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Carnival Cruise Line offers flexible and convenient dining options designed to suit every travel style. At the time of booking, guests can select their preferred dining option for dinner. If the requested dining time is unavailable, guests may choose an alternate option and be placed on a waitlist for their preferred seating. Dining waitlists are typically cleared prior to sailing, and guests will receive confirmation by email. Groups traveling together who are waitlisted will be assigned the same dining time once availability opens.

In addition to main dining rooms, bistro-style lunch and dinner options are available on the Lido Deck. Select ships including Spirit Class, Conquest Class, Carnival Splendor, and Dream Class vessels also feature a reservations-recommended steakhouse, available for a nominal additional fee of approximately $30 per person.

All Carnival Cruise Line dining rooms are 100% smoke-free, enhancing comfort and air quality for all guests.

• Breakfast & Lunch Dining
  Carnival’s main dining rooms operate as open seating for breakfast and lunch, allowing guests to dine at their convenience during scheduled hours without assigned tables.
  Breakfast: Approximately 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
  Lunch: Approximately 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  Breakfast hours may vary by ship and itinerary; guests should consult their daily Fun Times schedule for exact times. Continental breakfast is available via in-stateroom dining until 10:00 a.m., and a limited breakfast menu is offered on deck.
• Dinner Dining Options
  Carnival Cruise Line provides both traditional and flexible dinner seating options:
  Early Dining: 6:00 p.m.
  Late Dining: 8:15 p.m.
  Your Time Dining offers flexible, reservation-free dining between 5:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Guests are seated on a first-come, first-served basis, with most parties accommodated within 20 minutes. If all tables are occupied, pagers are provided so guests may relax elsewhere onboard while waiting. Due to limited large-table availability, parties of more than 10 guests may be seated at multiple tables.
  Dining times are subject to change based on ship and itinerary.
  More Delicious Dining Options
• Carnival Cruise Line also features a wide variety of additional dining venues, including:
  Casual dining eateries
  Specialty steakhouse dining (select ships only)
  24-hour stateroom service
  Sushi bar
  European-style café
  With so many dining choices available, Carnival Cruises ensures every guest can enjoy great food, flexible scheduling, and a relaxed onboard dining experience.

• Carnival Cruise Line has eliminated its fuel surcharge for all voyages, providing guests with added value and transparent pricing. For reservations already within the final payment period, any previously applied fuel supplement will be refunded as a shipboard credit. For bookings outside the final payment window, the fuel surcharge will be removed automatically, and guests will receive an updated final payment amount reflecting the adjustment.
• To protect against extreme fluctuations in fuel costs, Carnival Cruise Line reserves the right to reinstate a fuel supplement of up to $9.00 per person, per day without prior notice if the price of light sweet crude oil, as published by the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), exceeds $70.00 per barrel. If implemented, the fuel supplement may be charged at the time of sailing, even if the cruise fare has already been paid in full.
• This policy ensures pricing flexibility while maintaining Carnival’s commitment to affordability and guest transparency.

• Carnival Cruise Line Cancellation Policy
  Carnival Cruise Line offers flexible cancellation terms, depending on when you cancel and the type of fare purchased. Cancellations made before the final payment due date incur no penalty, unless your reservation was booked under a non-refundable promotion or fare type.
• Final Payment Deadlines
  For cruises of 5 days or fewer, final payment is due 76 days before sailing
  For cruises of 6 days or longer, final payment is due 91 days before sailing
• Multiple-Occupancy Staterooms
  If you reserved a stateroom for multiple guests (such as three, four, or five passengers), cancellation penalties apply to the entire cabin, even if only one guest cancels. This policy also applies when all guest names were not submitted at the time of booking.
• Denied Embarkation
  Guests denied boarding due to background checks, behavioral concerns, or related issuesand guests booked within the same travel partyar e subject to standard cancellation penalties. Full details are outlined in the Carnival Cruise Ticket Contract.
• Non-Refundable Fare Promotions
  Certain Carnival Cruise Line promotions include non-refundable deposits or cruise fares, which are subject to the following terms:
  Early Saver Fare: The deposit is non-refundable at all times. If canceled before final payment, guests receive a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equal to the deposit minus a $50 USD per person service fee. FCCs are non-transferable, valid for 12 months, and applicable only to cruise fares. Any unused value is forfeited.
  Super Saver Fare: The deposit is non-refundable at all times.
  Pack & Go Fare: The entire cruise fare becomes 100% non-refundable immediately after booking.
• Carnival Cruise Cancellation Penalties
  Once your booking enters the cancellation penalty period, fees increase as your sailing date approaches. The day of departure is not included when calculating penalties:
  From the final payment date to 56 days before sailing: Penalty equals the standard deposit amount
  55 to 30 days before sailing: Penalty is 50% of the total fare or the deposit amount, whichever is greater
  29 to 15 days before sailing: Penalty is 75% of the total fare or the deposit amount, whichever is greater
  14 days or fewer before sailing (including no-shows): Penalty is 100% of the total fare
  No refunds are issued for no-shows or cancellations made after the cruise has begun.
• What Is Included in the Total Fare?
  The Total Fare includes:
  Cruise Charges, which cover accommodations, standard dining, and required third-party cruise fees
  Fly2Fun Airfare, where Restricted Air is non-refundable at booking and Flexible Air is refundable outside 60 days before sailing (change penalties may apply within 60 days)
  Government Taxes & Fees and Prepaid Gratuities are refundable if you cancel your booking.
• How to Check Your Cancellation Penalty
  Direct Carnival bookings: Log in to your Carnival.com account, go to My Cruise Details, and select “Is there a penalty for canceling this booking?”
  Travel-agent bookings: Contact your travel advisor directly for applicable cancellation fees.

Carnival Cruise Line is committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable cruise experience for all guests and crew. Because smoking presents fire and safety risks at sea, Carnival enforces a strict smoking policy that limits smoking to designated areas only.

• Where Smoking Is Allowed
  Smoking is permitted only in clearly designated outdoor deck areas and in approved areas of the casino while actively playing. All smoking locations are clearly marked and vary by ship.
• Where Smoking Is Prohibited
  For the comfort and safety of all guests, smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited in the following areas:
  All staterooms and suites
  All private balconies
  Public indoor spaces, including lounges, bars, and dining venues
  This policy applies to all smoking materials, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaporizers, electronic cigarettes, and marijuana.
• Marijuana and Controlled Substances
  Although marijuana may be legal in certain destinations, Carnival Cruise Line follows U.S. federal law, which strictly prohibits the possession or use of recreational or medicinal marijuana and other controlled substances onboard all ships.
• Policy Violations and Penalties
  Guests who violate Carnival’s smoking policy will be subject to a $500 USD fine per offense, charged to their Sail & Sign® account. In serious cases, guests may be disembarked at their own expense, receive no refund for unused cruise days, and may be restricted from sailing with Carnival Cruise Line in the future.
• Casino Smoking Guidelines
  Smoking is allowed only while seated and actively playing
  Smoking is not permitted at the casino bar
  Smoking is prohibited when the casino is closed
  Additional Important Information
  Smoking areas are ship-specific and detailed in Carnival’s Cruise Ticket Contract
  In compliance with U.S. federal law, guests must be 21 years or older to purchase tobacco products on U.S.-based ships and itineraries
  Carnival’s smoking policy is designed to balance guest comfort with onboard safety, ensuring a pleasant cruise environment for everyone.

Carnival Cruise Line wants you to focus on one thing—having fun. That’s why Carnival offers Cruise Vacation Protection, a comprehensive package designed to give you confidence and peace of mind before and during your cruise vacation.

• What’s Included in Carnival Cruise Vacation Protection
  Cancellation Fee Waiver Program
  Carnival’s Cancellation Fee Waiver helps protect your prepaid cruise investment. If you or a traveling companion must cancel for a covered reason, the program waives the non-refundable cancellation provisions outlined in your Cruise Ticket Contract and reimburses the value of the unused portion of your prepaid cruise vacation.
  If you need to cancel for any other reason, you may still be eligible to receive up to 75% of the non-refundable cruise cost as future cruise credits. This benefit is provided by Carnival Cruise Line.
• Travel Insurance Coverage
  The Carnival Travel Insurance Program offers added protection for your entire trip, including coverage for independently booked airfare, medical emergencies, accident and sickness benefits, emergency evacuation, baggage loss or delay, and more. This coverage is underwritten by Transamerica Casualty Insurance Company.
• Carefree Worldwide Emergency Assistance
  Available 24/7, this program provides valuable support services such as pre-cruise health, safety, and weather information, help with travel changes, lost luggage assistance, emergency cash transfers, medical and dental referrals, replacement of lost travel documents, and emergency medical payment coordination. These services are provided by On Call International.
• Why Add Cruise Vacation Protection?
  Adding Carnival Cruise Vacation Protection allows you to plan your cruise with confidence, knowing you’re covered for unexpected events that could impact your travel plans.
• Important Enrollment Information
  Please note that paying your cruise deposit does not automatically enroll you in Carnival Cruise Vacation Protection. Enrollment is only activated once the required program cost is paid in addition to your cruise deposit. Guests are encouraged to keep all program documents for their records.
  Carnival Cruise Vacation Protection helps ensure your vacation investment is safeguarded so you can focus on packing, planning, and enjoying every moment at sea.

Carnival Cruise Line encourages guests to recognize the dedication of its hardworking crew through onboard gratuities. One hundred percent of gratuities are distributed directly to shipboard team members who help deliver an outstanding cruise experience, including stateroom attendants, dining and culinary staff, and behind-the-scenes crew members. To ensure fairness and convenience, gratuities are automatically applied to each guest’s onboard account.

• Recommended Gratuity Amounts
  Standard staterooms: $16.00 USD per person, per day
  Suite staterooms: $18.00 USD per person, per day
• How to Pay Carnival Cruise Gratuities
  Prepaid Gratuities
  Guests may choose to prepay gratuities at the time of booking or anytime before sailing.
  Guests who book directly with Carnival can manage prepaid gratuities through Carnival.com
  Guests who book through a travel advisor should contact their travel professional
  Prepaid gratuities appear as a Miscellaneous Charge on booking confirmations and electronic travel documents.
• Sail & Sign Account
  If gratuities are not prepaid, the recommended daily amount will be automatically posted to the Sail & Sign® account near the end of the cruise. Guests who have concerns regarding service are encouraged to visit Guest Services onboard, where issues can be addressed promptly.
  Gratuity amounts may be adjusted at the guest’s discretion while onboard. Once the cruise concludes and guests disembark, gratuities are considered final and cannot be modified.
• Additional Gratuity Details
  Gratuities apply to all guests except children under 2 years of age
  Gratuities apply regardless of dining style, including open seating and casual dining
  An 18% service charge is automatically added to beverage purchases
  An 18% service charge also applies to specialty dining experiences such as Chef’s Table, Bonsai Teppanyaki, and à la carte dining at Bonsai Sushi, Emeril’s Bistro, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse, and Seafood Shack
  Room service team members may be tipped at the guest’s discretion at the time of service
  Carnival’s gratuity program ensures crew members are fairly rewarded while giving guests a seamless and transparent experience.

Exceptional Value for Money
Carnival Cruise Line consistently offers some of the most affordable cruise fares in the industry, making it ideal for families, first-time cruisers, and budget-conscious travelers looking for maximum fun at sea.
Fun-Focused Atmosphere
Carnival is famous for its energetic vibe, lively deck parties, themed events, comedy shows, and interactive entertainment—perfect for travelers who want a cruise that feels vibrant and social.
Family-Friendly Cruises
With award-winning kids’ and teens’ programs, water parks, family staterooms, and age-appropriate activities, Carnival is one of the best cruise lines for family vacations.
Wide Variety of Dining Options
From main dining rooms and 24-hour pizza to celebrity-chef restaurants and casual eateries, Carnival offers diverse dining choices that cater to every taste and schedule.
Short Getaways and Long Voyages
Carnival specializes in short cruises (3–5 days) as well as longer itineraries, making it ideal for weekend escapes, first-time cruisers, and extended vacations alike.
Extensive Homeport Options
With departure ports across the United States, Carnival makes cruising easy and accessible, reducing travel time and airfare costs for many guests.
Award-Winning Entertainment
Guests enjoy Broadway-style productions, live music, comedy clubs, deck parties, and nightlife that continues well into the evening.
Modern Fleet with Unique Ship Features
Carnival’s ships feature water parks, ropes courses, sports courts, spas, fitness centers, and innovative attractions designed for nonstop entertainment.
Flexible Dining and Gratuity Options
Carnival offers flexible dining times, casual dining alternatives, and prepaid gratuities, allowing guests to customize their cruise experience.
Trusted Brand with Decades of Experience
With millions of guests sailing annually, Carnival Cruise Line is a trusted and established cruise brand known for delivering fun, reliable vacations.

What is included in a Carnival cruise fare?
Carnival cruise fares include accommodations, main dining room meals, casual dining options, onboard entertainment, youth programs, pools, and many activities. Specialty dining, beverages, shore excursions, and gratuities may cost extra.
Is Carnival Cruise Line good for families?
Yes. Carnival is one of the most family-friendly cruise lines, offering kids’ clubs, teen lounges, family staterooms, water parks, and activities for all age groups.
Are gratuities included on Carnival cruises?
Gratuities are not included in the base fare but are automatically applied daily. Guests may prepay gratuities before sailing or adjust them onboard.
Does Carnival offer flexible dining options?
Yes. Guests can choose assigned dining times or Carnival’s flexible “Your Time Dining,” allowing them to dine when it fits their schedule.
What is Carnival’s cancellation policy?
Cancellation penalties depend on the fare type and how close the cancellation is to sailing. Some promotions are non-refundable, while others allow Future Cruise Credits.
Is smoking allowed on Carnival ships?
Smoking is limited to designated outdoor areas and select casino areas while actively playing. Staterooms and balconies are strictly non-smoking.
Does Carnival offer travel protection?
Yes. Carnival Cruise Vacation Protection includes cancellation fee waivers, travel insurance benefits, and 24/7 emergency assistance services.
What is the minimum age to cruise with Carnival?
Guests must be at least 21 years old to sail independently. Minors must travel with an eligible relative or guardian, subject to Carnival’s age policies.
Are Carnival cruises good for first-time cruisers?
Absolutely. Carnival’s affordability, short itineraries, and fun atmosphere make it one of the best cruise lines for first-time cruisers.
Where does Carnival Cruise Line sail?
Carnival sails to popular destinations including the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, and more, with departures from numerous U.S. ports.