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 What's Happening daily 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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October 2022 Carnival Dive In Movies List 
              John Heald posted the movies for October 2022 and the remainder of September 2022 on September 20, 2022. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have resumed cruising and have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies. If you are scheduled to cruise in October 2022 on a ship that does Dive-In Movies make sure to check your Carnival Hub App for the times that the movies for the day are scheduled to show. 

• Minions: The Rise of Gru
• Lightyear
• Thor: Love and Thunder
• Elvis
• Fantastic Beast: The Secret of Dumbledore
• Jurassic World - Dominion
• Morbius
• The Batman
• The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
• Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• Vivo
• The Addams Family 2
• Ghostbusters: Afterlife
• Black Phone

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September 2022 Carnival Dive In Movies List 
              John Heald posted the movies for September 2022 and the remainder of August 2022 on August 16, 2022. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have resumed cruising and have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies. If you are scheduled to cruise in September 2022 on a ship that does Dive-In Movies make sure to check your Carnival Hub App for the times that the movies for the day are scheduled to show. 

• Fantastic Beasts - The Secret Of Dumbledore
• Dune
• Jurassic World - Dominion
• Moribus
• Sonic The Hedgehog 2
• The Batman
• The Lost City
• Unchartered 
• Vivo
• The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

​August 2022 Carnival Dive In Movies List 
                   John Heald posted the movies for August 2022 and the remainder of July 2022 on July 20, 2022. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have resumed cruising and have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies. If you are scheduled to cruise in August 2022 on a ship that does Dive-In Movies make sure to check your Carnival Hub App for the times that the movies for the day are scheduled to show. 

• Fantastic Beasts: The Secret of Dumbledore
• Morbius
• Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• The Batman
• The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
• No Time To Die
• Spider-Man: No Way Home
• National Treasure
• The Matrix Resurrections
• Uncharted
• The Lost City of Cleveland
• Dune

July 2022 Carnival Dive In Movies List 
                   John Heald posted the movies for July 2022 on June 23, 2022. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have resumed cruising and have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies. If you are scheduled to cruise in July 2022 on a ship that does Dive-In Movies make sure to check your Carnival Hub App for the times that the movies for the day are scheduled to show. 

• Death on the Nile
• Uncharted
• Dune
• Encanto
• No Time To Die
• Spider-Man: No Way Home
• The Lost City
• National Treasure
• The Matrix Resurrections

June 2022 Carnival Dive In Movies List 
            John Heald posted the movies for June 2022 on May 19, 2022. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have resumed cruising and have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies. If you are scheduled to cruise in June 2022 on a ship that does Dive-In Movies make sure to check your Carnival Hub App for the times that the movies for the day are scheduled to show. 

• Death on the Nile
• Father of the Bride
• Uncharted
• Dune
• Encanto
• No Time To Die
• Spider-Man: No Way Home
• The Lost City
• The Matrix Resurrections
• Cruella

Please keep in mind these movies are subject to change! 

May 2022 Carnival Dive In Movies List 
          John Heald posted the movies for May 2022 on April 20, 2022. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have resumed cruising and have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies. If you are scheduled to cruise in May 2022 on a ship that does Dive-In Movies make sure to check your Carnival Hub App for the times that the movies for the day are scheduled to show. 

• Dune
• The Lost City
• Encanto
• Cruella
• Cyrano De Bergerac
• Belfast
• American Underdog
• House of Gucci
• Tortilla Soup
• Spiderman No Way Home

Please keep in mind these movies are subject to change! ​

April 2022 Carnival Dive In Movies List
       John Heald posted the movies for April 2022 on March 18, 2022. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have resumed cruising and have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies. If you are scheduled to cruise in April 2022 on a ship that does Dive-In Movies make sure to check your Carnival Hub App for the times that the movies for the day are scheduled to show. 

• Spiderman - No Way Home
• The Addams Family 2
• The Matrix Resurrections
• West Side Story
• Belfast
• American Underdog
• Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
• Encanto
• Eternals
• Ghostbusters: Afterlife
• No Time To Die

Please keep in mind these movies are subject to change! 

March 2022 Carnival Dive In Movie List
John Heald posted the movies for March 2022. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have resumed cruising and have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies. If you are scheduled to cruise in March 2022 on a ship that does Dive-In Movies make sure to check your Carnival Hub App for the times that the movies for the day are scheduled to show. 

• Ghostbusters: Afterlife
• American Underdog
• Encanto
• House of Gucci
• Die Another Day
• Scream

February 2022 Carnival Dive In Movie List 
John Heald posted on January 19, 2022 the movies for February 2022. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have resumed cruising and have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies. If you are scheduled to cruise in February 2022 on a ship that does Dive-In Movies make sure to check your Carnival Hub App for the times that the movies for the day are scheduled to show. 

• The Eternals
• No Time To Die
• In The Heights
• The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
• Venom: Let There Be Carnage
• The Many Saints of Newark
• Space Jam 2
• Raya and the Last Dragon
• Clifford the Big Red Dog
• Cry Macho
• Dream Horse
• Free Guy
• Jungle Cruise
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January 2022 Carnival Dive In Movies List
John Heald posted on December 20, 2021 the movies for January 2022. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have resumed cruising and have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies. If you are scheduled to cruise in January 2022 on a ship that does Dive-In Movies make sure to check your Carnival Hub App for the times that the movies for the day are scheduled to show. 

• Clifford the Big Red Dog
• Cry Macho
• F9 Fast & Furious
• Jungle Cruise
• No Time To Die
• Raiders of the Lost Ark
• Respect
• SHANG-CHI and the Legend of the Ten Rings
• The Many Saints of Newark
• Venom: Let There Be Carnage

       Carnival Cruise Line has announced the Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast will be returning to all ships in the Carnival fleet effective on sailings starting on or after October 1, 2022. 
         The Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast is a part of Carnival's Seuss at Sea program and allows guests to pay for admission to a Seuss themed breakfast. The Green Eggs & Ham breakfast typically has appearances by Dr. Seuss characters, photo opportunities, special table décor, and a themed menu to fit the occasion. During a Carnival Cruise the breakfast is offered one time and requires a reservation to attend. 
           The breakfast was paused when Carnival's ships resumed sailing after the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown. This was due to a variety of factors including the Covid-19 protocols and onboard staffing shortages. Now that the breakfast is scheduled to resume in October 2022 guests sailing can look forward to the Seuss At Sea Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast again!

Price:
Carnival's website shows the Green Eggs & Ham breakfast is priced at $10 for adults and $8 for kids. This is subject to change at any time. 

Which Ships Is This Available On?
According to Carnival's website all ships have the Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast. The Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Celebration are scheduled to have the Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast when each ship debuts in November 2022. The Carnival Jubilee is scheduled to have the Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast when the ship debuts in late 2023. 

Do you have to have kids sailing with you to attend the breakfast? 
The Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast is open to all guests of all ages. Guests do not have to be sailing with kids to buy a ticket to attend the Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast. 

When Does The Breakfast Take Place?
Generally the Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast is held only once during the cruise. The exact day held will vary by itinerary. I recommend checking your Carnival Hub App onboard to find out the exact time. You should also plan on buying tickets to the breakfast as soon as they are available for sale as spots are limited. As of the time of writing, it is not clear if tickets will be available for purchase pre-cruise. 

Menu:
For the Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast you can view the menu on Carnival's website. I have attached a link below. Once you are on the Carnival Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast webpage on the right side click the menu link. It will likely load as a PDF. 
Click Here To Go To Carnival's Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast Page - link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide

         The Carnival Breeze has been sailing out of Galveston, Texas since July 2021 after the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown restart. Since this time the ship has been sailing 4 & 5 night alternating cruise itineraries from Galveston. Carnival recently announced the Carnival Breeze is scheduled to continue sailing from Galveston through April 2025. 
              Carnival's recent announcement means the Carnival Breeze will keep sailing 4 night cruises to Cozumel and alternating 5 night cruises to Cozumel and Progreso or Costa Maya. The Carnival Breeze's 4 night cruises typically depart on Thursday and 5 night cruises typically alternate between Saturdays and Monday. The new cruise itineraries for summer 2024, fall 2024, and spring 2025 are now posted on Carnival's website and are available for booking.

Check out my Carnival Breeze 2022 5 Night Cruise Review From Galveston:
In May 2022 I cruised on the Carnival Breeze from Galveston to Costa Maya & Cozumel. For numerous pictures, dining menus, bar menus, and more please check out my cruise review:
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        Carnival Cruise Line has had a Minor Guest Policy for many years, but recently this policy was updated to include a youth curfew for guests under 18. 

Youth Curfew:
                Carnival has a youth curfew in place that now begins at 1:00am each night of the cruise. Carnival's policy states that guests 17 and younger that are not with an adult in their traveling party that is 21 years or older, must be clear of all public areas unless participating in Club 02 and Circle C activities. 
           Although Carnival's policy officially states that participating in a Club 02 or Circle C activity is an exemption to this policy, the vast majority of activities for youth guests are generally over by 1:00am. 

Drinking Onboard:
                   Carnival requires guests to be 21 years or older to be served alcohol. Carnival's FAQ states that guests are required to show a photo ID with birth date. 

Casino & Bingo Games:
                      Carnival's rule for the casino is guests must be 18 or older to enter the casino and additionally must be 18 or older to play the casino slot machines or table games. I have seen cases where the casino team has asked guests with their underage kids to leave the casino due to the age policy. If you want to play in the casino, but do not want to leave your kids unattended or alone consider checking them into youth activities & go to the casino while they are in the youth program.
                          Carnival also requires guests to be 18 years or older to purchase and play Bingo. However, guests under 18 are allowed to watch the game of Bingo, but cannot purchase a card or play the game.

Serenity Adults Only Retreat:
                           Carnival's age policy for the Serenity Adults Only Retreat is an interesting policy because the name of the amenity implies "adult", but guests must actually be 21 years or older to enter the Serenity Adults Only Retreat. The crew members working the Serenity Adults Only Retreat generally watch to make sure guests utilizing the amenities are above the age threshold.

Fitness Center and Studio:
                         Carnival requires guests to be 18 years or older in order to use the Fitness Center and Studio amenities by themselves. However, guests 12 - 17 are allowed to use the facilities as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian and follow all posted rules. 

SPA Facilities:
                             Carnival's policy requires guests to be 18 years or older to receive SPA treatments or utilize the SPA facilities. This includes SPA amenities such as the sauna, steam room. thermal suite, and Thalassotherapy pool. 
                                     An exception to this policy is Carnival's ZSPA offerings. Carnival has some special treatments available for kids aged 13-17 that can be done as long as a parent or guardian accompanies the kid. The policy posted by Carnival states that parents or guardians must sign the SPA's consultation form to indicate consent for the treatment. 

​Dance Club:
                        Carnival requires guests younger than 18 to leave the dance club by 10:00pm. This time may vary some by cruise & ship, but generally security checks guests entering to verify they are of age. 

Punchliner Comedy Club:
                           Carnival's policy states guests under 18 are not allowed to attend the "R" rated comedy shows held as part of the Punchliner Comedy Club. 

Shore Excursions:
                            Guests under 18 are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian on a shore excursion. If there is a minimum age requirement for a particular shore excursion it should be noted. 

Other Age Related Policies:
                           This policy does not include all onboard age restrictions & requirements and additionally does not cover age requirements for booking a cruise, traveling alone, or traveling in separate staterooms. Additionally, please keep in mind Carnival can change age restrictions at any time for any reason so stay tuned to Carnival's official policies for any changes. For the full policies related to Age Restrictions please check out these pages on Carnival's website: 
Carnival's Age Restrictions Onboard Policy:    Click Here To View
​Carnival's Minor Guest Policy:  Click Here To View
Both links will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide!

          Carnival Cruise Line has published a schedule of cruise directors for 2022 and spring 2023 that includes a listing of who the cruise director is at a particular time. This schedule is available to everyone online and according to Carnival's social media is updated as changes are made. 
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NOW BACK! How To View Carnival's Cruise Director Schedule:
               The easiest way to find Carnival's cruise director schedule is by having the direct link. Here is a direct link to the cruise director schedule:
Click Here To View The Schedule 
​                    By clicking this link you will be taken away from RyG's Cruise Guide and to a website called AirTable which is what Carnival uses to manage its cruise director schedule. NOTE: I am not affiliated with Carnival and have no control over the cruise director schedule. I am just sharing how you find out what Carnival's schedule says. This schedule can change at any time! 

If you are interested in cruise food you may enjoy my Carnival Cruise Food guide: Click Here To View

Does the schedule change?
            The schedule can change at any point in time. For this reason, I do not recommend booking a cruise solely to have a certain cruise director because I do not want you to be disappointed if the schedule changes. I do understand that having a well liked cruise director is a great reason to want a certain cruise, but just realize things could change with the schedule. You may show up to the cruise ship on embarkation day and find a completely different person as cruise director than the schedule reflects. This is because the situation is fluid with the Covid restart, crew staffing, and sometimes last minute changes must be made. 

What if my ship has a TBA cruise director?
                This most likely means that Carnival has not finalized who will be on your cruise at a particular date. Generally, the TBAs are filled in advance of a cruise leaving. Even if for some reason your cruise didn't have a true cruise director someone onboard would probably act as the cruise director which would mean no visible impact would be seen by guests. 

How far out does the schedule go? 
                  Since Carnival's schedule is updated frequently this could change. Generally for most ships, the planned cruise director up until early 2023. Some ships have cruise directors scheduled into spring 2023 and even summer 2023. As of the time of updating this post, almost all Carnival ships have cruise directors scheduled to the end of 2022 or very close to the end of the year. Some ships have not yet been updated. Just keep checking back is my recommendation! 

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2022 Planned Halloween Activities
Carnival has a variety of different Halloween events and activities planned for this year. These events & activities will take place in addition to the regular activities normally held during a cruise. Below is a list of activities that Carnival shows as being planned for the 2022 Halloween cruises: 

• Halloween Deck Party
• Costume Contest 
• Dive In Movies*
• Patch's Halloween Pumpkin Hunt
• Frightfully Fun Themed Trivia
• "Patch's Spook-tacular" Bingo
• "Frightfully Fun" Dance Class
• "Guess That Frightful Song Line-Up" 
• Pumpkin Carving Competition
• Halloween Photo Opportunities 
• Youth Activities: Family Trick or Treat, Kids Costume Contest, & Teen Halloween Party

Note: Dive-In Movies is not on every ship. 

Most Carnival ships will have Patch the Pumpkin Pirate in the atrium. However, the Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Miracle, and Carnival Pride will not have Patch the Pumpkin Pirate this year. ​

How can I know when Halloween events are taking place during my cruise?
              You can check your Carnival Hub App which includes events and activities taking place onboard for each day of the cruise. The app typically shows the time and location of each event. Additionally, at your Carnival ship's Guest Services desk a one-pager What's Happening activity paper is available that has all of the daily activities. 

Does Carnival have any rules for costumes?
            Carnival's website lists out costume types/items that are prohibited. Please refer to Carnival's website by clicking here for the full list of what Carnival is not allowing for costume items. 
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Ships and Dates Halloween Events Will Be Held Onboard
                  This year not all Carnival ships will be back in service to hold Halloween activities. Below is a table that shows ships and a range of departure dates that are scheduled to have Halloween festivities onboard: 

My source for this information is Carnival's website. Click here to go to Carnival's website (link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide). I highly recommend this page if you want further information. Also, please keep in mind things are subject to change. ​

          A popular activity on several Carnival ships is Deal or No Deal. For Carnival ships that have Deal or No Deal guests are able to buy tickets to play Deal or No Deal. A couple of guests will get to play a full game of Deal or No Deal on stage in a format that is similar to the game show that is on TV. Guests that purchased tickets that are not selected to play on stage are still able to win prizes based on matching briefcases on their ticket. If you don't want to play Deal or No Deal you can watch for free when the game show takes place.  The goal of this post is to share some basic information about Deal or No Deal held onboard Carnival Cruise Line ships. Please note, the Deal or No Deal game can be run differently on each Carnival ship or sailing so this post will share some basic generic information that may vary by sailing. 

Purchasing A  Deal or No Deal Game Card: 
                If you want to play the Deal or No Deal game during your cruise you will need to watch for the game card sales. The Carnival Hub App and What's Happening activity paper will list out the time and location where you buy game cards. As of August 2022, the game cards cost $25 for one card or $40 for two cards and guests must be 18 or older to play. The game cards are typically sold in advance of the Deal or No Deal gameshow so if you want to play you need to watch closely for the sales times. After the time to buy the cards, due to the prep work for the game, it is too late to buy a card to play and then you will just to have to watch in the audience.

When The Game Show Starts:
                  The time that game show starts should be advertised in the Carnival Hub App and on the What's Happening daily newsletters. Typically the host of the show will let the system randomly pick a guest that purchase a game card earlier during sales. The guest will come up to the stage and play the game. Winnings on stage can be anywhere from 1 cent to $1,000. Guests that purchase a game card, but do not get selected to play on stage still have a chance to win. Throughout the game the guests with game cards have a chance to win based on the brief cases selected. Carnival's website states that the cardholders in the audience could win up to $5,000. Carnival usually has two sessions on stage so two guests generally get to play on stage. Your entertainment team onboard can explain how the game works and rules much better, but the above is a basic summary of the Deal or No Deal game show. 
                     All guests are welcome to watch the Deal or No Deal gameshow. You do not have to purchase a game card to watch. 

​How Old Do You Have To Be To Play?
                   Carnival advertises that you have to be 18+ to play  Deal or No Deal and to purchase a game-card. However, guests of all ages can enjoy being in the audience to watch Deal or No Deal (under 18 just cannot play as a contestant or be a game card holder). 

How long does watching the Deal or No Deal game show take and where does the event typically take place?
                     Carnival will typically schedule the Deal or No Deal game show in the ship's main show lounge. On Excel class ships (Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee) the event is typically held in the Center Stage area. Typically, the game-show itself takes an average of 45 minutes. The time and day the game-show is held on your cruise will vary based on when it is scheduled by the cruise director & entertainment team. 

What ships is Deal or No Deal on?
​                         Carnival does not have Deal or No Deal on each ship as of August 2022. Currently, Carnival's website shows Deal or No Deal being held on Carnival Breeze, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Dream, Carnival Elation, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Legend, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Magic, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Pride, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Valor, Carnival Vista, and Mardi Gras. Carnival's website shows Deal or No Deal as coming soon to the Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee. Please note, even though Carnival's website shows these ships as having Deal or No Deal the game may not happen on all itineraries or cruises on a particular ship. 

For additional information about Deal or No Deal I recommend you check out this page on Carnival's website: 
Click Here To View (link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide to Carnival's website) 

Please note the Deal or No Deal game show is not on all Carnival ships and the format may vary at Carnival or the ship's discretion. Check onboard your ship for the latest information about Deal or No Deal and for the official rules. 

            The Carnival Luminosa is scheduled to start sailing for Carnival Cruise Line in November 2022 from Brisbane, Australia. Prior to joining Carnival Cruise Line the ship was the Costa Luminosa and sailed for Costa Cruises since 2009. In September 2022 the Costa Luminosa will be officially transferred to Carnival Cruise Line and a dry-dock will take place.
​         Due to the short length of time before entering service, Carnival is keeping much of the Costa architecture onboard. The ship's Costa funnel will be kept onboard, but repainted red, white, & blue. This funnel will be similar to the original Mardi Gras, Carnivale, and Festivale. On the interior of the ship Carnival will be making some changes in order to adapt or add some Carnival features that can be added in a limited amount of time. 
                     The goal of this post is to share some of the features that are expected to be added during the Carnival Luminosa's dry-dock as well as answer common questions about the Carnival Luminosa. 

The released Carnival Luminosa deck plan show the Carnival branded areas that are going to be onboard when the Carnival Luminosa begins sailing in November 2022. Below is a list by deck of some of the areas guests can expect on the Carnival Luminosa: 

Will the Carnival Luminosa have a traditional Carnival style "whale tail" funnel?
When the Carnival Lumionosa debuts in November 2022 the ship will not have a traditional funnel. Based on Carnival's renderings of the ship the old Costa funnel will be re-painted red, white, and blue. However, the ship is expected to receive the blue Carnival hull livery based on the renderings published by Carnival. 

Is the Carnival Luminosa going to have Playlist Productions shows?
Playlist Productions is scheduled to be installed on the Carnival Luminosa. Carnival's website shows the Carnival Luminosa will receive scenic Playlist Productions. 

​Will Carnival Luminosa have Guy's Burger Joint or the Blue Iguana Cantina?
The Carnival Luminosa is not scheduled to debut with Guy's Burger Joint or the Blue Iguana Cantina. Instead the Carnival Luminosa's Lido Pool area will have a "Grill" line. The menu options that will be available through the "Grill" lines is not yet announced. These popular Fun Ship 2.0 features may be installed in a later dry-dock.

For More Information About The Carnival Luminosa:
​Carnival Luminosa's Page On Carnival's Website:  Click Here To View
​Carnival's Press Release About Carnival Luminosa:  Click Here To View 
​Both links will open in a new window away from RyG's Cruise Guide. 

       The Battleship Texas is scheduled to move to Galveston on August 31, 2022 for a dry-dock. This past week the Battleship Texas Foundation announced the Battleship Texas is scheduled to depart LaPorte, Texas, to sail to the Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporations' Galveston Shipyard. 
           During the Battleship Texas' move to Galveston the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, parts of Independence Parkway, and the Lynchburg Ferry will be closed until the Battleship Texas has moved past. The Port of Galveston announced via Twitter that the US Coast Guard has issued a channel closure and moving safety zone for August 31st from 9am - 6pm. due to the battleship's tow. 
                The Battleship Texas Foundation's website mentions that the Battleship Texas is planned to leave LaPorte before dawn on the morning of August 31st. The estimated timing is to pass the Texas City Dike & Seawolf Park around the early to midafternoon time-frame and be at Galveston by mid to late afternoon. The departure time or date could be delayed depending on weather or any other factors that could cause a delay. 

Looking At The Battleship Texas While It Is In Dry-Dock: 
                      The Battleship Texas' dry-dock is taking place at the Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporations' shipyard, which is on Pelican Island. If you want to see the Battleship Texas in dry-dock one of the best places to look is from Pier 21 which is right next to the Harbor House Hotel. It is not clear how long the Battleship Texas will be dry-docked in Galveston, but guests sailing on cruises from Galveston during the duration of the dry-dock will also be able to see the Battleship Texas. Guests sailing on ships from Terminal 1 will have the best view of the Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporations' shipyard on Pelican Island. Guests sailing on a cruise ship from Terminal 2 should still be able to see the Battleship Texas, but during sail-a-way will have a good chance to view Pelican Island. 

The Move To Galveston - You Can Livestream:
                          The Battleship Texas Foundation announced you can track the Battleship Texas live on their website as well as view a live stream on Facebook & You-Tube. Updates will be posted by the Battleship Texas Foundation on social media. If you cannot view the Battleship Texas' move to dry-dock in Galveston, watching online is the next best option!

For more information, including information on tracking & live-streams, please check out the Battleship Texas Foundation's website by clicking here (link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide). 

        If you are trying to plan lunch for the first day of your Carnival Cruise this post is for you. The goal of this post is to share some suggestions for places you can eat on the first day of your cruise that are complimentary. For the exact places open on the first lunch of your cruise you will need to check the Carnival Hub App for the venue's locations and times of being open.

Below are my recommendations for places to eat that are generally open and complimentary for your first lunch on the ship. Please note, not all of these venues are on every ship. 

Guy's Burger Joint:
               Carnival Cruise Line teamed up with Guy Fieri to create a complimentary onboard venue that serves a variety of different burgers. Each Carnival Cruise ship as of August 2022 has a Guy's Burger Joint line. The process of getting a burger is generally quick and easy. You tell the crew member which burger type you want and then they will assemble it in front of you. A toppings bar is available nearby for you to add extra vegetables (tomato, lettuce, onion, etc.) as well as a variety of different sauces. Visiting Guy's Burger Joint makes for a great start of a cruise and based on some of the lines I have seen is a popular place to eat!
Typical Hours:   Lunch & Afternoon (Generally Not Open In The Evening) 
Type of Dining:  Counter Service 
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Blue Iguana Cantina: 
                 The Blue Iguana Cantina is a buffet line that serves complimentary custom burritos and tacos. You can choose between the "Burrito" line or "Taco" line and tell a crew member what you would like in your burrito or taco. A salsa bar with a variety of salsas (from mild to spicy) and different toppings is also available for self-service. Not all Carnival ships have a Blue Iguana Cantina line, but on the ships that do have one this is a popular place to eat! If your ship has a Blue Iguana Cantina this would be a great place to get a first day's lunch. The Blue Iguana Cantina serves breakfast tacos and burritos in the morning during breakfast hours. 
Typical Hours:  Breakfast and Lunch
Type of Dining:  Counter Service 
​Note:  Not on all ships (I think the Carnival Splendor is the only Carnival ship to not have the Blue Iguana Cantina). 
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Lido Buffet:
                   The Lido Buffet is one of the most popular places to eat lunch on the first day. Each Carnival's ships Lido Buffet has a different name (such as Rosie's on the Carnival Valor or Lido Marketplace on the Carnival Breeze). The exact buffet lines you find within the Lido Buffet will vary by ship, but typically Carnival either has a Comfort Kitchen line or Chef's Choice line available at lunch. Each Carnival ship's Lido Buffet will also typically have a salad bar and dessert station. Self-service ice cream machines are typically also available within the Lido buffet. 
Typical Hours: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (buffet offerings vary by meal) 
Type of Dining: Self-Service 

Pizzeria: 
                  Another popular and great choice for lunch is the Pizzeria. Carnival's Pizzeria has 5 different pizzas to choose from and is complimentary. You order at the counter the pizza you want and then the Pizzeria crew will serve you the pizza when it is ready. The lines at the Pizzeria can get long so be prepared if you are wanting pizza! Carnival's Pizzeria is typically open for lunch on the first day, but the Pizzeria is not 24 hours like it used to be. 
Typical Hours:  Varies - No Longer 24 Hours
Type of Dining:  Counter Service 
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Guy's Pig & Anchor BBQ: 
                Not all ships have Guy's Pig & Anchor BBQ, but for those ships that do this option is a great first day lunch. For ships that serve Guy's Pig & Anchor BBQ guests can go outside and get in line for BBQ. A variety of meats such as sausage, chicken, beef, and pork butt are available as well as numerous sides such as slaw, mac & cheese, potato salad, collared greens, baked beans, and a variety of sauces. If your ship has this venue and is open on the first day, all you have to do is tell a crew member what you want and they will fix you a plate.
Typical Hours:  Lunch On First Day & Sea Days (not typically open on port days) 
Type of Dining: Counter Service
​Only Available on Carnival Dream, Magic, Breeze, Vista, Horizon, Panorama, Mardi Gras, Celebration, Jubilee, Radiance, and Sunrise 
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​Note: Some Carnival ships have Ol' Fashioned BBQ which is open for lunch on the first day. Although this is not the same venue as Guy's Pig & Anchor BBQ, Ol' Fashioned BBQ is good too.