Carnival Cruise 2023 Christmas Decoration Schedule

       Carnival Cruise Line decorates each ship around the November or December timeframe with Christmas decorations and a menorah. Typically, each Carnival ship has a Christmas tree and Letters to Santa box in the atrium area. Other Christmas decorations are scattered throughout the ship which typically include garland in the atrium, a Christmas village made of food, and more. The exact decorations will vary by ship!
            Carnival Cruise Line has announced the 2023 Christmas Cruise decoration schedule of when each Carnival ship is going to be decorated for Christmas. 

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2023 Carnival Cruise Ship Decoration Schedule By Ship:

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The 2023 Carnival Cruise Christmas decoration schedule is now released by John Heald, Carnival's Brand Ambassador. The below dates represent the scheduled date that each Carnival ship is scheduled to be decorated with the big tree in the atrium or lobby, garland, and a variety of other Christmas decorations (exact decorations vary by ship).  

• Carnival Breeze -  Saturday, November 25, 2023
• Carnival Celebration - Sunday, November 26, 2023
• Carnival Conquest -  Friday, November 24, 2023
• Carnival Dream -  Sunday, November 26, 2023
• Carnival Elation -  Monday, November 27, 2023
• Carnival Freedom -  Monday, December 4, 2023
• Carnival Glory - Sunday, November 26, 2023
• Carnival Horizon -  Saturday, November 25, 2023
• Carnival Jubilee - Wednesday, December 20, 2023
• Carnival Legend -  Sunday, December 3, 2023
• Carnival Liberty -  Monday, November 27, 2023
• Carnival Luminosa - Sunday, December 3, 2023
• Carnival Magic -  Saturday, December 2, 2023
• Mardi Gras Saturday, November 25, 2023
• Carnival Miracle -  Saturday, November 25, 2023
• Carnival Paradise -  Saturday, December 2, 2023
• Carnival Panorama -  Sunday, November 26, 2023
• Carnival Pride -  Sunday, December 3, 2023
• Carnival Radiance -  Friday, November 24, 2023
• Carnival Spirit -  Saturday, November 25, 2023
• Carnival Splendor - Monday, December 4, 2023
• Carnival Sunrise -  Monday, November 27, 2023
• Carnival Sunshine - Monday, December 4, 2023
• Carnival Valor - Monday, November 27, 2023
• Carnival Venezia -  Thursday, November 30, 2023
• Carnival Vista -  Sunday, November 26, 2023

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What events and activities are scheduled to take place on Carnival's 2023 Christmas cruises?
Below is a summary of the events and activities Carnival has scheduled to take place on the Christmas cruises. Some of the events happen on longer cruises so I have tried to mark those accordingly. The exact entertainment could vary by ship depending on a variety of factors so please keep in mind any information is subject to change. 

• ​Spirit of the Season Moments - This includes a Christmas tree lighting. Typically this event is hosted in the ship's atrium lobby by the cruise director onboard. 
• Caroling Event 
• Ugly Sweater Contest 
• Holiday Show - The Holiday Show usually happens in the main show lounge and has the cruise director, singers, and dancers. Guests will hear a variety of Christmas songs performed with a Christmas fireplace setting background. Per Carnival, the Carnival Celebration's Holiday Show will not be on the November 26, 2023 cruise voyage. 
• 'Twas the Night Before Christmas - This event is scheduled to happen on Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Celebration, and Mardi Gras. The Cruise Director will narrate the story "Twas The Night Before Christmas" and the string trio will be a part of the performance.
• Operation Happy Holidays - This event is where guests can drop off a card that is addressed to a Carnival Crew member. As this cards are randomly distributed guests typically just address it to crew in general and not to a specific crew member. Carnival has cards for sale at Cherry on Top onboard for guests that need Christmas cards. 
• Christmas Service -  On December 24th or December 25th the ships are scheduled to have a non-denominational service. The exact day picked will depend on the ship's itinerary & location. Carnival notes this event will have hymns and prayer. 
• Family Pajama Jam -  Guests can dress in pajamas for games, crafts, and treats before watching The Polar Express as part of Dive In Movies. Carnival Vista and Carnival Horizon will screen "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" instead. 
• Guess The Song: Holiday Music:  Only on 5+ day cruises
• Holiday Trivia 
• Holiday Bingo 
• Arts & Crafts 
• Youth Program Activities
• Holiday Snow Friends Hunt -  Only on 5+ day cruises 
• Holiday Movies -  Ships with Seaside Theaters will be hosting holiday themed movies. Ships that do not have Seaside Theaters will show movies in a lounge or dedicated space onboard. 

For a full description of these events and more information please click here for Carnival's website which was my info source. Link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide to Carnival's website. 

​All of this information is subject to change and is not designed to be comprehensive. 
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