We now have more information on Carnival’s menu update for the main dining room. By the end of 2023, Carnival’s North America-based cruise ships will have the new main dining room menus. Brand ambassador John Heald, recently confirmed the new dates on his Facebook page.
Carnival’s Menu Update by Ship and Date
The new menu rollout began in June with Carnival Dream, followed by Carnival Sunshine and Vista last month. Next up are the following ships:
- Carnival Radiance: August 18, 2023
- Mardi Gras: August 19, 2023
- Carnival Breeze: September 2, 2023
- Carnival Panorama: September 2, 2023
- Carnival Celebration: September 9, 2023
- Carnival Valor: September 18, 2023
- Carnival Miracle: September 28, 2023
- Carnival Glory: October 1, 2023
- Carnival Liberty: October 2, 2023
- Carnival Sunshine: October 19, 2023
- Carnival Elation: October 21, 2023
- Carnival Magic: October 22, 2023
- Carnival Paradise: November 9, 2023
- Carnival Freedom: November 11, 2023
- Carnival Spirit: November 25, 2023
- Carnival Legend: December 3, 2023
Australian ships and others
If you don’t see your ship listed above, read on. The two ships that sail down under, Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Splendor, will receive the new dining menu at the start of 2024. Rollout dates for Carnival Pride and Carnival Venezia have not been announced. The upcoming Carnival Jubilee will feature the new menu shortly after entering service in December.
Carnival’s Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse has collaborated with the cruise line to create nearly 60 new entrée presentations for the main dining room that will rotate across ships. The enhanced menus offer increased variety, an entree salad option, and New Orleans-style dishes.
The main dining room menus will also feature offerings from popular specialty dining restaurants.
Last November, Carnival made several food-related changes, including charging for a third entree in the main dining room, removing 24-hour ice cream, and modifying the hours of the round-the-clock pizza.
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