Carnival Cruise Banana Split Carnival Cruise Line's main dining room experience is not complete without ordering dessert! There are several desserts on the menu that I recommend trying even if you are already feeling a little full. One of my recommendations to try is the Banana Split. The Banana Split is a dessert that is typically available on the kid's menu each night of the cruise, but not many guests know that you can be any age to order a Banana Split.
The Banana Split from the kid's menu generally consists of ice cream, two bananas, sometimes whipped cream, sometimes sprinkles, and a cherry or other fruit. This dessert can vary a bit depending on the chef, but almost always it will consist of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla ice cream.
The Banana Split from the kid's menu generally consists of ice cream, two bananas, sometimes whipped cream, sometimes sprinkles, and a cherry or other fruit. This dessert can vary a bit depending on the chef, but almost always it will consist of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla ice cream.
Why I Like The Banana Split Dessert:
For each of my cruises over the past 6 years I have had at least one banana split during the cruise. Below are the reasons why I enjoy the banana split:
For each of my cruises over the past 6 years I have had at least one banana split during the cruise. Below are the reasons why I enjoy the banana split:
- Portion Size - The amount of ice cream in the banana split is generally 2-3 scoops of ice cream. Sometimes the scoops are not large, but this is because the plate is small and there has to be room to include the banana slices. If you think you are going to want more of a certain flavor of ice cream, you can order a second dessert that is just a scoop of whatever flavor of ice cream you will want more of. Generally the banana split comes with two banana slices that when combined are approximately equal to a half of a banana.
- Sometimes Will Vary A Little Bit- The exact appearance, size, and toppings on the banana split can vary (even on the same cruise). Some chefs have included whipped cream and syrup on the banana split before while others have only put a piece of fruit or cherry on top. If there is a particular ingredient you do not want you will want to say something to your waitstaff before ordering because otherwise you never know what you might get on top.
- The Taste Of The Banana- I love eating bananas and enjoy having the bananas with the ice cream. Almost every single time I have had this dessert the bananas are not too ripe and usually come a bit chilled from being next to the ice cream.
Common Questions:
Below are a few random pictures of banana splits from different cruises showing how the presentation can vary.
- Is this served on all cruises? - This dessert is generally served on all Carnival cruises. I have never been on a cruise that does not serve this dish.
- What ages can order this of the kid's menu? - Although this dessert dish is on the kid's menu all ages can order this dessert! When I order this dessert I will usually ask for the banana split from the kid's menu and my waitstaff have always known exactly what I was talking about.
- Does Carnival serve this dish on the buffet? - Unfortunately, I have not seen this dish in the buffet. If you want to make sure your own banana split in the buffet you could get soft serve ice cream and a banana from the main buffet line to create your own.
- Can I order this along with another dessert? - You are able to order multiple desserts in the main dining room. If you are going to order a second dessert, I highly recommend ordering both desserts at the same time because your waitstaff will have fewer trips to the galley and this will allow you to get faster service.
Below are a few random pictures of banana splits from different cruises showing how the presentation can vary.
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The review of this dessert reflects my opinion. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions please do not use this review to make any decisions about whether this item is suitable for your consumption, because this information may not include all ingredients or facts related to the food dish. Consult Carnival to discuss ingredients and to make sure the food item is able to be consumed by you.
Food items, menus, and the way a dish is prepared can vary greatly.
Food items, menus, and the way a dish is prepared can vary greatly.