If you are taking a Carnival Cruise ship vacation over St. Patrick's day this year you may want to be on the look-out for some events & activities that could be taking place onboard your Carnival ship. The exact events & timing of when things are held may vary by ship due to the ship's scheduled itinerary. This post will take a look at the events & activities Carnival advertises as being planned for St. Patrick's day onboard.
Holiday Timing: St. Patrick's Day is on Friday, March 17, 2023 this year.
Holiday Timing: St. Patrick's Day is on Friday, March 17, 2023 this year.
Carnival Cruise Activities Scheduled For St. Patrick's Day 2023:
- "Shamrock" Scavenger Hunt - Carnival Cruise ships are known for having scavenger hunts as one of many activities. Carnival did not list out any specific details of what the "Shamrock" Scavenger Hunt will involve, but it sounds like it will have a St. Patrick's Day theme.
- St. Patrick's Day Party - This party is for guests 21+ only.
- St. Patrick's Day Bingo - Bingo costs extra on Carnival's ships as guests are competing for prizes. Carnival's website shows there will be a bingo session for St. Patrick's day, but is unclear how the theme will be incorporated.
- St. Patrick's Day Trivia & Puzzles
- Casino Event - "Shamrock Shuffle" - Check with the casino if you are cruising during this time to see if this event is being held during your cruise and how you enter to play.
- Special Dinner In Dining Room - Carnival did not given any additional details on what this will involve.
- Wear Green
- Themed Youth Activities - Carnival's youth programs will probably do something to celebrate the day.
How do I find out when & where events are being held for St. Patrick's Day onboard my Carnival ship?
You will want to check the Carnival Hub App for the list of activities. Additionally, Carnival is transitioning back to the paper Fun-Times activity newsletter sometime in early 2023 so you can check your copy of the Fun-Times if the newsletter has been brought back onboard if you are sailing during this time.
How can I know which St. Patrick's Day activities are considered free/complimentary versus an additional charge?
When you are onboard you can ask before participating in an activity if it is free or not. Asking will save you the hassle of realizing you were charged for the activity later.
You will want to check the Carnival Hub App for the list of activities. Additionally, Carnival is transitioning back to the paper Fun-Times activity newsletter sometime in early 2023 so you can check your copy of the Fun-Times if the newsletter has been brought back onboard if you are sailing during this time.
How can I know which St. Patrick's Day activities are considered free/complimentary versus an additional charge?
When you are onboard you can ask before participating in an activity if it is free or not. Asking will save you the hassle of realizing you were charged for the activity later.
Are these events for St. Patrick's Day taking place on Australia cruises?
Carnival has not made this clear. The Celebrating Holidays page for US cruises lists these activities, but Australia cruises do not have the same page. If you are cruising from Australia contract Carnival Cruise AU or your travel agent to ask.
Carnival has not made this clear. The Celebrating Holidays page for US cruises lists these activities, but Australia cruises do not have the same page. If you are cruising from Australia contract Carnival Cruise AU or your travel agent to ask.
Where can I get more info or see Carnival's official information source? Please click here to go to Carnival's Celebrating Holidays webpage. This is my information source.