Carnival Magic In Roatan The fall is just around the corner and that means Halloween is coming up! The past couple of months of 2021 have seen several Carnival ships coming back into service after the long coronavirus shutdown and additional ships are scheduled to return to service as the year continues. Carnival recently released some of the 2021 Halloween activities and the sail-dates for ships that are hosting Halloween events & activities for 2021. 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.
2021 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 2021 Halloween cruises:
UPDATE (9/26/2021) - The October 2021 Dive In Movies list has been announced which includes some Halloween themed movies/shows. Click Here for the list of Dive In Movies that Carnival ships with a Dive In Movie theater are scheduled to show throughout the month of October.
Additionally, Carnival's website shows youth activities such as a family trick or treat, kids costume contest, and a teen Halloween party are scheduled to take place.
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 Fun-Times activity is available that has all of the daily 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 2021 Halloween cruises:
- Patch's Halloween Deck Party
- Costume Contest
- Dive In Movies*
- Patch's Halloween Pumpkin Hunt
- Themed Trivia
- "Patch's Spook-tacular" Bingo
- "Frightfully Fun" Dance Class
- "Guess That Frightful Song Line-Up"
- Pumpkin Carving Competition
- Halloween Photo Opportunities
UPDATE (9/26/2021) - The October 2021 Dive In Movies list has been announced which includes some Halloween themed movies/shows. Click Here for the list of Dive In Movies that Carnival ships with a Dive In Movie theater are scheduled to show throughout the month of October.
Additionally, Carnival's website shows youth activities such as a family trick or treat, kids costume contest, and a teen Halloween party are scheduled to take place.
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 Fun-Times activity 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 things that are prohibited.
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 things that are prohibited.
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:
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 That Are Scheduled To Have Halloween Events & Activities |
Carnival Breeze |
10/02/2021 - 10/30/2021 |
Carnival Dream |
10/03/2021 - 10/31/2021 |
Carnival Elation |
10/11/2021 - 10/30/2021 |
Carnival Freedom |
10/09/2021 - 10/31/2021 |
Carnival Glory |
10/03/2021 - 10/31/2021 |
Carnival Horizon |
10/02/2021 - 10/30/2021 |
Carnival Magic |
10/02/2021 - 10/31/2021 |
Carnival Miracle |
10/01/2021 - 10/29/2021 |
Carnival Panorama |
10/02/2021 - 10/30/2021 |
Carnival Pride |
10/03/2021 - 10/31/2021 |
Carnival Sunrise |
10/04/2021 - 10/28/2021 |
Carnival Vista |
10/02/2021 - 10/30/2021 |
Mardi Gras |
10/02/2021 - 10/30/2021 |
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.