The Piano Bar on a Carnival Cruise ship is a popular place to be in the evenings & late into the night. This post will discuss a variety of topics related to the piano bar on a Carnival Cruise including general tips for watching performers in the piano bar, location of piano bars on Carnival ships, the piano bar entertainer schedule, and bar menu for the piano bar.
When Is The Piano Bar Open Onboard?
For the exact performance times you will want to check your Carnival Hub App once onboard the ship. Typically, the piano bar will be open for a couple of hours of general piano bar entertainment and then transition into an 18+ years old hours. On my past few cruises the piano bar has been open from 9pm until 11pm (no age restriction) and then 11pm until "late" is listed as 18+. The "late" piece gives the piano bar entertainer some discretion of when to wrap up, but typically will be sometime in the midnight to 1am hour when the show wraps up. It could also go a little later depending on the entertainer.
Depending on your cruise length & itinerary, there will likely not be a piano bar show every night of the cruise. Which nights the piano bar is open versus closed will vary. You will want to monitor your Carnival Hub App for the exact open & close times for your cruise.
When Is The Piano Bar Open Onboard?
For the exact performance times you will want to check your Carnival Hub App once onboard the ship. Typically, the piano bar will be open for a couple of hours of general piano bar entertainment and then transition into an 18+ years old hours. On my past few cruises the piano bar has been open from 9pm until 11pm (no age restriction) and then 11pm until "late" is listed as 18+. The "late" piece gives the piano bar entertainer some discretion of when to wrap up, but typically will be sometime in the midnight to 1am hour when the show wraps up. It could also go a little later depending on the entertainer.
Depending on your cruise length & itinerary, there will likely not be a piano bar show every night of the cruise. Which nights the piano bar is open versus closed will vary. You will want to monitor your Carnival Hub App for the exact open & close times for your cruise.
Tip: Arrive Early If You Want A Good Seat For The Piano Bar Entertainment
Each Carnival ship's piano bar is configured a bit differently. Some seats have a better view than others given the nature of the setup. Also, most ships (not all though) have seats around the perimeter of the piano which tend to fill up quickly. If you want to get one of the best, up-close seats you will want to arrive early. On my recent Carnival Breeze cruise the piano bar was scheduled to start at 9pm and I saw people already waiting at 8:15pm. By the time the piano bar entertainer arrived and started performing at 9pm it was standing room only.
Each Carnival ship's piano bar is configured a bit differently. Some seats have a better view than others given the nature of the setup. Also, most ships (not all though) have seats around the perimeter of the piano which tend to fill up quickly. If you want to get one of the best, up-close seats you will want to arrive early. On my recent Carnival Breeze cruise the piano bar was scheduled to start at 9pm and I saw people already waiting at 8:15pm. By the time the piano bar entertainer arrived and started performing at 9pm it was standing room only.
Can you request music in the piano bar?
Yes, you can request music in the piano bar onboard your Carnival ship. Requesting music does not guarantee the piano bar entertainer will go through with singing/playing your request, but I have seen entertainers attempt to fulfill as many requests as possible. Look for a place where requests can be written, but the method of requesting could also vary by the entertainer onboard.
Yes, you can request music in the piano bar onboard your Carnival ship. Requesting music does not guarantee the piano bar entertainer will go through with singing/playing your request, but I have seen entertainers attempt to fulfill as many requests as possible. Look for a place where requests can be written, but the method of requesting could also vary by the entertainer onboard.
Can you tip the piano bar entertainer?
Yes, you are able to tip the piano bar entertainer. I have seen past piano bar entertainers leave a bowl or basket on the top of their piano for tips. Although tipping is subjective, if you request a song & the song gets sung it is good etiquette to leave a tip. If you are enjoying the entertainment, it is also highly encouraged to leave a tip.
Yes, you are able to tip the piano bar entertainer. I have seen past piano bar entertainers leave a bowl or basket on the top of their piano for tips. Although tipping is subjective, if you request a song & the song gets sung it is good etiquette to leave a tip. If you are enjoying the entertainment, it is also highly encouraged to leave a tip.
Does Carnival publish a schedule of piano bar entertainers? Who will be the piano bar entertainment on my Carnival ship?
The piano bar entertainers generally work contracts similar to other entertainment crew members, where they are on a given ship for weeks to months. Carnival does not officially publish a piano bar entertainment schedule. If you search online you will be able to find some schedules compiled of piano bar entertainers.
The piano bar entertainers generally work contracts similar to other entertainment crew members, where they are on a given ship for weeks to months. Carnival does not officially publish a piano bar entertainment schedule. If you search online you will be able to find some schedules compiled of piano bar entertainers.
Location of Piano Bars on Carnival Ships
Each Carnival Cruise Line ship has a piano bar onboard. The exact location of the piano bar will vary by ship.
Each Carnival Cruise Line ship has a piano bar onboard. The exact location of the piano bar will vary by ship.
- Carnival Elation Piano Bar - Atlantic Deck (Deck 8) by Circle C Lounge & Across From Ship's Library
- Carnival Paradise Piano Bar - Atlantic Deck (Deck 8) by Circle C Lounge & Across From Ship's Library
- Carnival Sunshine Piano Bar - Mezzanine Deck (Deck 4) by library & Across From Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
- Carnival Sunrise Piano Bar - Promenade Deck (Deck 5) by Red Frog Pub
- Carnival Radiance Piano Bar - Promenade Deck (Deck 5) by Red Frog Pub
- Carnival Conquest Piano Bar - Promenade Deck (Deck 5) by Alchemy Bar & AFT Lounge
- Carnival Glory Piano Bar - Promenade Deck (Deck 5) by Alchemy Bar & AFT Lounge
- Carnival Valor Piano Bar - Promenade Deck (Deck 5) by Alchemy Bar & AFT Lounge
- Carnival Liberty Piano Bar - Promenade Deck (Deck 5) by Alchemy Bar & AFT Lounge
- Carnival Freedom Piano Bar - Promenade Deck (Deck 5) by Alchemy Bar & AFT Lounge
- Carnival Spirit Piano Bar - Atlantic Deck (Deck 3) by The Warehouse Arcade
- Carnival Pride Piano Bar - Atlantic Deck (Deck 3) by The Warehouse Arcade
- Carnival Legend Piano Bar - Atlantic Deck (Deck 3) by The Warehouse Arcade
- Carnival Miracle Piano Bar - Atlantic Deck (Deck 3) by The Warehouse Arcade
- Carnival Luminosa Piano Bar - Deck 2 close to lower level of the Altair Nightclub
- Carnival Splendor Piano Bar - Promenade Deck (Deck 5) by Alchemy Bar & AFT Lounge
- Carnival Dream Piano Bar - Promenade Deck (Deck 5) by AFT Lounge & AFT Elevator Bank
- Carnival Magic Piano Bar - Promenade Deck (Deck 5) by AFT Lounge & AFT Elevator Bank
- Carnival Breeze Piano Bar - Promenade Deck (Deck 5) by AFT Lounge & AFT Elevator Bank
- Carnival Vista Piano Bar - Promenade Deck (Deck 5) across from The Library
- Carnival Horizon Piano Bar - Promenade Deck (Deck 5) across from The Library & Bonsai Sushi/Teppanyaki
- Carnival Panorama Piano Bar - Promenade Deck (Deck 5) across from The Library & Bonsai Sushi/Teppanyaki
- Mardi Gras Piano Bar - Deck 6 close to Punchliner Comedy Club & Java Blue Cafe
- Carnival Celebration Piano Bar - Deck 6 close to Punchliner Comedy Club & Java Blue Cafe
- Carnival Jubilee Piano Bar - Deck 6 close to Punchliner Comedy Club & Java Blue Cafe
- Carnival Adventure Piano Bar - Deck 7 close to Trattoria & Pixels Photo Gallery
- Carnival Encounter Piano Bar - Deck 7 close to Trattoria & Pixels Photo Gallery
Does the piano bar have a special bar menu?
There is a themed bar menu usually available by QR code while guests are in the piano bar. Bar service is normally offered by crew members walking around. The exact menu can vary and further choices are often not limited to what is on the themed menu. Click Here to view a copy of a piano bar menu posted by Carnival on their website (link will take you to Carnival's website).
Please keep in mind the information contained within this post is subject to change.
There is a themed bar menu usually available by QR code while guests are in the piano bar. Bar service is normally offered by crew members walking around. The exact menu can vary and further choices are often not limited to what is on the themed menu. Click Here to view a copy of a piano bar menu posted by Carnival on their website (link will take you to Carnival's website).
Please keep in mind the information contained within this post is subject to change.