Carnival Cruise Line is introducing vegan menus in the main dining room. The vegan menus will offer appetizers, entrees, and desserts that are prepared without the use of animal products. Per Carnival's press release, the proteins are made using meat substitutes.
What are some sample menus items guests will find on the new vegan menus?
Carnival's press release gave a few examples of food items that the vegan menus could contain. It is not clear if these items are available each night or if there are any other items that will be on Carnival's vegan menu. Below are the menu items Carnival's press release noted:
Appetizers:
1. Hawaiian Salmon Poke - plant based salmon, edamame, mango, and cucumber
2. Stuffed Mushrooms - four fried mushrooms, stuffed with plant based cheese & spinach
3. Spaghetti Carbonara - pasta with vegan bacon, onion and garlic. This dish is able to be ordered as an appetizer or entree according to Carnival.
Entrees:
1. Grilled Tofu Steak - tofu steak covered in honey barbeque sauce with a Hasselback potato & mixed vegetables
2. Baked Vegetable - mixed vegetables, vol-au-lent and melted plant based cheeses
3. Eggplant Cutlet a la Parmigiana - entree covered in savory vegan mozzarella topped with pesto and basil leaves
What are some sample menus items guests will find on the new vegan menus?
Carnival's press release gave a few examples of food items that the vegan menus could contain. It is not clear if these items are available each night or if there are any other items that will be on Carnival's vegan menu. Below are the menu items Carnival's press release noted:
Appetizers:
1. Hawaiian Salmon Poke - plant based salmon, edamame, mango, and cucumber
2. Stuffed Mushrooms - four fried mushrooms, stuffed with plant based cheese & spinach
3. Spaghetti Carbonara - pasta with vegan bacon, onion and garlic. This dish is able to be ordered as an appetizer or entree according to Carnival.
Entrees:
1. Grilled Tofu Steak - tofu steak covered in honey barbeque sauce with a Hasselback potato & mixed vegetables
2. Baked Vegetable - mixed vegetables, vol-au-lent and melted plant based cheeses
3. Eggplant Cutlet a la Parmigiana - entree covered in savory vegan mozzarella topped with pesto and basil leaves
Desserts:
1. Key Lime Velvet Cake
2. Dutch Double Chocolate Pave
3. Cappuccino Pot de Creme
1. Key Lime Velvet Cake
2. Dutch Double Chocolate Pave
3. Cappuccino Pot de Creme
Please keep in mind the exact menu offerings available may vary by ship and cruise. Further, if you have any food allergies or concerns regarding food please consult with Carnival to make sure you are able to eat a particular dish. The above listing is not intended to be an ingredient guide!
What is the rollout schedule for when Carnival ships will get the vegan menu?
September 2023:
As of September 18, 2023 the Carnival Magic, Carnival Freedom, and Carnival Horizon have the new vegan menus as of the time Carnival issued a press release. However, more ships are scheduled to receive the new vegan menus by the end of the month. Carnival Dream, Carnival Valor, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Panorama, and Mardi Gras are all scheduled to receive the vegan menus by the end of the month.
October 2023:
By the end of October 2023 the following Carnival ships are scheduled to receive the new vegan menus: Carnival Celebration, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Glory, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Vista, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Sunshine, and Carnival Elation
November 2023:
By the end of November 2023 the following Carnival ships are scheduled to receive the new vegan menus: Carnival Paradise and Carnival Spirit
December 2023:
By the end of December 2023 the following Carnival ships are scheduled to receive the new vegan menus: Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Venezia
September 2023:
As of September 18, 2023 the Carnival Magic, Carnival Freedom, and Carnival Horizon have the new vegan menus as of the time Carnival issued a press release. However, more ships are scheduled to receive the new vegan menus by the end of the month. Carnival Dream, Carnival Valor, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Panorama, and Mardi Gras are all scheduled to receive the vegan menus by the end of the month.
October 2023:
By the end of October 2023 the following Carnival ships are scheduled to receive the new vegan menus: Carnival Celebration, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Glory, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Vista, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Sunshine, and Carnival Elation
November 2023:
By the end of November 2023 the following Carnival ships are scheduled to receive the new vegan menus: Carnival Paradise and Carnival Spirit
December 2023:
By the end of December 2023 the following Carnival ships are scheduled to receive the new vegan menus: Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Venezia
Although Carnival did not mention anything, I would expect the Carnival Firenze will receive the new vegan menus when the ship joins Carnival's fleet in 2024. Carnival will probably announce whether this happens or not sometime before the ship's change from Costa to Carnival.
To read Carnival's full press release please click here. This link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide to Carnival's news website.
To read Carnival's full press release please click here. This link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide to Carnival's news website.