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Carnival Cruise Dive In Movies List

6/23/2022

 
Carnival Cruise Dive In MoviesCarnival Cruise Seaside Theater
      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. 

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



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December 2021 Carnival Dive In Movies List
John Heald posted on November 20, 2021 the movies for December 2021 and mentioned this will also be shown the last week of November 2021 as well. 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 December 2021 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. 
  • Free Guy
  • Shang Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings
  • The Suicide Squad
  • Space Jam: A New Legacy
  • Black Widow
  • Snake Eyes:GI Joe Origins
  • Cruella 
  • Fast and Furious 9
  • In the Heights
  • Jungle Cruise
  • Boss Baby: A Family Legacy
  • The Grinch
  • ​The Man Who Invented Christmas

Please keep in mind the movies are subject to change! ​
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November 2021 Carnival Dive In Movies List
John Heald posted on October 20, 2021 the movies for November. 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 November 2021 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. 
  • Black Widow
  • The Hitmans Wife's Bodyguard
  • Cruella
  • Dream Horse
  • Fast and Furious 9 
  • In The Heights
  • Jungle Cruise
  • News of the World
  • Peter Rabbit 2 
  • Snake Eyes GI Origins
  • Tenent
  • Stillwater
  • Boss Baby 2

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


October 2021 Carnival Dive In Movies List

John Heald posted on September 21, 2021 the movies for October. 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 2021 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. 
  • Cruella​
  • F9 Fast & Furious
  • Hocus Pocus
  • In The Heights
  • Maleficent Mistress of Evil
  • Nomadland
  • Raya and the Last Dragon
  • Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins
  • The Boss Baby: Family Business
  • The Invisible Man 

September 2021 Carnival Dive In Movies 
           John Heald posted on August 19, 2021 the movies for September. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have resumed cruising and have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies: 
  • ​Cruella
  • Dream Horse
  • News of the World
  • Nomandland
  • Peter Rabbit 2 
  • Raya and the Last Dragon
  • Soul
  • Tenet

August 2021 Carnival Dive In Movies List
           
John Heald posted on July 24, 2021 the movies for August. It looks like the list of movies for the month of August 2021 is the same as July 2021. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have resumed cruising and have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies: 
  •  Nomadland
  • Raya and the Last Dragon
  • Minari
  • Tenet
  • Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar
  • Independence Day
  • News of the World
  • Captain America The First Avenger ​
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July 2021 Carnival Dive In Movies List
The Carnival Vista, Carnival Breeze, and Carnival Horizon will be restarting cruising after the coronavirus pandemic shutdown in July 2021. John Heald, Carnival's Brand Ambassador, posted on Facebook the following movies are scheduled to be shown on these three ships in the month of July 2021: 
  • Tenent
  • Minari
  • News of the World
  • Nomadland
  • Raya and the Last Dragon
  • Soul
  • The Father
  • Independence Day
  • Captain America: The First Avenger
  • Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar 

Costa By Carnival: Costa Firenze and Costa Venezia To Come To United States

6/22/2022

 
PictureLanai on a Dream Class Ship
       Today Carnival Cruise Line announced a new concept called "Costa by Carnival" that will debut in the United States in 2023. Costa By Carnival is a team effort where Carnival Cruise Line will operate two Costa Cruise ships and guests will enjoy the Carnival Cruise service, food, and entertainment, but will enjoy these offerings on a ship with Costa's design features. 
            The Costa Firenze and Costa Venezia are two ships that will be a part of the Costa By Carnival program. The Costa Firenze will come to the US in spring 2023 to sail from New York City and the Costa Venezia will come to the US in spring 2024 to sail from Long Beach, California. Both ships are technically classified as Vista Class ships based on their size & design, but Carnival will be referring to both of these ships as Venice Class Ships when they arrive in the US. 
                    Until the ships arrive in the United States they will continue sailing their already scheduled Costa Cruise itineraries. When the ships are assigned to Carnival Cruise Line they will each go into a dry-dock. The scope of work that will be completed is not yet determined. According to John Heald's Facebook, these Costa by Carnival cruises will be operated by Carnival Cruise Line crew, have the expected Carnival entertainment, cruises sold through Carnival Cruise sales channels, be subject to Carnival Cruise ticketing policies, and Carnival VIFP loyalty program will apply. The exact features and restaurants onboard will be announced later according to John Heald. 

For more information I recommend checking out Carnival Cruise Line's News website: Click Here (link will open in a new window away from RyG's Cruise Guide). 

Princess Cruise Line To Sail From Galveston In 2022 and 2023

6/12/2022

 
PicturePrincess Cruise Ship
       Princess Cruise Line will be sailing from Galveston for a season starting in December 2022 through April 2022. In December 2022 the Ruby Princess is scheduled to reposition from San Francisco to Galveston. 

About The Ruby Princess
              The Ruby Princess is one of Princess Cruise Lines' Crown Class ships. The ship's inaugural cruise was in 2008 and can carry a guest capacity of 3,080 and crew of approximately 1,200. In terms of size, the ship is 951 feet in length and has a gross tonnage of 113,561. 

First Cruise From Galveston
​                  In December 2022 the Ruby Princess will reposition to Galveston and is scheduled to arrive on December 18, 2022. The first cruise out of Galveston will depart December 18th and is an 11 night cruise with ports scheduled to be Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, Roatan, Belize City, Costa Maya, and Cozumel. 

Typical Itineraries & Sailings From Galveston
                  Starting in January 2023 the Ruby Princess will primarily sail 7 night cruises departing Galveston on Sundays. These 7 night itineraries are scheduled to sail to Cozumel, Belize, and Roatan. Princess' booking engine shows this itinerary being available from January 2023 until early April 2023. The Ruby Princess is scheduled to have a 5 night cruise departing Sunday, April 9, 2023 with ports of call stops in Cozumel and Progreso. This 5 night cruise is the last Ruby Princess round-trip sailing scheduled from Galveston for the season before the ship departs Galveston to reposition. 

​Ending The Season From Galveston: Repositioning Cruise
                  On April 14, 2023 the Ruby Princess is scheduled to depart on a 16 night Panama Canal cruise to reposition back to San Francisco, California. This 16 night cruise includes scheduled port of call stops in Cartagena, Panama Canal Transit (not a port of call), Fuerte Amador in Panama, Puntarenas, San Juan del Sur, and Cabo San Lucas. 

2023-2024 Princess Cruises from Galveston?
                  
At this time of writing, Princess Cruises has not announced any plans for a 2023-2024 season from Galveston. Hopefully plans will be announced soon if Princess will come back to Galveston again!

This information was compiled from Princess Cruises booking engine on 6/10/2022. Please note, scheduled itineraries and sailings are subject to change at any time. Please check Princess' website for the latest available information. 



Carnival Freedom Back In Service After Funnel Fire

6/11/2022

 
PictureCarnival Freedom In 2017 (Long Before Funnel Fire)
         The Carnival Freedom will resume cruises today out of Port Canaveral following the ship's funnel fire. Over two weeks ago, the Carnival Freedom suffered a funnel fire while docked in Grand Turk. Guests onboard the affected cruise stayed in Grand Turk on the Carnival Freedom until the Carnival Conquest was sent over to transport guests back to Port Canaveral. The Carnival Freedom's May 28, June 2, and June 6 cruises were all cancelled as the ship sailed to Freeport, Bahamas for repairs. 
        Yesterday Carnival Cruise Line announced the Carnival Freedom's funnel technical repair was complete and the ship is on-track to sail from Port Canaveral, Florida on June 11, 2022 with guests. The iconic Carnival funnel was not fully repaired during this time out of service and instead the funnel will be have more of a vertical appearance until whale tail sides are re-added later. This gives the ship a classic look similar to what Carnival's original ships the Mardi Gras, Festivale, and Carnivale had back in the 1970's. 

Picture Of The Temporary Modified Funnel:
                    
Mr. John Heald, Carnival's Brand Ambassador, posted a picture of the Carnival Freedom's funnel yesterday on Facebook. Below is a screenshot of the Facebook post: 
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Carnival's Video Of The Carnival Freedom
                       
Carnival's Newsroom posted a video of the Carnival Freedom showing the modified funnel. This video is available on You-Tube or you can watch the video from You-Tube embedded below. If you cannot get the embedded video below to work please try this direct link to YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPnQfjckBxU

Carnival Jubilee Virtual Tours & Ship Renderings: How To View

6/10/2022

 
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     Carnival Cruise Line's 2023 newbuild, the Carnival Jubilee, is under construction at Meyer Werft Shipyard in Germany. The Carnival Jubilee is one of Carnival's Excel class ships and is a sister ship to the Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration.  The Carnival Jubilee's homeport will be Galveston, Texas starting in November 2023 as the ship is being repositioned to Galveston to replace Carnival Vista. Carnival recently posted the Carnival Jubilee's deck plans which include some virtual tours of some of the ship's public areas. Once the ship enters service and has completed cruises, I am sure we will see many Carnival Jubilee cruise reviews with pictures, but at this time Carnival has given us some virtual tours of a few public areas to enjoy. 

Viewing these virtual tours is extremely easy. I will give you a step by step tutorial on how to find these virtual tours on Carnival's website: 

1)   Go to Carnival Cruise Line's official website. The Carnival Jubilee has its own separate ship page & profile that contains a variety of photos, information, deck plans, and more. To make this easy on you, here is a direct link to this page:
https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-jubilee.aspx​   (Link will open in a separate window) 

2)  Once you are on the Carnival Jubilee's page on the Carnival website look for a page called "Deck Plans". When this first comes up you may have to click another button that says "View Deck Plans". If this is the case for you click on "View Deck Plans". When you have the screen below appear you will be in the right place: 
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Screenshot of Carnival's Website - Carnival Jubilee Deck Plan
3) After you have entered the deck plans, you should see a list of all of the Carnival Jubilee's decks. Choose a deck that has many public areas. There are some decks that only have staterooms. 

4)  When you click on the deck of your choice, it should appear. You can zoom in using a scroll bar at the bottom of the deck plan. Find a public area with a red circle that has a white cross in it. This means that you are able to see more on this public area. Click on that red circle and a little pop-up should open that pertains to that area. At the bottom of this little pop-up you should see "Images" and "360-View". Click on the "360 View" to view the virtual tour. If "360 view" is not listed, that probably means this area of the ship has no virtual tour available, but you can still see a rendering of the public space. 
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Screenshot of Carnival Jubilee's Deck Plan From Carnival's Website - Click The Red Circle To See If An Area Has A 360 Tour
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Screenshot Of Carnival Jubilee's Deck Plan From Carnival's Website - If A 360 Tour Is Available A Button Will Be Located On The Screen
​5.  After clicking on "360-view", you should see a message that says, "Click Here And Drag For Virtual Tour". After you click your mouse on that, you have the capability to scroll around and look at the view Carnival has provided.

These Areas Have The 360-View Virtual Tours Available On The Deck Plans:
These areas have 360 views (in no particular order): 
Deck 4:  Family Harbor Lounge
Deck 5:  Cloud 9 Spa & Thermal Suites
Deck 6:  Theater, Cloud 9 Spa, Piano Bar 88, Java Blue Cafe, & Cherry on Top 
Deck 7:  Theater (same view as Deck 6), Casino, & Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse 
Deck 8:  Havana Bar, The Watering Hole, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse, & Patio Pool 
Deck 16: Blue Iguana Cantina, Beach Pool, Red Frog Tiki Bar, 
Deck 17: Red Frog Tiki Bar (same as Deck 16) & Guy's Burger Joint
Deck 18: Serenity Adults Only Retreat, Sportsquare, The Ultimate Playground, & Carnival WaterWorks

Some Additional Notes:
These 360 views (virtual tours) Carnival has provided are of renderings. The ship is still under construction, which means the actual public areas are not finished yet.

     Thank you Carnival for providing this feature on the Carnival Jubilee's deck plans! While these are only renderings, cruisers can still use these to tour the ship and get excited about their upcoming vacation. Please note that public areas and renderings are subject to change. 

Carnival Cruise Ship Deck Plans: How To View Pre-Cruise & While Onboard

6/10/2022

 
Carnival ParadiseCarnival Paradise In Grand Cayman
        Getting around your Carnival Cruise ship can be made easier if you have a copy of the ship's deck plan. For those that are not familiar, a deck plan is essentially a map of the ship that shows which lounges, attractions, or areas are on on each deck of the ship. 
             This first part of this post will give links to Carnival's online deck plans for each ship. This will allow you to look at your ship's deck plans pre-cruise. The second part of this post will share ways to use deck plans while on your cruise. 

Originally Published: 9/25/2020
Last Updated: 6/10/2022

Pre-Cruise: Viewing The Ship's Deck Plan
              Before your cruise I highly recommend taking a quick look at your ship's deck plan. Carnival's website has interactive deck plans available as well as a PDF copy of the deck plan that should be printable. The interactive deck plan is a helpful tool for pre-cruise research. Carnival has a feature built into the interactive deck plan where you can type your stateroom number and it will pull the stateroom up on the deck plan. 
                     The PDF deck plan is great because it is printable. If you are a first time cruiser or have never been on the particular ship before, I highly recommend printing out the PDF deck plan. 
                       Each of the links below will take you away from this website to Carnival's website. The  "PDF Deck Plan" links are directly to PDF documents that can be found on Carnival's website of the deck plan. All links will open in a new window. Your computer will need to have the ability to open a PDF document if you try to view one of the PDF deck plans. If a link has changed or is broken please let me know! 
Carnival Ecstasy                    Interactive Deck Plan               PDF Deck Plan
Carnival Elation                      Interactive Deck Plan                PDF Deck Plan
​Carnival Paradise                   Interactive Deck Plan               PDF Deck Plan
Carnival Sunshine                  Interactive Deck Plan               PDF Deck Plan

Carnival Sunrise                     Interactive Deck Plan               PDF Deck Plan 
Carnival Radiance                  Interactive Deck Plan               PDF Deck Plan
Carnival Spirit                         Interactive Deck Plan                PDF Deck Plan 
Carnival Pride                         Interactive Deck Plan               PDF Deck Plan
Carnival Legend                     Interactive Deck Plan               PDF Deck Plan
Carnival Miracle                      Interactive Deck Plan               PDF Deck Plan 
Carnival Conquest                  Interactive Deck Plan               PDF Deck Plan
Carnival Glory                         Interactive Deck Plan               PDF Deck Plan
Carnival Valor                         Interactive Deck Plan               PDF Deck Plan 
Carnival Liberty                     Interactive Deck Plan                PDF Deck Plan 
Carnival Freedom                  Interactive Deck Plan               PDF Deck Plan 
Carnival Splendor                  Interactive Deck Plan               PDF Deck Plan 
Carnival Dream                      Interactive Deck Plan               PDF Deck Plan 
​Carnival Magic                      Interactive Deck Plan                PDF Deck Plan
Carnival Breeze                    Interactive Deck Plan                PDF Deck Plan
Carnival Vista                       Interactive Deck Plan                PDF Deck Plan 
Carnival Horizon                   Interactive Deck Plan                PDF Deck Plan 
Carnival Panorama               Interactive Deck Plan                PDF Deck Plan 

Mardi Gras                            Interactive Deck Plan                PDF Deck Plan 
Carnival Celebration             Interactive Deck Plan                PDF Deck Plan
Carnival Jubilee                    Interactive Deck Plan                PDF Deck Plan
During Your Cruise:  How To View The Ship's Deck Plan Once On The Ship 
Option 1:   Carnival Hub App
                Carnival's Hub App is a useful tool for information onboard your cruise and once you have the app connected onboard you can view the ship's deck plan from the app. This app is free to download and is available for both Apple & Android phones. Once you are onboard the ship look for instructions on how to activate the app because most features of the app are not available until you are on the ship, in airplane mode, and connected to the ship's wi-fi network. 
Carnival Hub App Ship Deck Plan
Hub App Deck Plan - Carnival Vista
Carnival Hub App Deck Plan
Hub App Deck Plan

Carnival Cruise Deck Plan
Deck Plan Paper Copy Front
Option 2:  Paper Deck Plans
                   Unfortunately, after the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown the paper deck plans are not widely available on Carnival ships anymore. However, the Guest Services desks may still have a few available during your cruise so I recommend asking. The Carnival Hub App (see Option #1) is probably going to be your best plan for viewing deck plans on your Carnival ship. 
Carnival Vista Paper Deck Plan
Carnival Vista's Paper Deck Plan

Option 3:   Ship's Elevator Areas Have Deck Plans 
                  When you are onboard your Carnival ship in each elevator/stairwell area you should see a copy of the ship's deck plan mounted on the wall. These deck plans usually have your current location marked. If you are looking for a particular area of the ship and do not have access to a paper deck plan or the Carnival Hub app, this is a great resource to help you navigate your way around the ship. The exact placement of these signs will vary, but most Carnival ships have them between elevators. You should be able to spot this signage when you standing in the elevator/stairwell area. To the right of this paragraph is an example of one from the Carnival Elation. 
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Carnival Ship Deck Plan
Elevator/Stairwell Deck Plan On Carnival Elation
Deck plans are a useful tool for finding your way around the ship. If you still cannot find something on the ship after looking at the deck plans, ask a crew member or at guest services! Most crew members know the ship's layout well and should be able to give you directions to what you are looking for.  Have a great cruise!

Carnival Cruise Smoking Areas By Ship: Where You Can Smoke On A Carnival Cruise

6/5/2022

 
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        Carnival Cruise Line has designated areas for smoking onboard and these designated areas will vary by ship. Where can I smoke on a Carnival Cruise ship? Can I smoke in the Carnival Cruise casino? These are both common questions that guests ask and are ones that I hope to address through this post. Please note, the smoking areas are subject to change at any time. Further, there is no smoking onboard allowed when the ship is refueling. This means areas that normally allow smoking will not allow smoking during the refueling process. Below are the designated smoking areas inside & outside for each Carnival ship: 

Fantasy Class Ships
Carnival Ecstasy Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Crystal Palace Casino on the Promenade Deck 
  • Outside:  Designated Area Of Deck 11 (Verandah) Mid-Ship On The Starboard Side​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. 
  • In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 

Carnival Elation Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Casablanca Casino on the Promenade Deck 
  • Outside:  Designated Area Of Deck 11 (Verandah) Forward On The Starboard Side​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. 
  • In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 

Carnival Paradise Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Majestic Casino on the Promenade Deck 
  • Outside:  Designated Area Of Deck 11 (Verandah) Forward On The Starboard Side​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. 
  • In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
Sunshine Class Ships
Carnival Sunshine Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Sunshine Casino - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Designated areas on Deck 3 Port Side FWD & Deck 10 Starboard Side Mid-Ship ​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. ​

Carnival Sunrise Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Sunrise Casino - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Designated areas on Deck 3 Starboard FWD & Deck 10 Starboard AFT​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. 

Carnival Radiance Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Radiance Casino - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Designated areas on Deck 3 Starboard FWD & Deck 10 Starboard AFT​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. 
Spirit Class Ships
Carnival Spirit Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Louis XIV Casino - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Designated areas on Deck 3 Starboard Side FWD, Deck 9 Starboard Side FWD, & Deck 10 Starboard Side FWD​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. ​

Carnival Pride Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  The Winner's Club Casino - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Designated areas on Deck 3 Starboard Side FWD, Deck 9 Starboard Side FWD, & Deck 10 Starboard Side FWD​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. 

Carnival Legend Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Club Merlin Casino - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Designated areas on Deck 3 Starboard Side FWD, Deck 9 Starboard Side FWD, & Deck 10 Starboard Side FWD​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. 

Carnival Miracle Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Mr. Lucky's Casino - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Designated areas on Deck 3 Starboard Side FWD, Deck 9 Starboard Side FWD, & Deck 10 Starboard Side FWD​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. 
Conquest Class Ships
Carnival Conquest Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Tahiti Casino on the Promenade Deck (Deck 5) - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Deck 3 Starboard Side and Deck 10 Starboard Side (Mid-Ship & Aft) In Designated Areas​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. ​

Carnival Glory Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Camel Club Casino on the Promenade Deck (Deck 5) - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Deck 3 Starboard Side and Deck 10 Starboard Side In Designated Areas​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. 

Carnival Valor Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Shogun Club Casino on the Promenade Deck (Deck 5) - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Deck 3 Starboard Side and Deck 10 Starboard Side In Designated Areas​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. 

Carnival Liberty Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Czar's Palace Casino on the Promenade Deck (Deck 5) - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Deck 3 Starboard Side and Deck 10 Starboard Side In Designated Areas​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. 

Carnival Freedom Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Babylon Casino on the Promenade Deck (Deck 5) - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Deck 3 Starboard Side and Deck 10 Starboard Side (Mid-Ship) In Designated Areas​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area on Deck 10 Starboard Mid-Ship. 
Splendor Class Ships
Carnival Splendor Smoking Areas (US Cruises Only)
  • Interior:  Royal Flush Casino on the Promenade Deck (Deck 5) - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Deck 3 Starboard Side and Deck 10 Starboard Side (Mid-Ship & Aft) In Designated Areas​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. 

Carnival Splendor Smoking Areas (Australia Cruises Only)
  • Interior:  There is no interior smoking on the Carnival Splendor out of Australia. 
  • Outside:  Deck 3 Starboard Side and Deck 10 Starboard Side (Mid-Ship & Aft) In Designated Areas​
  • Carnival allows cigarette smoking (including electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers) as well as cigars & tobacco pipes in the outside smoking areas. 
Dream Class Ships
Carnival Dream Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Jackpot Casino on the Promenade Deck (Deck 5) - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Deck 5 Port Side Aft (Lanai) and Deck 11 Starboard Side Aft ​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. ​
Carnival Magic Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Hat Trick Casino on the Promenade Deck (Deck 5) - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Deck 5 Port Side Aft (Lanai) and Deck 11 Starboard Side Aft ​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking areas on Deck 5 Port Side AFT and Deck 11 Starboard Side AFT. 
Carnival Breeze Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Winner's Luck Casino on the Promenade Deck (Deck 5) - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Deck 5 Port Side Aft Outside The Nightclub and Deck 11 Starboard Side Aft ​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. 
Vista Class Ships
Carnival Vista Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Vista Casino on Deck 4 - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Deck 5 Port & Starboard Side FWD on the Lanai and Deck 11 Fwd & Aft Starboard In Designated Areas​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area on Deck 5 Starboard Side Fwd and Deck 11 Starboard Side Aft
Carnival Horizon Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Horizon Casino on Deck 4 - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Deck 5 Port & Starboard Side FWD on the Lanai and Deck 11 Fwd & Aft Starboard In Designated Areas​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas.  However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area on Deck 5 Starboard Side Fwd and Deck 11 Starboard Side Aft
Carnival Panorama Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Panorama Casino on Deck 4 - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  Deck 5 Port & Starboard Side FWD on the Lanai and Deck 11 Fwd & Aft Starboard In Designated Areas​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area. 
XL Class Ships
Mardi Gras Smoking Areas
  • Interior:  Mardi Gras Casino - In order to be allowed to smoke in the casino you must be playing at a designated machine or table during the casino's open hours (smoking is not allowed at any tables or games when the casino is closed). 
  • Outside:  1) Designated Outdoor Bar Area of Bar Della Rosa On Deck 8 Starboard Mid-Ship  2) Designated Area of Deck 17 Starboard Aft ​
  • Cigarette smoking which includes electronic cigarettes & personal vaporizers is permitted in the interior and exterior areas. However, cigar and tobacco pipes is only permitted in the outside smoking area on Deck 17 Starboard AFT.​

Carnival Celebration Smoking Areas
  • To Be Announced

Carnival Jubilee Smoking Areas
  • To Be Announced
This information is from Carnival's Frequently Asked Questions. If you would like to read Carnival's official information please check out this link to their website by clicking here (link will open in a new window).  Please note the designated smoking areas are subject to change at any time. 

Carnival Cruise: How To Check For Offers and Deals From Carnival

6/3/2022

 
Carnival Dream
        Carnival Cruise Line has an offers page within the website where you can login to see if you have any special offers or promotions. Sometimes offers are specific to you and based on factors such as your zip code, spending history, cruise history, and more. Other times offers are less exclusive, but may still be a good deal. The exact methodology for determining who gets what offers is not known as Carnival does not disclose that information, but check your offers page frequently to see if you might be able to get a good deal!  In this post I will discuss how you can get to view your offers on Carnival's website: 

Step #1:  Login to Carnival's Website
​                Start by logging into Carnival's website. Carnival's website is www.carnival.com. At the top of Carnival's website there are buttons that say "Create Account" and "Login". You will want to select the "Login" button and then enter your username or email address & password. If you do not have an account, you should create one. Make sure your VIFP number is linked to this account as you will need that number in the process of viewing any offers that might be specific to you.  If you have difficulty getting an account setup or linking your VIFP number, you should call Carnival's customer service. 
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Step #2: Click On "Today's Deals" 
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Click on the "Today's Deals" red link that has the flag waving icon. This link will take you directly to the page where you can see any offers that are applicable to you. 
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Step #3: You Are On The Offers Page
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After clicking on the "Today's Deals" link you should be on the offers page. If you are properly logged into Carnival's website you should see your name and VIFP club number on the page. The page is divided into multiple sections which include VIFP Club Members - Only Offers, Limited-Time Offers, and Trending. The VIFP Club Members - Only Offers are tied to your VIFP Club number. 
                        If you are interested in seeing the prices offered under the offer, you can click the blue "Shop Now" button located by the offer. From my experience, the price shown on the offer's cover is typically the cheapest cruise available under the particular offer fare. The price will vary upwards depending on itinerary, ship, length of cruise, and number of guests in a stateroom. Carnival makes it clear that the advertised rate on the front of the offer is "from" which means cruises other than the lowest price will be higher. 
                     If you decide to book I highly recommend you understand the terms & conditions of the offer you are selecting. For example, I have seen some deals and rate codes in the past stipulate that deposits are non-refundable. Please just make sure you understand the terms & conditions of the offer before you book to avoid anything unexpected later! 
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And that is it! I have personally seen some great offers on this page before. However, I have also seen some offers that were not great at all and would have cost more than just booking at a normal fare. Do your research to make sure you are getting the best deal possible for your vacation. I hope you are able to see a good offer that works for you and fits in your budget. Good luck and happy cruising!
This information is subject to change at any time. Please make sure you are aware of any terms & conditions that you are booking and further are aware of the travel documentation requirements needed to satisfy getting onboard. 

Carnival Cruise Stateroom Continental Breakfast Room Service

6/3/2022

 
Carnival Cruise Line Stateroom Continental Breakfast Room Service
             Carnival Cruise Line typically has hanging ordering forms for stateroom continental breakfast room service. When offered, guests will complete the continental breakfast order form and leave it on their stateroom door before 3am in order for it to be collected. The continental breakfast menu is not as large as what you can get in the dining room for breakfast or Lido buffet, but there are a variety of choices. You can also select a window of time that you would like the order delivered. This continental breakfast service is not offered on debarkation morning. Please note (as of 6/3/2022) - due to crew staffing shortages this continental breakfast service is not being offered on each cruise. Ask your stateroom steward onboard if this is taking place on your cruise.  
                Below are screenshots of the stateroom continental breakfast room service menu from my Carnival Cruise in May 2022. Please note that the items offered & prices are subject to change and could vary by ship & cruise voyage. Enjoy & have a good cruise! 
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Carnival Cruise Room Service Menu

6/3/2022

 
Carnival Cruise Line Room Service Menu 
             Carnival Cruise Line offers a day-time room service menu (10am until 6pm) and a night-time room service menu. The day-time menu has some items that are complimentary, items that can be paid for, and drinks. The night-time menu has items that can be paid for and drinks (no complimentary items at night). Onboard your Carnival Cruise ship the most updated room service menu is available in your stateroom and you scan a QR code to view the cruise's room service menu. If you are unsure how to view your ship's menu, ask your stateroom attendant or Guest Services. 
                Below are screenshots of the day-time room service menu from my Carnival Cruise in May 2022. Please note that the items offered & prices are subject to change and could vary by ship & cruise voyage. Enjoy & have a good cruise! 

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