Carnival Cruise Line Announces New Dining Options

Carnival Cruise Line is rolling out new dining options that include menu enhancements and brand-new restaurants that will be on their next two cruise ships, as well as dining upgrades across their fleet.

Carnival Cruise Line’s The Next Course is a combination of new, innovated dining options and experiences that are being rolled out across the fleet. This includes a new option where guests can place a mobile order for coffee.

Here is a look at the updates that were announced today by Carnival Cruise Line.

The Next Course

Carnival is creating four new restaurants and three new bars that will be on their next two cruise ships, Carnival Festivale and Carnival Tropicale.

The four new restaurants are:

• Emeril’s Coastal Seafood: Coastal-inspired cuisine from Emeril Lagasse
• Uku Lei Lei: Hawaiian specialties and Asian classics
• Fetaccine: Mediterranean-inspired, combining Italian favorites and Greek specialties
• Le Bistro Musicale: Classic French cuisine in a relaxed, music-filled Parisian setting, which will be exclusively on Carnival Festivale

The three new bar outlets announced by Carnival are:

• The Spark: Vibrant lounge featuring live performances and cocktails inspired by iconic songs
• Mix: Playful bar where guests can order creative cocktails or craft their own drinks, layering unique flavors
• Festival Grounds Coffee & Bar: Specialty coffees and cocktails served in a dynamic space.

Fleetwide Dining Enhancements

In addition, Carnival Cruise Line is rolling out fleet enhancements to their current lineup of ships that include new culinary creations in the Main Dining Room for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

The Lido Marketplace will have a new Family Menu and BlueIguana Cantina will have daily rotating specials.

Begals @ Sea will offer fresh baked bagels with assorted toppings.

Chef’s Table is getting revamped with elevated multi-course dinners with regionally inspired flavors.

New, fast-casual options are being added to Excel class ships. They include Fruity & Frosted Breakfast Bars and Ice Cream and Milkshake Bars pop-ups.

Carnival cruisers will also be able to place a mobile order for coffee with expanded grab-and-go options.

For guests who want a quicker dining experience, Express Dining will offer a more convenient option in the Main Dining Room.

Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said the following about these new updates:

“Our approach to dining combined with our team’s amazing service is a driving force behind Carnival’s success. Our latest culinary adventure marks a bold step forward to give guests an unforgettable experience with a variety of new vibrant flavors fleetwide.”