Today Carnival Cruise Line announced a series of changes that are coming to onboard specialty dining venues, the main dining room, and self-service ice cream stations. The changes are a direct result of prices continuing to rise for food supplies and Carnival seeing huge amounts of food waste onboard. This post will discuss discuss the changes Carnival announced today.
Complimentary Self-Service Ice Cream Hours Cut
Carnival's self-service ice cream machines on the Lido buffet have been complimentary and 24 hours for a long time. However, Carnival is changing the self-service ice cream & frozen yogurt to be available from 11am until midnight. The ice cream will continue to be complimentary, but will only be available for 13 hours of the day instead of 24 hours. Carnival's letter noted ice cream in the very early morning hours and at breakfast was contributing to a high amount of food waste.
Main Dining Room Charge For Third+ Entrees
Carnival's main dining room has allowed guests to pick as many appetizers, main courses, and desserts (unless otherwise marked) as they want. Carnival is implementing a $5 charge effective immediately for each entrée ordered starting with the 3rd entrée. You can still get a first and second entrée for free (unless it was already marked as costing extra).
Additionally, Carnival is asking guests to consider taking what you want, but eating what you take. Carnival offers half portions of many menu items. You just need to ask your waitstaff when you order for the half portion! Carnival will be monitoring food waste of dining room foods and will remove highly wasted items to make sure food waste is minimized where possible.
Complimentary Self-Service Ice Cream Hours Cut
Carnival's self-service ice cream machines on the Lido buffet have been complimentary and 24 hours for a long time. However, Carnival is changing the self-service ice cream & frozen yogurt to be available from 11am until midnight. The ice cream will continue to be complimentary, but will only be available for 13 hours of the day instead of 24 hours. Carnival's letter noted ice cream in the very early morning hours and at breakfast was contributing to a high amount of food waste.
Main Dining Room Charge For Third+ Entrees
Carnival's main dining room has allowed guests to pick as many appetizers, main courses, and desserts (unless otherwise marked) as they want. Carnival is implementing a $5 charge effective immediately for each entrée ordered starting with the 3rd entrée. You can still get a first and second entrée for free (unless it was already marked as costing extra).
Additionally, Carnival is asking guests to consider taking what you want, but eating what you take. Carnival offers half portions of many menu items. You just need to ask your waitstaff when you order for the half portion! Carnival will be monitoring food waste of dining room foods and will remove highly wasted items to make sure food waste is minimized where possible.
Change With Lobster On 6+ Night Cruises In The Main Dining Room
On cruises that are 6+ nights Carnival will continue serving complimentary lobster on cruise elegant evening. Previously the lobster main course was served on the first cruise elegant night, but Carnival is changing this to be on the second elegant evening. Some people like to order multiple lobster main courses when it is free, but keep in mind if you get 3 entrees you will be paying the $5 fee discussed above.
Specialty Dining Venue Prices Are Increasing
Carnival is raising the price for specialty dining venues onboard. Steakhouse prices across Carnival's fleet will become $48 (this was $42) per person. Additionally, other specialty dining venues will be seeing price increases (i.e. Bonsai Teppanyaki, Rudi's Seagrill, Cucina Del Capitano, JiJi's Asian Kitchen etc). Prices will vary based on the venue, but Carnival is raising prices due to the ingredients for these dishes continuing to rise.
For more Carnival Cruise Food information please check out my Unofficial Carnival Cruise Food Guide by clicking here.
On cruises that are 6+ nights Carnival will continue serving complimentary lobster on cruise elegant evening. Previously the lobster main course was served on the first cruise elegant night, but Carnival is changing this to be on the second elegant evening. Some people like to order multiple lobster main courses when it is free, but keep in mind if you get 3 entrees you will be paying the $5 fee discussed above.
Specialty Dining Venue Prices Are Increasing
Carnival is raising the price for specialty dining venues onboard. Steakhouse prices across Carnival's fleet will become $48 (this was $42) per person. Additionally, other specialty dining venues will be seeing price increases (i.e. Bonsai Teppanyaki, Rudi's Seagrill, Cucina Del Capitano, JiJi's Asian Kitchen etc). Prices will vary based on the venue, but Carnival is raising prices due to the ingredients for these dishes continuing to rise.
For more Carnival Cruise Food information please check out my Unofficial Carnival Cruise Food Guide by clicking here.