The fall is just around the corner and that means Halloween is coming up! Carnival recently released some of the 2022 Halloween activities and the sail-dates for ships that are hosting Halloween events & activities for 2022. This post contains some information about Carnival's planned Halloween events & activities as well as a list of Carnival ships and departure dates that are scheduled to have Halloween festivities onboard.
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:
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.
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
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.
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:
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.
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:
Ship |
Departure Dates Of Cruises Scheduled To Have Halloween Activities |
Carnival Breeze |
10/1/2022 - 10/29/2022 |
Carnival Conquest |
10/10/2022 - 10/31/2022 |
Carnival Dream |
10/2/2022 - 10/22/2022 |
Carnival Ecstasy |
10/1/2022 - 10/10/2022 - Carnival Ecstasy's last cruise departs Mobile on 10/10/22 before the ship leaves Carnival's fleet on 10/15/22. |
Carnival Elation |
10/3/2022 - 10/31/2022 |
Carnival Freedom |
10/1/2022 - 10/29/2022 |
Carnival Glory |
10/2/2022 - 10/30/2022 |
Carnival Horizon |
10/1/2022 - 10/29/2022 |
Carnival Legend |
10/1/2022 - 10/30/2022 |
Carnival Liberty |
10/3/2022 - 10/31/2022 |
Carnival Magic |
10/1/2022 - 10/31/2022 |
Carnival Miracle |
10/2/2022 - 10/11/2022 - Ship goes to dry-dock for the remaining part of October. |
Carnival Panorama |
10/1/2022 - 10/29/2022 |
Carnival Paradise |
10/3/2022 - 10/31/2022 |
Carnival Pride |
10/1/2022- 10/30/2022 |
Carnival Radiance |
10/3/2022 - 10/30/2022 |
Carnival Spirit |
10/6/2022 - 10/30/2022 |
Carnival Splendor |
10/2/2022 - 10/30/2022 |
Carnival Sunrise |
10/3/2022 - 10/31/2022 |
Carnival Sunshine |
10/1/2022 - 10/29/2022 |
Carnival Valor |
10/3/2022 - 10/31/2022 |
Carnival Vista |
10/1/2022 - 10/29/2022 |
Mardi Gras |
10/1/2022 - 10/29/2022 |
Carnival Celebration & Carnival Luminosa |
Not Yet In Service |
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.