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Ultimate Guide to Room Service on Carnival Cruise Line With Menus (2022)

By: Author Carrie Ann Karstunen

Posted on Published: September 3, 2021  - Last updated: June 24, 2022

One of the best parts of a Carnival cruise is trying all the fantastic food options. But you don’t have to leave your stateroom to have a meal or snack! Room service on Carnival is available around the clock.

I’ll answer all your questions about Carnival Cruise Line room service. Plus, I’ve included current menus, along with prices for any items that aren’t complimentary. Bon appétit!

Is room service free on Carnival?

Although you might remember that in 2019 Carnival announced room service would no longer be free on their ships, outrage from cruisers caused the company to quickly change its mind.

Carnival currently offers several free room service options during the day, from 6 AM until 10 PM. The room service menu offers a selection of salads, sandwiches, and desserts that are always complimentary with your cruise fare during this time.

They also offer a free continental breakfast, delivered to your room in the morning if you order before 3 AM.

Basic drinks are also complimentary with your room service order. These include:

• Hot chocolate

Carnival also offers hot meals and snacks, as well as hot breakfast sandwiches in the morning, for a small additional fee.

How do you order room service on a Carnival cruise?

Ordering room service on a Carnival cruise is easy—just dial 8000 on your stateroom phone. You can access the room service menu before you call by scanning the room service menu QR code posted on the wall.

Tip: You’ll need to connect to the onboard WiFi to scan the QR code, but there’s no charge to use it for scanning codes, using the HUB app , or by visiting carnival.com during your cruise.

Is Carnival’s room service available 24/7?

Room service offerings are always available on Carnival ships, except for disembarkation morning. However, from 10 PM until 6 AM, you can only order from the “A Little $ A Lot of Yummy” portion of the menu. This selection includes hot meals and snacks priced from $2 to $6.

Tip: Looking for a late-night snack but don’t want to pay for room service? All Carnival ships have a 24-hour pizza joint on board—either Pizzeria del Capitano or Pizza Pirate .

Can you order soda or alcohol from room service on a Carnival cruise?

Carnival’s room service menu includes a selection of sodas and beers you can add to your room service order, at regular bar prices ( see an example of a bar menu with prices here ).

Soft drink choices include Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Zero Sugar, Pepsi Caffeine Free, Sierra Mist, Sierra Mist Zero, Mug Root Beer, and Mountain Dew.

Beer choices include Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Heineken, Corona, and Pilsner Urquell.

You’ll also have the option of ordering one of their ship-made craft beers like ThirstyFrog Caribbean Wheat, Parched Pig West Coast IPA, or Parched Pig Toasted Amber.

Soda and beer ordered via room service aren’t covered by Carnival’s drink packages , including Bottomless Bubbles and CHEERS!

You may also like: Which Cruise Lines Serve Coke Products vs Pepsi?

Carnival Cruise Line room service menus with prices

Want all the specifics on Carnival’s room service menu, including prices? Here’s the full menu, current as of the date of publication. Note that prices and selection are subject to change.

“On the House” complimentary menu (available 6 AM to 10 PM)

• Garden salad with choice of dressing
• Caesar salad with house-made dressing and shaved parmesan

Sandwiches*

• Roasted turkey
• Ham and cheese
• Turkey bacon, lettuce + tomato
• Grilled American cheese
• Grilled Reuben with corned beef and Swiss

*All sandwiches served with potato salad, coleslaw, potato chips, or pretzels. Your choice of white, whole wheat, rye, or gluten-free bread

• New York cheesecake
• Assorted cookies
• Chocolate cake

“A Little $ A Lot of Yummy” menu (available 24 hours a day)

• Totally awesome wings $5 (choice of honey BBQ, buffalo, garlic parmesan, teriyaki, or Caribbean jerk)
• Chicken tenders $5 (crispy pan breaded chicken with BBQ or honey mustard sauce)
• Spicy fried firecracker shrimp $6 (spiced shrimp, panko coated and fried, with chili ginger dip. Served with fries)
• Killer chicken quesadilla $5 (grilled chipotle seasoned chicken, onions, peppers, Monterrey jack, pico de gallo, guacamole)
• Authentic Philly cheesesteak $5 (frizzled steak, melted cheese, grilled onions on a hoagie. Served with fries)
• Pan pizza $5 (hand-stretched dough, baked to order. Choice of cheese, pepperoni, or ham + pineapple)
• Side of fries $2
• Sweet potato fries $2.50
• Old fashioned banana split $4

How do you order room service for continental breakfast on Carnival?

You can order a free continental breakfast delivered to your room by filling out a breakfast hangtag and hanging it outside your door prior to 3 AM.

There should be a stack of hangtags in your stateroom (they’re usually hanging on the wall), but your room steward can get you more if you run out.

You can choose the time you’d like your breakfast delivered in half-hour blocks, from 5 AM until 10 AM. Complimentary options include:

Fruit and cereal

• Frosted Flakes
• Froot Loops
• Corn Flakes
• Lucky Charms
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Baked goods

• White toast
• Wheat toast
• Gluten-free toast

• Orange juice
• Apple juice
• Tomato juice
• Grapefruit juice
• Pot of coffee
• Pot of decaf coffee
• Brown sugar
• Sugar substitute (pink, blue, or yellow)
• Half & half cream
• Cream cheese
• Grape jelly
• Orange marmalade
• Strawberry jelly
• Peanut butter

Tip: If you need dairy-free milk for your coffee or cereal, I’ve had good luck requesting it on a blank spot on the hangtag—even though it’s not on the menu.

Hot breakfast sandwiches (additional fee applies)

• Sourdough, crispy chicken toastie, hash brown, ranch $3
• Biscuit, egg, sausage patty, hash brown $3
• English muffin, bacon, baked egg, hash brown $3
• Bagel with smoked salmon, cream cheese $5

Note that continental breakfast room service isn’t available on disembarkation morning, but you can still get breakfast at a main dining room or at the buffet—they’re usually open until about 9:30.

Tipping for room service on Carnival

Although Carnival does charge passengers automatic gratuities that are divided amongst the service staff, it’s always a nice idea to give a small tip to the crewmember who delivers your room service meals.

Some crewmembers actually volunteer for room service duty (on top of their already long hours) specifically to make some extra money from tips!

You don’t need to tip a lot—generally a dollar (or its equivalent) is just fine per meal that you have delivered.

Learn more: Tipping on a Cruise Ship: What You Need to Know About Cruise Gratuities

Carnival Cruise Line room service FAQ

Does Carnival Cruise Line charge for room service?

Carnival offers free room service options during the day, from 6 AM until 10 PM. The complimentary room service menu offers a selection of salads, sandwiches, and desserts.

When is Carnival Cruise Line room service available?

Carnival ships offer room service 24/7, except on disembarkation morning.

Does Carnival Cruise line have a delivery fee for room service?

Carnival doesn’t charge a delivery fee for room service. However, hot menu items do have an upcharge during the day. All room service items on the late-night menu have an upcharge.

Do you need to tip for room service on Carnival?

Tipping for Carnival room service isn’t mandatory, but a cash gratuity of $1 per meal is customary for cruisers.

More resources for your Carnival cruise:

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• How to Get Onboard Credit for Owning Carnival Stock
• Faster to the Fun: The Ultimate Guide to Carnival’s Skip-the-Line Pass

Do you have any other questions about room service on Carnival? Let me know in the comments below!

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Maudeen Leischner

Monday 12th of June 2023

25 of us (7cabins) are sailing on the 6/18 Mardi Gras. The presidential suite (with the huge deck) is one of our cabins. We wanted to have the rest of the group join us there for sail away. I know there are sandwich platters and other items I can purchase and the specifics say “delivered on request”. Can I have that delivered around 3 pm on embarkation day so we can enjoy snacks during sail away?

Tuesday 13th of June 2023

Hi Maudeen, excellent question! In my experience, room service usually doesn't open on embarkation day until sailaway. That could vary by ship, but that's just what I've noticed. I'd recommend trying to call room service as soon as you're on the ship and/or ask your room steward about the earliest time to order. You probably won't be able to get your snacks at 3PM, but you can probably have them delivered not long after sailaway. I hope you and your group have a fantastic time on the Mardi Gras!!

Tuesday 20th of September 2022

Hello! Thank you for the informative post! When you say to tip the crew member who delivers your food $1 per meal, does that mean $1 per delivery or $1 per actual meal? We will be cruising with 5 kids so if we ordered breakfast in should we tip $7?

@Carrie Ann, that definitely helps. Thank you so much for your prompt response, I really appreciate it!

Hi Katie, I generally tip $1 per full adult-sized meal, so if each kid is having just a bowl of cereal and some juice (for example), you can tip a bit less — maybe $4-5 for the entire family. But if you order 5-6 trays worth of food, I'd tip more in the $7 range. Hope this helps!

Carol Belitz

Saturday 20th of August 2022

Booking number [redacted] I wanted to surprise my fiancé when we get on the ship. So I ordered Skyy vodka and he won't drink it. Do you have Tito’s because that is all he will drink? Therefore, I would like to cancel the vodka. We don’t board until August 27. Please advise because I don't really want to pay $100 and have it go to waste. You can credit my card for $100. That would work too. Thank you so much.

Sunday 21st of August 2022

Hi Carol, I'm an independent cruise travel writer, and Should Be Cruising has no affiliation with Carnival. If you're looking to change or cancel an order you have with Carnival, I'd advise reaching out to them directly. Calling the Fun Shops is probably your best bet - their number is 1-800-522-7648. Enjoy your cruise!

Thursday 11th of August 2022

Can you order a bottle of liquor through room service on carnival sunshine.

Friday 12th of August 2022

Hi Madeline, your best bet if you want a bottle delivered to your room is to pre-order it before your cruise. You can find a list of all their drink options here.

If you'd rather wait until you're on the ship and order through room service, you'll be limited to the bottles they have in surplus, which might be limited depending on your sailing. Enjoy your cruise!

Wednesday 29th of June 2022

I'll be alone in my cabin, If I'm not sure what I can eat in one morning can I order a bagel and a croissant and a danish with my cereal or would all that be rude? I have stomach problems and never know how my day will start.

Hi Janet, that wouldn't be rude at all! I love cruising solo with Carnival, and I order all sorts of things for my room service breakfast. If I can't finish everything, I often pop the extras in the fridge (there's always plenty of plastic wrap on your breakfast tray to keep things fresh) for an easy snack later. If dairy irritates your stomach, be sure to write SOYA MILK in bold letters on the hangtag. That's usually the only dairy-free alternative on Carnival, and I've found that most of the kitchen and waitstaff call it "soya". Enjoy your cruise!

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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. 

Burgers 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, 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. 

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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Whether you’re looking to enjoy breakfast on the balcony or a late-night snack, you can get Carnival room service delivered to your cabin 24/7.

On October 1, 2022, Carnival Cruise Line debuted a new room service menu. The simplified menu still includes a complimentary continental breakfast, but daytime room service is now priced à la carte.

Read on to learn about the new Carnival Cruise Line room service menu.

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Carnival Room Service Menu and Prices

Carnival’s room service menu consists of a Continental Breakfast Menu from 6:00 am to 10:00 am and the Rest of Day/Evening Menu (Leisure Dining Menu) from 10:00 am to 6:00 am.

The new room service menu eliminates the late-night menu, which was a favorite for many cruisers. The new daytime menu is also priced à la carte, without complimentary items.

According to Carnival Cruise Line’s Chief Operations Officer Neil Palomba, “we are updating our room service menu to add more options on an à la carte basis, while maintaining a complimentary breakfast offering each morning. These changes are consistent with trends across the industry, and also provide us opportunities to continue to work towards various sustainability goals, including food, water and energy reduction, while still giving our guests the option of 24/7 room service if they so choose.”

The new menus are very similar to the old room service menu guests are accustomed to seeing. Perhaps the biggest change is that all daytime room service menus are now priced à la carte menus.

Additionally, there’s no more late-night menu. Instead, the daytime room service menu runs from 10:00 am to 6:00 am. But if you’re looking for a late-night snack, the sweet treats from the daytime menu are a great choice.

If you order à la carte menus, the cruise line automatically adds an 18% service charge.

Guests can order beverages from the bar at standard rates. However, you can’t use your Carnival cruise drink package for beverages ordered through room service.

Continental Breakfast Menu and Prices

The continental breakfast is complimentary for all guests , along with à la carte selections at an additional price. Breakfast room service is delivered between 6:00 am to 10:00 am.

The menu is available every morning of the cruise except for the last morning of the cruise. On the last morning, guests can enjoy breakfast at the Lido restaurant or main dining room.

You can order the complimentary continental breakfast by filling out the breakfast menu and hanging it outside your cabin door before 3 am.

Your cabin will have a stack of breakfast menus. But if you run out, you can always ask your room steward to provide more.

The new breakfast menu is nearly identical to the old continental room service menu. Some breakfast items are substituted, and the prices for the à la carte items are an additional $1 to $2.

Below is the continental breakfast menu, with prices for items that require an additional fee:

Fruit and cereal

• Fresh Melon
• Frosted Flakes
• Froot Loops
• Corn Flakes
• Lucky Charms
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Baked goods

• White toast
• Wheat toast
• Gluten-free toast

Hot breakfast sandwiches (additional fee applies)

• Crispy Chicken, Broken Egg, Cheese, Sourdough Sandwich – $5
• Biscuit, Egg, Sausage Patty, Hash Browns – $5
• English Muffin, Bacon, Fried Egg, Hash Browns – $5
• Bagel & Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese – $6
• Orange juice
• Apple juice
• Tomato juice
• Grapefruit juice
• Hot chocolate
• Chocolate Milk
• Pot of coffee
• Pot of decaf coffee
• Brown sugar
• Sugar substitute (Splenda)
• Sweet & Low
• Half & half cream
• Cream cheese
• Grape jelly
• Orange marmalade
• Strawberry jelly
• Peanut butter

Leisure Dining Menu and Prices

The Daytime Menu is available from 6:00 am to 10:00 am. The à la carte menu offers a variety of food for an added fee, plus an 18% automatic service charge.

Guests can order room service by calling the room service number located at the top of the in-cabin menu. On our cruise, the number was 8000.

The complimentary room service items are gone with the new Leisure Dining Menu. Many of the old favorites remain, but all of the Leisure Dining Menu items have a fee of $3-$7 per item. Guests can also order beverages from Carnival’s drink menu at standard rates.

And there’s no additional delivery fee for Carnival’s room service.

Below is the Leisure Dining Menu, with prices for items that require an additional fee:

Something Light

• Greek salad – $5
• Caesar salad – $4

Sandwich bar

• Tuna sandwich – $6
• Roasted turkey wrap – $6
• Ham and cheese – $5
• BLT – $6
• Peanut butter and jelly on toast – $5
• Grilled Reuben – $6
• Authentic Philly cheesesteak – $7

More to snack on

• Totally awesome wings – $7
• Chicken tenders – $6
• Spicy fried firecracker shrimp – $8
• Killer chicken quesadilla – $6
• Pan pizza – $6
• Side of fries – $3

Sweet Tooth

• Devils food chocolate cake – $5
• New York cheesecake – $5
• Fudge brownie – $5
• Giant cookie – $5

Complimentary Drinks

• Orange juice – $2
• Apple juice – $2
• Tomato juice – $2
• Grapefruit juice – $2
• Hot chocolate – $2
• Pot of coffee or tea – $3

Regular Priced Drinks

• Bubbles: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi, Zero Sugar, Pepsi Caffeine, Free, Sierra Mist, Sierra Mist Zero, Mug Root Beer, Mountain Dew
• Domestic Beer: Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Lite
• Imported Beer: Stella Artois, Corona, Pilsner Urquell
• Craft Beer: Carnival Birthday Beer Golden Ale, ThirstyFrog Caribbean Wheat, Parched Pig West Coast IPA, Parched Pig Toasted Amber

Tipping for Room Service on a Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Line charges an automatic daily gratuity divided amongst the service staff.

Because you are paying automatic gratuities, tipping for room service is not required .

But you can always tip more to show the hard-working cruise staff your appreciation.

If you decide to tip for room service, you don’t need to tip a lot. A dollar or two is perfectly fine.

Is Room Service Free on Carnival?

Room Service is free on Carnival from 6 am to 10 am. The complimentary menu includes a wide range of items, including salads, drinks, sandwiches, and desserts. There’s also a paid room service menu for more upscale food selections.

How Do You Order Room Service on a Carnival Cruise?

You can order room service by dialing the number at the top of your room service menu (usually 8000).

How Do You Order the Free Continental Breakfast?

You can order the free continental breakfast by filling out the breakfast menu and hanging it outside your cabin door before 3 am.

Is Carnival’s Room Service 24/7?

Carnival offers room service 24/7 except on disembarkation day.

Is There a Delivery Fee for Room Service?

There is no delivery fee for room service on Carnival cruise ships. However, some breakfast items and all of the daytime menu items are priced à la carte.

Do You Need to Tip for Room Service?

You don’t need to tip for room service delivery. But if you decide to show your appreciation with a tip, a dollar or two is perfectly fine.

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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’s New Room Service Menu (with pricing)

In a confusing and poorly worded press release earlier this month , Carnival indicated they’d be changing the room service menus in the future. It created quite the stir online as it seemed to be just another one of Carnival’s numerous cutbacks. Today, Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald shared the new room service menu, which will go into effect on October 1st. 

Complimentary room service options for breakfast

The breakfast menu will look pretty similar to previous Carnival guests. It has options that used to be on the hang tags guests could put out the night before. 

Breakfast will be offered from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and will have some complimentary options. Basically, a continental breakfast is offered at no additional charge. So you can get fruit, cereal, pastries, yogurt, and some juices without having to pay anything. 

Guests can also choose from a variety of hot breakfast sandwiches for an additional fee. The cost is $5 – $6 per sandwhich, plus 18% gratuity. That’s an average of 58% higher than the $3- $4 per sandwich pricing Carnival was offering earlier this year. 

All lunch and dinner room service options have a charge

As expected, all other items on the room service menu have a charge. Previously, the menu had both free and additional fee options. Carnival calls this “Leisure Dining,” and it’s available from 10 AM to 6 PM. 

It was reported that there would be “higher quality” options because of this price. In reality, the menu released today closely resembles the one from earlier this year except for the additional costs. On average, the food that previously had a charge increased by $1 – $2 (a roughly 30% increase). Drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, can be ordered at the current bar prices ( see all the bar prices here ).

Still, the pricing is moderate and cheaper than room service prices found in hotels or restaurants on land. If you hadn’t cruised Carnival before, you’d most likely find these prices perfectly reasonable. They also have the options you’d expect, like salads, sandwiches, and chicken tenders. There’s not much missing, but there’s also nothing here that screams “wow!”

Carnival is trying to fight food waste

Heald indicated that this move was less of a cutback and more to stop excessive food waste. In a Facebook post, Heald said, “many cruisers would order multiple sandwiches and food items and end up leaving 50% or more uneaten. We have all seen those plates outside of the cabin doors. So while it is not the only reason and it would be silly of me to say it was, trying to cut down on food waste is one of the reasons these nominal fees now apply after breakfast time. “

This could make complete sense, especially considering Carnival’s rock-bottom prices for many of its sailings over the past year. Guests booking these heavily discounted prices, sometimes as low as $25 per person, might be more likely to order tons of free food and not eat it.

Perhaps Carnival’s strategy of packing the ships full of people at low fare is coming back to haunt them. From onboard brawls to reports of hour-long waits for late-night pizza (the only food venue now open late at night), it seems that the recent Carnival experience is different than the pre-shutdown one, and not for the better. 

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Carnival’s New Room Service Menu

by Prof. Cruise · Published September 28, 2022 · Updated September 28, 2022

Carnival recently announced more changes to room service, this time to the menu:

While continental breakfast items will remain complimentary from 6am-10am, all other items will be priced à la carte as of October 1, 2022. So, want to see the new menu? Or did you come here to see the awesome pocket photo I accidentally took this morning while rooting around for stray M&M’s (Good news, I found one!):

What? The menu? Fine. Drum roll please! Or perhaps we should play Chopin’s Marche Funèbre (Funeral March) to mark the end of most free room service on Carnival…

Carnival’s New Room Service Menu (Oct. 2022)

I anticipate three possible outcomes of this change:

• Those Carnival loyalists who have been threatening to “explore other options” every time the line has made a cut or change over the past 50 years because this is the “last straw” will continue to pack their own metal straws (they hated that change too) and get Funderstruck (of course, they’ll only pretend to have fun).
• This will actually be the last straw and I’ll go from losing 90% of the money I spent buying Carnival stock right before Covid to 100%. Sigh.
• Drunk spring breakers will order a ton of pricey late night room service, revenue will increase, Carnival stock will go up, and I’ll have more money for cruises.

While I don’t personally plan on ordering any of the new room service items, I’m crossing my fingers for #3. And with that…

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I’ve never ordered room service, but the prices seam reasonable to me. Which night is dropped for the 5 day menu and do you know the order for 5 day? I would like to book the steakhouse, but would also like to know what is available in the MDR before choosing a day. Thank you!

Hi Kathy. I just received the 5 day menus. I’ll have them posted by tomorrow!

Here they are. Have a great cruise! https://profcruise.com/carnival-5-day-dinner-menus/

Awesome!!! Thanks so much!

Welcome! Enjoy!

I heard it was going to be a better menu… I’m not seeing anything better but now there is a charge… this is not a good thing… and what happened to the BLT? I don’t think the charges are small…it’ll add up fast… I know changes have to happen but I don’t think they did the right thing on this one… why not just add a delivery charge and not a charge on all the items ?

Re: breakfast room- service menu. There needs to be sugar free items.

I thought they were adding things to the menu, not taking things off. I was excited to see the new additions, but I don’t see any. 🧐🤔

When we cruise Carnival we book pricey rooms and spend money at the specialty restaurants and the shops on board. Charging for room service may be the straw that broke the camel’s back. We’re not cruising on a $100 room rate and now it’s starting to feel like we’re being nickeled and dimed. I don’t mind paying extra for quality, but a $5 PB and J?!? It may be time to change lines. It’s hard because we really don’t like the average higher tier cruise line customer. Ugh.

I’m ok w the changes. I love Seaday brunch & all my faves are still there. The room service I never use anyway but I have noticed a lot of uneaten food sitting out in the hallways. Maybe it will help minimize waste. I love cruising! Thanks for keeping us informed🤗

are these the same menus on Australian cruises on Carnival?

That’s a good question. I’ll see if I can find out (or others feel free to chime in if you know).

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Carnival Cruise Alcohol Drinks Prices

This is CruiseMapper's review of the company's alcohol policy and beverage policy rules. It answers the question "Can I bring alcohol on board" and also gives some insights on sneaking alcohol on Carnival cruises. Next short links jump down directly to the answers of h ow much are drinks on Carnival cruises (non-alcoholic beverages, bottled water) and what is the cost of alcohol ( beer , cabin minibars , American Table cocktails prices (signature cocktails from port-inspired onboard dining concept).

Here are also listed Carnival FUN SHOPS liquor menu with prices . Fun Shop menu also includes Cruise Cash (bar/photo credits), flowers, cakes, fruit baskets, cookies, Special Occasions gifts (Wedding-Honeymoon-Birthday-Anniversary packages), bags, T-shirts, hats, Stateroom Decoration kits.

How much are drinks on Carnival cruise (drink prices)

Carnival alcohol and mixed drink prices on cruises are considered "moderate" for moderate drinking only. And the opinion of common folks is these prices do not contain much of the onboard fun. Still, they are pretty decent compared to other major cruise lines. Additional info and tips:

• the service charge for opening a personal bottle of wine not bought on the premises (Carnival corkage fee) is $10 per bottle (if the wine is consumed in one of the main dining restaurants) and $14 if consumed in a specialty restaurant. All beverage prices include the 15% gratuity. However, Carnival's drink gratuity was increased to 18% (since December 2018).
• check regularly the "Drinks of the Day" page (the ship's "Fun Times" newspaper) for daily discounted beverages. The "Early Bird Specials" (alcoholic beverages ordered before noon) are at pretty special prices. A "Bloody Mary" is only $3,95 - but only from 9 till 11am.
• The list of Carnival free alcohol offers includes the Captain's cocktail party, the farewell party, art auctions, Past Guest receptions and free alcohol testing at the onboard duty-free shops (usually on the first day).

Note: All cruise drinks prices are in USD (dollars), tips-inclusive. Also listed is the cost of non-alcoholic beverages and mixed drinks from the "Blue Iguana" and "RedFrog" bar menus.

Bottled WATER prices

Non-alcoholic beverages (soda, soft drinks, juices, mixers, energy drinks) prices.

Note: Bottled and canned beverages in packs can be purchased at the Fun Shops (on the ships and prior departures (upon booking).

"REFRESHING FROZENS" (alcoholic beverages) prices

Note: There is an option to upgrade to a higher brand liquor ($2 per drink).

COCKTAILS, MARGARITAS (drinks with alcohol) prices

Carnival cruise beer prices.

The new "Thirsty Red Frog" ale is offered in 3 sizes: pint (20oz), pitcher (60oz) and beer tubes (101oz) - see below for the prices. It's a private-label freshly onboard-brewed draft beer (brewed by Budweiser) available only on CCL ships.

Originally brewed exclusively for the RedFrog Pub, the "frog-beer" is now served in select ship bars/lounges and it has a taste similar to Killian's Red. As to The Red Frog Pub, the 100-seat indoor/outdoor bar is on the newest liners and also on all Fun Ship 2.0 upgraded ships . Along with Thirsty Red Frog, the pub serves top-rated Caribbean rums and a "best beers Caribbean" collection. Next, are listed Carnival's Draft Beers prices:

• $5,50 (16oz) and $28,95 (tube of 101oz) for the beers "Modelo Especial", "Dos Equis", "Presidente", "FROG'S PINT" (20oz)
• Thirsty Red Frog beer price is: $5,50 (20oz), $16,95 (60oz), $27,95 (101oz).

Draft beers on Carnival cruise ships

In May 2017 was introduced a tropical-flavored draft beer via a partnership with the Miami-based Concrete Beach Brewery. The special beer is served exclusively at the "RedFrog Pub & Brewery" on Carnival Vista - the first brewery found on a North America-based cruise liner. The new "Miami Guava Wheat Beer" was hand-crafted by Colin Presby (brewmaster on the shipboard brewery) and made with the best ingredients.

• Miami Guava beer has a light body and its primary ingredient is pink guava, also used in Miami's popular guava pastries. The new beer is available on a limited basis, and joins the 3 other original draft beers brewed on the Carnival Vista ship - ThirstyFrog Port Hoppin' IPA (floral flavor, with passion fruit and citrus overtones), ThirstyFrog Caribbean Wheat (unfiltered lager with banana aroma and spices) and FriskyFrog Java Stout (with hints of coffee).
• Concrete Beach Brewery is an "Alchemy & Science" beer brand, operating as an independent subsidiary of "The Boston Beer Company". Other "Alchemy & Science" breweries in the USA include Angel City Brewery (Los Angeles) and Coney Island Brewing Co (Brooklyn, NYC New York). Their most popular draft beers are named "Tropic of Passion" (Miami), Angel City IPA (LA), and Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner (NYC).
• US-homeported Carnival ships serve the Concrete Beach Brewery's Rica Wheat IPA, Angel City Brewery's Pilsner, Coney Island's Hard Root Beer, and 1609 Amber. On a regional basis, Carnival ships leaving from Miami offer Concrete Beach Brewery's Stiltsville Pilsner, ships from Long Beach (Los Angeles) offer Angel City Brewery IPA, and ships departing from NYC offer Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner.
• Carnival Cruise Line also offers draft beers brewed either locally (in homeports) or within the homeport state. Such beers are offered on cruise ships leaving from NOLA New Orleans, Galveston TX, Baltimore MD, and Tampa FL, as well as on ships to Alaska and Hawaii.

In October 2019, Carnival introduced fleetwide the seasonal brew "ParchedPig Pumpkin Ale" (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, gingerbread, herbs, caramel, brown sugar). The beer is offered in both bottles (22-oz) and on draft, and in 3 variations - West Coast IPA, Toasted Amber, and Beach Lager.

Carnival Beer Package

Carnival beer bucket prices are discounted - for 4 bottled beers in a bucket (plastic or aluminum bottles), purchased on the ship, domestic brands from the menu. You save $2 on the bucket ($0,50 a beer) plus you save the 18% gratuity on the $2 ($0,30 additional savings).

By purchasing the "Island Hopper" beer bucket (at the Red Frog bar) you'll save $3 on every 4 beers. The cost of a beer bucket depends on the brand, you can also mix and match beers, sometimes there are specials

if you buy 4 beers you get the 5th one for free in the bucket. It's exactly what the beer bucket says: "Fewer trips to the bar - more lounge chair time"! Now about Bon Voyage / Fun Shop beer-packages (4-pack prices):

Carnival cruise alcohol prices

See what is the cost of liquor on Carnival cruises (Fun Shops alcohol prices by the glass and by the bottle).

Souvenir glasses prices

Note: All (cruise long) refills with frozen cocktails in Carnival souvenir glasses are at discounted prices.

Alcoholic beverages prices

Note: As types, these beverages include COCKTAILS, FROZENS, SHOOTERS, DAIQUIRIS, MOJITOS, CORDIALS, LIQUEURS.

Alcohol prices

Note: Alcohol prices are per glass plus Fun Shop prices (per bottle). As types, these include VODKAS, GINS, LIQUEURS, RUMS, TEQUILAS, BRANDY-COGNAC and BLENDS-SCOTCH-WHISKEY-BOURBON-SINGLE MALT.

Stateroom Mini-Bar drinks prices of liquor, beer, soft drinks

Note: All prices are not inclusive of the 18% gratuity.

AMERICAN TABLE cocktail prices

Carnival cruise martini tasting.

• The Carnival's "Martini Tasting" deal will cost you $17 per person.
• The list of all favorite martinis with Finlandia Vodka in your booze fun package/tour includes: "Berry Melody", "Mangotini", "Florida Squeeze", "Spicy Chipote", "Pomegranate Breeze", "Jack Julep", "Melon Crush" and the "Classic Cosmo" (for their exact ingredients - see the recipes link below).
• Martini Tasting is available fleet-wide, but depending on ship/itinerary they offer it from twice a cruise to every night. To be sure when and where - check the "FunTimes" (onboard newspaper), it should be listed there.

Carnival Fun Shops liquor prices (alcohol, beer, drink packages)

Bon Voyage is open for business from Monday through Friday (9 AM to 6 PM EST) and closed on Memorial-Independence-Labor days, Thanksgiving, Christmas-New Years days.

• Bon Voyage/Fun Shop orders are accepted up to 1-week prior to departure.
• If an item is not available at the sailing time, an item of equal value will be substituted.
• Fun Shop purchases will not show up on your booking info (meant to be a surprise after all). Carnival sends confirmation emails. If you didn't receive the email (sometimes it just happens) - send a request for confirmation.
• All prices below are per bottle and don't include tax.
• Alcohol brands are occasionally changed.
• Tips: Fresh lemon and lime you can order via 24-hour room service (complimentary). If you buy souvenir glass, you can mix your "Bon Voyage" drinks in it and carry them wherever you want on the ship.

Fun Shop drink packages (beer, soda, bottled water, juices/mixers, energy drinks)

Tip: Fun Shops water cost is pretty high. Instead, you can buy a gallon (3,8 L) of distilled water from your cabin steward for US$3. Or use for free tap water on the boat - it is perfectly fine for drinking.

Carnival Bon Voyage alcohol policy rules

• Any alcohol purchased through Fun Shops is delivered to staterooms (not to dining room tables).
• If you buy wine through Bon Voyage, you don't pay a corkage fee.
• There's a limit of max 2 bottles per cabin when ordering liquor (until recently it was 4 btls).
• In the above list if you don't see something be sure to call/ask.
• Due to Alabama and Texas alcohol laws, Carnival ships departing from Mobile AL and Galveston TX can't deliver alcoholic drinks to staterooms until the ship is in international waters (delivery may even be delayed until the following day).

Bon Voyage/Fun Shops prices updates

In January 2018, Carnival added a 15% delivery fee to any items pre-purchased from Fun Shops (prior departure). However, it doesn't apply to all purchases. The list of not charged items include packages ( Bottomless Bubbles , Cheers , Cruise Cash , Internet, water packages). The new delivery fee doesn't apply also to any liquor packages bought onboard with intent to carry home at the end of the voyage. The charge is added when, after having made Fun Shops selections, passengers make an actual purchase.

Carnival regularly makes "price corrections" on its Bon Voyage/Fun Shop liquor. While 12-year scotch from $75 now is $80, it's still way cheaper than $7-8 a drink at ship's bars.

• In March 2013, CCL renamed its retail section from "Bon Voyage" to "The Fun Shops". Along with the name, they changed prices as well.
• On most items prices were increased from 20 to 40%. Some of the "most expensive" examples are 9" BV Cakes ($9,95 to $14), "Fruit Supreme" basket ($39 to $50), and most of the liquor (up by 10-15% on average).
• In June 2013, liquor prices were souring up again - the most "extravagant" cases showed up to a 25% increase.
• Carnival Bon Voyage liquor prices are in US dollars, both per bottle and per glass (1,5 fl oz, 45 ml). The list of services (besides ordering liquor and fine wines) also includes special offers and various Carnival branded merchandise.
• Fun Shop alcohol prices are about 2-3 times higher compared to your local liquor store. However, the savings you'll make onboard with this option make them well worth the purchase. While these prices may somehow seem a little bit over the edge, this service is a very convenient option to start your vacation.
• Bon Voyage alcohol ordering saves good money. Most liquor brands are in 33,8 fl oz (1L) bottles, which makes these "alcohol packages" great deals.
• And remember, the limit is 2 bottles per cabin.

Carnival Cruise Lines alcohol policy

The company's alcohol policy is mostly about bringing wine on Carnival ships . The allowance is one 750ml bottle of wine/Champagne per 21+yo passenger, only once (on embarkation day) and only in carry-on luggage.

Bringing alcohol on Carnival ships

Follows the list of "not allowed" alcohol-related rules.

• selling/serving alcohol to passengers under 21 yo. Carnival reserves the right to refuse to sell alcohol to anyone.
• buying alcohol for under-aged passengers
• The legal drinking age on Carnival ships is 21 years of age - both for purchasing and consumption of alcoholic beverages at all bars-lounges-shops.
• purchasing alcohol in seaports and onboard (duty-free) shops - your liquor is retained and stored until the end of the voyage.
• Carnival's corkage fee (additional wine/Champagne serving charge when the wine wasn't bought on the premises) is $10 per bottle (if consumed in Main Dining Room) and $14 per bottle (specialty restaurants / at a fee).
• "All you can drink" cruise deals are offered also on ship-charters and as a bonus on party-themed cruises .
• Free alcohol on Carnival ships is offered at Captain's Welcome and Farewell cocktail parties, Past Guests receptions, art auctions, alcohol testings (at duty-free shops, usually on the first day), Steakhouse reservations (free wine on first-night promotions).

Carnival beverage policy

Carnival's alcohol and beverage policy rules were implemented (as officially stated) "to control the liquor consumption of minors and the quantities consumed that lead to the disruptive behavior of others on board" - meaning to avoid shenanigans at sea.

Bringing water/soda on Carnival cruises

According to the old beverage policy:

• the allowance was max 12 bottles/cans (max 20oz each, sealed) of non-alcoholic beverages (soft drinks, bottled water, juice, milk, iced tea, etc.
• It allowed bringing soda on Carnival ships, but - only in carry-on luggage, in original and sealed containers (meaning not opened) and on each embarkation.
• "Each embarkation" meant you can do so at each port of call. It was an unwritten rule and one of the coolest "tips and tricks"). However, purchasing sodas at call ports is rather expensive.

(NEW) Carnival drink policy changes

Starting July 9, 2015, Carnival Cruise Lines changed radically its beverage policy, implementing new rules on bringing water on Carnival ships. Signs with beverage policy changes were posted at all homeports.

• Passengers are no longer allowed to bring their own bottled drinks on the ships. The main goal (as officially announced) is to lower the number of attempts by customers to smuggle alcohol using PVC bottles. Checking PVC bottles for liquor smuggling slows down the embarkation process, as security staff checks each bottle.
• Passengers are allowed to bring max 12 unopened cans (volume 12-oz) or cartons per person. The list of canned drinks includes soda, juices, milk, sparkling water - stored in carry-on luggage.
• Large coolers are not allowed, but you can take small coolers (max size 12x12x12 inches, or 30x30x30 cm) as carry-on luggage. These are used for non-alcoholic beverages and/or medications.

Since October 2015, in all call ports, Carnival passengers are allowed to bring nonalcoholic drinks on the ship. The allowance is only if the drinks are canned (or in cartons 12 ounces / 0,35 L or less). The enforced limit per person is 12 cans/cartons. Previously, the allowance for boarding the ship with beverages was for homeports only. The new rule didn't affect the ban on bottled beverages (enforced in July).

Carnival's wine policy remained unchanged, allowing passengers to bring 1 bottle of wine/champagne per person (750 ml, unopened, in carry-on luggage). No other liquor is allowed on board. Also unchanged is the rule about bringing distilled water onboard, excluding only passengers who need it for babies or CPAP machines ("continuous positive airway pressure").

(NEW) Bottled water prices

Carnival Cruise Line's bottled water prices were USD 2,99 (plus tax) for a 12-pack. The pricing is if you buy it before the voyage. The pack will be delivered to your cabin before departure. Onboard water price was USD 4.99 (plus tax).

However, In March 2016, bottled water prices were raised by over 30%. The price for 12-pack of water was USD 3.99, (up from USD 2.99, or 33 cents per 17-oz bottle). In December 2016, Carnival raised water prices again. The current bottled water price for 12-pack (16,9 fluid oz bottles) is USD 4.50 (plus 18% gratuity if ordered onboard) or over 10% increase.

Sneaking alcohol on Carnival cruise

This is a "cruise alcohol policy" of "cheap fun" people - read why some do it anyway. With Carnival, besides the thrill of sneaking something (alcohol or whatever), most smugglers do it because ships' alcohol prices are not cheap. Even if you order liquor through Fun Shops (prior departure) it's 2-3 times more expensive than in your local store. Some do it simply because Carnival doesn't supply their favorite brand.

The Fun Shops service allows pre-purchasing liquor to be delivered to staterooms the second day of the voyage. Online purchases' deadline is 1-week prior departure. Two useful "bringing alcohol on ships" tips:

• If you purchase your alcohol from Fun Shops, you're allowed to put your booze in a stainless steel flask (or Carnival tumbler) and carry it around the ship. Be sure not to take it with you while disembarking in ports. If security personnel find it, they will confiscate the flask when you re-board the ship. Of course, only if there's alcohol in it.
• Pack your empty flask in the carry-on bag. If you pack it in checked baggage, you'll most probably get called to the "naughty guys room" to open luggage for inspection.

How to smuggle alcohol on Carnival cruises?

This is the smuggler's know-how for sneaking alcohol on cruise ships in general. The question of how to smuggle alcohol on ships is one of the industry's oldest. Smuggling alcohol is against cruise lines policy rules. This practice is forbidden, illegal, emotionally dangerous - don't do it! Ship's personnel check passengers' luggage - if you get caught, the hooch will be confiscated (basically that's all).

• The confiscated bottle(s)/cans are stored for safekeeping until the morning of the voyage's last day). The "illegal" beverages (liquor/water/soda/wine) must be in original, manufacturer-sealed containers - other containers won't be returned. All unsealed liquids are discarded, without any compensation.
• "Rum Runner flask" (costs around $10) has the best chance to go through security checks. These flasks are usually smuggled in checked baggage and are almost undetectable. However, if the security checks your bags for another reason and sees them, flasks will be taken and not returned.
• "Wine Rack" is the latest booze-smuggling device. This boob enhancing, alcohol-filled bra contains over 25oz/750ml of your chosen liquid. They are absolutely right by saying this is way better than a regular boob job, and way cheaper too. Women look beautiful and save money on overpriced cruise drinks. The sneaking alcohol tool price is only US$30. The same price is the "BeerBelly" (capacity up to 80oz/2,4L).
• Adults with a record of sneaking alcohol on Carnival ships, adults buying liquor for underage passengers and adults with other regular violations of the company's beverage policy may end up even with "early" (no-compensation) disembarkation or get banned for life.

The following links are to CruiseMapper's Carnival drinks related articles:

• Wine Prices (by the glass and by the bottle) and wine packages
• Carnival Fun Shops liquor prices
• Bar menu drinks prices
• Cheers unlimited alcohol package - about the "Carnival All-Inclusive Cruise Alcohol Included" option by the new "Cheers" Bar Program.
• Carnival drink packages - all about them (with info on the wine packages).
• Only the very best of all Carnival Drinks Recipes of the most famous cocktails at sea, ever! Learn how to make onshore the best of the best Carnival drinks - at much better prices!
• Our hub with all about the Carnival cruise information/ prices in general (Spa, Internet, etc).
• Carnival vs Royal Caribbean - compare Carnival with the Royal Caribbean drinks prices .
• Tips and tricks on cruise ship food and drinks and alcohol .