Carnival Cruise Line announced the schedule line-up of Christmas & holiday themed events for the 2022 Christmas Cruise season. Ships will be decorated and feature a variety of festive activities to get guests in the Christmas spirit. If you are cruising this year for Christmas or Hanukah, you will want to check the Carnival Hub App or What's Happening paper flyer onboard to find out the times & locations for each of the different events.
Below is a list of the activities that Carnival is planning on holding related to Christmas and Hanukah. John Heald, Carnival's brand ambassador, shared the list of activities on Facebook.
Below is a list of the activities that Carnival is planning on holding related to Christmas and Hanukah. John Heald, Carnival's brand ambassador, shared the list of activities on Facebook.
Tree Lighting
On the first night of the Carnival Cruise a tree lighting ceremony in the ship's atrium is scheduled to be held. According to John Heald's post this will feature synchronized lights and music.
Ugly Sweater Competition
The cruise director will be hosting an Ugly Sweater Competition that guests can enter to compete for a prize. This is open to guests of all ages. Guests on Carnival Australia ships (Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa) will have a holiday attire competition instead.
Christmas Show
The Christmas Show features singers, dancers, and other entertainment team members on a Carnival Cruise. John Heald's announcement notes the show features a "home away from home" feel and has a Christmas tree as well as visit from Santa.
Holiday Movies
Holiday Movies will be show on the Seaside Theater as part of Dive In Movies or in a lounge for ships that do not have the Seaside Theaters.
Holiday Trivia
This year's trivia themes are as follows: Holiday Trivia, Holiday Radio, Holiday Movie and TV Trivia, and Guess The Song Christmas Music
There will also be Christmas Bingo and appearances from the Grinch. Additionally, Carnival will be holding a Christmas caroling event.
Holiday Services
A non-denominational Christmas service will be held on either December 24th or December 25th depending on the ship. Carnival's description states this will feature warm stories, uplifting hymns, and prayer.
A Hanukah service will take place each night of Hanukah starting on December 18th. Carnival's description states there will be traditional foods, songs, and prayer.
Christmas Decoration Schedule:
Please check out my previous post for each ship's Christmas decoration schedule. Click Here To View
On the first night of the Carnival Cruise a tree lighting ceremony in the ship's atrium is scheduled to be held. According to John Heald's post this will feature synchronized lights and music.
Ugly Sweater Competition
The cruise director will be hosting an Ugly Sweater Competition that guests can enter to compete for a prize. This is open to guests of all ages. Guests on Carnival Australia ships (Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa) will have a holiday attire competition instead.
Christmas Show
The Christmas Show features singers, dancers, and other entertainment team members on a Carnival Cruise. John Heald's announcement notes the show features a "home away from home" feel and has a Christmas tree as well as visit from Santa.
Holiday Movies
Holiday Movies will be show on the Seaside Theater as part of Dive In Movies or in a lounge for ships that do not have the Seaside Theaters.
Holiday Trivia
This year's trivia themes are as follows: Holiday Trivia, Holiday Radio, Holiday Movie and TV Trivia, and Guess The Song Christmas Music
There will also be Christmas Bingo and appearances from the Grinch. Additionally, Carnival will be holding a Christmas caroling event.
Holiday Services
A non-denominational Christmas service will be held on either December 24th or December 25th depending on the ship. Carnival's description states this will feature warm stories, uplifting hymns, and prayer.
A Hanukah service will take place each night of Hanukah starting on December 18th. Carnival's description states there will be traditional foods, songs, and prayer.
Christmas Decoration Schedule:
Please check out my previous post for each ship's Christmas decoration schedule. Click Here To View