Shrimp Cocktail Carnival Cruise Line has released the Thanksgiving Dinner Menu for 2023. Cruisers celebrating Thanksgiving on a Carnival Cruise sailing out of the US can expect a special dinner menu and several Thanksgiving activities on their cruise. Thanksgiving 2023 is occurring on Thursday, November 23rd. This post will look at Carnival's Thanksgiving Menu for 2023, share activities scheduled to take place on Carnival ships, and answer some common questions.
Note: Thanksgiving information is shared on Carnival's US website. It is not clear if the Carnival ships based in Australia will celebrate Thanksgiving. If you are cruising on Carnival Luminosa or Carnival Splendor out of Australia please check with Carnival AU to see if the holiday is being celebrated onboard.
Note: Thanksgiving information is shared on Carnival's US website. It is not clear if the Carnival ships based in Australia will celebrate Thanksgiving. If you are cruising on Carnival Luminosa or Carnival Splendor out of Australia please check with Carnival AU to see if the holiday is being celebrated onboard.
Thanksgiving Dinner Menu 2023
The Thanksgiving Dinner Menu for 2023 on Carnival's cruise ships has been released. The menu is divided into appetizers, entrees, desserts, and steakhouse selections. The steakhouse selections do carry a surcharge of $23 per entree. This menu is being served in the main dining room on all US Carnival ships. Guests with YourTime Dining, early seating, or late seating will have the same menu.
The Thanksgiving Dinner Menu for 2023 on Carnival's cruise ships has been released. The menu is divided into appetizers, entrees, desserts, and steakhouse selections. The steakhouse selections do carry a surcharge of $23 per entree. This menu is being served in the main dining room on all US Carnival ships. Guests with YourTime Dining, early seating, or late seating will have the same menu.
Appetizer/Starter:
Baked Brie
cranberry - pecan crumble, fig and olive crostini
Deviled Eggs
candied bacon, herb aioli, scallion
Shrimp Cocktail
cocktail sauce
Surf & Turf
crab salad & beef tartare, horseradish, avocado cream
Short Rib and Yam Croquette
pimento aioli, pear and mustard relish
Lobster & Crab Soup
rich creamy with aged brandy, sea salt puffs
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
brown butter and thyme
BLT Wedge Salad
vine ripe tomato, gorgonzola, applewood bacon, chicken, house-made blue cheese dressing
Baked Brie
cranberry - pecan crumble, fig and olive crostini
Deviled Eggs
candied bacon, herb aioli, scallion
Shrimp Cocktail
cocktail sauce
Surf & Turf
crab salad & beef tartare, horseradish, avocado cream
Short Rib and Yam Croquette
pimento aioli, pear and mustard relish
Lobster & Crab Soup
rich creamy with aged brandy, sea salt puffs
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
brown butter and thyme
BLT Wedge Salad
vine ripe tomato, gorgonzola, applewood bacon, chicken, house-made blue cheese dressing
Entree/Main Course:
Holiday Roasted Tom Turkey
thanksgiving stuffing, sweet potato casserole, giblet gravy, cranberry relish
Honey Glazed Ham
hot honey glaze, mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, asparagus, candied pineapple, raisin sauce
Cauliflower and Cheese Pie
sweet mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, sweet pepper sauce
Grilled Black Tiger Jumbo Sauce
fava bean and pea stew, red skin mustard potatoes
Oven-Baked Salmon
pecan parmesan crust, aspargus, roasted butternut and quinoa succotash, creamy butter sauce
Pappardelle Pasta, Wild Mushroom Sauce
freshly grated Parmigiano, spinach, charred cherry tomato, basil
Flame-Grilled Striploin Steak
green beans almondine, baby carrot, roasted potatoes, peppercorn sauce
Ahi Tuna Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
romaine lettuce, cucumber, green onion, avocado, celery, mango, edamame - served cold
Featured Indian Vegetarian
paneer butter masala, spiced mix vegetable, chickpea pulao
Holiday Roasted Tom Turkey
thanksgiving stuffing, sweet potato casserole, giblet gravy, cranberry relish
Honey Glazed Ham
hot honey glaze, mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, asparagus, candied pineapple, raisin sauce
Cauliflower and Cheese Pie
sweet mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, sweet pepper sauce
Grilled Black Tiger Jumbo Sauce
fava bean and pea stew, red skin mustard potatoes
Oven-Baked Salmon
pecan parmesan crust, aspargus, roasted butternut and quinoa succotash, creamy butter sauce
Pappardelle Pasta, Wild Mushroom Sauce
freshly grated Parmigiano, spinach, charred cherry tomato, basil
Flame-Grilled Striploin Steak
green beans almondine, baby carrot, roasted potatoes, peppercorn sauce
Ahi Tuna Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
romaine lettuce, cucumber, green onion, avocado, celery, mango, edamame - served cold
Featured Indian Vegetarian
paneer butter masala, spiced mix vegetable, chickpea pulao
Steakhouse Selections:
$23 surcharge per entree for each dish in this section
Surf & Turf
lobster tail & grilled filet mignon
Broiled Mignon
9 oz. premium aged beef
New York Strip Steak
14 oz. of the favorite cut for steak lovers'
Grilled Lamb Chops
double cut, lamb au jus
$23 surcharge per entree for each dish in this section
Surf & Turf
lobster tail & grilled filet mignon
Broiled Mignon
9 oz. premium aged beef
New York Strip Steak
14 oz. of the favorite cut for steak lovers'
Grilled Lamb Chops
double cut, lamb au jus
Dessert:
Pumpkin Pie
traditional spices, salted caramel sauce, creme Chantilly
Festive Maple Wedge
cognac cream, brown butter shortbread, caramelized pecan
Lemon Cheescake
cranberry coulis, ginger crumble, orange wafer
lower calories, no added sugar
Selection of Ice Cream & Sorbet
Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake
Fresh Tropical Fruit
Fruit Plate
Pumpkin Pie
traditional spices, salted caramel sauce, creme Chantilly
Festive Maple Wedge
cognac cream, brown butter shortbread, caramelized pecan
Lemon Cheescake
cranberry coulis, ginger crumble, orange wafer
lower calories, no added sugar
Selection of Ice Cream & Sorbet
Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake
Fresh Tropical Fruit
Fruit Plate
2023 Carnival Cruise Thanksgiving Activities & Events Onboard:
What events are scheduled to take place on a Thanksgiving cruise?
Carnival's website shows a Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving Trivia, Gratitude Box, Thanksgiving NFL Football and a Turkey Scavenger Hunt are scheduled to take place for a Thanksgiving cruise. The time of activities can vary and scheduling is up to the entertainment team onboard your ship. If you are cruising during Thanksgiving I recommend checking your Carnival Hub App or Funtimes newsletter for the time & location of an event. Please keep in mind activities may vary by ship a bit due to the ship's itinerary, entertainment team, or other factors.
Carnival's website shows a Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving Trivia, Gratitude Box, Thanksgiving NFL Football and a Turkey Scavenger Hunt are scheduled to take place for a Thanksgiving cruise. The time of activities can vary and scheduling is up to the entertainment team onboard your ship. If you are cruising during Thanksgiving I recommend checking your Carnival Hub App or Funtimes newsletter for the time & location of an event. Please keep in mind activities may vary by ship a bit due to the ship's itinerary, entertainment team, or other factors.
If my cruise embarks on Thanksgiving or is in a port of call on Thanksgiving will activities still take place?
Very likely yes, but this could vary depending on your itinerary and entertainment team. Check your Carnival Hub App or Funtimes onboard to see what activities your cruise will be having.
Very likely yes, but this could vary depending on your itinerary and entertainment team. Check your Carnival Hub App or Funtimes onboard to see what activities your cruise will be having.
Please keep in mind sailing dates, events, activities, and information is subject to change at any point in time. Please consult Carnival for the latest information related to your sailing.