Carnival Cruise Lanai Carnival Cruise ships are known for having a fun atmosphere on New Years Eve as the countdown to the next year begins. There are usually parties, events, live music, and fun things happening all around the ship throughout the evening and into the early first morning of the new year. In this post I will look at planned events for cruises that will have New Years Eve celebrations to countdown to 2024.
New Year's Eve is scheduled for Sunday, December 31, 2023 as guests countdown to 2024. The first day of 2024 will be Monday, January 1, 2024.
New Year's Eve is scheduled for Sunday, December 31, 2023 as guests countdown to 2024. The first day of 2024 will be Monday, January 1, 2024.
Carnival New Year's Eve Events, Activities, & Parties:
There are many different ways to celebrate and countdown to the New Year on a Carnival Cruise. Below shows the typical activities that take place on a Carnival Cruise as posted on Carnival's Celebrating Holidays page.
There are many different ways to celebrate and countdown to the New Year on a Carnival Cruise. Below shows the typical activities that take place on a Carnival Cruise as posted on Carnival's Celebrating Holidays page.
1. New Year's Eve Atrium Party
If your ship has a New Year's Eve Atrium party scheduled you can generally expect live music or a DJ playing music in your ship's atrium. The atrium lobby is usually crowded as people dance, sing-along, and party while enjoying music. The event is typically hosted by your cruise director.
If your ship has a New Year's Eve Atrium party scheduled you can generally expect live music or a DJ playing music in your ship's atrium. The atrium lobby is usually crowded as people dance, sing-along, and party while enjoying music. The event is typically hosted by your cruise director.
2. Parties Happening Around The Ship To Help Countdown The Year
The exact number of parties and locations of the New Years Eve parties will vary based on an individual ship's layout and venues. However, Carnival ships are generally known for having many parties happening on New Years Eve for guests to enjoy! Carnival's website mentions parties may include a Lido Celebration with the ship's cruise director, Bash with the House Rock Band, Piano Bar Party, and Night Club Party.
The exact number of parties and locations of the New Years Eve parties will vary based on an individual ship's layout and venues. However, Carnival ships are generally known for having many parties happening on New Years Eve for guests to enjoy! Carnival's website mentions parties may include a Lido Celebration with the ship's cruise director, Bash with the House Rock Band, Piano Bar Party, and Night Club Party.
3. New Years Eve After Party
For guests that want to keep partying into the New Year, Carnival's nightclubs will typically host an after party. The typical nightclub rules apply and guests must be 18+. Carnival's website does not mention how late the after party goes. Guests at the after party in the nightclub should check the Carnival Hub App for the nightclub's hours.
For guests that want to keep partying into the New Year, Carnival's nightclubs will typically host an after party. The typical nightclub rules apply and guests must be 18+. Carnival's website does not mention how late the after party goes. Guests at the after party in the nightclub should check the Carnival Hub App for the nightclub's hours.
4. New Year's Eve Trivia & Games
Carnival's website mentions that the ship will have New Year's Eve trivia, bingo, and casino events. The bingo and casino events will likely have a charge and the exact details will be available onboard.
Carnival's website mentions that the ship will have New Year's Eve trivia, bingo, and casino events. The bingo and casino events will likely have a charge and the exact details will be available onboard.
5. Youth Programs
Carnival's youth programs are expected to have a New Year's Eve themed event or party. The event or activity is not posted online. Guests traveling with kids in the youth programs should ask onboard what event, if any, will have a New Years Eve theme.
Carnival's youth programs are expected to have a New Year's Eve themed event or party. The event or activity is not posted online. Guests traveling with kids in the youth programs should ask onboard what event, if any, will have a New Years Eve theme.
New Year's Eve Cruise Common Questions
Question 1: Do Carnival ships have fireworks shows at New Year's Eve?
Carnival Cruise Line ships do not have fireworks shows or displays for New Year's Eve.
Carnival Cruise Line ships do not have fireworks shows or displays for New Year's Eve.
Question 2: Are there any discounts on Carnival's New Year's Eve cruises?
I recommend checking Carnival's website to see the current offers and sales promotions available.
I recommend checking Carnival's website to see the current offers and sales promotions available.
Question 3: How do I find out what events and activities are taking place during my New Year's Eve cruise?
The information contained in this post is generic and based on what Carnival had published online in December 2023. To find out the specific events, activities, location, and times of activities taking place during your cruise you will have to wait until you are onboard. The Carnival Hub App and Funtimes Activity Newsletter are the best sources of information for you to find out what is happening onboard once you are on the ship.
The information contained in this post is generic and based on what Carnival had published online in December 2023. To find out the specific events, activities, location, and times of activities taking place during your cruise you will have to wait until you are onboard. The Carnival Hub App and Funtimes Activity Newsletter are the best sources of information for you to find out what is happening onboard once you are on the ship.
Question 4: Is there a special New Year's Eve Main Dining Room menu?
Yes, please click here for my post on Carnival's New Year's Eve 2023 to 2024 menu.
Yes, please click here for my post on Carnival's New Year's Eve 2023 to 2024 menu.
If you are cruising on New Year's Eve in the future I recommend you check out your Carnival Hub App, to make sure you don't miss any special events that may be held on your cruise.
If you would like more information about what Carnival's website says will be done onboard check out this page of their website: Click Here (link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide)
Please keep in mind that the activities held on your cruise are subject to vary depending on the ship's itinerary and entertainment team onboard.
If you would like more information about what Carnival's website says will be done onboard check out this page of their website: Click Here (link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide)
Please keep in mind that the activities held on your cruise are subject to vary depending on the ship's itinerary and entertainment team onboard.