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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

Big Game. Big FUN! When:  February 9, 2025 | February 8, 2026 It’s America’s biggest sporting event and the reason for America’s biggest party! Join the fan zones and get ready for a tailgate bash, Fun Ship-style!

• Support your team and wear your favorite football attire! 

Valentine’s Day When: Fe bruary 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 ( $ )
• Divas Nightclub Hour
• Divas Atrium Party / Guess That Song
• Influential Women Trivia
• Women’s History Month: Meet Up
• Dance Classes  

Mardi Gras When :   March 4, 2025 | February 17, 2026 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
• 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/April 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
• Wear something green and be all things Irish for a day!

Holi When: March 14, 2025 | March 4, 2026 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:   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
• Non-denominational Easter Service (excluding those ships in their home port on Sunday)

Passover   When:  April 12-20, 2025 | April 1-9, 2026

• A Passover Sedar Service will be hosted on the first night of Passover by a Cruise Staff team member.

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  

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month  When: Month of May

• Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Meet-Up
• Dance Class
• Music sets featuring songs from AAPI artists

Mother’s Day When:  May 11, 2025 | May 10, 2026 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

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
• Themed Trivias
• 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 
• World Ocean Day Family Fish Hunt
• Family Fishing Challenge Game
• Ocean Themed Trivia
• Ocean Themed Puzzle and Coloring Sheet
• Ocean Themed Guess That Song
• Ocean-themed Dive in Movie  (on ships that feature Carnival's Seaside Theater )  

Father’s Day When: June 15, 2025 | June 21, 2026 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/Dad Joke Trivia
• Father’s Day Craft Card

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, patriotic parade contest and American themed pool and deck games, etc.
• 4th of July Bash Deck Party
• Country Line Dancing Class
• Independence Day Bingo and Trivia 
• Themed  Dive in Movies  (on ships that feature Carnival's Seaside Theater )    

Pro Football Season When: September-February You won’t want to miss the live sports action, so put your game face on and get ready to cheer!  

• Football Trivia
• Televised Games (select games on Sundays, Thursdays, Thanksgiving and post season games)
• Grandparents’ Day Appreciation Event
• Trivia: Famous Grandparents
• Grandparents’ Day Crafts
• Family Face Off
• Meet Up: Grandparents’ Day
• Themed Bear Treats, Special Photo Ops
• Family Trivia: Teddy Bears
• Additional Themed Youth Activities
• Hispanic/Latin Heritage Trivia
• Latin Guess That Song/Music Trivia Party
• Latin Nightclub Hour
• Movie Programming
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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 Family Scavenger Hunt
• Pirate’s Day Bingo
• Pirate’s Trivia and Themed  Coffee Shop Puzzles
• Pack your black, white and red attire and don't forget your eye patch! 

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
• 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 | November 8, 2026 We are excited to celebrate Diwali, India's 5 day festival of lights.

• Creativity at Sea 
• Trivia: Good vs. Evil

Thanksgiving Day When: November 28, 2024 | November 27, 2025 | November 26, 2026 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 Pro 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 | December 4-12, 2026 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: 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! Click here for details about our Funtastic Christmas Cruises !           

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• New Year's Eve Atrium Party with the Cruise Director 
• New Year's Eve Countdown
• NYE Bash with House Rock Band 
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• 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

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Carnival Cruise Line Reveals Christmas Decoration Dates

Holiday cruises are popular getaways, and Carnival Cruise Line has announced the dates when its ships will be officially decorated for the festive season.

Every ship in the fleet will be decked out in holiday adornments, with the first vessels decorated as early as Friday, November 25, 2022.

Holiday Decoration Dates Announced

Carnival Cruise Line brand ambassador John Heald has announced the holiday decoration dates for the entire Carnival fleet.

Each ship is decorated by professionals – not the onboard crew – and therefore the decoration dates vary based on when each ship is in port to allow decorations and staff to be brought onboard for the seasonal transformation.

The first ships to be decorated will be Carnival Liberty and Carnival Radiance , which will debut their new holiday decorations on Friday, November 25.

Carnival Liberty is homeported in Port Canaveral, Florida, offering short 3-4 night sailings to The Bahamas, while Carnival Radiance is sailing from Long Beach, California , with 3-4 night itineraries to Baja, Mexico.

The rest of the fleet will reveal holiday decorations over the next 10 days as follows:

• Saturday, November 26 – Mardi Gras , Horizon , Panorama , Vista
• Sunday, November 27 – Dream , Glory , Magic , Miracle , Spirit
• Monday, November 28 – Elation , Valor
• Thursday, December 1 – Breeze , Freedom
• Friday, December 2 – Conquest
• Saturday, December 3 – Paradise , Sunrise
• Sunday, December 4 – Legend , Luminosa , Pride
• Monday, December 5 – Splendor , Sunshine

Of special interest will be the holiday decorations for the brand new Carnival Celebration as she celebrates her first holiday season with the cruise line. The ship will reveal her Christmas decorations on Sunday, December 4, 2022, just one month after she welcomes guests for the first time.

Carnival Celebration will be offering 7-8 night roundtrip Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami through the holiday season.

While decorations vary for each ship and the space available onboard, they typically include lighted trees in the atrium area, garlands along the promenade, and other beautiful and elegant touches of bows, holly, ivy, twinkle lights, wreaths, and more.

“Christmas and the Holiday season is a wonderful time to sail and I hope you all get a chance to experience this special time on our ships,” said Heald.

Festive Activities Onboard

In addition to decorating each ship for Christmas, Carnival Cruise Line has a variety of holiday activities that will be presented onboard from late November through the New Year.

Special holiday story times for young guests, holiday-themed trivia contests, seasonal menu items, holiday music playing in the elevators, visits from Santa, and more all help transform Carnival’s ships into festive wonderlands for amazing holiday memories.

Some ships will also feature “snow” in the ship’s atrium for an extra magical experience to welcome the holiday season.

New Year’s sailings will also include balloon drop events to mark the beginning of 2023. An early evening countdown and balloon drop is usually planned for younger guests, and at midnight a massive deck party and sounding the ship’s horn is Carnival’s traditional way to ring in the new year.

When Decorations Come Down

Just as holiday decorations must be installed while each ship is in port, the decorations will likewise be removed between cruises as guests are debarking and embarking.

While no schedule is published for when decorations come down, they are usually dismantled and stored shortly after the New Year, to wait until the next season of holiday sailings will begin.

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Carnival 2022 Christmas Decorating schedule

By CruisinLJ , August 14, 2022 in Carnival Cruise Lines

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Does anyone have a confirmed Christmas decorating schedule?  I know they decorate all ships around Thanksgiving, so no guesses or assumptions, please.  Looking for a confirmed schedule 🙂

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No one does, yet. But it isn't all at once.

Maybe ask on John Heald's page if it's that important to you.

We'll be on our second consecutive Christmas cruise this year. Great time if the airlines don't fail us.

Are they going to decorate Ecstacy?

11 minutes ago, bgrmini said: Are they going to decorate Ecstacy?

Yes. As beer cans.

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I believe the Christmas decorations go up December 1.

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When Each Carnival Ship Will Be Decorated For Christmas 2023

by Prof. Cruise · November 1, 2023

Are you booked on a Carnival cruise near the holidays and wondering when your ship will be decorated for Christmas? Perhaps you’re sailing in late November or early December and hoping to get that perfect Christmas card photo while onboard?

Here’s when each Carnival ship will be decorated for Christmas in 2023:

BREEZE: Saturday, November 25, 2023

CELEBRATION: Sunday, November 26, 2023

CONQUEST: Friday, November 24, 2023

DREAM: Sunday, November 26, 2023

ELATION: Monday, November 27, 2023

FREEDOM: Monday, December 4, 2023

GLORY: Sunday, November 26, 2023

HORIZON: Saturday, November 25, 2023

JUBILEE: Wednesday, December 20, 2023

LEGEND: Sunday, December 3, 2023

LIBERTY: Monday, November 27, 2023

LUMINOSA: Sunday, December 3, 2023

MAGIC: Saturday, December 2, 2023

MARDI GRAS: Saturday, November 25, 2023

MIRACLE: Saturday, November 25, 2023

PARADISE: Saturday, December 2, 2023

PANORAMA: Sunday, November 26, 2023

PRIDE: Sunday, December 3, 2023

RADIANCE: Friday, November 24, 2023

SPIRIT: Saturday, November 25, 2023

SPLENDOR: Monday, December 4, 2023

SUNRISE: Monday, November 27, 2023

SUNSHINE: Monday, December 4, 2023

VALOR: Monday, November 27, 2023

VENEZIA: Thursday, November 30, 2023

VISTA: Sunday, November 26, 2023

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If you're looking for a holiday vacation with no shortage of all-out family fun, look no further than Carnival Cruise Line. The name says it all, and what better a way to "Choose Fun" this holiday season than cruising with Carnival. Whether it's Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's, experience all of your favorite holiday traditions and much more when you enjoy a holiday cruise with Carnival!

Christmas Cruises with Carnival

Deck the "hulls" with Carnival and celebrate Christmas at sea aboard a FUN ship! From sugar cookies and Christmas lights, to caroling and holiday shows, Carnival brings the magic of Christmas to sea every December!

• Experience a FUN ship decked out bow to stern with wreaths, lights, trees and more!
• Drop letters to Santa into a special mailbox onboard!
• Partake in festive caroling.
• Compete in the ugly sweater competition.
• Enjoy live-on-stage holiday shows.
• Attend Christmas (and Hanukkah) services.
• Look out for the Grinch, who makes surprise appearances throughout the sailing!
• Watch the Grinch's live show and dine at the character breakfast.

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• Attend Hanukkah services in the atrium lobby!
• Watch the lighting of the Menorah and join in prayers and songs.
• Enjoy latkes, sour cream, applesauce and Manischewitz wine.
• Children can participate in Hanukkah related games, stories and arts and crafts!

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Ring in the New Year aboard Carnival's FUN ships and start your new year off right!

• Celebrate with multiple parties at sea!
• Enjoy New Year's festivities, including balloon drops, live music, DJs and more!
• Keep the celebration going with fun after parties.
• Take advantage of youth programs on New Year's Eve for young cruisers!

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• Watch the Thanksgiving day parade broadcasted on the big screen of every Carnival ship!
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Carnival brings Big Easy vibes to sea so you can party it up New Orleans-style while celebrating Fat Tuesday!

• Participate in a Mardi Gras mask-making workshop.
• Enjoy a festive Mardi Gras Parade and Party!
• Bring your beads and wear purple, green and gold at sea.

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St. Patrick's Day Cruises with Carnival

Get ready for a fun-filled St. Patrick's Day celebration complete with Irish-themed games, specialty drinks and food!

• Play Luck o' the Irish Bingo, St. Quackie's Day Duck Hunt and Trivia.
• Join the fun-filled St. Patrick's Day Party (18+ years of age)!
• Enjoy festive specialty drinks and an Irish entree and dessert at dinner.
• Pack your green and try your luck in the casino!

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Easter Cruises with Carnival

Enjoy family-friendly activities on Easter Sunday, including an egg hunt, bingo and non-denominational church service.

• Participate in the "Golden Egg Hunt" at sea! What could be inside?!?
• Try to win big with Carnival's Easter Egg-Stravaganza Bingo!
• Kids can attend the Family Easter Party and Easter Hop 'N' Stop!
• Attend a non-denominational Easter Service (*not on ships that are in their home port on Sunday).

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Cinco de Mayo Cruises with Carnival

Celebrate a fun, festive May 5th with Carnival's non-stop fiesta at sea!

• Raise your margarita to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Fiesta Deck Party!
• Compete with friends in the Cinco de Mayo Scavenger Hunt.
• Enjoy Mexican-themed movies on Carnival's Seaside Theater!
• Kids will enjoy various themed youth activities.

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Mother's Day Cruises with Carnival

Make mom feel extra special with a Carnival cruise to celebrate Mother's Day with your entire family!

• Show your mom some love with a special Mother's Day Appreciation Event, including Mummy Wrapping, a Mother/Daughter or Mother/Son Look-a-Like Contest and "Message to Mom" recordings.
• Make a special Mother's Day Card at the onboard crafts workshop!
• Relax by the pool and enjoy Mom-themed movies at the Carnival Seaside Theater!
• Kids can participate in Mother's Day-themed youth activities.

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Father's Day Cruises with Carnival

Celebrate dad's day aboard a Carnival FUN ship, featuring dad-approved, family-friendly activities!

• Celebrate your dad with Carnival's "A Day with Dad Event" featuring the "Dress Mom Like Dad" competition and a Father/Daughter or Father/Son Look-a-Like Contest!
• With help from Carnival's craft team, make the perfect Father's Day Cards!
• Participate in Father's Day-themed trivia.
• Kids will enjoy Father's Day-themed youth activities.

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Halloween Cruises with Carnival

Experience the spooks and frights of Halloween like never before aboard a "Frightfully Fun" Carnival cruise. For the entire month of October, Carnival's fleet will be crawling with special Halloween activities, experiences, and entertainment for all ages.

Halloween Activities aboard Carnival

• Enjoy a variety of spooky-themed activities including Halloween karaoke, trivia, scavenger hunts and bingo.
• Learn how to monster-mash like a pro in Halloween dance classes, then showcase your new moves at dance parties!
• Whether young or old, trick-or-treat to your heart's content with all ages trick-or-treating.
• Show off your frightening 'fit and compete against others in Carnival's costume contests.

Halloween Experiences with Carnival

• Learn how the pros transform ordinary pumpkins into spooky works of art!
• Become glued to the edge of your seat with "Horror Night" on the big screen... if you dare.
• Listen to live bands play sets of Halloween favorites throughout your voyage.

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For more information on holiday cruising with Carnival, call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383 to speak with one of our expert consultants!

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Fill the December holidays with tropical, action-packed days and unforgettable memories. Start a new tradition with the biggest holiday cruise celebration at sea.

This year, spend the holidays in a warm winter wonderland with your favorite holiday traditions — plus some epic new ones — onboard the world’s boldest ships. Bring everyone together for Thanksgiving memory-making that the whole family will be grateful for. Sailings in December keep magical Christmas celebrations dancing through your head. And it all culminates in the hottest New Year’s Eve party at sea. So get onboard and deck the holidays with us.

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A holiday at sea is filled with epic new traditions in the making. Onboard, have a blast hanging ten on the FlowRider®* or gasping in awe at a high-diving AquaTheater spectacular. And on shore, you’ll be glad you ditched the cold for extra bold experiences from ATV jungle treks to underwater snorkel discoveries and more.

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You don’t need snow for plenty of whoa this December. Choose an island-hopping getaway for winter fun under the sun. All of the best holiday cruises for families spend one glorious day at CocoCay.

DASH THROUGH THE WHOA

It’s the most thrilling time of the year — with exclusive adrenaline-pumping experiences you won’t find on any other cruise line. Try skydiving right on deck, take on The Perfect Storm℠ waterslides and more!

REVELRY AND RIVALRY

Holiday time is family time. Discover incredible ways to take togetherness — and competitive spirit— to new heights. Cheer each other on while scaling the signature Rock Climbing Wall, or see who’s brave enough to plunge down the tallest slide at sea, Ultimate Abyss℠.

PUTTING THE SEA in seasonal favorites

Holidays onboard are decked out with everything you love most about the season. Gather 'round for a sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner — without lifting a finger. Wander through a winter wonderland as the Royal Promenade comes alive with Christmas cheer. Ring in the New Year with a massive balloon drop plus sensational beats. And that’s just a taste of the celebrations in store. 

HOME STYLE HOLIDAYS

Pack your appetite — all your favorite flavors of the holiday season are onboard. Savor mouthwatering Thanksgiving staples like oven-roasted turkey and old-fashioned pecan pie. And  Christmas dinner classics, like honey baked ham and homemade sides.

LIGHTING UP THE SEA

Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hannukah, you’ll find your most treasured holiday traditions at sea — with festive tree and menorah lighting ceremonies on every sailing in December.

NEW WAYs TO NEW YEAR

Ring in the new year with an enchanting countdown to the massive balloon drop. Plus, score an invitation to the hottest New Year’s Eve party at sea, where jam-worthy live music starts the year on just the right note.

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Need a no-pressure family getaway? A romantic beach adventure for two? Whatever style you're looking to celebrate in, you'll cruise through this year's holiday season stress-free.

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Make sure you stop at  Perfect Day at CocoCay  for an action-packed adventure that everyone will love. Kiddies can splash to their heart's content at Splashaway Bay or head to the swashbuckling Captain Jill's Cannon for the ultimate pirate experience. See who's brave enough to conquer all 13 waterslides at  Thrill Waterpark , or relax along the  Oasis Lagoon . Get the whole family together on a hot air balloon ride and make holiday memories to last a lifetime.

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All you want for Christmas is a tropical vacation? Get away from holiday pressure and expectations with a romantic December cruise to the Caribbean! Explore local traditions together, swim in secret waterfalls and unwind on powdery Caribbean sands. Romantic beach picnics are just the beginning of your holiday escape.

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Sit back and relax while we handle the details. Our award-winning staff and service are committed to making this your best holiday yet. Enjoy your holiday journey with exceptional accommodations with room for the whole family, traditional holiday meals and more. 

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Once you step onboard, our award-winning crew is waiting to add an extra dash of joy to your holiday journey — from cheer-filled smiles to service so good, you’ll wonder if it’s Santa in disguise.

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Find room for the whole family — big or small — with a wide selection of well-appointed staterooms and indulgent suites that can accommodate up to ten guests. Everyone enjoys all the comforts of home during a holiday adventure at sea.

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Incredible is on the itinerary when you set sail on one of our Oasis Class cruise ships. Get your adrenaline fix with two onboard water slides, a wave park and the only boomerang slide at sea. Dash through the seas and launch into the holiday spirit with themed parties and daily shows. 'Tis the season to indulge! Enjoy one of our specialty restaurants where you'll find traditional favorites and new holiday-themed dishes and delights.

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The ship's crew is there to make sure you have the best holiday cruise. At the start of your voyage, take part in the time-honored tradition of lighting the massive ship's tree. Join Santa's hardest working elves for the ultimate Christmas celebration and a surprise Christmas giveaway. Get up on deck for a festive walk in support of World Wildlife Fund's Arctic programs, presented by Coca-Cola. Decorate your own gingerbread cookies and unleash your creativity with DIY ornament classes.

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How Carnival Decorates 26 Cruise Ships For Christmas [PHOTOS]

Doug Parker

• December 4, 2018

Think getting your house decorated for Christmas is stressful? Imagine the work required to transform the 26 ships in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet into holiday showcases. During a recent visit to the Carnival Elation , I got a first-hand look at what it takes to deck the halls of a single vessel… as well as the scoop on just how epic a project this is when you take the entire fleet into consideration.

How The Holiday Magic Happens

Decorating doesn’t just go on in the public spaces accessible to passengers. After all, the crew will be on board during the holiday season, too. So when it comes time to decorate the Carnival Elation , there are more than 20 trees placed around the ship (which, if stacked end-to-end, would tower over 200 feet!). Then there are 30,000 lights, 6,000 feet of ribbon and around 250 hand-tied bows. And remember, that’s just for one ship.

The whole process starts long before the first ornament is placed on the first tree, though. Right around the time when most people are compiling their Thanksgiving menus, the folks at McGowen Creative Group begin transporting literally tons of Christmas decorations to the port. Then, once the ship has cleared customs, a team of up to 15 folks (whom we’ll call “elves”) swarms the ship once guests have disembarked… and the magic begins.

It’s an incredible process to watch because there’s a lot to be done and only a few hours in which to accomplish the transformation. Before long, the garland was hanging from railings, a two-story tree was perfectly positioned, and there was even a mailbox in which kids of all ages could drop their letters to Santa.

Making It Snow In The Caribbean

If you, like a lot of people, have been dreaming of a white Christmas and fear that something might get lost in the translation of cruising in a warm climate, fear not. Even in the Caribbean, the Carnival elves manage to figure out a way to make it snow in the atrium.

So, if it takes more than 20 trees to decorate one ship, what does it take to make all of the Carnival ships holiday ready?

• Over 568 trees which, if stacked on top of one another, would reach nearly a mile high!
• 56,000 feet of garland
• Over 750,000 lights which, if strung together, would stretch about 50 miles.
• More than 150,000 feet of ribbon
• 6,000 hand-tied bows

Of course, the tree that most people will remember from any given ship is the one gracing the lobby. These are not only the largest on board, but they also feature lights that are synchronized to the music. And Santa isn’t the only one who visits the ships during holiday sailings, because you know The Grinch wouldn’t let the guy in the red suit have all the fun.

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The Best Holiday Cruises Are With Princess!

Holiday celebrations at sea.

A variety of holiday activities on board offer fun for the whole family. Don’t forget to pack your festive outfits and take part in the holiday cheer! Enjoy games & activities including:

• Stanley breakfast event – wear your family pajamas
• Holiday Wishes Variety Show
• Menorah Lighting
• Ugly Holiday Sweater Competition 
• Lighting of the Lights Ceremony
• Family Gingerbread House Making Competition, judged by the Executive Chef, Pastry Chef, Captain and Entertainment Director*
• Holiday Family Movie Nights, featuring favorites like “Elf,” “A Christmas Story” and “The Grinch” 
• Holiday Caroling in the Piazza
• Santa’s Arrival and Gift Giving
• ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas reading, where kids are encouraged to wear their PJs and enjoy hot chocolate
• Interdenominational Church Services, led by guest volunteers or onboard teammates

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Regardless of where you're sailing, it actually snows in the Atrium of your decked‐out Princess ship. And of course, Santa visits each of our ships for gift giving — we offer cookies for him, and carrots for his reindeer. Experience the Christmas tree lighting and mingle with Kris Kringle as Yuletide Carolers sing joyful classics onboard your ship. And our very own Stanley the bear joins in on the fun for holiday storytime and breakfast event. Don't forget to pack and wear your family holiday matching pajamas!

But it’s warm and toasty onboard a Princess ship! Enjoy Christmas on a cruise ship as you sip eggnog, compete in a magical gingerbread house‐making contest, snowman building competition or design a special keepsake ornament. Revel in the Ugly Sweater party (don't forget to pack it!), Holiday Family Fun Fair, and countless joyful activities await you on your holiday cruise.

The most wonderful time of the year should be wonderful for everyone. That’s why Princess, voted the best cruise line for multigenerational families (Portholes) offers the best Christmas cruises for families and guests of all ages. Kids can go play in our youth and teen centers, where they’ll enjoy fun holiday parties (and you’ll enjoy evening kid-sitting for a nominal fee so parents can celebrate a festive night out too!). Then the whole family can reunite for a stress-free Christmas dinner, feasting on a delicious banquet while cherishing each other’s company.

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Enjoy lovely autumn décor, take part in a Turkey Calling Contest, and add a special message to our annual Tree of Thanks in the ship's Atrium.

Leave the cooking to Princess, and join us for an elaborate traditional holiday feast in the dining room, complete with all the trimmings.

What would Thanksgiving be without football? Watch the games on our Movies Under the Stars® outdoor big screen.

The Festival of Lights burns brightly with a menorah‐lighting ceremony, themed crafts, festive décor and special events, like a reading of Sammy Spider's First Hanukkah on the first night of Hanukkah.

Enjoy traditional Hanukkah delicacies specially prepared by our professional chefs, such as potato latkes and gefilte fish. You can even pre-order kosher meals!

Take a New Year's cruise. Count down and count your blessings on the biggest night of the year with a special New Year’s Eve dinner followed by a midnight celebratory Champagne toast.

The Best Holiday Cruises — All Year Round

• Chinese New Year
• Valentine's Day
• Easter & Passover
• Mother's Day
• Father's Day

Mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, with time–honored traditions for an immersive experience. Our Chinese New Year celebrations include symbolic red decorations that adorn the Piazza, mythological Lion Dancers thrill spectators, and much more.

Love, life’s sweetest reward, is celebrated with hearts and flowers and special touches throughout the ship. Onboard, you can make a card for your sweetheart, send a singing telegram, renew your vows, watch themed Movies Under the Stars, and so much more.

Celebrations of hope and springtime abound during this holy period. Onboard, you can participate in a Seder service, sit down with family for a traditional Easter dinner, and enjoy special visits from the Easter Bunny, and a candy egg hunt.

What’s the #1 travel gift moms want? A Mother's day cruise. Celebrate and pamper mom onboard with a relaxing spa treatment, a specially-themed balcony breakfast, complimentary sparkling wine and a rose at dinner, and much more.

Watch the big game on our giant Movies Under the Stars screen, complete with grilled burgers and craft beers on deck. Treat your special dad to a hand–cut steak cooked to order at the Crown Grill. Celebrate the day with a whiskey tasting at the Wheelhouse Bar. It will be a Father’s Day he never forgets!

Halloween on a Princess cruise ship promises more treats than tricks. Delight in spooky décor while carving pumpkins in the Princess Piazza. Ghostly grown-ups can attend our Halloween Fright Night Party, while little pumpkins can enjoy a costume parade, scavenger hunt, and, of course, lots of candy!

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Feast on traditional meals designed by a chef—without worrying about any of the prep or cleanup. Marvel at our festive decorations, like Christmas trees covered in trimmings and tinsel that will make you feel right at home. Sing along with carolers, watch holiday-themed shows at The Theatre, and welcome Santa on board as he pays a special visit to all of the lucky kids spending Christmas at sea.

Christmas Fun for Everyone

On one of our Christmas cruises, you can rest easy knowing that every member of the family will enjoy the vacation of a lifetime. Adults can schedule an indulgent afternoon at The Spa, while the kids are entertained at Camp at Sea. Teens can mingle with other teens at the Teens Club, while grandparents will love the nightly family dinners that take place in the main dining room. On Christmas Eve, watch a festive holiday show together in the theater, enjoy live holiday music, or head up to the rooftop for a Christmas-themed family movie night under the stars.

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Escape the winter chill and plan a holiday vacation to some of the sunniest destinations around the world. Build a sandman on the pristine beaches of the Caribbean. Get into the holiday spirit while sailing around Australia and New Zealand. Or spend Christmas Eve during a once-in-a-lifetime cruise around the Galapagos Islands.

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You can also purchase unlimited premium beverage and specialty dining packages, bon voyage gifts, perks packages, an unlimited class pass to the fitness center, and more special treats on our website.

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