See the Carnival Cruise Director Schedule for 2026 by cruise ship for the entire fleet. Carnival cruise directors are posted for Spring 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2026 and sometimes further out. 

Last Updated:​ 3/14/2026

Carnival Adventure Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Felipe Do Couto: 1/24/2026 - 6/5/2026
Felipe Do Couto: 8/7/2026 - 11/30/2026

​Carnival Breeze Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Sinclair Hammerbach: 3/14/2026 - 7/13/2026
Adam Gilbert: 7/9/2026 - 9/12/2026
Keegan Van Zyl: 9/7/2026 - 1/11/2027

Carnival Celebration Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Joey Boyes: 1/11/2026 - 5/10/2026
Louie Claire: 5/10/2026 - 6/28/2026
Jacky Tang: 6/21/2026 - 11/7/2026
Louie Claire: 11/7/2026 - 1/3/2027
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Carnival Conquest Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Gabby Gamboa: 2/15/2026 - 5/18/2026
Vanessa Fredrich: 5/15/2026 - 7/17/2026
Gabby Gamboa: 7/17/2026 - 11/20/2026

Carnival Dream Cruise Director Schedule:​​​​​
Filipe Mendes: 3/16/2026 - 4/18/2026
Lawrence West: 4/18/2026 - 8/16/2026
Andy Mercer: 8/16/2026 - 11/14/2026

Carnival Encounter Cruise Director Schedule:
Sophie Gideon: 2/26/2026 - 5/8/2026
Kieran Wilson: 5/1/2026 - 7/11/2026
Franco Spies: 7/4/2026 - 11/7/2026
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Carnival Elation Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Franco Spies: 2/2/2026 - 4/27/2026
John Loney: 4/23/2026 - 9/10/2026
Amber Celen: 9/5/2026 - 1/9/2027

Carnival Firenze Cruise Director Schedule:
Amber Celen: 3/5/2026 - 7/6/2026
Jei Caro: 7/3/2026 - 8/21/2026
Mike D'Auria: 8/17/2026 - 1/4/2027

Carnival Freedom Cruise Director Schedule:
Michelle Purdy: 3/9/2026 - 5/14/2026
Todd Evans: 5/14/2026 - 9/1/2026

Carnival Glory Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Andy Mercer: 2/27/2026 - 4/9/2026
Cryssi St Cyr: 4/6/2026 - 5/11/2026
Abbie Lockett: 5/15/2026 - 9/14/2026

​Carnival Horizon Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Deon Williams: 2/14/2026 - 5/23/2026
Marq Anthony: 5/17/2026 - 9/20/2026
​Zach Paiement-Dockrill: 9/12/2026 - 1/16/2027
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Carnival Jubilee Cruise Director Schedule:
Kyndall Fire: 1/8/2026 - 5/9/2026
Louie Claire: 5/9/2026 - 7/11/2026
Kyndall Fire: 7/11/2026 - 11/14/2026
Andy Mercer: 11/24/2026 - 1/17/2027
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Carnival Legend Cruise Director Schedule:
​​​Adam Gilbert: 1/15/2026 - 4/29/2026
Simon London: 5/15/2026 - 11/16/2026

Carnival Liberty Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Grant Bowden: 1/22/2026 - 3/11/2026
Victor Pastrana: 3/1/2026 - 5/3/2026
Gabe Coppolla: 5/3/2026 - 8/30/2026
Jeimy Caro: 8/23/2026 - 10/25/2026
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Carnival Luminosa Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Keegan Van Zyl: 2/26/2026 - 7/6/2026
Louie Claire: 7/2/2026 - 8/31/2026

Carnival Magic Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Ranier Scholtz: 11/9/2025 - 3/15/2026
Filipe Mendes: 5/21/2026 - 7/5/2026
Sophie Gideon: 7/5/2026 - 11/8/2026

​Mardi Gras Cruise Director Schedule:​
Jacky Tang: 12/6/2025 - 4/11/2026
Andy Mercer: 4/4/2026 - 7/11/2026
Joey Boyes: 7/4/2026 - 11/7/2026
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​Carnival Miracle Cruise Director Schedule:​
Gary Blair: 1/17/2026 - 5/21/2026
Frankie Portera: 5/21/2026 - 7/23/2026
Gary Blair: 7/23/2026 - 11/23/2026
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Carnival Panorama Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
George Cross: 2/8/2026 - 5/3/2026
Zach Paiement-Dockrill: 4/28/2026 - 7/18/2026
George Cross: 7/18/2026 - 11/15/2026
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Carnival Paradise Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Michelle O'Callaghan: 3/2/2026 - 7/6/2026

Carnival Pride Cruise Director Schedule:​
Ben Kitchen: 1/25/2026 - 3/15/2026
Frankie Portera: 4/4/2026 - 5/17/2026
Deon Williams: 7/26/2026 - 11/29/2026
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Carnival Radiance Cruise Director Schedule:​​​​​​
Jeimy Caro: 2/7/2026 - 5/10/2026
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Carnival Spirit Cruise Director Schedule:​​
James Love: 11/2/2025 - 3/8/2026
Charne Marais: 2/28/2026 - 5/5/2026
James Love: 5/5/2026 - 9/8/2026
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Carnival Splendor Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Kiernan Wilson: 1/28/2026 - 3/14/2026
Lizzie Clough: 4/2/2026 - 8/7/2026
Lizzie Clough: 10/1/2026 - 11/28/2026
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​Carnival Sunrise Cruise Director Schedule:​​​​
Cryssi St Cyr: 12/31/2025 - 3/7/2026
Dean Pompey: 3/30/2026 - 5/30/2026
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Carnival Sunshine Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Alex Siegler: 6/28/2026 - 11/8/2026

Carnival Valor Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Alex Siegler: 1/10/2026 - 5/11/2026
Ben Kitchen: 5/7/2026 - 9/14/2026
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Carnival Venezia Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Robby Howell: 1/4/2026 - 5/3/2026
Mike D'Auria: 5/3/2026 - 7/1/2026
Robby Howell: 7/1/2026 - 10/6/2026
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​​​Carnival Vista Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Marq Anthony: 11/9/2025 - 3/15/2026
Mike D'Auria: 3/7/2026 - 5/2/2026
Tyler Meehan: 4/26/2026 - 8/30/2026

Want To Find Your Cruise Director On Social Media?  I have started compiling a list of public Facebook or Instagram pages some of the cruise directors have to connect with guests. Click Here To View Cruise Director Social Media Pages

        Save money on Galveston Texas cruise parking by looking for discount codes, promo codes, and specials offered by parking lots. Galveston has cruise lines including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, Princess, or Disney Cruise sailing from the port during 2026. This post will take a look at some of the different discount programs and coupon codes available to cruisers looking to park for a Galveston cruise. I will also share a few tips on getting the best deal and cheapest rate possible when booking parking for a Galveston based cruise ship. 

Last Updated: 3/14/2026

I have checked the websites of some of the parking lots near the Galveston Texas cruise terminals for discounts, coupon codes, loyalty programs, and other misc. cost savings that might be posted online. Please note, this list below does not include all parking lots or parking companies and there may be discounts available that I have not mentioned here. It is difficult to stay on top of all discounts, but I will periodically be checking and updating the below information. Not all parking lots serve each cruise line and discounts may not be available for every cruise. I am not affiliated with any of the parking lots below and do not endorse any parking lots over another. 

What cruises leave from Galveston, Texas?
The Port of Galveston is home to Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line. Each of these cruise lines have a variety of ships and itineraries sailing from Galveston, whether seasonally or year-round. The exact parking options for each cruise line and ship can vary by date so it is best to research your cruise parking to get the best deal possible. 

Galveston Cruise Parking Lot Reviews:
I recommend taking a quick look at the reviews left online of any parking lot you are considering making a reservation through. However, make sure you are aware that there can be bias in the reviews (both positive and negative). 

Is there any free cruise parking for Galveston cruises?
Unfortunately, there is none that I am aware of. ​Some hotels offer packages that include parking. 

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Have a great cruise from Galveston!

      Carnival Cruise ships with a Seaside Theater will show movies in the evening as part of Carnival's Dive In Movies program. The movies shown typically change each month. On your cruise if you are interested in Dive In Movies, check your FunTimes newsletter or the Carnival Hub App for movie offerings and the time the movie will be shown. Please keep in mind these movies are subject to change!

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April 2026 Carnival Dive In Movies List!
John Heald posted the movies for April 2026. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies. If you are scheduled to cruise in April 2026 on a ship that does Dive-In Movies make sure to check your Carnival Hub App/FunTimes for the times that the movies for the day are scheduled to show.

• Mercy
• Eternity
• Zootopia
• Wicked 2
• Now You See Me Now You Don't
• Roofman
• F1: The Movie
• Nobody 2
• Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
• The Bad Guys 2
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What ships have Dive-In Movies? The ships that show Dive In Movies will have Carnival's Seaside Theaters. The following Carnival ships have Dive In Movies: Carnival Adventure, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Dream, Carnival Encounter, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Magic, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Pride, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Valor, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Vista, and Mardi Gras. 

Carnival Cruise Line has been working to expand Family Menus for breakfast on the ships (also referred to as Family Express Breakfast). On my recent March 2026 Carnival Breeze cruise, the ship had one buffet line with "Family Menu Breakfast" available each morning of the cruise. This post shares the menus that were available during my cruise. Please note: as Carnival continues to implement this concept menus could change and can also vary by sailing. If you have questions regarding ingredients please speak with Carnival and the crew onboard. 

​Carnival Cruise Family Express Breakfast Menus:
Below are the menus from my March 2026 Carnival Breeze cruise. Click any menu picture to make it larger!

Have a great cruise!

Carnival Cruise Line released the St Patrick's Day menu that will be served in the main dining room at dinner. This special menu will be in addition to other Carnival Cruise dinner menu favorites and is only served the night of March 17, 2026. 
The menu includes a few starters (appetizers), main courses, and desserts that are Irish or St Patrick's Day themed. There is no charge for the menu items, but Carnival's limit of two included main courses is still applicable.

This special menu was shared by John Heald, Carnival's brand ambassador, on Facebook. If you have any allergies, questions about ingredients, or special requests please make sure you speak to your dining team onboard.
Carnival also holds a few St Patrick's Day events and activities onboard. To read my post please click here. Keep in mind the events and activities onboard will vary depending on whether the cruise is in port or at sea. 

       Carnival Cruise Line announced a new line that will serve fresh donuts, beignets, and churros to guests. These treats will be served in the morning and cost a little extra depending on the item. Carnival's brand ambassador, John Heald, shared the menu on Facebook and mentioned the plan is for all ships to receive the new options. Depending on the ship the line will be served at either Seafood Shack, Street Eats, or Sweet Spot (dessert station) in the morning and guests will have their Sail & Sign Card charged. 
             Guests sailing on the Carnival Vista, Mardi Gras, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Dream, Carnival Magic, and Carnival Breeze will find this venue. Since Carnival is still implementing this venue, it is planned more ships around the fleet will be receiving the line onboard. 

MENU (text):
Donuts
- Cinnamon Sugar
- Powdered Sugar
- Boston Cream
- Glazed
2 for $4 
5 for $8

Beignets
- Powdered Sugar
- Strawberry Sauce
- Chocolate Sauce
4 for $3.50

Churros
Freshly fried golden churros rolled in cinnamon sugar
5 pieces for $3
10 pieces for $5

Breakfast Combos
2 Donuts & 4 Beignets
Choose your toppings - $7 

Guests sailing onboard will still have access to the pastries and treats Carnival has previously offered as complimentary. At breakfast this usually includes muffins (assorted flavors), Danishes, croissants, sticky buns (sometimes), and more. Also, guests sailing on Carnival's Excel Class ships (Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Celebration, and Mardi Gras) can purchase beignets at the Emeril's Bistro onboard. 
Prices and menu are subject to change. Availability may vary by sailing. 

Carnival Cruise Coffee Bar Menu 2026
Carnival Cruise ships have a popular area onboard that serves specialty coffees & drinks. In the late morning and afternoon the coffee bar has a variety of pastries available for purchase. This page includes Carnival Cruise coffee bar menu with 2026 prices. Please keep in mind prices are subject to change at any time!

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Main Coffee Bar Menu: 
​This is the menu typically available at the main coffee bar onboard. Please note, if your ship has Java Blue the menu will be a little different. 
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The main coffee bar on your Carnival ship can sometimes do customizations if the ingredients are available. 

Below are some examples of the pastries available for purchase. Please note, the pastry pictures are a few years old so the prices have likely changed, but these items are still being offered as of 2026.

Have a great cruise and if you are sailing I hope you enjoy Carnival Cruise's coffee bar! 
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Carnival Cruise has a new breakfast buffet menu on the Carnival Breeze that was named "Latin Breakfast". This line served some daily specials that had a latin theme and several of Carnival's other breakfast sides. Each line on the Carnival Breeze had similar fruit, yogurt, and side offerings. This post will show the Latin Breakfast menu available from my Carnival Breeze cruise that ended in March 2026. My cruise was a 5 night cruise and in this post I included the menus from each of the mornings onboard. As of March 2026, it is not clear if Carnival is only testing these menus or if any other ships have this set of buffet menus. I will be curious to find out what Carnival plans to do for the rest of the fleet when it comes to breakfast menus.
Menus and food availability are subject to change at any time. 

Please keep in mind menus are subject to change at any time. These menus may or may not be rolled out to all Carnival ships.

Some food pictures from the Latin Breakfast buffet in March 2026. Some items such as the yogurt, fruit, and some of the non-special items on the menu were served on the varying buffet lines on the ship. The daily specials were specific to the Latin Breakfast buffet line: 

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Have a great next cruise!

Carnival Cruise Line's steakhouse offers a kid's menu (children's menu) for guests that are 11 and younger. Kids eating in the steakhouse are able to dine for a cheaper reservation fee, but are required to eat from this menu. The kid's menu offers a variety of options for the children eating in the steakhouse. 
Similar to the adult menu, kids eating in the steakhouse are only allowed to choose one from each section of the menu. If you have any concerns regarding ingredients, allergies, or special requests you will want to speak to the steakhouse onboard and/or your waitstaff. 

Menu as of March 2026:
This menu is the "Junior Cruiser Menu" for Carnival's steakhouse. Subject to change at any time, including prices.

If you would like your kids to eat from the regular steakhouse menu, when making your reservation you will need to pay for the full priced adult reservation. Also, kids are subject to the same attire and dress code as the adults when it comes to the steakhouse. 

Carnival Cruise Steakhouse Kid's Pricing
As of 3/5/2026 the steakhouse costs $15.00 for children 11 & younger that are dining in the steakhouse. The adult price is currently $52.00 as of 3/5/2026. 

The Carnival Conquest is now back cruising after its 2026 drydock. Carnival Cruise took the Carnival Conquest out of service for a 12 day drydock in Freeport, Bahamas. During this drydock time Carnival made some enhancements to public areas and also performed maintenance where needed. This post will share some details from the Carnival Conquest's 2026 drydock. 

1. Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge
The Carnival Conquest's Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge was added to the deck 5 (Promenade) where the SkyBox Sports Bar used to be located. The Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge is a space dedicated to honoring active service military members and veterans. Carnival has a partnership with Operational Homefront and certain items purchased will result in Carnival donating some money to the organization. 

2. Casino Renovation & Expansion
The Carnival Conquest's casino on Deck 5 (Promenade Deck) had work done during this drydock. Carnival expanded the Carnival Conquest's casino by redesigning the layout and expanded the casino to add more games. The casino now has a dedicated non-smoking area. 

3. Club 02 Youth Program
Carnival Cruise Line's Club 02 youth program is 15-17 year old guests. During the 2026 dry-dock, the Carnival Conquest's Club 02 youth program received updated decor and some new gaming areas. 

4. Warehouse Arcade
The Warehouse is Carnival Conquest's onboard arcade. Carnival used this time out of service to update the space to have an upgraded experience. 

5. Retail Space Refreshment
The Carnival Conquest's onboard shops received work during the drydock. Carnival's press release mentioned the retail spaces onboard were refreshed. 

6. General Maintenance & Technical Work
Drydocks are usually a time where Carnival can do work to spaces onboard, both public and non-public, that are difficult to do when the ship is in-service. 

To read Carnival's press release click here. This link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide to Carnival's News website.