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Celebrating Holidays

Published 03/12/2015 02:44 AM   |    Updated 03/11/2024 03:44 PM

What better way to celebrate the holidays and sporting events but on a Carnival Cruise with family and friends. You will enjoy specially-planned events, timely decorations and special seasonal dishes.

Events and activities may vary by ship and are subject to change.

Black History Month
When: Month of February
This month long observation recognizes the contributions, influence and important of African Americans.

  • Black History Month trivia
  • Black History Month: Meet Up
  • Dance Classes
  • Motown Atrium Party 
  • Guess That Song 
  • Coloring at Sea

 

Super Bowl Sunday
When:
 February 9, 2025 
It’s America’s biggest sporting event and the reason for America’s biggest party! Join the fan zones, grab a bucket of beer and get ready for a tailgate bash, Fun Ship-style!
Super Bowl LVII will include the following experiences:

  • Super Bowl Trivia  
  • Sailgate Party with VIP Seating Challenge and Junior Cruiser Touchdown Dance
  • Viewing locations are in select bars, lounges and Carnival's Seaside Theater 
  • Themed Casino activities
  • Themed Youth Activities
  • Support your team and wear your favorite football attire! 

 

Valentine’s Day
When: February 14

Love is defiinitely in the air this time of year! Come join us for a fun-filled day of love and activities.  

  • Carnival's Largest Vow Renewal at Sea
  • Valentine’s Day Bingo, Trivia, Cupid Contest and Conversation Heart Scavenger Hunt
  • Valentine's Card Craft
  • Valentine's Dance Class
  • “All Paired Up” Casino Event
  • Themed Youth Activities
  • Steakhouse Valentine's Day Lunch on ships with a sea day on the 14th ($)
 
Women's History Month
When: Month of March
Month long recognition in the U.S. of women's contributions and influences to history and modern society.
  • Divas Nightclub Hour
  • Divas Atrium Party / Guess That Song
  • Influential Women Trivia
  • Women’s History Month: Meet Up
  • Coloring at Sea
  • Dance Classes
     

Mardi Gras
When: March 4, 2025
It’s time to celebrate Fat Tuesday and party New Orleans style!

  • Mardi Gras Parade
  • Mardi Gras Party
  • Mask Making Workshop 
  • Mardi Gras Games 
  • Mardi Gras Bingo and Trivia
  • Themed Youth Activities
  • To celebrate, don't forget your beads and wear your favorite purple, green and gold attire!

 

Dr. Seuss' Birthday
When:  March 2
Hooray, hooray! It’s Dr. Seuss’ big day! Join The Cat in the Hat and your Cruise Director for a fun, family Seussian birthday celebration. Hurray, the cake is on the way! 

  • Special Seussian Celebration of Everyone's Birthday!
  • Dr. Seuss Family Trivia
  • The Cat in the Hat makes a special appearance during the Wave Morning Show
  • Seuss at Sea™Programs, including Seuss-a-Palooze™ Story Time and Parade
  • Dr. Seuss Dive in Movie (on ships that feature Carnival's Seaside Theater)
  • Themed Youth Activities 


March Madness
When: 
March 19-April 8, 2024
March Madness Basketball is finally here! It's bracket time! Grab a bucket of beer and join us for the buzzer beaters, upsets and the Cinderella stories!

  • March Madness Trivia  
  • Support your team and wear your favorite team's attire!
  • Check the Carnival HUB App for viewing times and locations.  


St. Patrick's Day
When: March 17
It's time to celebrate the luck of the Irish! Come join us for a day filled with St. Patrick's Day festivities. 

  • St. Patrick’s Day Pub Party (18+)
  • St. Patrick’s Day Mega Deck Party
  • Family Shamrock Hunt
  • St. Patrick’s Day Bingo
  • St. Patrick’s Day Games
  • 'Shamrock Shuffle' Casino Event
  • Themed Youth Activities
  • Wear something green and be all things Irish for a day!

 

Holi
When: March 25, 2024
Hindu festival of colors celebrating the arrival of spring in India.

  • Morning Fitness Class
  • Bollywood Family Dance Class
  • Trivia: Colors
  • Coloring at Sea (Rangoli)
  • Holi Creativity at Sea 
  • Bollywood Nightclub Hour
  • Themed Youth Offerings
     


Easter
When:
  March 31, 2024 | April 20, 2025 | April 5, 2026
Activities for guests of all ages and some specific for children and their families will take place on Easter Sunday. 

  • Family Easter Hop N’ Stop Hunt 
  • Family Easter Flower Hunt
  • Easter Egg-stravaganza Bingo
  • Easter Traditions Trivia
  • Themed Youth Activities
  • Non-denominational Easter Service (excluding those ships in their home port on Sunday)


Passover 
When:  April 22-30, 2024 | April 12-20, 2025
A Passover Sedar Service will be conducted on the first night of Passover by a Cruise Staff team member. A limited Passover menu will be offered on board all ships during the Passover holiday which is observed for eight days. 


Earth Day
When:  April 22
Happy FUN Earth Day! Today the whole Carnival family is celebrating Earth Day. Please join us in “caring for our awesome planet” each and every day by saving energy, reduction water consumption and minimizing waste.

  • Earth Day Cake Celebration
  • Earth Day Digital Scavenger Hunt
  • Earth Day Trivia
  • Earth Day Quiz Activity with Cruise Director and Environmental Officer
  • Themed Youth Activities  

 

Mother’s Day
When:  May 12, 2024 | May 11, 2025
Time to show Mom some love! Come join us as we celebrate Mom with fun for the entire family.

  • Mother’s Day Appreciation Event
  • Mother’s Day Remembrance 
  • Famous Moms Trivia
  • Mother’s Day Craft
  • Family Digital Scavenger Hunt
  • Family Face Off Game
  • Themed Youth Activities 

 

Pride Month
When: Month of June
Pride Month is celebrated during the entire month of June and we are excited to announce that it will be celebrated on board. 

  • LGBTQIA+ Mixer 
  • Pride Nightclub Hour
  • Pride Month Trivia
  • Themed Movie Programming

 

World Ocean Day
When: June 8
On World Ocean Day, people around our blue planet celebrate and honor the ocean which links us all. Be a part of this growing global celebration!

  • World Ocean Day Celebration with ice carving demonstration
  • World Ocean Day Fish Hunt
  • Family Fishing Challenge Game
  • Ocean Themed Trivia
  • Ocean Themed Puzzle and Coloring Sheet
  • Ocean-themed Dive in Movie (on ships that feature Carnival's Seaside Theater) 
  • Themed Youth Activities


Father’s Day
When: June 16, 2024 | June 15, 2025
Time to show Dad some love!  We have lots of fun for the entire family, Dad-worthy activities planned so come and join us. 

  • Father’s Day Appreciation Event
  • Father’s Day Remembrance 
  • Famous Dad’s Trivia
  • Father’s Day Craft
  • Family Digital Scavenger Hunt
  • Family Face Off Game
  • Themed Youth Activities 


Independence Day/4th of July
When:  July 4
Come celebrate the red, white and blue with us today! We aren’t just talking about Carnival… we are talking about the good ol’ USA! We are having a party in honor of Independence Day! 

  • Independence Day Fun featuring activities such as ice cream eating contest, American themed pool and deck games, etc.
  • 4th of July Bash Deck Party
  • Line Dancing Class
  • Independence Day Bingo and Trivia 
  • American-themed Dive in Movies (on ships that feature Carnival's Seaside Theater)  
  • Themed Youth Activities 


NFL Football Season
When: September-Superbowl Sunday
You won’t want to miss the live sports action, so put your game face on, grab a drink and get ready to cheer!  We moved the tailgate from the parking lot to the open decks! 

  • NFL Trivia
  • NFL Games (select games on Sundays, Thursdays, Thanksgiving, Playoffs and Superbowl)

 

National Teddy Bear Day
When:  September 9
As part of Carnival's partnership with Build-A-Bear Workshop® and our on board program, Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea, we will celebrate this special day with our guests - the young and young at heart. 

  • Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea Party
    • Cruise Director Welcome featuring the heart ceremony
    • Treats, Photos and Dancing
  • Themed Youth Activities 

 

Hispanic Heritage Month
When: September 15-October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions, influence, and importance of Hispanic and Latin Americans to the United States. 
  • Latin/Hispanic Guess That Song/Music Trivia Party
  • Latin Nightclub Hour
  • Hispanic/Latin Heritage Trivia
  • Coloring at Sea 
  • Pop Salsa Dance Class
 

International Talk Like a Pirate Day
When:  September 19
Scouring the seas for a good time? Weigh anchor! X marks the spot! Celebrate Pirates' Day with our Fun Squad ...yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!

  • Pirate Deck Party 
  • Pirate Scavenger Hunt
  • Pirate’s Day Bingo
  • Pirate’s Trivia and Themed  Puzzles
  • Themed Youth Activities 
  • Pack your black, white and red attire and don't forget your eye patch! 


Rosh Hashanah 
When:  October 2-4, 2024 | September 22-24, 2025
 

Yom Kippur 
When:  October 11-12, 2024 | October 1-2, 2025
 

Halloween 
When: October (select sailings)
Halloween is always an exciting time aboard Carnival and we take it to the next level with Frightfully Fun activities that guests of all ages can enjoy. devil

 

World Series
When:  End of October 
It’s that time of the year again! Come cheer for your favorite teams as they go head-to-head in the Fall Classic of America’s Favorite Pastime. Play Ball!

  • Baseball Trivia
  • World Series Games
 
Dia de los Muerto "Day of the Dead"
When: November 1-2
A joyful celebration to remember friends and family members who have passed.
  • Día de los Muertos Festivities
  • Remembrance Event
  • Calavera Scavenger Hunt
  • Themed Coloring at Sea
  • Creativity at Sea Skull Mask
  • Themed Trivia

 

Diwali 
When: November 1, 2024 | October 20, 2025
We are excited to celebrate Diwali, India's 5 day festival of lights.

  • Morning Fitness Class
  • Bollywood Family Dance Class
  • Coloring at Sea
  • Creativity at Sea 
  • Trivia: Good vs. Evil
  • Bollywood Nightclub Hour
  • Themed Youth Activities


Thanksgiving Day
When: November 28, 2024 | November 27, 2025 
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Thursday evening, featuring roasted turkey, yams, mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, giblet gravy and pumpkin pie.

  • Turkey Trot with Your Cruise Director
  • Thanksgiving Day NFL Football
  • Thanksgiving Turkey Hunt
  • Thanksgiving Trivia
  • Gratitude Box
  • Fall-themed Creativity at Sea 
  • Thanksgiving Dinner
  • Themed Youth Activites

 

Hanukkah (Chanukah)
When: December 25, 2024-January 2, 2025 | December 14-22, 2025
Hanukkah, otherwise known as the 'Festival of Lights' is the Jewish celebration of miracles, whereby oil that was only supposed to last for one day, burned for eight days. Join us for the lighting of the menorah and a special service in honor of the Jewish celebration of miracles.

  • Each night of Hanukkah, services will take place in the atrium lobby at sunset, including prayers and songs.  

 

Christmas Holiday Season
When: December 25 (early December through Christmas)                                                      
With a festive on-board atmosphere, elaborate decorations and an array of traditional cuisine, entertainment and activities, Carnival’s ‘Fun Ship’ holiday cruises are the ideal option for reconnecting with friends, families and loved ones. A festive mood is created as soon as guests arrive on board, with the ship’s atrium and promenade areas lavishly decorated in the spirit of the season starting early December. There’s even a special mailbox for letters to Santa! Guests will gather for the lighting of the Christmas tree in the ship's atrium, caroling to Christmas classics and for fun, trying their luck in an Ugly Sweater Competition. An extra-special, live-on-stage Holiday Show puts everyone in the spirit!
       

 
New Year's Eve
When: December 31
It’s time to start over for it’s about to be a new year! Get ready to throw the biggest party of the year. With multiple options and different venues, the entire ship will be sailing right in to the new year!
 
  • Noon Year’s Eve Family Party with the Cruise Director
  • New Year's Eve Atrium Party with the Cruise Director 
  • New Year's Eve Countdown
  • Various Music/Entertainment throughout the ship to ring in the New Year: 
    • NYE Bash with House Rock Band 
    • NYE Piano Bar Sing-Along 
    • NYE Nightclub Party 
    • NYE Lido Bash with Cruise Director 
    • NYE After Party (in the Nightclub for adults 18+)
  • New Year’s Eve Trivia and Bingo
  • Rolling Into the New Year Casino event
  • Themed Youth Activities
 

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