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