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Entertainment and Activities
Carnival's HUB App offers an at-a-glance overview of the day’s events, including activity and entertainment options, dining choices, children’s programming and more.
The following entertainment and activities are offered fleet wide, unless otherwise noted.
Parties | Full Gambling Casino | Shows and Entertainment | Youth Programs | Sports | Spa Carnival and Cloud 9 Spa | Fun and Games with the Cruise Director and Social Staff | Instructive Talks, Demonstrations and Classes | Mixers and Meetings | Onboard Facilities
Parties
- Sail Away Party: Following the Safety Briefing and as the ship sets sail, guests gather at midship Lido Deck where the cruise staff and DJ get the party started with music, dancing and drink specials.
- Captain's Welcome: Join us for live music and a special welcome with the Captain and Senior Officers on your cruise. This event is featured on all cruises four days and longer; on shorter cruises, guests will have the opportunity to mingle with the Senior Officers on the elegant evening.
- 80's Rock-N-Glow Deck Party: A high energy, fun and unique 80's themed party. Join your DJ for a totally bodacious party that starts with a Playlist Productions show, awesome giveaways and an 80's dance contest.
- Mega Deck Party: An island inspired party that celebrates the fun and spirit of RedFrog and BlueIguana - the colorful namesake characters from our poolside watering holes. This party is featured on select sailings.
- White Hot Night Party: The fun on a Carnival cruise may start at sunrise, but that doesn’t mean it comes to an end when the sun goes down. So when packing for your cruise, bring your favorite, most fun… even quirkiest white clothing and matching accessories for an amazing night of dancing, giveaways and fun. This party is featured on select sailings.
- VIFP Diamond and Platinum Reunion : An exclusive party on cruises five days and longer, for Platinum and Diamond guests, featuring fun-filled activities with an interactive, casual and exclusive feel, as well complimentary drinks and appetizers.
- Gaming: Blackjack, Dice/Craps, Roulette, Texas Hold ‘Em (electronic dealer), Caribbean Stud Poker, Three Card Poker and Let it Ride, Slots
- Casino Tournaments: Blackjack, slots and poker tournaments for cash prizes
- Welcome Aboard Show
- Playlist Productions™ stage shows
- Punchliner Comedy Club™
- Karaoke
- Bands
- Live music for dancing
- Carnival Seaside Theater and Dive-in Movies (select ships)
- Big Screen Blockbusters (select ships)
- Bingo sessions
- First-run movies featured daily on the in-cabin TV
- ‘On Demand’ movies (select ships)
- Behind the Fun Tour
- IMAX® Theatre (on Carnival Horizon and Carnival Vista)
- Sky Zone® Trampoline Park at Sea (on Carnival Panorama)
- Camp Ocean – supervised for young cruisers, 2-11 years of age
- Circle ‘C’® - exclusive program for teens, 12-14 years of age
- Club O2®- exclusive program for teens, 15-17 years of age
- Carnival’s Seuss at Sea Program
- Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea
- Turtles Program - for infants, 6 months to under 2 - coming soon!
- Zumbini® Program
- Night Owls
Sports and Outdoor Fun
Please note: Some facilities may not be available on every ship - check here to see what is on your cruise!
- Ping Pong (on all ships, excluding Mardi Gras)
- Volleyball (select ships)
- Basketball (select ships)
- Pickle Ball (select ships)
- Miniature Golf (on all ships, excluding Carnival Luminosa)
- Putting Green (on Carnival Luminosa)
- Jogging Track (select ships)
- Ropes Course (select ships)
- SkyRide® (on Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama and Carnival Vista)
- BOLT® Ultimate Sea Coaster (on Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee and Mardi Gras)
- Pools
- Waterworks (select ships)
- Twister Waterslide™ (on all ships, excluding Carnival Luminosa)
- Serenity Adults Only Retreat™
- SportSquare™ (select ships)
- Cloud 9 Spa™ (select ships)
- Spa Carnival (select ships)
- ZSpa
- Beauty Seminars
- Hair & Beauty Salon
- Facial Treatments
- Medi-Spa and Acupuncture (select ships)
- Men’s services
- Massage
- Fitness Center
- Fitness Classes - Some classes may not be available on every ship and nominal fees may apply.
- Body Conditioning, Stretch, Abs, Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and Cycle Class
Fun and Games with the Cruise Director and Social Staff
Please note: Games vary and are up to the discretion of the ship’s Cruise Director and Social Staff
- Family Feud™ Live (on select ships and itineraries)
- Deal or No Deal ™
- Fun Ship Family Games
- Horseracing
- Fun Squad Trivia
- Guess That Groove
- Love & Marriage (18+)
- Cash Bash
- Guess That Groove
- What's Age Got to Do With It
- Beer Pong
- Scavenger Hunt
- Bean Bag Toss
- Lido Deck and Pool Games
- Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
- Battle of the Sexes
- Legend of Lido
- Ship Building Competition
- Game Show Mania
Instructive Talks – Demonstrations - Classes
- Fun Aboard, Fun Ashore
- Ice Carving Demonstrations
- Dance classes: Pick up some moves and learn to dance like a professional.
- Carnival Kitchen: (on Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee and Mardi Gras): Guests can enjoy more than 15 onboard hands-on culinary experiences led by our talented chefs.
- Cooking Demonstration (on select Carnival Journeys sailings): Learn to cook Steakhouse-style from our team of chefs as they demonstrate the tricks of the trade used to make those multi-course dinners that everyone loves. This is an hour-long presentation of kitchen skill and ingenuity - and taste tests are included.
- Food and Wine Pairing: Learn how to match great wines with great food and enjoy as well; informative talk by our onboard Sommelier.
- Art Auction Program at Sea (select ships)
- ‘Groove for St. Jude’: A fun dance activity held once each cruise that allows guests to make a $12 USD donation and groove to the music. Guests receive a ‘Groove for St. Jude’ t-shirt and the proceeds go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Medical Research Hospital.
- Creativity at Sea: Complimentary, self-lead painting and craft experience (may be offered on select itineraries, scheduling permitted)
- Coloring at Sea: An opportunity for our guests to relax and unwind with this simple and fun activity (scheduling permitted).
- Friends of Bill W (Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting)
- Friends of Jimmy K (Narcotics Anonymous Meeting)
- LGBTQI Mixer
- Singles Mixer (Singles, 40+ Singles)
- 18-20 Year Olds Meet and Greet
- Card Players meet and play
- Military Appreciation Gathering
- Video Arcade
- On Board Duty-Free Shopping
- Library (select ships)