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Carnival cruise food: The ultimate guide to restaurants and dining on board

On a Carnival cruise, food is always one of the highlights. From Guy Fieri burgers to fancy steaks at Fahrenheit 555, you'll find endless options to satisfy your hunger in a highly enjoyable fashion. In fact, there's often more to eat and explore than you could possibly have time for in a single sailing.

If you're planning your next cruise and want to know which Carnival restaurants to expect on board, you've come to the right place. While certain dining venues remain a standard across all ships — like the much-loved Lido Deck buffet — the options keep expanding with every new ship launch. Plus, older ships are constantly being refurbished and updated with new restaurants. That's why we put together this comprehensive list of Carnival cruise restaurants and where you can find them.

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Consider this your ultimate guide to Carnival cruise food, with details about every restaurant in the fleet, as well as answers to the most commonly asked questions about dining on a Carnival cruise ship.

Carnival restaurants available fleetwide

Coffee bar or javablue cafe.

A la carte pricing; snacks

Black coffee and tea are free at the buffet and in the main dining room, but you'll want to come here for specialty coffee drinks like espresso or cold brew. You can also purchase milkshakes and baked goods when you need an extra pick-me-up (or grab free Danish pastries and croissants in the morning).

Dining room

Included; breakfast and dinner

The main dining room serves a sit-down breakfast and the nightly three-course dinner that's included in your cruise fare. Even better, Carnival's chief culinary officer, Emeril Lagasse, is now behind many of the dining room's new menu items. On Carnival, the main dining room comes with less pretense than on many other cruise lines. In fact, it's not uncommon for your servers to break out in song and dance by the end of the night.

Don't miss other special dining experiences like the complimentary Seaday Brunch menu or the family-friendly Dr. Seuss-themed breakfast for an additional fee ($10 to $15 per adult; $8 to $10 per child), which includes meet-and-greets with characters.

Related: The ultimate guide to cruise ship food and dining

Lido Marketplace

Included; breakfast, lunch and dinner

Carnival's buffet on the Lido Deck has all the staple stations to keep you fed from morning until night. Try the deli counter, barbecue spot, pasta bar or Asian noodle station. Don't miss the always-essential salad bar or pizza station. Finish up with soft serve ice cream, frozen yogurt or an enormous cake slice and other goodies from the dessert station.

Included; snacks

No cruise experience is complete without on-demand soft serve. Open on the Lido Deck until midnight, the Swirls station serves up frozen yogurt and soft serve ice cream in the classic flavors of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, or you can enjoy your own combo swirl. The best part is it's self-serve, so no one can judge you for how often you come back for another cone.

The Chef's Table

Fixed price; dinner

This exclusive multicourse dining experience hosted by the ship's master executive chef takes place in untraditional spaces like the galley or library to give you a behind-the-scenes VIP feel. (Some newer ships even have a dedicated Chef's Table dining room with a window into the galley.) You'll be part of a group of only 14 to 16 guests, and the evening kicks off with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a tour of the galley. The dinner menu itself changes based on what's in season or local to the port, but it always includes wine pairings and, of course, dessert.

24-hour room service

A la carte; all-day dining

When hunger calls at odd hours of the night or you're craving a meal from the comfort of your balcony, you can access 24-hour room service on your Carnival cruise ship. Just pick up your cabin's phone and place your order. While room service is generally only available for a cost, Carnival does offer free continental breakfast delivery to your room from 6 to 10 a.m.

Pizza delivery

Fixed price; all-day dining

You can order pizza on the Carnival Hub app to wherever you are on the ship, any time of day, for a delivery fee of $5 per pie. Pro tip: Take a picture of yourself showing where you're located on board to help the pizza delivery staff find you.

Pizzeria del Capitano or Pizza Pirate

Included; lunch and dinner

The all-day pizza station is going to be your go-to option when you get back from a day at port and the lunch buffet is already closed or when you're hungry after a late night of partying. Choose from five prepared pizza options, ranging from classics like margherita and pepperoni to other delicious Italian favorites like funghi and prosciutto. Order a slice or get a whole pie delivered through the Carnival Hub app.

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Popular Carnival dining options

Blueiguana cantina.

Included; breakfast and lunch

This casual poolside spot serves up Mexican favorites like tacos and burritos with fillings including chipotle chicken, roast pork and battered fish. Order your tacos or burrito to your liking, then head to the salsa bar to add all your favorite toppings. In the morning, you can order breakfast burritos or huevos rancheros as an alternative to the typical Lido buffet breakfast.

Available on : Carnival Breeze, Celebration , Conquest, Dream, Elation, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Liberty, Magic, Mardi Gras, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor and Vista

Related: 7 secret Carnival cruise breakfast spots that let you skip the buffet crowds

Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Sushi Express

A la carte pricing; lunch and dinner

Carnival's sit-down sushi restaurant, Bonsai Sushi, serves sushi rolls and sashimi alongside soups, sakes and sweets. Select ships feature Bonsai Sushi Express, where you can order rolls to go.

Available on : Carnival Breeze, Celebration, Conquest, Dream, Elation, Freedom, Horizon, Jubilee, Luminosa, Legend, Mardi Gras , Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine , Venezia and Vista

Cucina Del Capitano

Cucina Del Capitano honors the cruise line's connection to Italy (many of Carnival's captains and chief engineers have either Italian heritage or maritime training in Italy, known for its long tradition of excellence in shipbuilding). This rustic restaurant serves made-to-order pasta and other Italian comfort food favorites like risotto and chicken Parmesan.

On Carnival Jubilee , Cucina Del Capitano is free for the whole sailing. On Carnival Celebration and Mardi Gras, your first meal is included, with additional visits at a cost of $8 per person. The other ships with this venue currently charge a fixed price of $24 per adult.

On any of the ships, come to Cucina for a complimentary Captain's Pasta Bar at lunchtime. Just choose your pasta, sauce, meat and other mix-ins — buon appetito!

Available on : Carnival Breeze, Celebration, Horizon, Jubilee, Magic, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Radiance, Sunrise, Sunshine and Vista

Guy's Burger Joint

Included; lunch

Carnival's poolside burger joint was dreamt up by Food Network star Guy Fieri to feel like the kind of roadside burger shack you'd see on one of his episodes of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." Don't underestimate these simple smashburgers — they pack a ton of flavor.

Available on : Carnival Breeze, Celebration, Conquest, Dream, Elation, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Liberty, Magic, Mardi Gras, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Venezia and Vista

Related: Which line has the best cruise burger? Here are TPG's top picks

Guy's Pig & Anchor

Included for lunch; a la carte pricing for dinner

Satisfy your barbecue cravings at sea at Guy's Pig & Anchor, which serves up a complimentary lunch of smoked meats like pork butt and andouille sausage, comfort food sides such as collard greens and macaroni and cheese, and a line of signature barbecue sauces. Select ships have a full-service Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse & Brewhouse that's also open for dinner with an a la carte menu, plus a brewery with an exclusive line of craft beers and live musical entertainment.

Available on : Carnival Breeze, Celebration, Dream, Horizon, Jubilee, Magic, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Radiance, Sunrise and Vista

RedFrog Pub

This Key West, Florida-inspired pub is the spot for a round of trivia or foosball, brews and tunes. You can also enjoy Caribbean bites like conch fritters and coconut shrimp with your laid-back island vibes. On Carnival Vista, sailors get a full RedFrog Pub & Brewery, which became North America's first brewery at sea when it opened.

Available on : Carnival Breeze, Freedom, Legend, Magic, Miracle, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor and Vista

Seafood Shack

At this New England-style seafood shack, you can order everything from buckets of fried seafood to steamed shellfish by the pound. Don't forget about everyone's favorites, clam chowder and lobster rolls.

Available on : Carnival Breeze, Celebration, Conquest, Dream, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Liberty, Magic, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Radiance, Splendor, Sunrise, Valor, Venezia and Vista

The Steakhouse

When you feel like celebrating, Carnival's upscale steakhouse serves USDA Prime steak cuts alongside all of the classic steakhouse favorites, from starters like lobster bisque and shrimp cocktail to a selection of steak sauces and rich, comforting side dishes.

Available on : Carnival Breeze, Celebration, Conquest, Dream, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Liberty, Luminosa, Magic, Mardi Gras, Miracle, Panorama, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Venezia and Vista

Related: Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse on Carnival Cruise Line (with menu)

Carnival dining options exclusive to a few ships

Big chicken.

The crispy chicken sandwich is a food fad that isn't going away anytime soon, and Carnival's chief fun officer Shaquille O'Neal is the face behind this new chicken spot on the latest Carnival ships. Here, you can find everything chicken — chicken sandwiches, crispy chicken strips and fried chicken baskets (even chicken biscuits at breakfast!) — plus essential sides like potato salad and jalapeno slaw.

Available on : Carnival Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras and Radiance

Bonsai Teppanyaki

Fixed price; lunch and dinner

This Japanese hibachi-style restaurant is part meal and part performance, as your chef prepares your lunch or dinner at the griddle-top table in front of you. The meal begins with a selection of starters and continues with a grilled meat or seafood entree of your choice (think: teriyaki salmon, lobster tail with yuzu cream or filet mignon with truffle salt) paired with fried rice, stir-fried vegetables and a sweet bento box for dessert.

Available on : Carnival Celebration, Horizon, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Panorama and Venezia

A modern Chinese-Mexican fusion concept, Chibang! is a specialty restaurant without the specialty prices. That's right, dining at Chibang! is free all sailing long for guests on Carnival Jubilee; on Carnival Celebration and Mardi Gras, your first meal at Chibang is included and additional visits are only $8 per person. At lunchtime, you can order your own noodle bowl or burrito bowl (which makes it a great spot if your group has separate cravings), or at dinner, mix and match between cuisines and choose shareable plates for the table or order classic Mexican and Chinese mains.

Available on : Carnival Celebration, Jubilee and Mardi Gras

Emeril's Bistro

A la carte pricing; breakfast, lunch and dinner

At any of the three Emeril's Bistro restaurants at sea, you can get a taste of the world-famous New Orleans chef's take on Creole cuisine. We're talking Crescent City classics like fried oysters, barbecue shrimp, po'boys, muffuletta sandwiches and jambalaya. At breakfast, you'll even find shrimp and grits or bananas Foster crepes. Emeril's Bistro 1937 on Carnival Celebration also spotlights rotating international dishes daily in addition to these Nawlins favorites.

Related: 7 reasons you should treat yourself to a cruise ship specialty restaurant

Italian for "the voyage," this specialty restaurant on the Italian-themed Carnival Venezia ship takes guests on a trip with a menu of signature regional dishes from across Italy.

Available on : Carnival Venezia

JiJi Asian Kitchen

Explore both the exotic and the familiar at this modern Asian restaurant serving regional specialties while you're surrounded by Mongolian-inspired fabrics and Asian prayer rolls. May you enjoy good food and great fortune when you're here!

Available on : Carnival Horizon, Panorama, Sunshine and Vista

This lunch spot feels like a food cart from the Far East. It serves a rotating menu of bowls that span the gamut of Asian cuisines, from Korean bulgogi to Japanese ramen to Vietnamese pho.

Available on : Carnival Sunrise

Masala Tiger

You can't miss the aromas wafting from this Indian food station, where dishes like tandoori chicken and beef kebabs are cooked at over 1,000 degrees in a traditional clay oven.

Available on : Carnival Splendor

Rudi's Seagrill

Developed by Rudi Sodamin, the master chef for sister cruise line Holland America, this eatery celebrates the delicacies of the sea with elegant dishes like succulent shellfish starters, crab-stuffed lobster tail imperial and cioppino (a fisherman's stew).

Street Eats

An homage to casual food trucks and stalls, Street Eats is like a miniature open-air food market with three different stations serving street food favorites. Find bao buns and pot stickers at Steam Dream, kebabs and satay at Mad Sizzle and epic loaded fries at Time Fries.

Carnival cruise food: Frequently asked questions

How do seating times work in the main dining room?

Before sailing, you must choose your preferred dining format for the main dining room — either set dining times with assigned seating or a flexible option called Your Time Dining with open seating. If you prefer a preset dining time and a guaranteed table with the same server every night, you can choose early dining at 5:30 p.m. or late dining at 7:45 p.m.

With Your Time Dining, you can go to the main dining room anytime between 5:15 p.m. and 9 p.m. to be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Just alert the dining room that you're coming on the Carnival Hub app so your table will be ready sooner. You can request a specific waiter, but more likely, you'll sit at a different table with a new waiter each evening. You might have to wait for a table at peak dinner times, but Carnival says the average wait time is usually less than 20 minutes, depending on your party size.

Either way, there's no need to make a reservation for the main dining room.

Do you need reservations for specialty dining restaurants?

Reservations are highly recommended for specialty restaurants, as these locations can book up in advance. You can make reservations online up to 48 hours before your cruise by visiting the "Manage My Booking/Cruise Manager" section of Carnival.com, at which time you'll also pay the cover charge for the restaurant.

Once you get on board, look for staff set up at booths to help you make specialty dining reservations. You can also call or visit the restaurant yourself to make a reservation, but seating times might be limited. Walk-ins are allowed but will get seated based on availability. If you don't make a reservation, be prepared for a wait or the possibility of being turned away if the restaurant is booked.

Can you enjoy unlimited food on your Carnival cruise?

It depends on where you eat! There are no limits on most of the included food options, and you can pretty much find free food on your cruise from the crack of dawn to late into the night. You can always eat as much as you want at the buffet in Lido Marketplace and other included food stations across the ship during their operating hours. In the main dining room, however, guests are limited to two free entrees (which, let's be honest, is still plenty!) before having to pay for additional entrees.

Is there a fee for room service?

Room service isn't free on Carnival anymore, except during breakfast. Instead, menu items are available to order a la carte. Complimentary continental breakfast can be delivered to your room between the hours of 6 and 10 a.m. For more details, check out our complete cruise ship room service guide .

Are kids menus available?

Most dining venues offer kids menus with plenty of safe options for picky eaters (think: chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, and spaghetti and meatballs). If you're dining at one of the specialty restaurants with a cover charge, there's a reduced fee for kids under 11.

Does Carnival still offer a Lobster Night?

Lobster is available for dinner nightly in the main dining room for a surcharge, but on cruise sailings of six nights or longer, Carnival offers one night per sailing (typically one of the formal nights) where a lobster tail is included as a complimentary entree option on the three-course menu. But don't expect to scarf down all the lobster you can eat. In line with Carnival's two-entree limit in the main dining room, guests now have to pay for any additional lobster past the first two entrees.

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Carnival Cruise Menus

This is CruiseMapper's complete list of CCL-Carnival Cruise Line 's food menus. We have here sample menus available on the Fun Ships - fleetwide or on selected liners only. For your convenience, the following internal links jump down directly to:

• DINING ROOM menus (for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, buffet, children, vegan)
• Room-Service menu (breakfast and 24-hour)
• Chef's Table
• Cucina Del Capitano
• Guy's Burger Joint (Lido-Pool Deck complimentary fast-food bar by Guy Fieri)
• Guy's Pig and Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse (complimentary restaurant by Guy Fieri)
• Blue Iguana Cantina (Lido-Pool Deck complimentary fast-food bar)
• Punchliner Brunch
• LIDO BUFFET menus - Deli Bar, Pizza Bar, Fish-and-Chips, themed food stations (Mexican, Indian), Chocolate Buffet
• Fat Jimmy's C-Side BBQ (complimentary Lunch restaurant open on sea days only) - ships Breeze and Spirit
• Seafood Shack
• Big Chicken (complimentary fast-food bar by Shaquille O'Neal) - ship Radiance (ex Victory)

You can compare also the new DINNER menus "American FEAST" and "American TABLE", as well as kids menu .

(NEW) In June 2022, CCL introduced fleetwide "Menu Mate" - a food ingredient program designed for passengers with special diets. Menu Mate is installed on touchscreen tablets (available at all food venues fleetwide) using software developed by CertiStar Inc (2017-founded by Shandee Chernow company) and now eliminates the need for passengers to inform CCL of their food allergies prior to the voyage.

(NEW) In early-July 2019, CCL announced specialty dining changes to be implemented fleetwide. As a result, passengers now can make reservations at specialty (at fee) restaurants in advance. This means they can not only pick the restaurant/s but also specific dates and times.

Previously, customers had to wait for an email confirmation of the requested dining reservation. Now they immediately lock the reservation/s into place after paying in full at cruise booking time. Dining reservations can be canceled at any time (before and after boarding) without penalties. The only exception is Chef’s Table (VIP dining package) which charges a USD 25 pp cancellation fee for cancelations within 24 hours of the reservation. Specialty dining reservations on the ship can also be made.

(NEW) Also in 2019, CCL rolled out (fleetwide) a new brunch menu of traditional fast-food favorites. The new Brunch menu is available only on sea days and includes popular food items for Breakfast (frittata, parfaits, cereals, croissants, muffins, Danish pastries, toasts, bagels, omelets, eggs benedict) and for Lunch (salads, egg salad, burgers, fried chicken, pasta, seafood / lobster benedict, crab, shrimp, tuna, salmon).

Carnival cruise food menus

Each of the CCL's dining menus is a perfect example how the cheapest cruise prices should be inclusive of exotic gourmet dishes, a huge diversity of Italian-American classic recipes, plus some absolutely unique food recipes inspired by some of the world's best chefs - all so delicious and all so beautifully presented. Your "Carnival food" menu guarantees the "gourmet fun experience" you deserve if you're booked on any of "The Fun" ships.

Most of the below-listed dining menus are available fleetwide (on all ships). These are "cruise food" related articles with detailed information on Bar menu prices and Your Time Dining (options, times, attire . You can also compare Carnival vs Royal Caribbean (check what "them royals" have to offer) - Royal Caribbean food menus .

Carnival Room Service menu (breakfast)

Note: CCL's breakfast room service menu is written on the "Rise and Shine" room service door hanger. On it, you should indicate the quantities required, along with your cabin number, number of persons, your name and the time you wish your stateroom service breakfast to be served. Hang it outside your door before 5 AM.

In early January 2018, Carnival announced that starts charging its passengers for late-night room service, The company explained that this would cut down on board food waste.

All passengers ordering items from the room service menu between 10 pm - 6 am are now charged. Unlike most of CCL's competitors, the company still offers free of charge room service options between 6 am - 10 pm. The new daytime menu has both complimentary/free of charge items (salads, sandwiches, desserts, juices, teas, coffees) and extra charge items (pizza, chicken wings and tenders, fries, seafood, beverages/sodas, beers).

Starting in January 2019, CCL rolled out fleetwide a new room service menu on which all items are at extra charge. The only exception is the basic Continental Breakfast. The new menu items cost between US$2 and US$5 per item. Charges apply to lunch, dinner and late-night menu items. Salads cost between US$2 and US$3 (lemon chicken can be added at an additional US$2). Items like chicken wings, Philly cheesesteaks, and pan pizzas cost between US$4 and US$6. Sandwiches like PB&J, tuna salad, grilled cheese cost US$4. Sweet potato fries cost US$3. Side of fries costs US$2.

However, a few days later, Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald announced that the cruise line was “in the process of making some adjustments to that plan" to balance the interest of their guests with the efforts to reduce food waste costs. He added that for the time being then, there would be no changes until they finalize their plan.

New Room Service Menu (2019 onwards)

Introduced on Carnival Horizon in June 2018 and implemented fleetwide in 2019, "Pizza Anywhere" is an in-cabin pizza delivery option via the Carnival Hub App. In May 2019, to the Hub App was added the drink delivery function as passengers now can order bottled water, sodas (Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Sprite), as well as domestic and imported beers (Blue Moon, Peroni, Miller Lite). These beverages are charged to passenger accounts separately and are not covered by any drink package. Pizza Anywhere on the ship costs US$5 per delivery. Pizza options include Quattro Formaggi, Funghi, Margherita, Pepperoni, Prosciutto.

Old Room Service Menu (until 2018)

Note: The following information regards the cruise company's old room service menu.

As of December 21, 2015 - eight months after the company launched for-fee room service on three of its ships, the company is rolling the menu fleetwide. The menu charges from $1.50 to $6 for items including quesadillas, shrimp, chicken wings and tenders, pizza, cheesesteaks and sides of fries. In April 2015 Carnival introduced the new menu on the boats Conquest , Imagination and Pride , saying it would use cruise passenger feedback to determine if the up-charge offerings would be rolled out fleet-wide.

24-hour ROOM SERVICE menu

Note: Available by dialing 800 from your cabin, guests must be 21+ to order alcoholic drinks.

In January 2018 CCL made a few changes to the company's complimentary stateroom service program offered fleetwide. The biggest change is that the company no longer offers complimentary room service between 10 pm and 6 am. The company now offers an expanded offering of fee-based items ranging from US$2-$6. New options include Chicken Caesar Salad, Greek Salad, Grilled Cheese, Bacon and Tomato Sandwich, Roast Turkey Wrap and Portabella and Veggie Bun. There is also a brand new selection of desserts, such as Banana Split, Dark Chocolate Walnut Brownies, and Doughnut Sandwich.

In addition, CCLl no longer offers room service on the debarkation morning. Breakfast is still offered at Lido Deck Restaurant and at cruise ships that feature Ocean Plaza. The biggest reason for the change was due to a large amount of wasted food and the fee-based menu for late-night snacks should help alleviate the issue. CCL vessels continue to offer complimentary late-night snacks at the delis and pizzerias onboard.

Main Dining Room's BREAKFAST menu

Debuting on Carnival Dream, in June 2023 CCL rolled out fleetwide new Main Dining Room menus, curated by Emeril Lagasse (CCL's Chief Culinary Officer) in collaboration with the fleet's Master Chefs. The new MDR menus feature items like Hawaiian Shrimp Poke Bowl, Grilled Swordfish, Roast Duck Rice Paper Rolls, Pappardelle with Braised Lamb Ragu, Roasted Cornish Game Hen, as well as new salads and desserts.

MDR menu's "Emeri Selects” are Lagasse-selected items including Shrimp Stuffed Crab Cakes; Beef Carpaccio, Coffee Roasted Duck Breast; BBQ Salmon (grilled in foil).

Note: On Port Days available on all ships, on Sea Days - only on ships without the "Punchliner Brunch".

Breakfast Menus in the MDRs are just as varied with delicious options like avocado toast; Breakfast Bowl featuring spinach, kale, sesame seeds, faro wheat berries, feta cheese, sunny side up egg and raspberries; fresh-baked Broccoli and Cheddar Egg Frittata. There is also a Broken Egg Sandwich in panini-style with bacon, cheddar, fried eggs, greens, and hash browns; as well as a "Breakfast Board" with house-made yogurt, soft boiled egg, seasonal jam, pastrami, grilled sourdough bread, and baby lettuce salad. For guests on the go, new "breakfast express" is offered on port days with orange juice, hickory-smoked bacon/sausage, pastries and eggs, all prepared within 25 minutes. Traditional breakfast favorites like French toast, cereals, and pancakes are also offered.

Main Dining Room's LUNCH menu

There are a total of 4 STARTERS MENUS (always including "Medley of Garden and Field Greens"). Note: These are available on ships with multiple lunch menus.

There are a total of 6x MAIN COURSES, always including "Create Your Own Burger" (grilled lean beef, sesame bun, potatoes, Cheddar, bacon, mushrooms, chili).

Note: These are available on CCL liners with multiple lunch menus.

HEALTHY MENU items are Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fat, and Vegetarian (all prepared with diet dressing), always including "Medley of Garden and Field Greens" (45 cal).

Note: These are available on ships with multiple lunch menus.

There are a total of 5 DESSERTS MENUS (always including 5 ice cream flavors), also items with sugar substitutes. Note: These are available on ships with multiple lunch menus.

The ship's LIGHT LUNCH menu (complimentary, low-calorie) is available at the Serenity Bar on Sea Days only.

• Shrimps Focaccia with Sweet-Sour Caribbean Slaw
• Chicken Caesar Salad
• Turkey Wrap
• Grilled Eggplant, Tomato, Mozzarella in Foccacia.

Main Dining Room's DINNER menu

There are a total of 6 STARTERS. "Desserts and Cheeses" menu always includes several ice cream flavors ("Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry Butter Pecan"), sherbet ("Orange, Pineapple, Lime"), cheese ("Port Salut, Brie, Gouda, Imported Swiss, Danish Bleu").

There are a total of 7 MAIN COURSES. At dinner are offered 2 salads, always including the "Mixed Garden and Field Greens" (tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, choice of dressing).

FORMAL DINNER menus (Main Dining Rooms)

On all liners, there are two "Formal Dinner" events held in the ship's Main Dining Rooms. These are the Captain's "Welcome Dinner Party" (held in the evening of embarkation day) and the "Gala Dinner Party" (held in the evening of the day before disembarkation day).

SALADS menu is the same for both and includes:

• "Mixed Garden and Field Greens"
• "Caesar" (freshly grated Parmesan, herb croutons)

Captain's WELCOME DINNER menu

Captain's gala dinner menu, main dining room's vegan menu.

In September 2023, CCL introduced new vegan menus (offered in the MDRs/Main Dininng Rooms) slated to be available fleetwide by 2023's end.

Carnival's vegan menus offer plant-based food (appetizers, entrees, desserts) which are entirely made with vegan ingredients.

MDR's vegan menus were introduced gradually - in September (ships Freedom, Horizon, Valor, Radiance, Miracle, Panorama, Mardi Gras), October (Celebration, Sunrise, Glory, Conquest, Vista, Breeze, Sunshine, Elation), November (Paradise, Spirit) and December (Legend, Venezia, Jubilee).

Dinner menus - "American TABLE" and "American FEAST"

CCL made the debut of their new dining concepts named "American TABLE" and "American FEAST" in early December 2013 (starting with Glory on Dec 8). Carnival was testing their fans' respond to more contemporary meals, and also the locally-themed recipes in several call ports.

The new onboard dinner menus are rotated daily. Follow these links to see the new "American TABLE" wine list prices and the feature "American TABLE" drink menu prices of cocktails offered at dinner in the Main Dining Rooms.

The implementation schedule for the new cruise dinner menus included Glory (December 2013), Liberty (January 2014) and in February 2014 - the Imagination and Inspiration ships. The "Fun Ships" fans accept the new dining concepts well, so the new menus are implemented on all ships in the CCL fleet through 2015.

"American TABLE" menu

The "American TABLE" menu is offered in MDRs on casual nights, and also features "call ports" entrees with popular regional dishes varying each day according to the visited port. The ingredients are sourced as usual - in the ships' departure ports.

"American FEAST" menu

The "American FEAST" menu is also for the ship's MDR but served on formal nights only. Along with the gourmet meat dishes, a variety of vegetarian options will be also available, together with a long list of cocktails and wines (by the glass and bottle).

Kids menu features fun foods and keeps happy even the pickiest eaters. All the familiar options children love from home are offered, like hot dogs, spaghetti and meatballs, mac and cheese, chicken nuggets, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fresh fruit, and veggies. The desserts are not less yummy, because enjoying sweet stuff like chocolate brownies and banana splits is pretty exciting. There is even 24-hour ice cream and pizza. All items are also available on the in-room dining menu. The kids' menu is featured on all ships of the line.

PUNCHLINER BRUNCH menu

Note: "Punchliner Comedy Brunch" is available on all CCL ships, held in the Punchliner Bar and Lounge.

Carnival LIDO BUFFET menus

Note: At Bar Menus you will find the menus of Pasta Bar, Burrito Bar, Sushi Bar, Grill Bar, Salad Bar.

DELI BAR menu

Delis have undergone a huge change with an updated design and new choices, such as 7 sandwiches including buffalo chicken, meatball, and The Cubano with ham, roasted pork, pickles, Swiss cheese, and mustard, along with Southwest chicken, turkey wraps and falafel. Passengers can enjoy a sweet finish to the meal with Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie baked every morning.

PIZZA BAR menu

• Margherita (mozzarella, basil, tomato sauce)
• A La Rustica (pepperoni, tomato, basil, olive oil)
• Napolitana (olives, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes)
• Capriccioso (anchovies, capers, tomatoes)
• De Chevre (roasted garlic, mushroom sauce, goat cheese)
• Pan (sausage, peppers, onions, tomatoes)
• Calzone Al Forno (sausage, salami, tomatoes, mozzarella)
• Caesar Salad (freshly tossed, served plain or with chicken, with garlic bread).

FISH-and-CHIPS BAR menu

Note: All dishes are with french fried potatoes, marinated vegetables, tartar sauce, mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, English mustard dip).

THEMED BUFFET menus

Chocolate buffet menu.

• Chocolate Cakes (Bourbon, pear, orange, raspberry, almond, lemon, cheese, marble, diet, dark chocolate honeycomb, dry fruit, and choco pound)
• Cakes (Tiramisu Cheese Cake, Green Tea Checkers, Oreo Cream, Elderflower, Lemon Meringue, Linzer, Carrot, Apple Butter Crumble, Apple Salted Caramel, Mint Cookie & Cream, Coconut Tres Leche, Pineapple Cream, Strawberry Glazed, Black Forest, Hawaiian, Nougatine Praline, Diet-Blood Orange Sponge, Diet-Raspberry Champagne, Diet-Coconut Lime, Key Lime Pie)
• Chocolate (Muscavado, Carre, Fudge, Cream, Fountain, Churros, Wontons)
• Lemon Bacardi Mousse
• Sugar Frosted Walnuts
• Almonds and Pistachios
• Choc Chip Madeleines
• Almond Biscotti
• Citrus Sugar Rocks
• Marshmallows
• Strawberry and Lemon Jujubes
• Pineapple on Skewers
• Candied Orange
• Espresso Palmiers
• Compote (peach, pear, pineapple, mandarin)
• Rice Pudding
• Ice Cream (vanilla, strawberry)
• Sauces (caramel, chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, butterscotch)
• Chilean Patties
• Banana Fritters.

Cucina Del Capitano menu

New Menu has been created in 2018 for Cucina del Capitano to reflect the diversity of Italian culinary regions, with such dishes as Branzino Al Forno in Crosta Dorata with stewed chickpeas, tomatoes, salmoriglio, mushroom bark, as well as Risotto Milanese with Parmesan cheese and saffron, Grande Braciola Di Maiale (tomahawk pork chop with shallots, crispy sage and fennel pollen), and Costina Di Manzo Con Porcini with young tomato bruschetta and salsa verde. House-made burrata, Italian favorite with mozzarella and cream distinguished by its buttery flavor, has also been added, with classic Italian favorites including chicken Parmesan, fried calamari and meatballs.

CHEF'S TABLE menu

Note: The following menu items are package price inclusive, except specialty coffees and after-dinner drinks (available at Bar menu prices).

GYU'S BURGER JOINT menu

Note: For a limited time in 2022, to the menu was added the "Funderstruck Nacho Burger". The exclusive for the CCL fleet burger is based on a toasted brioche bun and Guy Fieri’s patty (80/20 blend, 32 ounces ground beef), donkey sauce and cheese. The Funderstruck Nacho Burger is stacked with nacho seasoning, borracho beans (frijoles borrachos), corn tortilla strips, crispy fried jalapenos, fresh-made pico de gallo.

Since September 2018, Guy's Burger Joint on all CCL ships offers Vegan Burgers (fleetwide). Following are the exact ingredients for the new "Vegan Burger" and the method used for its preparation and cooking.

Ingredients:

• Black beans cooked mashed - 3 oz
• Black beans cooked whole - 2 oz
• Brown rice cooked - 1.5 oz
• Roasted cauliflower chopped - 1 oz
• Roasted mushrooms chopped - 3 oz
• Roasted pumpkin diced - 2 oz
• Tofu diced - 1 oz
• Onion - 1.5 oz
• Scallions - 0.5 oz
• Garlic peeled chopped - 0.5 oz
• Tomato paste - 1.5 oz
• Oregano fresh - 2 tsp
• Smoked paprika - 1.5 tsp
• Cayenne pepper powder - 14 tsp
• Fajita seasoning - 1 tsp
• Roasted cumin - 12 tsp
• Olive oil - 2 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Crushed black pepper - to taste

Cooking method:

• Cook the black beans (soaked overnight). Keep the required amount (2 oz) whole and mash rest (3 oz).
• Cook and then mash brown rice.
• Cut pumpkin, marinate with thyme and chopped garlic. Roast the pumpkin and mash.
• Saute garlic and onions until light brown, add the whole cooked beans.
• Add the tomato paste and saute, then add roasted cumin powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, fajita seasoning. Cook well.
• Add cooked and mashed black beans. Cook well in order to combine flavor. Keep aside to cool down.
• Then take separate brown and add the mashed roasted cauliflowers, roasted pumpkin, tofu, cooked mashed rice, sauteed mushrooms. Add chopped scallions and oregano.
• Mix in both mixtures, season and knead to form tight structure.
• Divide the mixture in 5oz rolls and flatten to patties of 4. Cook the patties in little olive oil till the surface is crisp.
• The patties can be stored refrigerated up to 3 days post-blast chilling. For longer storage, freeze small batched of a mixture, then thaw naturally, reconstitute, form.

In November 2019, Carnival Sunrise started to offer a breakfast menu at Guy’s Burger Joint that includes the following burgers (all served with home fries).

• "The Plain Joe Burger" (80/20 beef patty) with 2 fried eggs, Super Melty Cheese, cheddar cheese, maple donkey sauce, toasted bun.
• "All American Burger" (80/20 beef patty, hashbrown patty) with 2 fried eggs, crispy bacon, tomato, Super Melty Cheese, cheddar cheese, maple donkey sauce, toasted bun.
• "Prime Time Turkey Burger" (Turkey sausage patty, hashbrown patty) with provolone cheese, crispy bacon, maple gravy, maple donkey sauce, French toast bun.
• "Good Morning Morgan Burger" (vegetable) with roasted frittata patty, hashbrown patty, tomato, maple donkey sauce, toasted bun.

Guy’s Burger Joint's breakfast menu is now implemented fleetwide.

BLUE IGUANA CANTINA menu

Fat jimmy's c-side bbq menu.

Note: "Fat Jimmy's BBQ" is available on selected ships (Breeze, Spirit) and on sea days (for lunch) only.

GUY's PIG and ANCHOR BAR-B-QUE SMOKEHOUSE menu

Note: The restaurant is complimentary and available on the ships: Breeze, Dream, Magic, Vista, Horizon, Panorama, Mardi Gras, Celebration, Radiance.

A dedicated BBQ sauce bar offers Guy Fieri signature sweet and spicy sauces.

SEAFOOD SHACK menu

Seafood Shack is an at-fee food bar that debuted on Carnival Vista in 2016. The menu has New England-inspired fare.

• The BUCKETS menu has Fried Buffalo Shrimp, Fried Clam Strips, Fried Shrimp, Clam Strip Combo
• The MARKET menu (all items by the pound) has Steamed Lobster, Snow Crab, Steamed Peel, Eat Shrimp. All are served with Raw Oysters.
• Seafood Shack menu also offers New England Clam Chowder (served in Bread Bowl), Lobster Roll, Lobster BLT, Crab Cake Sliders, Fish and Chips, Fried Seafood Platter (Fish, Shrimp, Clams, Calamari, Fries).

NEWS: In September 2018, CCL rolled out a new option in the MDR for dinner on its cruise ships that feature the Seafood Shack. Currently, the menu for dinner in the main dining room includes The Seafood Tower for 2 which comes at a cost of US$60 and is available on the ships Conquest, Freedom, Glory, Liberty, Triumph-Sunrise, Valor, Victory-Radiance, Horizon, Vista, Panorama.

The new seafood option compliments other selections available in the MDR for a surcharge, such as 9 oz Filet Mignon, 14 oz New York Strip Loin Steak, Surf and Turf (Maine lobster tail and grilled filet mignon), Broiled Maine Lobster Tail. There is a US$20 surcharge for each of these items.

Carnival Cruise Steakhouse

Onboard Steakhouses are among the specialty restaurants. Learn all about the Carnival Steakhouse menu, attire/dress code, reservation details, and food prices.

The list of specialty restaurants (at surcharge) also includes Supper Clubs and the Italian family restaurant "Cucina del Capitano" (fleetwide).

"The Chef's Table" is a specialty dining program (limited to 12 guests), consisting of a very special 7-course dinner with fine wine for every course. The list of "dining venues" for this program often includes ship's galley/kitchen, the Library and the Conference Room.

Carnival Steakhouse dinner cost

The nominal fee is US$48 per guest (US$15 for kids) and it includes an appetizer, entree, dessert, and gratuity. Additional tipping is optional (both in cash or to your "Sail and Sign" card). The fee doesn't include bar menu drinks, such as wine, liquor, soda, bottled water (for prices see the table-link). More cost-related articles at our CCCL information hub.

As of September 20, 2018, CCL's steakhouse restaurant costs US$3 more for adults and US$2 more for kids. The new cover charges are US$38 for adults and US$12 for kids aged 11 and under.

NEWS : In December 2023, Rudi's Seagrill's and Steakhouse's cost was increased to US$49 per person.

Carnival Steakhouse dress-code, reservations

Steakhouse's dress-code is "Cruise Elegant", wearing jeans is permitted on "Cruise Casual" dinners (wearing shorts is not permitted). Integrated with CCL's dress-code rules .

Steakhouse reservations: making reservations ahead of time is highly recommended due to the small capacity of these dining venues. Guests are also welcome to go there and be seated as per the availability. Reservations can be requested either online (prior to the sailing, go to "MY CRUISE MANAGER" on www.Carnival.com, then go to "To-Do List"/"Plan Activities") or can be made onboard - at the Steakhouse or by calling from your stateroom. Know that dates and times are on a "first come - first serve" basis. This venue is open daily from 6 pm until 9:30 pm.

Carnival "Steakhouse ships" list

These are the names of the vessels' steakhouse restaurants, which are always located on the Spa Deck:

• Fahrenheit 555 (Breeze, Sunshine, Vista, Horizon, Mardi Gras, Celebration)
• The Point (Conquest)
• The Chef's Art (Dream)
• Sun King (Freedom)
• Emerald Room (Glory)
• Harry's (Liberty)
• The Golden Fleece (Legend)
• Prime (Magic)
• Nick and Nora's (Miracle)
• David's (Pride)
• Nouveau (Spirit)
• The Pinnacle (Splendor)
• Scarlett's (Valor)

Carnival STEAKHOUSE Menu

Updated Steakhouse menus offer appetizers like Iced and Smoked Fresh Oysters with Apple Mignonette; Risotto with Crab, Mushroom and Brown Butter; Heritage Berkshire Pork Belly with Apple Walnut Preserve, and Tuna Tartare with Yuzu Sphere and Avocado "Leche de Tiger". These complement the selection of USDA prime steaks with new items like A-5 Wagyu steak as well as lighter fare, such as Dover Sole Pan-Seared with Lemon Potato-Mousseline and Shallot Emulsion and Farmhouse Chicken with Roasted Honey Vinegar.

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There is always a reserved table in the dining room for everyone, but if that is not enough....

Main Restaurants (Dining Rooms)

Ships : ALL Cost: Complimentary with exception of optional Steakhouse Selections $

Guests dining in our two restaurants (one restaurant on Legend, Luminosa, Miracle, Pride and Spirit) will enjoy sit-down service. In addition to the menus below, menus for children are available as well.  Breakfast 

• Breakfast Menu – offered daily on port days
• Brunch Menu - offered daily on sea days

Lunch  (on cruise durations, 9 days or longer; may alternate with sea day brunch)  

• Appetizers, main entrees including a ‘vegetarian’ selection and dessert selections

Dinner 

• Appetizers, soups and salads
• Entrees including 'Emeril Selects', a salad entree, a vegetarian selection, an Indian vegetarian selection, 'Everyday' selection (broiled chicken breast and broiled striploin steak); in addition, each evening the menu will include popular Steakhouse selections
• On all ships (excluding those sailing in Australia), we offer a separate Vegan menu and Gluten-Free menu.
• Dessert selections

Casual Buffet Dinner  Ships : ALL Cost: Complimentary Located in the Lido Marketplace is a dinnertime alternative to the ship's main dining rooms. The attire is casual and the meals are served buffet-style, with an array of pastas, steaks, prime rib, grilled chicken, specialty salads and desserts along with a daily Chef's Special. Open for dinner, 6:00pm-9:30pm.  

Good Eats: Late Night Snacks  Ships : ALL Cost: Complimentary

For a late night snack, Good Eats will offer a variety of snacks such as chicken noodle soup, chips & salsa, Chicago pizza, fried chicken tenders, hot dogs, Italian meatball subs, ham & cheese rolls and cookies. Open late night (hours may vary each cruise due to different factors)

Bonsai Sushi™ Ships : Breeze, Celebration, Dream, Firenze, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Venezia, Vista Cost: $ Lunch and Dinner Menu   This full-service sushi restaurant offers a wide variety of Asian-inspired delicacies, including a number of varieties of sushi, sashimi and rolls along with bento boxes and the venue’s own interpretation of a sushi boat – with prices ranging from $1 for appetizer-sized portions to $15 for a sushi ship for two. An 18% service charge will be added to the a la carte selections. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Open for lunch (on sea days) and dinner until 12:00am. 

Bonsai Sushi™ Express | Sushi at Sea Ships with Bonsai Sushi Express: Elation, Freedom, Luminosa, Miracle, Paradise Ships with Sushi at Sea: Conquest, Glory, Liberty, Valor Cost: $

A casual, stand-alone yet equally tasty offshoot of Bonsai Sushi which is featured on select ships. Bonsai Sushi Express and Sushi at Sea is your grab-and-go sushi source at sea for mouthwatering array of sushi, sashimi, rolls and more — all made fresh and packed up for easy eating anywhere. Open for lunch (on sea days) and dinner. 

Bonsai Teppanyaki™ Ships:  Celebration, Firenze, Horizon, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Venezia Cost: $   Lunch and Dinner Menu  

Bonsai Teppanyaki features authentic delicacies from the Far East prepared by chefs on custom-built stations that form the center of the venue's tables. Four different combination dinners are available, including filet mignon/shrimp, shrimp/spiced grilled chicken, filet mignon/teriyaki salmon and filet mignon/lobster tail. All meals include fried rice and stir-fried vegetables and end with a Chocolate Bento Box with Green Tea Ice Cream. There is a fee of $42 per guest for dinner ($38 for lunch), which includes a starter, entrée and dessert; an 18% service charge will be added. additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Open for lunch (on sea days) and dinner. Reservations are highly recommended as there is limited seating. Reservations can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing 'My Cruise Manager'. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Ji Ji Asian Kitchen® Ships: Horizon, Panorama, Sunshine, Vista Cost: $ Dinner Menu A dining spot inspired by a millennia-old society, Ji Ji Asian Kitchen serves up enticing dishes in an atmospheric space that brings not just good food, but good fortune - a full-service menu features a mix of exotic and familiar dishes designed to challenge and delight your senses including soups, appetizers, noodle and rice dishes, as well as seafood and meat delicacies. There is a fee of $24 per adult and $6 per child 11 and under. The fee includes a starter, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Open for dinner. 

The Steakhouse Ships: Breeze, Celebration, Conquest, Dream, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Liberty, Luminosa, Magic, Mardi Gras, Miracle, Panorama, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Venezia, Vista Cost: $      Dinner Menu

With an elegant, but fun-filled, relaxed and somewhat casual atmosphere and a menu that includes steakhouse favorites, the Steakhouse is guaranteed to be a favorite dining spot. There is a fee of $49 per adult and $13 per child, 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, salad, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Open for dinner.

A delicious dinner time option with made-to-order Italian favorites in comfortable, relaxed surroundings. For dinner, there is a fee * of $24 per adult and $6 per child 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations * are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Open for dinner; Cucina del Capitano is also open for lunch with a complimentary made-to-order pasta bar. * O n Celebration, Jubilee and Mardi Gras, this venue is an alternative to eating in the Main Restaurant and is inclusive in the cruise fare. Any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water is additional. Pre-cruise reservations are not available. On the Celebration and Mardi Gras, we have added a charge of $8 per guest (per visit), for guests who dine at Cucina del Capitano more than once. 

Il Viaggio Ship:  Firenze, Venezia Cost:   $ Dinner Menu  

Journey across Italy, immersing yourself in a world of flavors and unparalleled service as you explore and savor the country's unique and traditional specialties. Creatively crafted to offer regional collections across each part of the menu - all note diverse regions of Italy where they are most known. The menu will also feature signature dishes, called “Favorito” entrees. There is a fee of $42 per adult and $10 per child 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, soup or salad, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Open for dinner.

The Carnival Deli  Ships with Carnival Deli:  Breeze, Conquest, Dream, Elation, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Legend, Liberty, Luminosa, Magic, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Venezia, Vista Cost: Complimentary Lunch and Dinner Menu Hot and cold deli sandwiches piled-high and don’t forget the Kosher pickles. Open for lunch and dinner until 11:00pm.

Piazza Panini ( and deli ) Ship:  Mardi Gras Cost: Complimentary Lunch and Dinner Menu (not available at this time)

Stuffed Italian-style hand-pressed sandwiches and deli favorites such as grilled ham and cheese, hot dogs with fixings and Reuben sandwiches. Open for lunch and dinner until 10:00pm; specialty Italian desserts will be served after 8:00pm.

Deco Deli  Ship:  Celebration Cost: Complimentary Lunch and Dinner Menu (not available at this time)

Deco Deli is more than the classic deli sandwiches, an expanded menu that also highlights Miami staples including the Cubano (pork, ham, swiss cheese and mustard), a croqueta sandwich (ham and cheese croqueta, shaved ham and pickles), and pan con lechon (slow cooked pulled pork, melted onion and mojo sauce) all on Cuban bread. Open for lunch and dinner until 10:00pm.

Beach Buns ( and deli ) Ship:  Jubilee Cost: Complimentary Lunch and Dinner Menu (not available at this time)

Tasty sandwiches and hot dogs with all the fixings. Open for lunch and dinner until 10:00pm

Il Mercato  ( and deli ) Ship:  Firenze Cost: Complimentary Lunch and Dinner Menu (not available at this time)

In addition to standard deli fare like hot dogs and turkey and Swiss sandwiches, this Italian market features faves like sauced-up meatballs, sandwiches with inspiration from Italy and beyond, plus sausages and salads. Open for lunch and dinner until 10:00pm.

Fresh Creations Ships:  Celebration, Firenze, Horizon, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Vista Cost: Complimentary Lunch Menu Salad bar open for lunch at the adult-only, Serenity.

C hibang! ™ Ships: Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras Cost: Complimentary * Lunch and Dinner Menu

Chibang! features two distinctly separate menus, each offering a diverse selection of authentic Chinese and Mexican cuisines allowing guests to craft their perfect meals. Try a little from each side by mixing, matching and sharing in an evening of flavor explorations. Or stop in to Chibang! for a casual lunch that features noodle and burrito bowls based on our favorite ingredients from both of these worlds. * This venue is an alternative to eating in the Main Restaurant and is inclusive in the cruise fare. Any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water is additional. Pre-cruise reservations are not available. On Celebration and Mardi Gras, we have added a charge of $8 per guest (per visit), for guests who dine at Chibang! more than once. 

BlueIguana Cantina™ Ships:  Breeze, Celebration, Conquest, Dream, Elation, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Liberty, Magic, Mardi Gras, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Vista Cost: Complimentary Breakfast Menu  and  Lunch Menu The BlueIguana Cantina is a poolside dining destination, open for breakfast and lunch. Hungry guests can watch the tortilla maker create fresh wheat and jalapeño tortillas, then consume freshly made burritos (breakfast burritos in the morning) and tacos with a variety of toppings, fillings and salsas. 

Tacos & Burritos Ships:   Luminosa Cost: Complimentary

A poolside dining venue, open for breakfast and lunch, serving burritos (breakfast burritos in the morning) and tacos with a variety of toppings, fillings and salsas.

Tomodoro Ships:   Firenze,   Venezia Cost: Complimentary

Tomodoro is a poolside dining venue, open for breakfast and lunch, featuring Mexitalian fusion creations with ingredients such as Italian meatballs and Sicilian chicken alongside traditional Mexican tacos and burritos.

Chicken Shack Ships:   Firenze Cost: Complimentary

Featuring crispy chicken sandwiches and fries with a variety of rich sauces and toppings along with tasty sides. Open for lunch.

Guy’s Burger Joint Ships:   ALL ( excluding Luminosa ) Cost: Complimentary Menu

At Guy’s Burger Joint, Carnival and successful restaurateur, cookbook author and television star Guy Fieri have come together to cook up the best burgers at sea, and best of all, they are free! Guests have a choice of delicious fresh-off-the-grill burgers designed by Fieri, or they can make their own at a condiment bar by adding a variety of tasty toppings. Burgers are complemented by hand-cut fries. Guests can drop by this laid-back poolside dining venue modeled after a road-side burger joint off an iconic coastal highway. Open for lunch until 6:00pm. 

Off the Grill Ships:   Luminosa Cost: Complimentary

A poolside dining venue, featuring burgers on garlic butter buns and fries for lunch and early dinner.

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse Ships:   Breeze, Dream, Magic, Radiance, Sunrise, Vista Cost: Complimentary Lunch Menu Guy Fieri has expanded his seagoing culinary offerings with this complimentary open-air eatery located at the Lanai on the Promenade Deck (Deck 10 on Sunrise). The Smokehouse features Guy’s signature recipes such as pork butt, chicken, Andouille sausage, round of beef and sides such as Mac Daddy Mac n Cheese, potato salad, slaw, collard greens and baked beans. Open for lunch (on sea days). 

Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse | Brewhouse Ships:  Celebration, Horizon, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Panorama Cost: $ * Dinner Menu  

Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse, open for dinner til' late every night, offers an à la carte menu featuring barbecue dishes such as brisket custom-smoked for 12 hours, Memphis-style baby back ribs, dry-rubbed and grill-finished chicken, pulled pork, and cedar-smoked salmon. All  items are served with coleslaw, sweet pickles, and golden honey cornbread or Texas toast. Decadent desserts like freshly baked cobbler, piled-high banana cream pie and gooey pecan pie offer a sweet conclusion to a satisfying and memorable meal. An 18% service charge will be added to the a la carte selections. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water.  

Open for lunch (on sea days), Guy's Pig & Anchor features a complimentary buffet with Fieri's signature dishes. * On Celebration, Jubilee and Mardi Gras, this venue is an alternative to eating in the Main Restaurant and is inclusive in the cruise fare. Any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water is additional. Ol' Fashioned BBQ Ships:   Conquest, Freedom, Glory, Liberty, Luminosa, Splendor, Valor  Cost: Complimentary Lunch Menu Located in the Lido Marketplace, this venue offers a mouth-watering array of barbeque favorites, including pork butt, chicken and smoked beef, along with traditional sides such as mac n' cheese, potato salad, scratch made slaw, molasses baked beans, soft buns as well as special sauces - Brown Sugar, Kansas City and Spicy Sriracha BBQ Sauce. Open for lunch (on sea days). 

La Strada Grill Ships:    Firenze, Venezia  Cost: Complimentary

An outdoor grill, open for lunch on sea days, featuring grilled Italian street food and sandwiches, 

Emeril's Bistro  Ship:  Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras Cost: $ Breakfast, Lunch and DInner Menu (Mardi Gras)  

Emeril Lagasse’s first-ever restaurant at sea, features an à la carte menu with his hometown of New Orleans favorites - such as fried oysters, BBQ shrimp, duck & sausage gumbo, po-boys, muffaletta sandwiches, fresh ceviche, jambalaya and for breakfast, choices such as shrimp and grits, breakfast po-boys and bananas foster crepes! Raw bar, incredible desserts and a New Orleans atmosphere round out the experience - prices range from $4 to $7. An 18% service charge will be added to the a la carte selections. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Open for breakfast, lunch (on sea days) and dinner.  

Rudi's Seagrill™   Ship:  Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras Cost: $ Dinner Menu  

Rudi's Seargrill features next-level seafood selections, showcasing acclaimed culinary artist Rudi Sodamin's innovative artistry and "plates with personalities" where guests can feast their eyes on a new personable presentation every time they dine. The flavorful menu includes crab cake, salt-roasted spot prawns, broiled lobster tail - just to name a few. But the fun doesn't stop there, you will be entertained with several dishes presented as playful "food faces" that will be Instagram-worthy pieces of art. There is a fee of $49 per adult and $13 per child 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Open for dinner.

Big Chicken Ships:  Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Radiance Cost: Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch Menu  

A seagoing version of a restaurant created by Carnival's Chief Fun Officer, Shaquille O’Neal, Big Chicken features a delectable variety of fried chicken sandwiches and traditional sides such as fries, potato salad and jalapeno slaw. Breakfast is served through the afternoon with options such as chicken and egg biscuits and three-cheese omelets. Open for breakfast and lunch until 5:00pm. 

Seafood Shack™ | Seafood Corner Ships with Seafood Shack:  Conquest, Celebration, Dream, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Liberty, Magic, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Splendor, Sunrise, Valor, Venezia, Vista Ships with Seafood Corner:  Legend, Luminosa, Spirit Cost: $ Lunch and Dinner Menu

A New England-inspired eatery, Seafood Shack is a casual dining venue on the Lido Deck, This seafood-lovers’ paradise will feature a menu full of delicious, fresh favorites including lobster rolls, steamed lobster, fried shrimp, crab cakes, fried clams and more. Prices range from $3 to $16. An 18% service charge will be added to the a la carte selections. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Open for lunch (on sea days) and dinner until 10:00pm; on Luminosa, open for late lunch and dinner daily, until 9:30pm.

Masala Tiger Ships:   Splendor Cost: Complimentary Lunch Menu  

Cooked in a traditional clay oven, Masala Tiger serves up a wide variety of signature Indian delights that are uniquely spiced as well as an array of vegetarian options made from fresh produce. Open for lunch. 

Street Eats Ships:  Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras Cost: Complimentary

Street Eats is Carnival’s tribute to food trucks, stalls and carts, with three ever-changing open-air stations. Steam Dream, specializes in the steamiest stuff this side of the spa, featuring favorites like bao buns and pot stickers. Mad Sizzle, with the likes of kebab and satay. And Time Fries, which serves up fries loaded up with culinary creations from our chefs, like cheesesteak fries! Open for lunch.

Thing 1 & Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast™ Ships:   ALL Cost: $ Brunch Menu

Sit down to a truly fantastical feast which features fun and unique menus. Bright colors and patterns decorate your table. You’re going to find that special spirit all throughout breakfast, so get ready to celebrate as you enjoy unforgettable interactions with the stars of Dr. Seuss, fun music… and let’s not forget the delicious menu, making this a meal to remember. The unique menu includes ‘Green Eggs and Ham’, brightly colored fruit, gravity-defying pancake stacks, funky French toast, ‘Moose Juice’ ‘n’ ‘Goose Juice’… and much more. Classic  breakfast offerings are available as well. Popular Dr. Seuss characters, Thing 1 and Thing 2 will join guests for fun interactions and one-of-a-kind photo opportunities. 

There is a fee of $15 per adult and $10 per child; children under 2 are complimentary. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water; gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion:  

Reservations are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. The special breakfast will take place typically on one sea day morning, in the main dining room at 8:30am and 9:30am; scheduling is based on itinerary, so once on board, guests will be notified of the day and time the event will occur.   The Chef’s Table Ships: ALL Cost: $ This one-of-a-kind culinary experience includes an exquisite multi-course dinner hosted by one of the line’s master chefs along with a private reception and a personalized tour of the galley. With The Chef’s Table, a select group of 12-16 guests enjoy champagne and hors d’ouevres hosted by the ship’s chef de cuisine. The chef then takes the group on a personalized tour to see the galley in operation, providing participants with a unique perspective on Carnival’s extensive food and beverage operations. The evening concludes with a sumptuous full-service dinner with delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts created by the line’s master chefs. Depending on the vessel, the meal takes place in non-traditional dining venues throughout the ship – the galley, library, conference center, etc. On select ships, there is a dedicated dining room for Chef’s Table with window views into the galley. 

• The reservation fee is $90 per person on the following ships: Carnival Conquest, Carnival Elation, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory, Carnival Legend, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Valor.
• The reservation fee is $119 per person on the following ships: Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Dream, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Magic, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Pride, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Vista and Mardi Gras. 

An 18% service charge will be added. additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations are highly recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made onboard at the Guest Services Desk, space permitting. Children must be at least 12 years of age to participate. Note: Very limited number of guests may participate!  

Coffee Bar    Ships with Promenade Coffee Bar:  Breeze, Conquest, Dream, Legend, Liberty, Magic, Pride, Spirit, Valor Cost: $ Drink Menu and Dessert Menu (not available at this time) A European-style café, featuring specialty coffees and teas, ice cream treats and fabulous pastries for a fee: Specialty Coffee ($1.75-$4.50); Specialty Tea ($1.95); Ice Cream Delights ($2.75-$3.50); Pastries and Cookies ($1.00-$2.00); Milk Shakes ($3.95).  

Javablue™ Cafe Ships:   Celebration, Elation, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Luminosa, Mardi Gras, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Radiance, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Venezia, Vista Cost: $ Dessert Menu Drink Menu (not available at this time) The JavaBlue Café, features fun twists on hot and cold drinks as well as sweet, baked treats. Beverages ($1.95-$5.75) and Sweets ($1.00-$1.95). In addition, Gelato is available on the Firenze and Venezia.

Cherry on Top™ Ships: Breeze, Celebration, Conquest, Dream, Elation, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Liberty, Luminosa, Magic, Mardi Gras, Miracle, Panorama, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Venezia, Vista Cost: $ A well-stocked candy-and-more-store; in addition, premium ice cream, made to order is available on the Horizon and and Vista.   Swirls   Ships: ALL Cost: Complimentary Self-serve soft Ice cream and Frozen Yogurt (chocolate, vanilla and strawberry), available 11:00am to midnight in the Lido Marketplace or poolside area.  

Lido Marketplace - 24/7 Beverages   Ships: ALL Cost: Complimentary The following beverages are available in the Lido Marketplace, 24/7: Coffee, Hot Tea, Lemonade and Unsweetened Iced Tea.   Room Service Ships: ALL Cost: $ Breakfast Menu Daytime and Late Night Menu

Room Service is available 24 hours a day with a selection of sandwiches, salads, specialty items and desserts as well as a continental breakfast menu each morning, 6:00am to 10:00am (excluding the last day of the cruise). Charges apply (excluding the Continental Breakfast). Beverages will be charged at regular bar menu prices. Gratuities may be extended upon delivery.   

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Carnival Celebration Restaurants With Menus

We are back from a cruise on Carnival's newest ship and have put together this complete Carnival Celebration Restaurants Guide with menus.

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Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Celebration, has just set sail from Miami, and we sailed on this ship’s first cruise from the United States . Now, we are back and have put together this Carnival Celebrations Restaurants Guide with menus so you can see what is available at the different restaurants onboard this latest Excel Class ship.

Carnival Celebration Restaurants Guide With Menus

Complimentary carnival celebration restaurants.

There are several dining options on the list of Carnival Celebration restaurants that are included in your cruise fare. These include the typical main dining room (Festivale and Carnivale) as well as the cruise ship buffet (Lido Marketplace).

Carnival Cruise Line ships also offer several quick service options that are complimentary. From Mexican favorites at BlueIguana Cantina, to burgers at Guy’s Burger Joint, to chicken sandwiches at Shaq’s Big Chicken, there are plenty of tasty options that won’t cost you anything.

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Java Blue Cafe (Deck 6)

The Java Blue Cafe is your dedicated coffee shop on Carnival Celebration. Located in the new Celebration Central zone, this venue opens at 6 AM most mornings for cruisers to get their caffeine fix. Serving espresso-based beverages and milk shakes that are included in the Cheers drink package , you might find yourself visiting this cafe quite a bit.

While here, you might be tempted by some of the food offerings as well. Java Blue Cafe serves breakfast items from around 7/7:30 to 9:30 AM daily. These options include breakfast sandwiches and continental pastry items. The cafe also serves lunch items from around 3 to 8:30/9:30 PM. These items include sandwiches, chicken pies, empanadas, and more. There are also desserts available, but they will cost a nominal fee.

Java Blue Menu

Carnivale Restaurant (Deck 6)

The Carnival Celebration restaurants include two different main dining room experiences. If you are a more traditional cruiser, you can opt for Assigned Dining at either 5:30 PM (early) or 7:45 PM (late) seating times. The Deck 6 Carnivale Restaurant and the first level of the Festivale Restaurant are reserved for Assigned Dining.

Cruisers who want to try a variety of the dining options on the ship, might want to select Your Time Dining. With this option, cruisers can dine whenever they want at various locations by joining a virtual queue in the Carnival HUB app when they are ready to eat. This option is available from 5:30 to 9 PM daily.

Regardless of whether you pick Assigned Dining or Your Time Dining, the Carnivale and Festivale restaurants offer the same rotational menu. These menus do change nightly with a few always available items, like the famous chocolate melting cake.

Carnivale is the smaller of the two dining venues and is located on the portside of Deck 6.

Festivale Restaurant (Decks 6 & 7)

Festivale is the larger of Carnival Celebration’s two main dining rooms. This 2-story main dining room is located on Decks 6 and 7. Deck 6 is reserved primarily for Assigned Dining while Deck 7 is utilized for Your Time Dining.

The Festivale restaurant is also open for breakfast daily from 7 to 9 AM. On sea days, the restaurant serves a special Sea Day Brunch from 8:30 AM to 12 PM. This Sea Day Brunch is a must-try, especially the skillet cake.

Once again, the dinner menu at this restaurant rotates each evening like most cruise lines offering a wide array of starters, entrees, and desserts.

This venue also serves lobster on one of Carnival’s elegant nights. During our sailing, “lobster night” was the first elegant night; however, Carnival has indicated that this will be changing to the second elegant night in the near future.

Further, across all of the Carnival Cruise Line ships , extra entrees in the main dining room are an upcharge. Guests may continue to order a second complimentary entrée if they choose; however, a third entrée will now incur a $5 charge.

MDR Breakfast | Sea Day Brunch | MDR Dinner Menus

Chibang! (Deck 8)

Chibang was created in response to guest feedback requesting more diverse dining options. This fairly new restaurant concept features both Mexican and Chinese dishes. Currently, this restaurant is complimentary on Excel Class ships.

Chibang is open for lunch on sea days from 12 to 2 PM and dinner nightly from 5:30 to 9:30 PM. Guests wishing to dine at this venue can join the virtual queue on the Carnival HUB app and will be notified when their table is ready. In our experience, we never waited more than 10 minutes for a table. The app also indicates an estimated current wait time at each venue.

For lunch, Chibang’s menu offers noodle bowls and burrito bowls. For dinner, the menu is more expansive offering Asian items like lettuce wraps, Singapore chili shrimp, and Kung Pao chicken. Mexican menu items include loaded nachos, tacos, pollo en mole, and pescado frito.

With so many offerings, you can certainly dine at Chibang more than once during your cruise vacation.

Chibang Lunch | Dinner Menu

Cucina del Capitano (Deck 8)

A specialty restaurant on other Carnival ships, Cucina del Capitano is also complimentary on Carnival Celebration at the moment. The cruise line indicates that they don’t foresee changing this any time soon.

This Italian restaurant is open for lunch from 12 to 2 PM on sea days and for dinner from 5:30 to 9:30 PM nightly. Just like Chibang, you can join the virtual queue whenever you want to dine here. Of note, if you have assigned dining in the main dining room, you won’t be able to join the virtual queue until after 7:45 PM.

For lunch, this venue serves a small menu of appetizers, soups, and pizza, along with a create your own pasta bowl section. At dinner, cruisers can enjoy favorites like Nonna’s meatball, chicken parm, short rib, and tiramisu.

Cucina del Capitano Lunch | Dinner Menu

Miami Slice (Deck 8)

Located in the vibrant 820 Biscayne zone on Carnival Celebration, Miami Slice is your go-to spot for pizza. This eatery is open daily from 9 AM to 4 AM to fulfill your cravings any time of day.

This pizzeria features a walk-up counter where guests can order fresh out of the oven pizza slices or personal-sized pies. You can then enjoy your pizza in the nearby seating area or take it to-go to enjoy anywhere around the ship.

Don’t be surprised to find a line here, as Miami Slice is quite popular.

Miami Slice Menu

Deco Deli (Deck 8)

Adjacent to Miami Slice, you will find Deco Deli. This counter-style sandwich shop serves up a menu of traditional deli sandwiches along with some Miami and Cuban favorites.

Deco Deli is open daily from 12 to 10 PM.

Deco Deli Menu

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse (Deck 8)

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse is another one of the Carnival Celebration restaurants. The BBQ joint is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Carnival Celebration. Dinner at this venue is also complimentary for a limited time; though, you will notice a few differences in the menu.

Guy’s serves breakfast from around 6:30/7:30 to 9/10:30 AM. This small buffet area features all the breakfast staples. The venue also serves lunch from 12 to 2:30 PM on sea days in a buffet-style setting outdoors on the waterfront area.

Dinner is served in the restaurant nightly from 5:30 to 9:30 PM. The menu features all your BBQ favorites with a side of live music. You can choose from chicken, brisket, sausage, and more. St. Louis ribs and prime rib are available for an up-charge.

Further, don’t forget to grab a signature ParchedPig beer brewed right onboard the ship.

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Lunch | Dinner Menu

BlueIguana Cantina (Deck 16)

Located on the Lido deck, BlueIguana Cantina serves up Mexican favorites for both breakfast and lunch. You can customize your breakfast or lunch burrito any way you like as they are freshly prepared just for you. There is even a salsa bar located nearby.

If you’d prefer tacos or a bowl, you can get those too at the BlueIguana Cantina.

This venue is open daily from 7/8 to 10:30 AM for breakfast and 12 to 2:30/3:30 PM for lunch.

BlueIguana Breakfast | Lunch Menu

Street Eats (Deck 16)

Street Eats is also located on the pool deck offering food truck-type selections. Here, you will find Steam Dream, Mad Sizzle, and Time Fries. Each of these venues features one selection a day, and this selection changes daily.

Think items like load fries, dumplings, satays, and more.

The Street Eats hours vary with the stalls opening somewhere between 11:30 AM and 2 PM, then remaining open until 4 or 5 PM. This is largely dependent on your port of call times.

Sample Street Eat Menus

Lido Marketplace (Deck 16)

The Lido Marketplace is your typical cruise ship buffet, featuring a variety of selections for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Honestly, with so many other offerings on Carnival Celebration, we did not eat here at all during our cruise.

The Lido Marketplace is typically open for breakfast from around 6:30/7:30 to 11:30 AM. The venue then reopens for lunch from around 12 to 2:30/3:30 PM. Then, dinner is available from 6 to 9:30 PM nightly.

You’ll find a salad station, dessert station, hot entrees section, cold cuts selection, and more. In comparison to other cruise lines, the offerings are more limited in the buffet; this is likely because there is so much else to eat around the ship.

Big Chicken (Deck 16)

Perhaps one of our favorite newer additions to Carnival ships is Shaq’s Big Chicken. NBA Hall of Famer and Carnival’s Chief Fun Officer, Shaquille O’Neal, scored big with this quick service eatery located aft on the pool deck.

Big Chicken is open for breakfast from around 7/8 to 11 AM and for lunch from 11 AM to 5 PM daily. This venue serves up signature chicken sandwiches with Shaq’s special sauce, in addition to chicken tenders and fries. There’s also chicken and biscuits for breakfast.

This is a popular spot on Carnival Celebration so don’t be surprised to find a line most times during the day.

Big Chicken Menu

Guy’s Burger Joint (Deck 17)

Relocated to Deck 17 above the Lido deck, Guy’s Burger Joint serves up some of the best burgers at sea. In partnership with Guy Fieri, this poolside shack features fresh off the grill burgers and fries with a toppings bar for you to customize your meal to perfection.

Guy’s Burger Joint is open every day from around 12 to 6 PM to satisfy all your burger cravings. How many can you eat in just one week?

This is perhaps the busiest quick service eatery on Carnival Celebration, so don’t be surprised to find Disney-style switchbacks. Though, we never waited more than about 15 minutes.

Guy’s Burger Joint Menu

Fresh Creations (Deck 18)

Serenity is the adult only retreat on Carnival Cruise Line ships. This private oasis offers plenty of space with comfy lounge furniture, a pool, whirlpools, a bar, and even some healthy lunch options at the Fresh Creations salad bar.

The salad bar is open from 12 to 2:30 PM on sea days so you don’t have to give up your slice of paradise when you get hungry.

Fresh Creations Menu

Swirls (Decks 8, 16, 17)

For those looking for their soft serve fix, you can rejoice that there are three locations onboard Carnival Celebration. Choose between vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, or twist.

There is one located in the Heroes Tribute Lounge on Deck 8 aft. The second is found on Deck 16 aft near the Tides Bar and Tides Pool. Finally, the third soft serve station can be found on Deck 17 midship near Guy’s Burger Joint.

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Specialty Restaurants on Carnival Celebration

With so many great offerings, you certainly do not have to pay extra for dining on Carnival Celebration (if you don’t want to). Though, this new ship also offers a few specialty restaurants that come with an up-charge.

If you plan to dine at any of these Carnival Celebration restaurants, you should make reservations pre-cruise, as popular dining times do fill up quickly.

Emeril’s Bistro 1397 (Deck 6)

Debuting on Carnival Mardi Gras, chef Emeril Lagasse’s restaurant makes a return on Carnival Celebration. This new and improved rendition, Emeril’s Bistro 1397, is located in the new Gateway zone.

Emeril’s Bistro is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner serving New Orleans themed cuisine at a la carte prices. No reservations are necessary for this restaurant.

Breakfast is served from 8 to 9:30/10:30 AM each day, and lunch on sea days from 12 to 3 PM. The venue re-opens for dinner from around 3/4 to 9/10 PM.

For breakfast, all items are $6 and include dishes like shrimp and grits and sweet potato waffles. For lunch and dinner, the menu features items like oysters, po’boys, jambalaya, and beignets. The beignets are a must-try!

Emeril’s Bistro Menu

Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse (Deck 7)

Fahrenheit 555 is Carnival Cruise Line’s signature steakhouse. This American steakhouse has a warm and inviting atmosphere with an open concept kitchen, making it a great choice for an elegant night dinner.

The restaurant is open nightly for dinner from 5:30 to 9:30 PM. The cover charge at this venue is increasing to $48 per person.

The menu at Fahrenheit 555 features upscale offerings like shrimp cocktail, tuna tartare, and premium cuts of beef.

Fahrenheit 555 Menu

Bonsai Teppanyaki (Deck 8)

Bonsai Teppanyaki is another one of the Carnival Celebration restaurants. This Japanese-style hibachi restaurant offers a multi-course menu for a flat fee of $35 for lunch and $38 for dinner.

This restaurant is open for lunch on sea days from 12 to 3 PM and nightly for dinner from 5:30 to 10:15 PM.

Entrée selections range from chicken, filet, lobster tail, salmon, and shrimp. All meals also include starters and dessert.

Whenever we have dined at a teppanyaki restaurant on a cruise, the food is always as good as the culinary show! This venue is very small so make sure to secure reservations early.

Bonsai Teppanyaki Menu

Bonsai Sushi (Deck 8)

Located adjacent to Bonsai Teppanyaki is Bonsai Sushi. This sushi lovers paradise is an a la carte venue that is open for dinner daily from 5 PM to 12 AM. The venue is also open for lunch on sea days from 12 to 2:30 PM.

Bonsai Sushi offers several sushi and sashimi selections, as well as noodle bowls and Japanese small plates. So, even if you are not a fan of sushi, there are probably other menu items for you to enjoy at this venue for reasonable prices.

Bonsai Sushi Menu

Rudi’s Seagrill (Deck 8)

Celebrity Chef Rudi Sodamin brings his creations to life on Carnival Celebration at Rudi’s Seagrill. This specialty restaurant is open nightly for dinner from 5:30 to 9:30 PM for an upcharge of $48 per person.

As you might expect, the menu is heavy on seafood with mussels, scallops, shrimp, oysters, calamari, and lobster all on the menu. There’s even a crab-stuffed lobster tail. For non-seafood lovers, you have a choice of chicken, a pork chop, or a NY strip.

The intimate atmosphere of this restaurant makes it another great choice for an elegant night dinner.

Rudi’s Seagrill Menu

Seafood Shack (Deck 16)

The casual Seafood Shack is located on the Lido deck near the new Street Eats on Carnival Celebration. This counter service restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily varying times from 12 to 10 PM depending on the port of call.

The Seafood Shack offers classic New England favorites like fried clams, lobster rolls, fish & chips, clam chowder, and other fresh local catch.

All menus items at this venue are a la carte at current market prices.

Seafood Shack Menu

Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast

Enter the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss. Accompanied by the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2, and friends, you can feast on a colorful breakfast. The Green Eggs and Ham breakfast is offered one day of the cruise at 8:30 and 9:45 AM in the Carnivale restaurant. The up-charge is $10 for adults and $8 for kids under 14 years old.

This special event features menu items like Horton’s cereal crusted french toast, pancake stacks, steak and eggs, and of course, green eggs and ham.

Whether you are a family or just big kids at heart, this is a fun way to spend a sea day breakfast.

Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast Menu

Room Service

Room service is available 24 hours a day with select complimentary items and other items that are available for an up-charge at a la carte pricing.

For breakfast (6 to 10 AM), you can choose from fruit, cereal, continental pastry items, and yogurt for no additional cost as well as breakfast sandwiches for around $5.

During the day (10 AM to 6 AM), various items are available at a la carte prices. Selections include salads, sandwiches, wings, desserts, and more. Most items cost between $5 to $7 each. An additional 18% gratuity will be added to each order as well.

Room Service Menu | Breakfast Menu

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Current Carnival Jubilee Menus

by Prof. Cruise · June 10, 2024

Cruising on the Carnival Jubilee and looking for current dining and restaurant menus? See all the main dining room (MDR), specialty restaurant, and fast casual menus here! Plus a bonus link to all the Jubilee bar menus! I’ve included where each venue is located and when each venue is usually open, but double check times once onboard (via the printed schedule or on the app) as they can vary depending on itinerary.

Index (skip to): Beach Buns Big Chicken Blue Iguana Cantina Bonsai Sushi Bonsai Teppanyaki Carnival Kitchen Chibang Coastal Slice Cucina del Capitano Emeril’s Bistro 717 Fahrenheit 555 Fresh Creations Guy’s Burger Joint Guy’s Pig & Anchor Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse Java Blue Cafe Main Dining Room (MDR) Breakfast Menu Main Dining Room (MDR) Brunch Menu Main Dining Room (MDR) Dinner Menus Main Dining Room (MDR) Drink Menu Room Service Breakfast Menu Room Service All Day Menu Rudis Seagrill Seafood Shack Shake Spot Street Eats Street Eats Wings Thing 1 and Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast Bar Menus

Carnival Jubilee Beach Buns Menu

Complimentary, deck 8, usually open from noon to 10pm.

Carnival Jubilee Big Chicken Menu

Complimentary, deck 16, usually open from 7am-11am for breakfast and from 11am-5pm for lunch.

Carnival Jubilee Blue Iguana Cantina Breakfast Menu

Complimentary, deck 16, usually open from 7am-10:30am for breakfast.

Carnival Jubilee Blue Iguana Cantina Lunch Menu

Usually open from noon-3:30pm for lunch.

Carnival Jubilee Bonsai Sushi Menu

Extra charge, deck 8, usually open for lunch on sea days from noon-2:30pm and for dinner/late-night every day from 5pm-12am.

Carnival Jubilee Bonsai Teppanyaki Menu

Extra charge, deck 8, usually open for lunch from noon-3pm on sea days and for dinner every day from 5:30pm-9:30pm.

Carnival Jubilee Carnival Kitchen Menu

Extra charge, deck 6.

Carnival Jubilee Chibang Lunch Menu

Complimentary, deck 8, open for lunch on sea days from noon-2pm.

Carnival Jubilee Chibang Dinner Menu

Complimentary, deck 8, usually open for dinner every night from 5:30pm-9:30pm.

Carnival Jubilee Coastal Slice Menu

Complimentary, deck 8, usually open from 9am-4am.

Carnival Jubilee Cucina del Capitano Lunch Menu

Complimentary, deck 8, usually open for lunch on sea days from noon-2pm.

Carnival Jubilee Cucina del Capitano Dinner Menu

Complimentary, deck 8, usually open for dinner every night from 5:30pm-8:30pm.

Carnival Jubilee Emeril’s Bistro 717 Breakfast Menu

Extra charge, deck 6, usually open for breakfast every day from 8:00am-10:30am.

Carnival Jubilee Emeril’s Bistro 717 Lunch and Dinner Menu

Extra charge, deck 6, usually open for lunch from noon-4pm on sea days and for dinner every night from 4pm-10pm.

Carnival Jubilee Fahrenheit 555 Menu

Extra charge, deck 7, open for dinner every night from 5:30pm-9:30pm.

Carnival Jubilee Fresh Creations Menu

Complimentary, deck 18, usually open from noon-2:30pm on sea days.

Carnival Jubilee Guy’s Burger Joint Menu

Complimentary, deck 17, usually open every day from noon-6pm.

Carnival Jubilee Guy’s Pig & Anchor Menu

Complimentary (with some upcharge items), deck 8, usually open for breakfast from 6:30am-10:30am and dinner from 5:30pm-9:30pm

Carnival Jubilee Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse Menu

Complimentary, deck 8, usually open for lunch from noon-2:30pm on sea days.

Carnival Jubilee Java Blue Cafe Menu

Complimentary and upcharge items (as indicated on the menu), deck 6, usually opens at 6am.

Carnival Jubliee Main Dining Room (MDR) Breakfast Menu

Complimentary, decks 6 and 7, available in the Pacific restaurant (one of the two main dining rooms) on port days from 7am-9am.

Carnival Jubliee Main Dining Room (MDR) Brunch Menu

Complimentary, decks 6 and 7, available in the Pacific restaurant (one of the two main dining rooms) on sea days from 8:30am-noon.

Carnival Jubilee Main Dining Room (MDR) Dinner Menus

Complimentary. There are two main dining rooms on the Jubilee, the Atlantic (Located on deck 6 port side and used only for Your Time Dining from 5:30pm-9pm.) and the Pacific (Located on decks 6 and 7. Deck 6 is used for set dining times and deck 7 for Your Time Dining).

Night 2 is the first of two elegant (formal) nights.

Night 6 is the second of two elegant (formal) nights and features complimentary lobster and prime rib.

Carnival Jubilee Main Dining Room (MDR) Drink Menu

Carnival Jubilee Room Service Breakfast Menu

Room service breakfast is available from 6am-10am and offers both complimentary and upcharge items (as indicated on the menu below).

Carnival Jubilee Room Service All Day Menu

Extra charge and available from 10am-6am.

Carnival Jubilee Rudis Seagrill Menu

Extra charge, deck 8, usually open from 5:30pm-9:30pm.

Carnival Jubilee Seafood Shack Menu

Extra charge, deck 16, times vary (check the printed schedule or on the app).

Carnival Jubilee Shake Spot Menu

Extra charge, deck 6. Shakes are included if you purchased the Cheers beverage package.

Carnival Jubilee Street Eats Menus

Complimentary, deck 16, times vary (check the printed schedule or on the app).

Carnival Jubilee Street Eats Wings Menu

Extra charge, deck 16. Times vary (check the printed schedule or on the app).

Carnival Jubilee Thing 1 and Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast

Extra charge, Atlantic dining room on the last sea day at either 8:30am or 9:45am. Reservation required.

Carnival Jubilee Bar Menus and Drink Prices

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First Look at New Carnival Cruise Line Menus: What’s Different, What’s Missing

Doug Parker

• June 30, 2023

Cruise Cruise Line menus undergo an extensive makeover every few years. The changes make some guests wary, while others are happy to see the new choices in the main dining room.

The new Carnival Cruise Line menus have been introduced with assistance from chief culinary officer/celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse.

Read on to find out what’s changed, which items come with an added charge , and why the menu being rolled out might not be the final version.

New Carnival Cruise Line Menus

The new Carnival Cruise Line menus were introduced in June of 2023 aboard the Carnival Dream , with the line saying they will have a fleetwide rollout over several months. So what do the new menus look like? Here are some of the new main dining room offerings.

How Often Do Carnival’s Menus Change?

While Norwegian Cruise Line has recently experimented with a set menu — meaning the same selections would be offered every night of a sailing — Carnival continues to offer a different menu each night of the cruise.

This means that a cruiser could quickly eat in the complimentary dining room every night of their sailing without ever ordering the same thing twice.

Because overhauling menus is such a significant undertaking, it makes sense that Carnival would want to introduce the menus on a few ships to receive feedback and consider making changes before finalizing them and rolling them out across the entire fleet.

What Kind of Food Is Served In Carnival’s Main Dining Room?

Because nearly every passenger will enjoy at least a few meals in the main dining room — and those guests have diverse tastes — it’s important that menus feature something for everyone.

That holds when looking at starters, entrees, or desserts. While you won’t find anything involving molecular gastronomy, you’ll find steak, fish, salads, soups, and vegetarian offerings… pretty much what you expect on any cruise line.

In revealing details about the menus, Carnival President Christine Duffy said “nearly 60 new entree presentations” were featured over a week.

Of course, the keyword there is “presentations.”

In other words, you aren’t finding 60 entirely new entrees on the revised menus, but rather some which are entirely new, and others that were previously offered by have been tweaked in one way or another.

So what makes these new Carnival Cruise Line menus different? A few things.

So let’s break things down by section.

Starters (appetizers)

One of the first things we noticed is that you’ll find a smaller portion of one of the main entrees offered as an appetizer each day.

For example, on one of the dinner menus, the Pappardelle with Braised Lamb is listed as an appetizer and also, further down, as an entree.

You’ll find favorites like a shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad, and roasted tomato soup elsewhere. Again, these will vary each night.

Most entree items on Carnival Cruise Line menus can be ordered as an appetizer, for an entree, or an entree for the appetizer. You just have to ask the wait staff.

Bonsai Sushi Ship

This is the first of two sections offering for-fee dishes you would typically find in specialty restaurants. The Bonsai Sushi Ship For Two includes a California Roll, Bang Ban Bonsai Roll, and six pieces of assorted sushi.

The cost is $26, with an 18 percent service charge automatically added.

Emeril’s Selects is now on Carnival Cruise Line menus

If there’s one section that we’re most excited about, it might be this one. Each night, an appetizer and entree specifically created by Lagasse can be found here.

One evening, the appetizer was Beef Carpaccio, with the entree being Herb Crusted Salmon. On another evening, the Emeril Selects choices were a Cerviche Crudo appetizer and a Jambalaya Pasta for the entree.

Although Lagasse does have stand-alone, for-fee venues on several of the newer ships (Carnival Celebration, Mardi Gras, the upcoming Jubilee), the Emeril Selects offered in the main dining room are complimentary.

Main entrees

As expected, this is where you’ll see a variety of dishes covering the gauntlet on the Carnival Cruise Line menus, from Seafood Newburg to Beef Wellington.

But this is also where you’ll find the “Featured Indian Vegetarian” option, which changes each evening, and other vegetarian options, such as Baked Vegetable Au Gratin.

Several of the entrees are downright intriguing. For example, the Roasted Artichoke, Potato, and Cheesecake. That’s right, cheesecake. Vegetarians can enjoy a Herb Crusted Stuffed Portobello Mushroom.

Featured Salad

The menu will feature a specific entree salad each evening, something cruisers have requested for years.

As with the entrees, the selection here changes nightly. But it is important to note that in this case, “salad” does not equate to “vegetarian.”

For example, one menu’s Featured Salad is the Ultimate Cobb Salad (which includes chicken and bacon). Another featured salad is the Smoked Salmon with Farro and Goat Cheese.

Everyday Selections

This section only offers two entrees, and they do not rotate. One is the Grilled Chicken breast, while the other is the Broiled Striploin Steak.

This is the perfect section for those who’ve maybe been eating a little wildly all day (or all week!) and want something very basic. Or, for the picky eater who wants one of these things every night. (No judgment!)

Steakhouse Selections on Carnival Cruise Line menus

This is the second of two sections on the new menus featuring for-fee items normally found in specialty restaurants.

Here, four entrees do not rotate and are available each night. Surf & Turf, Broiled Filet Mignon, New York Strip Loin Steak, and Grilled Lamb Chops are those items.

These are available for $23 per entree, with an 18 percent service charge automatically added.

Dessert on Carnival Cruise Line Menus

Yes, the Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake is available every night. This is, after all, one of the most popular items to ever hit a cruise ship menu.

The menu also features nightly fresh fruit and a selection of ice cream and sorbets. Other items on the menu rotate, including treats like Panna Cotta and Hazelnut Mousse. One change that not everyone loves — and some have campaigned to have changed — is that the Cheese Plate is only offered one night as a dessert.

Carnival is also working out new vegetarian menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that are expected to be rolled out sometime in 2023. These new menus are still in the development stages.

Carnival Kids Menu

Given that Carnival Cruise Line proudly proclaims it carries more families each year than any other operator, you can bet that they know how to satisfy hungry (and potentially picky) young eaters when meal time rolls around.

When it comes to entrees on the kid menu at Carnival , there are plenty of choices that kids will love, such as grilled cheese sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, and pizza.

Translation: Exactly the kind of foods kids love! But of course, children can always order off the regular menu… and we’ve known more than a few adults to order off the menu meant for kids!

Of course, Carnival Cruise Line is happy to accommodate your child’s specific dietary needs or preferences. Just let your waiter know, and they will work with the kitchen to create a delicious meal that meets your child’s needs.

What Else You Need to Know About Carnival Cruise Line Menus

To reduce waste, the new menus now state that there will be a five-dollar charge for the “third entree or more.” In other words, they’re complimentary if you want to order two entrees. If a third dish catches your eye and you want to try it, you can do so, but for five dollars.

Carnival is enforcing this, as I ordered three lobsters on my last cruise and was charged a $5 fee for the third entree.

However, this same charge does not apply to appetizers or desserts. When asked on Facebook, Carnival’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, told his followers that selections in both categories were “unlimited.”

As always, guests can order beer, wine or cocktails from their server in the main dining room, and the Cheers! drink package is accepted here as in all other venues on board the ship.

Of course, if these new menus don’t look appetizing, you can always go to Guy’s Burger Joint before 6:00 p.m., the buffet, or one of the other dining venues available on the ship. And if you still aren’t happy with the offerings at the Lido Marketplace buffet, there is always room service.

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Our kids’ menus, available at most onboard dining venues, feature foods that are delicious enough — and fun enough — to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. We’ve got all the familiar options they love from home, like spaghetti and meatballs, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, mac-n-cheese, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and — yes mom — fresh fruit and veggies. They should save room for dessert, though, because with sweet stuff like banana splits and chocolate brownies, your young’uns are going to be pretty excited. There’s even free late-night pizza and soft serve… but these are subject to bed-time, of course.

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Carnival Cruise Line quietly takes away a loyalty program perk

Cruisers who sail frequently on the same cruise line earn loyalty program perks that can be quite meaningful. 

Royal Caribbean, for example, gives Diamond-tier and higher members of its Crown & Anchor Society loyalty program access to a special lounge, free beverage vouchers each day, and other perks like free days of internet service.

Earning Diamond status is not easy. You earn 1 point for every night you're on board, 2 as a solo traveler, or 3 if you are a solo passenger in a suite. You need 80 points to achieve what's generally considered to be the first meaningful tier in the program, measured by significant perks.  

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Once a passenger earns a loyalty program level, they appreciate the benefits offered. They likely looked forward to reaching the tier for a long time, and that makes any changes a cruise line makes to its loyalty program benefits very risky.

Take away something people felt they earned, and the cruise line looks as if it cheaped out on its best customers. Even a tweak that seems positive on its face can lead to a backlash.

Royal Caribbean, for example, used to offer an all-you-can-drink happy hour in the Crown Lounge from 5 to 7 p.m. For social-distancing reasons during the covid pandemic, that was replaced with four daily free-drink vouchers for Diamond members, five for Diamond+, and six for top-tier Pinnacle members.

Unless you really hit the happy hour hard, it's difficult to see how that offer was better than the current voucher-based system. Yet that did not stop some passengers from being angry and even threatening to take their business to other cruise lines.

Now, Carnival has removed a loyalty perk from its VIFP program, and members, if they notice, are likely to be angry.

Carnival makes a loyalty program change 

Carnival's Very Important Fun Person loyalty program is very simple.

"Earn VIFP points just lounging by the pool. Each day you cruise is another VIFP point earned, so whether you like long cruises or spontaneous getaways, every one is totally worth it," the cruise line says.

Unlike the Royal Caribbean program, you don't earn more points for sailing solo or staying in a suite. Carnival also does not offer an equivalent to the Crown Lounge or Royal Caribbean's beverage vouchers.

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It does offer priority boarding to its Platinum (75-199 VIFP points) and Diamond (200 or more VIFP points), which its rival no longer offers. Carnival also offers Platinum and Diamond members a unique collectible pin on every sailing, as well as a piece of logoed merchandise (like a tote bag or a towel).

Carnival's top-tier loyalty members also get priority reservations in specialty dining restaurants. Royal Caribbean does not offer that, but RCL Diamond Plus members (175-699 points) get a buy-one-get-one deal at specialty dining on the first two nights of their cruise.

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Carnival makes a loyalty program change

Carnival recently took away a meaningful loyalty perk without notifying VIFP members. It was simply on the list and then it wasn't. The change was first spotted by Cruisehive.

"Carnival Cruise Line has quietly removed a popular benefit for its Diamond and Platinum level returning guests, without notice of the discontinuation," the website  reported. "The $25 FunPlay credit in the ship’s casino was never intended as a long-term benefit, but nevertheless it has been a popular perk that guests have enjoyed for several years."

The cruise line's brand ambassador, John Heald, confirmed the change on his Facebook page.

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“Yes, the casino has decided to remove the $25," he wrote. "The $25 FunPlay casino credit was one of our temporary offers to our top-tier VIFP guests. With a full suite of casino promotions and activities, we are sunsetting this credit and continue to look for other ways to make sure our loyal guests have a great time while cruising with us."

Royal Caribbean gives all Crown & Anchor Society members between $2 and $8 of free play in its casinos on every sailing.

Carnival's $25 credit was initially offered when the cruise line had to cancel slot tournaments due to social distancing. Even after those tournaments were brought back, the credit remained until its recent removal.

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2024 Carnival Mardi Gras Complete Restaurant Guide & PDF Menus

Embark on a culinary journey aboard the Mardi Gras with Carnival Cruise Line, where dining is an adventure unto itself. From the sophisticated atmosphere of the Palm and Flamingo Restaurants for breakfast, brunch, and dinner to casual favorites at Big Chicken and BlueIguana Cantina, there's a world of flavors waiting to be discovered. Whether you're craving the fusion delights of ChiBang!, the fresh offerings of Guy’s Burger Joint, or the authentic tastes at Pizzeria del Capitano, every meal is an opportunity to explore delicious, complimentary dining options that cater to every palate.

Complimentary Restaurants

Main Dining Rooms: Palm & Flamingo Restaurants

At the heart of the Mardi Gras dining experience are the Palm and Flamingo Restaurants, offering a sophisticated atmosphere for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. These main dining rooms share the same rotating menus.

Port Day Breakfast: Palm Restaurant 7:00-9:00am.

Sea Day Brunch: Palm Restaurant 8:30am-12pm.

Sea Day Tea Time: Flamingo Restaurant 3:00-4:00pm.

Dinner: Early seating 5:00pm • Late seating 7:45pm • Anytime Dining 5:00-9:00pm.

Click here to view the Carnival Main Dining Room Menus

Big Chicken

Curated by Big Chicken serves a range of chicken dishes, from crispy sandwiches to juicy tenders, all in a casual setting.

Breakfast • Lunch

Big Chicken Menu

BlueIguana Cantina

Dive into Mexican-inspired fare with freshly made burritos, tacos, and an array of salsas at this vibrant, poolside eatery.

BlueIguana Cantina Menu

A fusion dining experience offering a mix of Chinese and Mexican cuisines, Chibang! delights with its innovative menu and lively atmosphere.

Lunch (Sea Days) • Dinner

ChiBang! Menu

Fresh Creations

Fresh Creations serves customizable salads with fresh veggies, premium toppings, and house-made dressings.

Lunch (Sea Days)

Fresh Creations Menu

Guy’s Burger Joint

Crafted by celebrity chef Guy Fieri, enjoy hand-crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries at this popular spot, a haven for burger lovers.

Lunch (Sea Days) • Dinner (Sea Days)

Guy’s Burger Joint Menu

Guy’s Pig & Anchor BBQ

Indulge in championship-quality BBQ smoked on board, featuring Guy Fieri’s signature recipes and sauces.

Breakfast (Sea Days) • Lunch (Sea Days)

Guy’s Pig & Anchor BBQ Menu

Lido Marketplace

A buffet restaurant offering a wide variety of international dishes, salads, desserts, and more, perfect for any meal of the day.

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Piazza Panini

Specializing in gourmet sandwiches, Piazza Panini offers a flavorful Italian twist for those seeking a casual yet delicious dining option.

Lunch • Dinner

Piazza Panini Menu

Pizzeria del Capitano

Serving up delicious pizza options with a variety of toppings, Pizzeria del Capitano is your go-to for a quick and satisfying meal.

Pizzeria del Capitano Menu

Street Eats

This open-air eatery offers quick bites from Steam Dream (dim sum), Mad Sizzle (kebabs), and Time Fries (loaded fries), great for a snack or a light meal.

Street Eats Menu

Enjoy self-serve, soft-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt, available 24/7 for a sweet treat any time of day or night.

Specialty Restaurants

Bonsai Sushi

Experience authentic sushi and sashimi, as well as other Japanese delicacies, in a serene setting.

Bonsai Sushi Menu

Bonsai Teppanyaki

Interactive dining with chefs preparing meals right before your eyes on teppanyaki grills.

Bonsai Teppanyaki Menu

Cucina del Capitano

Savor Italian classics in a family-style setting, reminiscent of a cozy Italian home.

Cucina del Capitano Menu

Emeril’s Bistro 1396

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse brings his signature Creole and Cajun cuisine to the high seas.

Breakfast • Lunch (Sea Days) • Dinner

Emeril’s Bistro 1396 Menu

Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse

A classic American steakhouse serving premium cuts of steak, seafood, and an extensive wine list.

Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse Menu

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse

Enjoy craft beers brewed onboard alongside Guy Fieri’s BBQ creations.

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse Menu

JavaBlue Cafe

A café serving specialty coffees, teas, and freshly baked pastries.

JavaBlue Cafe Menu

Rudi’s Seagrill

A fine dining seafood experience curated by master chef Rudi Sodamin.

Rudi’s Seagrill Menu

Seafood Shack

Casual seafood spot offering everything from fried shrimp to lobster rolls.

Seafood Shack Menu

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Behind the scenes: How this Carnival cruise ship galley serves thousands of meals a night

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On any given night, Pacific Restaurant on Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship is a hub of activity. On multiple evenings during a recent sailing, guests lined up at the entrance to one of the main dining rooms on Carnival Jubilee , which gave way to a two-deck space with ornate, twinkling light fixtures and soaring white columns.

But a windowless room several decks below is where the real action happens.

The ship’s main galley, lined with metallic counters, stoves and ceiling panels, cranks out 15,000 dishes per night on average. The kitchen – one of 18 galleys overall – supplies multiple meals, but dinner is its busiest time.

“It's not a small operation by any means, especially on this class of ship,” Vivek Menon, the ship’s Food and Beverage Director told USA TODAY on board. Here’s how they do it.

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How does a cruise ship galley work?

Lots of planning happens before meals ever hit guests’ plates. Food orders are placed around two weeks in advance and loaded onto the vessel on turnaround days, said Menon, whose food and beverage team includes just under 900 members (Jubilee can accommodate more than 6,000 guests).

The ship's galley staff cooks roughly 5,000 pounds of whole chicken, grills around 5,000 pounds of strip steak and bakes approximately 600 loaves of bread every week.

One morning in late February, fish was thawing in a walk-in refrigerator the size of a small bedroom on deck 3, two decks below the galley. According to a label on its exterior, a nearby freezer housed ice cream, while another room was filled with boxes of cruise essentials like Grey Goose Vodka and Crown Royal whiskey.

Chefs then place orders with the vessel’s storeroom team two days before they need the ingredients. “Pre-prep” – such as trimming and marinating chicken breasts – takes place a day beforehand, with more prep following on the day of service, though the time required varies.

Those chicken breasts, for example, might be prepped an hour prior to service. By contrast, “Prime rib cooks for six hours,” Menon said. “A short rib braises for 12 hours, so obviously that has a huge lead time. So, it depends on the dish.”

Then it’s showtime. The galley provides food for an average of 4,000 people a night between Pacific Restaurant and the ship’s other dining room, Atlantic Restaurant.

Orders start trickling in at around 5:45 p.m., but the crew is ready. Chefs are given a head count at the beginning of the evening, at peak time and near the end of dinner.

For example, Menon said, “If we’re cooking 1,000 fish for early dining, 1,000 filets, the counts are spread out in such a way that in the first 15 minutes, the cook is running around 200 ahead of count, because these counts are very quickly going to catch up,” Menon said.

As orders slow down, they narrow the gap and reduce output accordingly. “At the end of dinner service, you have very little left,” Menon said. “By the time it's nine 9, 9:15, we’re already down one or two, four or five pieces, depending on the volume we're setting up.” Guest flow differs each evening, however.

At the beginning of a cruise, the crew starts logging how much of a given item is used on that sailing – down to details like how guests want their steak cooked – which allows them to prepare more or less as needed.

Does food go to waste?

Tracking guest preferences is about more than just providing good service. The line has paid close attention to what goes uneaten as part of efforts to reduce food waste. “We looked at what the guests don't like, what's coming back on the plate,” Menon said. Then they can make changes.

Carnival also introduced QR-code menus in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has made it easier to tweak menus (though they have printed ones as well). Other measures, such as adding a charge for once-included room service in 2022, have helped the line move closer to those aims, too.

“Before (when) you walked down a corridor, every second cabin, you're going to see a plate outside with some things half-eaten because it was complimentary,” Menon said.

The line generated nearly 2.5 pounds of food waste per person around five years ago. Now that number is about 1.5 pounds. (Read more about how cruise lines have been working to reduce food waste here .)

What is Carnival’s Chef’s Table?

If guests want to peek behind the culinary curtain, they can see the galley for themselves. Carnival’s Chef’s Table experience features a tour and a multi-course dinner for between 12 and 16 people, according to the line’s website .

The sleek dining room that hosts the dinner on Jubilee was tucked deep inside the galley space, giving passengers up-close views of the kitchen. The menus – which can’t be found elsewhere on board – vary from ship to ship but have included items like knotted parmesan herb brioche, black-garlic cannelloni, a “lamb trilogy” (roasted, broiled and confit) and more.

When is the best time to take a cruise? We broke it down by region.

The experience is available on all Carnival ships and ranges from $90-$150 per person, depending on the vessel and the menu. Passengers can make reservations online after booking their cruise.

The reporter on this story received access to this sailing from Carnival. USA TODAY maintains editorial control of content.

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Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

Carnival is known for ultra-cheap cruises. I sailed on its new ship — and I'm not sure that's completely true.

• Carnival Cruise Line is well known for its  relatively affordable fares .
• But my recent Carnival Firenze cruise was filled with enticing pay-to-play amenities.
• Even the complimentary venues had up-charged options, making it easy for travelers to blow past their budget.

If you aren't careful, your Carnival cruise could quickly become as expensive as an Oceania one.

Peruse any of the "US' most budget-friendly cruise lines" lists, and you're sure to find Carnival somewhere near the top. In 2024, its most affordable itinerary is $164 per person for a four-night sailing from Miami — more than $20 cheaper than Royal Caribbean and Norwegian's least expensive ones.

That's about $40 a day for food, accommodations, onboard entertainment, and the ability to see several destinations in one vacation.

Sounds like a steal, right?

Well, not quite.

You'll be met with a flurry of tempting up-charged amenities the moment you board Carnival's ships . So, if you're prone to giving into these little luxuries, you can kiss your budget goodbye.

I went on my first Carnival cruise in mid-May: a four-night sailing from Long Beach, California, on Carnival Firenze.

I paid $735 for a solo interior cabin, including optional gratuities.

If that sounds relatively expensive, you'd be right. Carnival Firenze is the company's latest vessel, and newer cruise ships generally command a pricing premium.

It's also worth noting that I had booked it less than 10 days before embarkation. Oops.

I thought I knew what to expect when it came to the cruise industry's 'pay-to-play' game.

Mass-market cruise lines have been increasingly slapping fees on on-board amenities and activities. I knew excesses like alcohol, WiFi, and specialty dining would cost extra, as is typical across the industry.

The only one I fell for was WiFi, of which the premium package cost me $85 for all four nights. I was there for work, after all.

Cocktails were generally about $13, while beers and seltzers were about $9 each. Specialty restaurants like teppanyaki and Italian cost about $40 per person, while the steakhouse was $49.

None of these were surprising. Even premium cruise lines charge extra for higher-end restaurants and beverages.

But on Carnival, it felt like almost everything beyond the bare minimum carried an additional fee.

Even complimentary dining venues dangled tempting dollar sign-afflicted dishes — including the buffet, where guests had to pay for chicken wings.

Want an empanada? The Empanadas and Pie kiosk sold them for $1.50 apiece.

Craving a lobster roll? The dinnertime Seafood Shack booth (which otherwise has free breakfast and lunch options) sells one for $18.

Looking for some pizza? You could grab a free pepperoni slice at the pizza stand — or pay $6 for the fancier Korean barbecue steak pie.

That darn dollar sign symbol tormented me morning to night, on and off the ship.

I had been craving a juice for breakfast. Too bad it was $5 (in the complimentary main dining room, no less).

I would've loved some popcorn during the evening movie showings. A bag costs $4.

During our second stop in Ensenada, Mexico, I briefly considered taking the shuttle from the port to downtown. However, that would've been another $4.

But the most egregious 'incident' came during afternoon tea.

The daily schedule denoted pay-to-play events with a small dollar sign symbol. "Tea Time" didn't have one, so off I scurried, excited for some free mid-afternoon caffeine and sweet treats.

You can probably guess where this story is headed.

After I took my seat, a waitperson arrived at my table with an organized box of tea bags, giving me just enough time to review my options before announcing they were $1.50 each. On principle, I declined.

A few minutes later, he returned to my table to let me know that he did, in fact, have some free options stashed behind the up-charged bags. They were the same as those available in the buffet: Lipton and Bigelow's green tea.

During breakfast, one of the servers joked that my croissant and Lipton tea would cost $20 each.

I knew he was kidding, but for a split second, I was worried he wasn't. At that point, I expected almost everything I wanted to come with a price tag.

Carnival, I get it. Get that bag, sis!

But not being immediately upfront about the $1.50 tea bag and otherwise free options felt unecessarily deceitful.

In the company's defense, not everything had a price tag. Fun activities like the mini-golf course, waterslides, and fear-of-height-inducing ropes course were complimentary and great for forgetting how annoyed I was about "tea gate."

Carnival is just following the industry trend.

There's a reason onboard spending has skyrocketed over the last year. Mass-market cruise lines have been increasingly adopting a model reminiscent of budget airlines: offer a low base fare and present a slew of irresistible amenities at an additional price.

Competitors like Norwegian and Royal Caribbean are repeat offenders, too.

On Norwegian Prima , mini-golf costs $10 per person, while the VR arcade sets guests back $29 for one hour.

On Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas , mini-golf is free! But walk slow if you decide to spend money on the ship's part-agility, part-ziplining course. It costs $49 to participate — and could be completed in a minute or so.

So yes, going on an ultra-cheap Carnival cruise is possible if you’re like me, stubbornly unwilling to spend extra.

But if you're a pushover who easily gives into temptation, be sure to develop a backbone before you cruise with Carnival .

If you don't, mai tais and movie popcorn costs could add up quicker than expected.

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