Carnival Cruise Line is celebrating Thanksgiving on US based cruise ship. Each ship's main dining room will be serving a special Thanksgiving Day dinner menu that offers some of the typical Carnival classic dishes, but also has several special options for the holiday. Thanksgiving holiday is being held on Thursday, November 25, 2025 this year. The ship's Lido buffet will also be serving some Thanksgiving selections too during the dinner hours. Carnival's Brand Ambassador, John Heald, posted a copy of the menu to Facebook.
Carnival ships also have gluten free and vegan menus available when viewing the Carnival Hub App, but John Heald did not post these menus. Guests with dietary needs or questions should ask onboard.
Carnival ships also have gluten free and vegan menus available when viewing the Carnival Hub App, but John Heald did not post these menus. Guests with dietary needs or questions should ask onboard.
Main Dining Room Thanksgiving Menu
Starter
Beer-Braised Beef Short Ribs Confit
Served over mac & cheese croquette, garnished with pomegranate and fresh chives
Beef-Tenderloin Tartare
Capers, chives, shallots, mustard, horseradish cream, parmesan, grilled bread
Deviled Eggs
Candied bacon, herb aioli, scallion, served over a ham, pea, and potato salad
Shrimp Cocktail
Served with classic cocktail sauce
Crab Cake With A Lobster Creole Sauce
Crisp golden crab cake over warm corn and fennel salad
Smoked Ham & Split Pea Soup
Green split peas, smoked ham hock, carrots, celery, finished with croutons and cracked black pepper
Holiday Salad
Cherry tomatoes, peach, boccocini, balsamic pearls, pickles, and orange herb dressing
Caesar Salad
Housemade dressing, croutons, Parmesan
Beer-Braised Beef Short Ribs Confit
Served over mac & cheese croquette, garnished with pomegranate and fresh chives
Beef-Tenderloin Tartare
Capers, chives, shallots, mustard, horseradish cream, parmesan, grilled bread
Deviled Eggs
Candied bacon, herb aioli, scallion, served over a ham, pea, and potato salad
Shrimp Cocktail
Served with classic cocktail sauce
Crab Cake With A Lobster Creole Sauce
Crisp golden crab cake over warm corn and fennel salad
Smoked Ham & Split Pea Soup
Green split peas, smoked ham hock, carrots, celery, finished with croutons and cracked black pepper
Holiday Salad
Cherry tomatoes, peach, boccocini, balsamic pearls, pickles, and orange herb dressing
Caesar Salad
Housemade dressing, croutons, Parmesan
Appetizer
Baked Brie
Warm brie topped with spiced pear, cranberry, fig & pecan crumble, served with olive crostini
Wild Mushroom Soup En Croute
Earthy wild mushrooms simmered with fresh herbs and cream, encased in a buttery puff pastry crust
Baked Brie
Warm brie topped with spiced pear, cranberry, fig & pecan crumble, served with olive crostini
Wild Mushroom Soup En Croute
Earthy wild mushrooms simmered with fresh herbs and cream, encased in a buttery puff pastry crust
Entree
Holiday Roasted Tom Turkey
Thanksgiving stuffing, sweet potato casserole, green beans, giblet gravy, cranberry relish
Mapled Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Roasted pork tenderloin with apple compote, creamed brussels sprouts, and sweet potato gratin
Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli
Pumpkin and tomato cream cheese sauce, toasted breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and sage
Jumbo Shrimp
Served with seafood paella, lemon beurre blanc, roasted broccoli, and sweet peas
Seared Duck Breast with Cherry-Port Sauce
Served with wine-braised red cabbage, roasted butternut fingerling potatoes, asparagus, finished with an orange-raisin port wine reduction
Lamb Duo
Roasted lamb loin and grilled lamb chops with potato rosette, carrot puree, braised fennel, and rosemary reducton
Featured Indian Vegetarian
Selection of paneer tikka, paratha, biryani, dal makhani, and bhindi masala
Salmon Wellington with Tarragon Cream Sauce
Baked puff pastry filled with salmon, spinach, cream cheese, enhanced with dill, served with baby carrots and asparagus
Blue Cheese-Crusted Filet Mignon
Grilled fillet crowned with a blue cheese and herb crust, finished with black truffle jus, warm mustard potatoes, and roasted vegetables
Lentil & Vegetable Pie
Hearty lentil stew topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked golden, and served with tomato brioche
Holiday Roasted Tom Turkey
Thanksgiving stuffing, sweet potato casserole, green beans, giblet gravy, cranberry relish
Mapled Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Roasted pork tenderloin with apple compote, creamed brussels sprouts, and sweet potato gratin
Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli
Pumpkin and tomato cream cheese sauce, toasted breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and sage
Jumbo Shrimp
Served with seafood paella, lemon beurre blanc, roasted broccoli, and sweet peas
Seared Duck Breast with Cherry-Port Sauce
Served with wine-braised red cabbage, roasted butternut fingerling potatoes, asparagus, finished with an orange-raisin port wine reduction
Lamb Duo
Roasted lamb loin and grilled lamb chops with potato rosette, carrot puree, braised fennel, and rosemary reducton
Featured Indian Vegetarian
Selection of paneer tikka, paratha, biryani, dal makhani, and bhindi masala
Salmon Wellington with Tarragon Cream Sauce
Baked puff pastry filled with salmon, spinach, cream cheese, enhanced with dill, served with baby carrots and asparagus
Blue Cheese-Crusted Filet Mignon
Grilled fillet crowned with a blue cheese and herb crust, finished with black truffle jus, warm mustard potatoes, and roasted vegetables
Lentil & Vegetable Pie
Hearty lentil stew topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked golden, and served with tomato brioche
Steakhouse Selection
$25.00 surcharge for each item in this section (Carnival's menu bottom also notes an 18% service charge so I am not sure if that applies to this portion of the menu too)
Surf & Turf
Lobster tail & grilled filet mignon
Broiled Filet Mignon
9 oz. premium aged beef
New York Strip Steak
14 oz. of the favorite cut for steak lovers
Broiled Lobster Tail
Served with drawn butter
14 OZ Wagyu Cheeseburger
Pressed and grilled patty, aged cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and frizzled onions on a toasted brioche bun served with season fries
Carolina BBQ Sauce | Garlic Truffle Aioli | Chipotle Hot Sauce
$25.00 surcharge for each item in this section (Carnival's menu bottom also notes an 18% service charge so I am not sure if that applies to this portion of the menu too)
Surf & Turf
Lobster tail & grilled filet mignon
Broiled Filet Mignon
9 oz. premium aged beef
New York Strip Steak
14 oz. of the favorite cut for steak lovers
Broiled Lobster Tail
Served with drawn butter
14 OZ Wagyu Cheeseburger
Pressed and grilled patty, aged cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and frizzled onions on a toasted brioche bun served with season fries
Carolina BBQ Sauce | Garlic Truffle Aioli | Chipotle Hot Sauce
Dessert
Maple Pot De Creme
Caramelized pecans cinnamon honey tuile
Swirled Pumpkin Pie Chesecake
Spiced crisp vanilla anglaise
Caramel Apple Cobbler
Butter pecan ice cream
Lower calories; no sugar added
Selection of Ice Cream & Sherbet
Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake
Mile High Gelato Pie - $6.00
salted caramel, mocha, toasted coconut, Chantilly cream
Cheese Plate
Fresh Tropical Fruit
Maple Pot De Creme
Caramelized pecans cinnamon honey tuile
Swirled Pumpkin Pie Chesecake
Spiced crisp vanilla anglaise
Caramel Apple Cobbler
Butter pecan ice cream
Lower calories; no sugar added
Selection of Ice Cream & Sherbet
Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake
Mile High Gelato Pie - $6.00
salted caramel, mocha, toasted coconut, Chantilly cream
Cheese Plate
Fresh Tropical Fruit
Lido Buffet Thanksgiving Menu
Carnival Cruise Line's Lido buffet will also be serving Thanksgiving food too!
Carvery
Holiday Roasted Tom Turkey
Thanksgiving stuffing, sweet potato casserole, giblet gravy, cranberry relish
Wild Mushroom Soup
Earthly wild mushrooms simmered with fresh herbs and cream
Beer-Braised Short Ribs Confit
Served over a mac & cheese croquette, pomegranate and fresh chives
Crab Cake, Lobster Creole Sauce
Crisp golden crab cake over warm corn and fennel salad
Lentil & Vegetable Pie
Hearty lentil stew topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked golden
Salmon Wellington, Tarragon Cream Sauce
Baked puff pastry filled with salmon, spinach, cream cheese
Flame-Grilled Striploin Steak
Roasted potatoes, peppercorn sauce
Roast Lamb Leg
Braised fennel and rosemary reduction
Maple-Glazed Ham
Golden maple glaze perfectly balanced with hints of sweetness and spice
Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli
Pumpkin and tomato cream sauce, toasted breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese
Seafood Paella
Saffron rice simmered with shrimp, mussels, calamari, and clams
Paneer Tikka Masala
Creamed Brussel Sprouts
Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
Sauteed Green Beans
Sweet Mashed Potatoes
Carvery
Holiday Roasted Tom Turkey
Thanksgiving stuffing, sweet potato casserole, giblet gravy, cranberry relish
Wild Mushroom Soup
Earthly wild mushrooms simmered with fresh herbs and cream
Beer-Braised Short Ribs Confit
Served over a mac & cheese croquette, pomegranate and fresh chives
Crab Cake, Lobster Creole Sauce
Crisp golden crab cake over warm corn and fennel salad
Lentil & Vegetable Pie
Hearty lentil stew topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked golden
Salmon Wellington, Tarragon Cream Sauce
Baked puff pastry filled with salmon, spinach, cream cheese
Flame-Grilled Striploin Steak
Roasted potatoes, peppercorn sauce
Roast Lamb Leg
Braised fennel and rosemary reduction
Maple-Glazed Ham
Golden maple glaze perfectly balanced with hints of sweetness and spice
Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli
Pumpkin and tomato cream sauce, toasted breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese
Seafood Paella
Saffron rice simmered with shrimp, mussels, calamari, and clams
Paneer Tikka Masala
Creamed Brussel Sprouts
Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
Sauteed Green Beans
Sweet Mashed Potatoes