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Carnival Cruise Line What's Included? What's Extra? - Cruising Earth

Carnival Cruise Line What's Included? What's Extra?

Carnival Cruise Line What's Included? What's Extra?

What's Included On a Carnival Cruise? What's Included On a Carnival Cruise? What's Included On a Carnival Cruise?

What's Included On A Carnival Cruise:

Food & Drink

  • Main Dining Rooms: Multi-course meals including premium selections (steak nightly; lobster on Elegant Nights for cruises 6+ nights)
  • Casual dining: Lido Marketplace buffet, Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano (24-hour), Swirls soft-serve (24-hour), Big Chicken, Street Eats, and more (availability varies by ship)
  • Complimentary beverages: Coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, unsweetened iced tea, lemonade, select juices (breakfast), fountain water
  • Continental room service breakfast (6am–10am)

Onboard Activities & Entertainment

  • Serenity Adult-Only Retreat (most ships)
  • All pools, whirlpools/hot tubs, WaterWorks water park (slides and splash zones; varies by ship)
  • BOLT ultimate sea coaster (on Excel-class ships: Mardi Gras, Celebration, Jubilee)
  • Ropes course/SkyCourse, sports courts (mini-golf, basketball/volleyball; varies by ship), jogging track
  • Production shows (Playlist Productions), live music, comedy club, karaoke, trivia, poolside games
  • Dive-in movies/Seaside Theatre (select ships)
  • Fitness center

Youth Programs

  • Supervised activities for ages 6 months–17 years (day/evening hours complimentary; late-night charged)
  • Camp Ocean (ages 2–11): Penguins (2–5), Stingrays (6–8), Sharks (9–11)
  • Circle "C" (ages 12–14)
  • Club O2 (ages 15–17)
  • Under 2 years: Limited drop-off/play options (charged)

Cabin/Stateroom Amenities & Services

  • Carnival Comfort Collection bedding
  • Basic toiletries (shampoo, body wash, soap), hairdryer
  • In-room safe, flat-screen TV, climate control
  • Daily stateroom attendant service

Worth Noting / Partially Included

  • Room Service: Continental breakfast (6am–10am) complimentary; other items à la carte (charges apply)
  • Automatic Gratuities: $16/person/day (standard cabins); $18/person/day (suites) – added daily, adjustable at Guest Services
  • Private Destinations (e.g., Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay): Beach access, basic facilities, and select meals included; cabanas, excursions, premium food/drinks extra
  • Wi-Fi: Fleetwide access requires purchase of a plan (Social, Value, Premium)
  • Specialty Coffee/Gelato: Charged at JavaBlue Café or similar venues

What's Extra On A Carnival Cruise:

  • Faster To The Fun (priority services)
  • Alcoholic beverages, soda, bottled water, specialty coffee
  • "Bottomless Bubbles" Unlimited Soda/Juice Program
  • "Cheers!" Beverage Program
  • Specialty restaurants (e.g., Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi, JiJi Asian Kitchen, Emeril's Bistro – some venues free on select ships/classes)
  • Spa treatments, Cloud 9 Spa thermal suite access
  • Professional photos/Pixels packages
  • Duty-free shopping
  • Shore excursions
  • Casino, bingo, arcade
  • Late-night babysitting (Night Owls)
  • Chef's Table and premium experiences
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