Carnival

Available on the Jubilee.

Carnevale Bar Menu on Carnival

Available on the Venezia.

Frizzante Bar Menu on Carnival

Red Frog Pub Menu on Carnival

Available on the Breeze, Freedom, Legend, Magic, Miracle, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, and Spendor.

Red Frog Rum Bar Menu on Carnival

Available on most Carnival ships.

Red Frog Tiki Bar Menu on Carnival

Available on the Celebration, Mardi Gras, and Jubilee.

Skybox Sports Bar Menu on Carnival

The Skybox Sports Bar is available on the Conquest, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Liberty, Miracle, Pride, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor.

Havana Bar Menu on Carnival

Available on the Celebration, Horizon, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Sunshine, Vista.

Piano Bar Menu on Carnival

Available on all ships.

Night Club Menu on Carnival

Available on all ships. Check onboard for current pricing.

Punchliner Comedy Club Bar Menu on Carnival

Dr Ink’s Bar Menu on Carnival

Blue Iguana Tequila Bar Menu on Carnival

Available on the Breeze, Conquest, Dream, Ecstasy, Elation, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Legend, Liberty, Magic, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Pride, Radiance, Sensation, Splendor, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, and Vista.

Casino Bar Menu on Carnival

Available on the Breeze, Celebration, Conquest, Dream, Ecstasy, Elation, Freedom, Glory, Jubilee, Legend, Luminosa, Magic, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Pride, Radiance, Sensation, Spirit, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor.

Coffee Bar Menu on Carnival

This menu reflects the updated pricing.

Main Dining Room (MDR) Wine Menu on Carnival

Available on all ships. Check current pricing onboard.

Steakhouse Drink Menu on Carnival

This menu is up-to-date as of June 2023 and reflects the latest price increase.  Available on most ships, although the name will vary.

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse and Brewhouse Drink Menu on Carnival

Available on the Celebration, Horizon, Mardi Gras, and Panorama.

The Pig and Anchor Cocktails are all priced at $11.50

Heroes Tribute Lounge Bar Menu on Carnival

Available on the Celebration, Vista, Firenze, Jubilee, Panorama, Pride, Radiance, Venezia, Mardi Gras, . Check current pricing onboard.

Chibang Bar Menu on Carnival

This menu is up-to-date as of June 2023 and reflect the latest price increase.  Available on the Celebration and Mardi Gras.

Bar Della Rosa Menu on Carnival

Carnival Mardi-Gras

Brass Magnolia Bar Menu on Carnival

This menu is up-to-date as of June 2023 and reflect the latest price increase.  Available on the Mardi Gras.

Fortune Teller Bar Menu on Carnival

Available on the Mardi Gras. Check current pricing onboard.

The Watering Hole Bar Menu on Carnival

Available on the Celebration, Jubilee, and Mardi Gras. Check current pricing onboard.

Bar 820 Menu on Carnival

Available on the Celebration.

Golden Jubilee Bar Menu on Carnival

 Available on the Celebration.

Latitudes Bar Menu on Carnival

This menu is up-to-date as of June 2023 and reflect the latest price increase.  Available on the Celebration.

Rudi’s Seagrill Bar Menu on Carnival

Available on the Celebration and Mardi Gras.

What Sodas Are Available On Carnival?

Here are the sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages available on all Carnival ships:

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Carnival Cruise Drink Menus, Bar Prices & More

For many passengers, it’s not a cruise unless they have a drink in their hand. And with Carnival known as the “Fun Ships,” you better believe there are plenty of spots where you can grab an adult beverage and let loose.

In fact, you have an amazing amount of options, not just in spots where you can find something to drink but also in what’s available onboard. From wine to beer to cocktails and more, no matter what you’re craving there will be a spot on the ship where you can find it.

Even so, if you’ve never sailed Carnival, you might have questions about things such as bars available, prices, and even drink menus. Having sailed the cruise line plenty, we can tell you firsthand about the policies and questions that you might have.

Bars Available on a Carnival Cruise

On your ship, there will likely be a dozen or more spots to grab a drink. Many of these bars change across different ships, but there are a few spots that make their way across the fleet and Carnival fans love them. Here are some of the noteworthy spots you’ll likely see, no matter which ship you sail:

Alchemy Bar — Are you looking for a spot where the drinks are more experimental than a typical bar? Alchemy Bar offers the spot, with an old-time pharmacy vibe where the bartenders create “elixirs” using high-end spirits, spices, juices, and maybe even a few things you wouldn’t normally think to include in a beverage.

Havana Bar — As you might guess, Havana Bar keeps with a Cuban theme. If you want a mojito (or a cup of Cuban coffee), this is the place. During the night there is usually live music and dancing, along with a number of spots to sit and have a cozy, intimate chat with someone you love.

RedFrog — Passengers might get a little confused as some ships have a RedFrog Tiki Bar and others have a RedFrog Pub. Nevermind the small difference in name, they have a similar vibe as a fun tropical-themed bar serving beers, rum drinks, and anything else under the sun. If you want a place with an upbeat vibe and a drink with an umbrella in it, make sure to stop by.

SkyBox Sports Bar — Unfortunately if you want to watch the game, it’s normally not available in your cabin. The good news is that TV around the ship (including spots like the casino) have different feeds so if there is a big match or game, you can usually find it. A perfect place to check is the SkyBox Sports Bar. It features plenty of spots to watch the game, multiple TVs and a familiar sports bar vibe.

Beer Station — This isn’t really a bar, but ships across the fleet will have beer stations. This is a self-serve beer spot with a couple of choices. Scan your card, pull the tap, and you’re charged by the ounce that you pour. Options of beer are limited, but it’s also usually the least expensive glass of beer on the ship.

Carnival Cruise Bar Menus

Each bar will offer up a menu that’s unique . So you’ll find drinks served at the RedFrog Tiki Bar that aren’t served at the Havana Bar. And you’ll find drinks at the Havana Bar that aren’t on the menu at the Alchemy Bar.

In general, we suggest using this as a chance to try something new. But just know that if there is something you really want to drink and don’t see it on a menu, don’t hesitate to ask. If it’s something that’s well known, chances are you can have it made for you, no problem.

Here are a few menus from around the ship:

How Much Are Drinks on Carnival?

Menu prices will vary from bar to bar and drink to drink. However, there in general you’ll find that prices are in the following ranges before gratuity:

• Beers: $7-8
• Cocktails: $10-12
• Wine: Varies

Carnival is well-known for offering discounts and deals. For instance, there are offers for buckets of beer that are a discount versus buying individually. Some bars might have happy hour specials. Others may have a special drink of the day that is a deal.

In general, however, you can expect to see these types of menu prices. Don’t forget to add in the 18% gratuity on top of the price.

Understanding Gratuity on Drink Purchases

Like other cruise lines, Carnival has an automatic gratuity on bar purchases. This charge — 18% — is tacked on to any bar purchase.

So if you order a drink with a $10 menu price, you’ll actually pay $11.80 in total. You can’t adjust or remove this gratuity. If you have Carnival’s CHEERS! drink package , then the 18% gratuity is added onto the daily cost of the package instead (and you’re charged nothing at the bar).

In addition, when you get your receipt you’ll also see a line for an additional tip. This isn’t required, but is optional if you are feeling generous.

Bringing Alcohol on a Carnival Cruise

After seeing the prices and gratuities, you might be wondering about just bringing your own drinks from home. While Carnival does let you bring on a small quantity of non-alcoholic drinks (12 cans/cartons per person), beverages like beer and liquor aren’t allowed.

You can, however, bring on a regular-sized bottle of wine or champagne per person with you when you board . So if you have a favorite wine brand or just want to save a little money, this is a smart rule to take advantage of.

Your favorite beer or spirit needs to stay home.

Can I Take My Drink Anywhere on the Ship?

Yes. One policy that can take some getting used to is that you are free to take your drink anywhere on the ship. So if you head to a bar, you can then take the beverage with you to the pool, the dining room, your cabin, or the theater.

There are no “open container” rules like you see on land. The entire ship is open for you to enjoy with a beverage.

Bar Opening Times and Hours of Operation

A Carnival cruise is definitely a “no judgment zone” when it comes to having a drink or two. All you need to do is look at the bar hours of operations.

It’s not that you can get a drink any time of day, but just about. The hours will vary from bar to bar, but with so many on board, there’s often at least one open around the ship outside of the early morning hours.

Some spots open as early as 7-8 a.m. while some have closing times of midnight and others simply say they are open until “Late.” You can check the hours of operation on the Carnival app once on the ship.

CHEERS! Beverage Package

If you’re planning to enjoy a drink or ten on a cruise, then you might be wondering about Carnival’s beverage package — also known as CHEERS! For this package, you pay one set daily fee (the price varies depending when you buy and your trip length) and then you get to order pretty much anything off the menu, as long as it’s under $20 per glass.

These drink packages can make things incredibly convenient. When you’re thirsty, you simply head to the bar and don’t have to worry about a bar tab.

In general the Carnival drink package is one of the better offers compared to most cruise lines, but there are definitely things to know in the fine print. We cover everything about the CHEERS! beverage package in our article here .

Drinking Age on Carnival

If you are on a Carnival cruise from most places, then you have to be 21 years old to drink on the ship. However, when you are in a port of call, you’re subject to that country’s rules. So on the ship, you have to be 21 years old, but stop in Cozumel and you can drink in port at 18 years old.

Note that if you sail Carnival from Australia, then the drinking age is lowered to 18 years old on the ship.

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Carnival Celebration Bars (with menus and prices)

Carnival Celebration has 17 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail. Below you can see all the different bars that can be found on Celebration along with their current menus and prices.

What bars are on the Carnival Celebration?

Alchemy bar.

Alchemy Bar is Carnival�s signature high-end cocktail bar. It�s an excellent place for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Here, experienced bartenders whip up some delicious, hand-crafted cocktails. Carnival also offers non-alcoholic versions of these cocktails using Lyre's syrups to provide all the flavor with none of the alcohol.

Alchemy Bar Menu

Menu is from Carnival Jubilee December 2023.

Aquaria Bar is on the second floor of Celebration Central and usually only open during evenings. This bar has a large glass mural taken from the original Carnival Victory.

Aquaria Menu

Menu is from February 2024.

Bar 820 has both inside and outside counters, with the outdoor seating being the home of the smoking area on the Celebration. This bar also serves premium coffees as an alternative to Java Blue Cafe.

Bar 820 Menu

Seen on Carnival Celebration January 2024.

Fahrenheit 555 Bar

The Fahrenheit 555 Bar is part of Carnival's specialty steakhouse, but on the Celebration, the bar is open to anyone. Stop by on your way to the main dining room.

Fahrenheit 555 Bar Menu

Menu is from Carnival Radiance January 2024.

Golden Jubilee

The Golden Jubilee is a new bar that pays tribute to Carnival�s 50 years of sailing. It�s available exclusively on Carnival Celebration in the 820 Biscayne zone.

Golden Jubilee Menu

Guy's Pig and Anchor Brewhouse

Guy's Pig and Anchor Smokehouse and Brewhouse has a range of beers and craft cocktails. It's also home to a brewery, where they brew 5 custom brews on board under their Parched Pig brand.

On the Celebration, Guy's Pig and Anchor is also home to a Hero's Tribute Lounge with large TVs and couches for sporting events (the Hero's Tribute Bar menu isn't served on this ship since it uses the Smokehouse bar).

Guy's Pig and Anchor Brewhouse Menu

From the Carnival Celebration February 2024.

The Havana Bar is open to all guests and this venue is usually filled with lively Latin music each night. During the day, it's a great place to relax with a game of dominos or attend an event.

The outside portion of the Havana Bar is only open to guests staying in Havana cabins.

Havana Bar Menu

Menus are from the Carnival Mardi Gras February 2024

Java Blue Cafe

JavaBlue Cafe is the premier coffee place that�s on board about half of the Carnival ships.

On the Celebration, Java Blue also serves a variety of snacks throughout the day, both complimentary and extra fee.

Java Blue Cafe Menu

Menu is from Carnival Jubilee February 2024..

The Latitudes Bar is dedicated to cocktails found around the world. It�s found exclusively on the�Carnival Celebration�in The Gateway zone.

Latitudes Menu

Menu from Carnival Celebration March 2023.

Limelight Lounge

Limelight Lounge is home to shows, dancing, and comedy over the course of the cruise.

Limelight Lounge Menu

Piano Bar 88

Piano Bar 88 is Carnival's piano bar that�s hopping every night. Here you can find all your usual staples as well as some custom cocktails.

Piano Bar 88 Menu

Menu is from Carnival Venezia February 2024.

Punchliner Comedy Club

Punchliner Comedy Club will be home to several comedians over the course of your cruise. This bar has a dedicated menu with a few original cocktails to try out while taking in a comedy show.

Punchliner Comedy Club Menu

Menu is from Carnival Celebration April 2023.

RedFrog Tiki Bar

The Red Frog Tiki Bar is a supersized version of the Red Frog Rum Bar that�s on most other Carnival ships. This super-sized, two-story Caribbean themed bar is at the heart of the Lido Pool area and is always full of energy.

RedFrog Tiki Bar Menu

Serenity Pool Bar

The Serenity Area is the adults-only (21+) area that�s found on every Carnival ship (you can learn more about it here). This area is also home to this bar which serves some special cocktails that are great to sip while enjoying some peace and quiet.

Serenity Pool Bar Menu

Menu is from Carnival Celebration April 2024.

The Watering Hole

The Watering Hole Bar is located in the Summer Landing Zone on Carnival's Excel-class ships and offers beautiful views.

The Watering Hole Menu

Tides Pool Bar

The Tides Bar is the outdoor bar on the aft, or back, of the ship by the Tides Pool. Whether you want a delicious frozen cocktail or a can of your favorite beer, it's a great place to grab a pool-side drink.

Tides Pool Bar Menu

Tropicale Bar

The Tropicale Bar is named after Carnival's fourth cruise ship, and first custom built ship, the Tropicale. It's located on the first floor of Celebration Central.

Tropicale Bar Menu

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Cucina del Capitano, Carnival Cruise Line 's Italian restaurant, is a cruiser favorite. It offers a delightful, cozy spot to gather over a delicious meal, and there's something for just about everyone — from the biggest foodie to the pickiest eater — on the menu.

Here's a guide to what you can expect when you dine there, including what's on the menu, how much it'll cost you and a list of ships where you can find this eatery.

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What is Cucina del Capitano on Carnival cruise ships?

Cucina del Capitano, which translates to "Captain's Kitchen" in English, is the Italian restaurant found on nearly one-third of Carnival's ships . It first rolled out on Carnival Magic in 2011, after the line decided to poll its Italian captains for their favorite recipes from home. From there, the Cucina del Capitano menu was born.

The restaurant offers delicious food options for cruisers who are hungry for traditional Italian dishes like pasta, chicken Parmesan and tiramisu that they can chase with a post-dinner limoncello.

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While the decor and ambience can vary from vessel to vessel, the restaurants feel cozy, with family photos from the fleet's captains on the wall. You'll either be seated at a table with a red-and-white checkered tablecloth that makes you feel like you're sitting down to a backyard cookout or in a cozy alcove that makes the experience feel more like you've stepped into an Italian family's dining room for a big meal.

On most ships, the restaurant functions like a typical specialty restaurant . However, on Excel Class ships, the venue was designed as an overflow restaurant to take some of the pressure off of the main dining rooms during peak times. The restaurant is open to everyone, but only passengers with Your Time Dining — which allows cruisers to dine anytime they wish between 5 and 9 p.m. — can have dinner at Cucina del Capitano anytime during opening hours. Cruisers with set-seating dining are only allowed to eat there after 7:45 p.m.

Reservations are recommended.

Cucina del Capitano menu

Meals at Cucina del Capitano are broken into four categories or courses: starters, soups and salads; mains and pastas; sides; and desserts. Captain-recommended favorites are noted on the menu.

You might choose to start with cured tuna, meatballs, deep-fried shrimp, minestrone soup or a caprese salad. For your main course, try linguine with clams, spaghetti carbonara, grilled fish, veal marsala, a pork chop or captain-favorite chicken Parmesan. You can also opt for steakhouse fare — including filet mignon, surf 'n' turf or a grilled lamb chop — for a $23 surcharge.

For your sides, pick from roasted broccoli and cauliflower, lentils, spinach or crispy potatoes.

If you still have room for dessert, options include an apple pastry, frozen lemon tarte, baba (Italian rum cake) or tiramisu, a captain favorite. You can also order specialty coffees and digestifs, including limoncello, amaretto, sambuca, grappa and more.

A selection of wine (red, white and rose) and beer costs extra unless you have a drink package that covers your beverage choice.

A children's menu is available for kids 11 and younger. Selections include spaghetti with meatballs, fish sticks, chicken fingers, and macaroni and cheese, with a choice of either cannoli or lemon sherbet for dessert.

Additionally, six of the 11 ships that have Cucina del Capitano feature a free Captain's Pasta Bar option for lunch. The menu includes a choice of linguini, penne or farfalle, as well as sauces like tomato, Alfredo, white clam and meat sauce, as well as butter. Additional mix-ins include Italian sausage, chicken strips and a plethora of vegetables. Want something more hearty? You can also choose lasagna, and don't forget to toss in a side of Caesar salad or bread.

Note: Menu examples were accurate at the time of publication, but they are subject to change without notice.

Cucina del Capitano prices

Pricing is a bit confusing, as it varies according to ship.

On the line's newest Excel Class ships , Cucina del Capitano is free for all passengers during their first visit to the restaurant. Additional visits are $8 per person. The only exception is Carnival Jubilee ; every visit is free during the ship's inaugural season. After that, it will share the same pricing as Carnival Celebration and Mardi Gras .

On the other eight ships that have the restaurant (see below), the cost is $24 per adult. Kids 11 and younger can dine for $11 from the children's menu.

Selections from the menu's steakhouse section will incur a fee of $23 per item. Alcohol costs extra unless you have a beverage package that covers it. An 18% gratuity will be added (except to free meals), and a $5 surcharge will apply for every main course after the first two per person.

The Captain's Pasta Bar, which is offered for lunch only on select ships, is complimentary.

Which Carnival ships have Cucina del Capitano?

Cucina del Capitano is available on the following Carnival ships:

• Carnival Breeze
• Carnival Celebration
• Carnival Horizon
• Carnival Jubilee
• Carnival Magic
• Carnival Panorama
• Carnival Radiance
• Carnival Sunrise
• Carnival Sunshine
• Carnival Vista

Of the 11 ships that have Cucina del Capitano, the following have the Captain's Pasta Bar for lunch:

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Carnival Cruise Line shares strict drink rule some may not like

C ruise lines sort of get to pick and choose the rules they follow based on where they sail. In most cases, if they sail out of North American ports, they abide by U.S. law but that's not universally true.

MSC Cruises, for example, does not provide Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax forms when they hit a jackpot bigger than $1,199 in its casinos. Technically, if the winner is a U.S. citizen, they still owe taxes on their winnings, they just don't get a 1099 telling the IRS about their win.

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Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Virgin Voyages, and other cruise lines do use that form which can lead to a slow collection process when a passenger hits a jackpot. Cruise ship casinos also use 18 as their gambling age even though most U.S. casinos, but not all, have 21 as the minimum age.

All the major cruise lines that sail out of the U.S. also use 21 as the legal age to drink alcohol on their ships. That rule does not change when the ship stops in a port where the drinking age is younger. 

That means that, in some ports, 18-20-year-olds can legally drink, but not once they get back on the ship. The cruise line's brand ambassador John Heald recently shared some key news about its alcohol policies on its website. 

Carnival makes its alcohol rules clear    

Carnival has an onboard drinking age of 21 and Heald recently made it clear that there were no exceptions to that. He shared a message he got from a customer he did not name.

"We are taking a cruise with our 19-year-old daughter and her 18-year-old girlfriend. I was told that Carnival Cruises has a Young Adult Alcoholic Beverage Waiver form available at the Guest Services Desk for parents to sign to allow their 20-year-olds to drink on the Panorama. I called Carnival and was told the form was not available on they were sketchy about if this could be done or not. Can it and if not why not because my daughter and partner are not children?" the upcoming passenger asked.

Heald was playful and direct in his answer.

"Well then, it's certainly not my place to judge how other parents, ummmm, parent. However, I find it a wee bit strange that a parent would ask for this," he shared. "...We don't have a waiver and will not be allowing these ladies to be served alcohol. I have written to the guest and explained this. Her response to me was disappointing, to say the least."

Carnival does have good news for 18-20-year-olds

While Heald made it clear that Carnival ( CCL ) does not allow underage drinking on its ships, it has taken steps to make it easer for passengers 18-20 years old to meet. 

"So, this morning I want to talk about 18-20-year-olds and first some good news. Following some of you writing to me here saying there should be a meet and greet and a chance for this age group to meet new friends I am happy to tell you that there now is," he wrote.

This move follows Royal Caribbean, which created its Hyperlink group to help passengers in that age group meet. The Carnival program does not include events, just a meetup, while Royal's has regularly scheduled programming for the group.

Heald explained how the Carnival program will work.

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"On every ship on the first seaday (not embarkation day), there will be a meet and greet under the supervision of one of the brilliant Fun Squad members. They will meet and hopefully enjoy a chance to meet new friends, follow each other on Insta and Tit Tock, and enjoy the cruise with people of their own age. Check the Hubb app or the paper copy of the Funtimes for information," he added.

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Carnival Dinner Menus for 7 and 8 Night Cruises

by Prof. Cruise · Published July 18, 2023 · Updated February 25, 2024

Current (Updated) Dinner Menus for 7 and 8-Night Carnival Cruises

Here are the newest fleet-wide dinner menus on Carnival for a 7 or 8-night cruise (you can find the menus for 3-night cruises HERE , 4-night cruises HERE , 5-night cruises HERE , 6-night cruises HERE , and 14-night cruises HERE ). All ships have now received these new menus.

While this will almost always be the order of the menus, if you’re using these to plan for speciality nights, I highly recommend stopping by the MDR on embarkation day and double checking with the maître d,’ as occasionally on certain itineraries the order will be different.

*Important note about the 2nd elegant night and lobster. On 8-night cruises, the second elegant night serving complimentary lobster will take place on night 7. On 7-night cruises, the second elegant night (serving complimentary lobster) will take place on night 6.

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Here are the new menus:

CARNIVAL 7-NIGHT DINNER MENUS

Carnival’s 7-night dinner menu, night 1.

Carnival’s 7-Night Dinner Menu, Night 2 (elegant night)

Carnival’s 7-Night Dinner Menu, Night 3

Carnival’s 7-Night Dinner Menu, Night 4

Carnival’s 7-Night Dinner Menu, Night 5

Carnival’s 7-Night Dinner Menu, Night 6 (2nd elegant night)

Carnival’s 7-Night Dinner Menu, Night 7

CARNIVAL 8-NIGHT DINNER MENUS

Carnival’s 8-night dinner menu, night 1, carnival’s 8-night dinner menu, night 2 (elegant night), carnival’s 8-night dinner menu, night 3, carnival’s 8-night dinner menu, night 4, carnival’s 8-night dinner menu, night 5.

Carnival’s 8-Night Dinner Menu, Night 6

Carnival’s 8-night dinner menu, night 7 (2nd elegant night), carnival’s 8-night dinner menu, night 8, looking for additional carnival menus, carnival bar menus and drink prices 2024.

Carnival Menus 2024

And with that…

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too much chicken–where are the fish meals. why not have beer battered fish with chips.. get rid of pasta dishes tooo many.

I can’t find escargot on any of the dinners! Is it still served?

nope was what I was told but will wait and see

Do you have a kids menu?? Would love you see it please. My grandsons can be picky and to take care of it before we board!!!

https://profcruise.com/carnival-kids-menus/

Carnival’s VP of Food Richard told John Heald to announce the the beef strip loin would be taken off these new menus and replaced with the flat iron steak they used to serve every day in the MDR. These menus still show the strip loin steak. Also, some ships have not yet begun to serve the new menus.

What would the menu lineup look like for cruises shorter than 8 nights?

Emeril additions look good! I am confused as to which menus would be served on day 6 and 7 of a 7 day cruise. Would the day 8 elegant night menu shown above be served on day 6 and then day 7 would just be day 7 as shown? (And day 6 would only be used on and 8 day cruise?)

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Leave it to California’s market-leading cruise line to make the list of commonalities between Italy and Mexico even longer — 1,061 feet longer, to be exact. Stretching nearly three football fields, the lengthiest and latest ship currently homeported in California has added a Carnival atmosphere to the many things these two countries share. Just back from her inaugural cruise to the Mexican Riviera, the 4,960-passenger Carnival Firenze brings “Fun, Italian Style” to the Pacific, and in a word, this multicultural mixture of oregano and tajin is fantastico and fantástico. See, even that well-deserved adjective is similar in Italian and Spanish.

Offering three- to seven-day sailings from Long Beach to Mexico — with a stopover on Catalina Island on shorter runs — Carnival Firenze, the whopping fifth ship added to the fleet in the past 18 months, is an exciting disrupter in the highly competitive Southern California cruise market. Inside and out, Firenze is different from your standard “Fun Ship.” Where’s the signature whale tail funnel? Does the “C” on the stack stand for “Carnival?” Where’s the red, white and blue livery (cruise ship lingo for the specific design and paint scheme)?

As sure as the “C” does not stand for “Carnival,” when Firenze pulled away from Carnival’s busy berth next to the Queen Mary on April 25, sailing at 86% capacity, a new style of cruising to Mexico was ushered in.

“Fun, Italian Style.” That’s what Carnival Cruise Line ( www.carnival.com ) calls the marriage of fun, a company signature, and the Italian ambiance sister brand, Costa Cruises, is known for. This combination of corporate and ethnic cultures is the result of Carnival’s need for more guest capacity coinciding with Costa’s unfortunate timing of COVID-19 impacting the early going of two ships originally designed for the Chinese market. Costa Venezia, completed in February 2019, sailed for the Genoa-based cruise line out of Shanghai until the pandemic caused an industry pause. In December 2020, Costa Firenze was a ship without a country, pretty much, getting her sea legs not in Asia as planned, but in Europe and the Middle East.

It certainly was rough seas for these twin ships even in favorable weather conditions. To the rescue came Carnival, which adopted, refitted, rebranded and redeployed the Vista-class vessels, and showed the industry — and would-be vacationers — that when Costa hands you lemons, you make limoncellos.

Not that the Venetian-veneered Venezia, the OG steward of “Fun, Italian Style,” and Florence-festooned Firenze were poorly built when Carnival brought them over to the fun side of the parent company; quite the opposite, and take it from someone who’s even seen Firenze’s state-of-the-art advanced wastewater treatment system. It’s just that these ships had an undeserved sour start and now have a sweet life sending sunseekers off on adventure. Venezia is scheduled to sail to the Caribbean and Bermuda from New York City or Port Canaveral (Orlando area) for the next couple of years; Firenze will make runs south of the border from Long Beach through at least May 2026.

Back to those limoncellos. On Firenze’s just-concluded, seven-day inaugural cruise, the 20 guest and service bars reportedly served about 2,700 glasses of the Italian-rooted refresher. Early-adopting adult cruisers may have been motivated by the immersive Italian architecture that begins when the gangway ends — at the entrance of a three-deck, love-at-first-sight atrium modeled after Florence’s magnificent main public square. When the gorgeous Piazza del Duomo hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore.

More love, Italian style is found on the Lido deck that draws inspiration from the Italian Riviera. Ice carving, early-morning stretches and various Carnivalized fun are held at one of the prettiest pool decks on any ship. The place transforms into a street party atmosphere on every cruise for Festa Italiana, which, after it’s fine-tuned, will be a blast. Watching the action from a balcony above may not put you in the center of an audience-participation game or dance party, but the people-watching is excellent and you’re on the same deck as the yummy meatballs and sausages served at Il Mercato.

One level down is Guy’s Burger Joint, which on the two Italian-accented Fun Ships has a killer Pepperoni Pizza Burger that comes with fried mozzarella, pepperoni marinara, melted provolone, aged parmesan and a jacked-up secret mayo topping that its inventor, celebrity chef Guy Fieri, calls Donkey Sauce. It’s a winner, as are the frozen concoctions that help some hang on at Rococo on the other side of the pool. The slushy, $13 pistachio, bellini and margarita cocktails pair especially well with the ship’s theme and spicy itinerary. Steps away is Tomodoro, described by Carnival as a “Mexitalian fusion restaurant.” It’s basically Carnival’s popular BlueIguana Cantina only better, as the ingredients for the assembly line burritos and tacos seemed to be of higher quality than usual. And bravissimo to the bambinos on the menu: an Italian meatball hero and Sicilian chicken wrap.

Three of Firenze’s four sit-down specialty restaurants are familiar to past Carnival guests; the teppanyaki, sushi and steakhouse venues performed especially well for an inaugural cruise, genuinely friendly and well-trained staff included. The one new concept, Il Viaggio, offers a twist to fine Italian dining in that the menu showcases distinct culinary regions of Italy “one plate at a time.” The $42 per adult upcharge gets an antipasti plate (try the flavorful meatballs, skip the soggy and oily fritto misto); zuppa or insalate (the barley soup with smoked ham is sublime); a secondi (the beef striploin or pappardelle with pork ragu are solid entrée choices), and a meal-capping dolce (leave the tart, take the cannoli).

The Carnival WaterWorks park on Firenze is wetter and wilder than what was on the ship in her former Costa days. The multi-level slides are such good, clean fun. During the brand transformation, Carnival added two hot tubs to the premium digs for Terrazza guests, matching what is offered in the exclusive (read: pricier) Havana neighborhood on most other Vista-class ships. Recreation without chlorine includes a ropes course, jogging track, cornhole, mini-golf course, basketball court and a well-equipped fitness center that adjoins a full-service spa.

The onboard entertainment and activities are diverse with offerings for all ages and some for specific ages — from kid-centric Dr. Seuss programming to adults-only late-night comedy shows and the riotous, R-rated Carnival Quest scavenger hunt. Staged inside the large Theatro Rosso are song-and-dance shows featuring music from — shocker — the past 10 years (there’s just so many salutes to Motown, ‘60s and power ballads one can take), but “Color My World” is one production that gets dragged down by slow numbers that, at least on the inaugural cruise, seemed to fall flat with passengers who by 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. already had a full day of sun, outdoor fun, eating, drinking, game playing, eating, exploring, eating, eating and eating.

Carnival’s new Fun Ship on the dock joins two others with year-round cruises to Mexico from Long Beach. The cruise line projects that the 200-plus sailings scheduled at the port next year will draw more than 750,000 total passengers to Firenze, the 5,146-passenger Panorama and 3,873-capacity Radiance. That’s over 100,000 more compared to 2019, years before Firenze and Venezia were even a twinkle in Carnival’s eye.

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