Carnival restaurants by ship: free food, paid dinners and new venues
Compare Carnival Cruise Line restaurants by ship, with verified included food, specialty dining, cabin access, refit dates and links to detailed CruiseGem guides.
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Carnival's restaurant prices depend on the ship and meal. Pig & Anchor dinner is included on some ships and charged on others; Cucina and Chibang have visit allowances on the current Excel-class ships. This guide covers all 29 ships in service as of September 24, 2026, plus announced Festivale and Tropicale.
Each ship table separates included meals, charged restaurants and limited-visit offers. Use the linked menus for current prices and the daily program for service hours. Festivale and Tropicale’s announced restaurants appear under future-ship headings.
What matters for your decision
- Pig & Anchor Smokehouse dinner is included on Jubilee, Celebration and Mardi Gras, but paid on Horizon and Panorama.
- Luminosa is a reminder to verify brands on the actual ship instead of assuming every Carnival ship has Guy’s burgers and BlueIguana.
- Announced Fetaccine and Uku Lei Lei inclusion terms currently name Festivale; do not transfer those terms to Tropicale without confirmation.
Included meals and ship-specific charges
Main dining and Lido meals are included, along with the casual venues listed for each ship. Drinks, premium entrées and delivery can cost extra. A restaurant may offer an included lunch and a charged dinner; brunch also follows a schedule. Check the meal period as well as the restaurant name.
| Priority | Ships to compare | Why this matters |
|---|---|---|
| Included chicken and casual variety | Radiance, Jubilee, Celebration or Mardi Gras | Big Chicken is a specific verified venue, not a universal Carnival feature. |
| Japanese cooking-show dinner | A ship listing Bonsai Teppanyaki | Bonsai Sushi or Sushi Express alone does not establish teppanyaki availability. |
| Italian-style casual venues | Firenze or Venezia | Tomodoro and La Strada Grill differ from the usual casual roster. |
| Simple included meal routine | Elation or Paradise | Check the smaller paid lineup; a dedicated steakhouse is not advertised. |
Carnival Breeze
Breeze has included Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana, Mongolian Wok and the outdoor Pig & Anchor barbecue counter. Its paid choices include Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi and the steakhouse. The barbecue counter serves lunch; it is different from Horizon’s Smokehouse dinner restaurant.
Compare Carnival Breeze sailings and fares.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy's Burger Joint; Seaday Brunch; Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que; Mongolian Wok; BlueIguana Cantina; Pizza Pirate |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Steakhouse; Cucina del Capitano; Bonsai Sushi |
Carnival Celebration
Celebration includes Pig & Anchor Smokehouse dinner, Big Chicken and Street Eats. Cucina del Capitano and Chibang each include a first dinner, with later visits charged under the current offer. Rudi’s Seagrill serves a separately priced seafood dinner, alongside the ship’s steakhouse and Japanese restaurants.
Compare Carnival Celebration sailings and fares. For venue-by-venue meal choices, read the Carnival Celebration dining guide.
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| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy’s Burger Joint; BlueIguana Cantina; Big Chicken; Street Eats; Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse: lunch and dinner; Pizza and deli-style casual food; Swirls |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Steakhouse; Bonsai Sushi; Bonsai Teppanyaki; Seafood Shack; Emeril’s Bistro 1397; Rudi’s Seagrill |
| Access or meal-specific conditions | Cucina del Capitano and Chibang: first dinner at each included under the current offer; additional dinners $8 per person |
Carnival Conquest
Conquest offers Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana and the deli as included casual food, with the dining room and Lido providing the meal foundation. Bonsai Sushi Express is a paid quick-service sushi format; it should not be confused with a full Bonsai restaurant on another ship. Choose the steakhouse for a planned dinner or Seafood Shack for a casual seafood purchase according to the occasion you actually want.
Compare Carnival Conquest sailings and fares.
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| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy's Burger Joint; BlueIguana Cantina; The Carnival Deli; Seaday Brunch; Chicken, Waffles & Waves |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | The Chef's Table; Bonsai Sushi Express; Steakhouse; Seafood Shack |
Carnival Dream
Dream offers included outdoor Pig & Anchor barbecue, Mongolian Wok, Guy’s Burger Joint, pizza and BlueIguana. Bonsai Sushi, Seafood Shack and the steakhouse cost extra. Check the outdoor barbecue’s lunch hours in the daily program.
Compare Carnival Dream sailings and fares.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que; Pizzeria del Capitano; Guy's Burger Joint; BlueIguana Cantina; Seaday Brunch; Mongolian Wok |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Seafood Shack; Steakhouse; Bonsai Sushi; The Chef's Table |
Carnival Elation
Elation’s verified paid options include Bonsai Sushi Express and the reservation-based Chef’s Table; the ship’s published dining list does not advertise a separate steakhouse restaurant. Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana, Lido and the dining room cover the included essentials. If steakhouse dinner is a deciding requirement, compare another ship rather than assuming a premium steak menu selection equals a dedicated steakhouse venue.
Compare Carnival Elation sailings and fares.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; BlueIguana Cantina; Guy's Burger Joint; Seaday Brunch; Swirls |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Bonsai Sushi Express; JavaBlue Café; The Chef's Table |
Carnival Festivale — announced dining
Festivale is planned for 2027 with Fetaccine, Uku Lei Lei, Emeril’s Coastal Seafood and the exclusive Le Bistro Musicale. Current Festivale terms include a first meal at each of Fetaccine and Uku Lei Lei, with additional visits listed at $8. Pizza Palooza and Rhythm & Rolls Deli are also announced. Check final menus and service details before departure.
Compare Carnival Festivale sailings and fares.
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| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Launch status | Announced future ship; final venue operation and menus subject to confirmation |
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy’s Burger Joint; Big Chicken; Street Eats; BlueIguana Cantina; Swirls; Pizza Palooza; Rhythm & Rolls Deli |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Emeril’s Coastal Seafood; Bonsai Sushi; Bonsai Teppanyaki; Seafood Shack; Le Bistro Musicale |
| Access or meal-specific conditions | Fetaccine and Uku Lei Lei: first meal at each included under current Festivale terms; additional visits listed at $8 |
Carnival Firenze
Firenze’s Italian-style program includes Tomodoro and La Strada Grill, alongside the more familiar Lido, pizza and dining room. Il Viaggio is the paid Italian restaurant; it is not the same concept or inclusion arrangement as Cucina del Capitano on an Excel-class ship. Bonsai Teppanyaki and Bonsai Sushi are separate paid choices, so reserve the cooking-show experience explicitly if that is the family’s priority.
Compare Carnival Firenze sailings and fares.
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| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Pizzeria del Capitano; Swirls; Tomodoro; La Strada Grill; Guy’s Burger Joint; Il Mercato deli |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Bonsai Teppanyaki; Il Viaggio; Steakhouse; Bonsai Sushi; Seafood Shack |
Carnival Freedom
Carnival Freedom includes Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana and Pizza Pirate. Bonsai Sushi Express is a charged counter-service option, while the steakhouse takes dinner reservations. Seafood Shack adds another paid casual choice.
Compare Carnival Freedom sailings and fares.
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| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Seaday Brunch; Pizza Pirate; Guy's Burger Joint; BlueIguana Cantina; Chicken, Waffles & Waves; Ol’ Fashioned BBQ |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Seafood Shack; Bonsai Sushi Express; JavaBlue Café; Steakhouse |
Carnival Glory
Glory includes the deli, Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana, Lido and the main dining room. Seafood Shack charges for casual seafood. The steakhouse and Chef’s Table are separately booked dinners with different menus and service formats.
Compare Carnival Glory sailings and fares.
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| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy's Burger Joint; The Carnival Deli; Seaday Brunch; BlueIguana Cantina; Chicken, Waffles & Waves |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | The Chef's Table; Seafood Shack; Steakhouse |
Carnival Horizon
Horizon’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse has complimentary lunch opportunities but a paid dinner menu, unlike the included dinner on Jubilee, Celebration and Mardi Gras. JiJi Asian Kitchen, Cucina del Capitano and Bonsai Teppanyaki also add paid variety. Compare the exact meal and time when reading a venue’s inclusion rule: a free daytime offering does not establish that its evening service is free.
Compare Carnival Horizon sailings and fares. For venue-by-venue meal choices, read the Carnival Horizon dining guide.
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| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; BlueIguana Cantina; Guy's Burger Joint; Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse: designated complimentary lunch service |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse: dinner; Bonsai Teppanyaki; The Chef's Table; JiJi Asian Kitchen; Steakhouse; Seafood Shack; Cucina del Capitano; Bonsai Sushi |
Carnival Jubilee
Jubilee has Coastal Slice pizza and Beach Buns sandwiches alongside Big Chicken, Street Eats and Guy’s burgers. Pig & Anchor Smokehouse dinner is included. Emeril’s Bistro 717 and Rudi’s Seagrill cost extra; Cucina and Chibang have first-dinner allowances and repeat-visit charges.
Compare Carnival Jubilee sailings and fares. For venue-by-venue meal choices, read the Carnival Jubilee dining guide.
Official ship information. Additional official dining evidence. Additional official dining evidence.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy’s Burger Joint; BlueIguana Cantina; Big Chicken; Street Eats; Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse: lunch and dinner; Pizza and deli-style casual food; Swirls; Coastal Slice; Beach Buns |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Steakhouse; Bonsai Sushi; Bonsai Teppanyaki; Seafood Shack; Emeril’s Bistro 717; Rudi’s Seagrill |
| Access or meal-specific conditions | Cucina del Capitano and Chibang: first dinner at each included under the current offer; additional dinners $8 per person |
Carnival Legend
Carnival Legend includes the main dining room, Lido, Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana and the deli. It has a full Bonsai Sushi restaurant rather than the Express counter found on some other ships. The steakhouse and Chef’s Table are also charged dinners.
Compare Carnival Legend sailings and fares.
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| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; The Carnival Deli; Guy's Burger Joint; Seaday Brunch; BlueIguana Cantina; Swirls; Chopsticks |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | The Chef's Table; Steakhouse; Bonsai Sushi; Coffee Bar |
Carnival Liberty
Carnival Liberty includes Mongolian Wok, the deli, Guy’s burgers and BlueIguana alongside its main dining room and Lido. Seafood Shack serves charged casual meals, and the steakhouse offers a reserved dinner.
Compare Carnival Liberty sailings and fares.
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| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy's Burger Joint; BlueIguana Cantina; The Carnival Deli; Seaday Brunch; Mongolian Wok; Chicken, Waffles & Waves; Ol’ Fashioned BBQ |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Seafood Shack; Steakhouse; Coffee Bar |
Carnival Luminosa
Luminosa has pizza, the deli, Lido and the main dining room, but its published lineup does not include Guy’s Burger Joint or BlueIguana. Bonsai Sushi Express and the steakhouse cost extra. The table below gives its own casual choices, including Ol’ Fashioned BBQ and Chopsticks.
Compare Carnival Luminosa sailings and fares.
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| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Pizzeria del Capitano; The Carnival Deli; Seaday Brunch; Swirls; Ol’ Fashioned BBQ; Chopsticks |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Bonsai Sushi Express; Steakhouse; JavaBlue Café |
Carnival Magic
Magic offers outdoor Pig & Anchor barbecue, Mongolian Wok, Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana and pizza as included casual meals. The Captain’s Pasta Bar serves included lunch; Cucina del Capitano charges for dinner in the Italian restaurant. Seafood Shack and the steakhouse also cost extra.
Compare Carnival Magic sailings and fares.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que; Pizzeria del Capitano; Guy's Burger Joint; Mongolian Wok; BlueIguana Cantina; Seaday Brunch; The Captain’s Pasta Bar: lunch |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Seafood Shack; The Chef's Table; Steakhouse; Cucina del Capitano |
Carnival Miracle
Miracle includes Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana, pizza, Lido and the main dining room. Its charged sushi venue is Bonsai Sushi Express. The steakhouse and Chef’s Table offer reserved dinner experiences.
Compare Carnival Miracle sailings and fares.
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| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy's Burger Joint; BlueIguana Cantina; Seaday Brunch; Swirls; Pizza Pirate; Chopsticks |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Bonsai Sushi Express; Steakhouse; The Chef's Table |
Carnival Panorama
Panorama’s paid restaurants include JiJi Asian Kitchen, Bonsai Teppanyaki, Cucina del Capitano and Pig & Anchor Smokehouse dinner. That offers considerable optional variety, but Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana, Lido and the dining room still support an included food plan. A complimentary Pig & Anchor lunch does not make its dinner complimentary; check the meal period before comparing Panorama with an Excel-class ship.
Compare Carnival Panorama sailings and fares.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy's Burger Joint; BlueIguana Cantina; Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse: designated complimentary lunch service |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse: dinner; Bonsai Teppanyaki; Bonsai Sushi; Cucina del Capitano; Seafood Shack; Steakhouse; JiJi Asian Kitchen |
Carnival Paradise
Paradise keeps dining relatively simple: Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana, Lido, the dining room and Swirls form the verified included lineup. Chef’s Table is a separately booked occasion, and JavaBlue purchases are extra. A dedicated steakhouse is not advertised in the current dining list, so travelers who consider that restaurant essential should compare ships before selecting a fare.
Compare Carnival Paradise sailings and fares.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; BlueIguana Cantina; Seaday Brunch; Guy's Burger Joint; Swirls |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | The Chef's Table; JavaBlue Café |
Carnival Pride
Pride has a full Bonsai Sushi restaurant, a steakhouse and Chef’s Table in its paid lineup. Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana, the deli and Chopsticks provide included casual food alongside Lido and the dining room.
Compare Carnival Pride sailings and fares.
Official ship information. Additional official dining evidence.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy's Burger Joint; BlueIguana Cantina; The Carnival Deli; Chopsticks |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | The Chef's Table; Bonsai Sushi; Steakhouse |
Carnival Radiance
Radiance adds Big Chicken to an included lineup with Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana and outdoor Pig & Anchor barbecue. Big Chicken is a dining difference from Sunrise. Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi and the steakhouse charge for dinner.
Compare Carnival Radiance sailings and fares.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Big Chicken; Guy's Burger Joint; Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que; BlueIguana Cantina; Pizzeria del Capitano |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Cucina del Capitano; Steakhouse; The Chef's Table; Seafood Shack; Bonsai Sushi |
Carnival Spirit
Spirit includes Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana, Pizza Pirate, Lido and the dining room. Bonsai Sushi, Seafood Shack and the steakhouse are paid options. Check restaurant hours against the return time of any shore excursion before booking dinner.
Compare Carnival Spirit sailings and fares.
Official ship information. Additional official dining evidence.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Pizza Pirate; BlueIguana Cantina; Sweet Spot; Swirls; Guy's Burger Joint; Chopsticks |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Seafood Shack; The Chef's Table; Steakhouse; Bonsai Sushi; Coffee Bar |
Carnival Sunrise
Sunrise has included outdoor Pig & Anchor barbecue, Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana and pizza. Cucina del Capitano and Bonsai Sushi add paid dinner variety. Do not assume Radiance’s Big Chicken is present simply because the two ships share a refurbishment story; Sunrise’s own published restaurant list is the relevant comparison for an included-food shortlist.
Compare Carnival Sunrise sailings and fares.
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| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy's Burger Joint; Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que; BlueIguana Cantina; Pizzeria del Capitano; Lucky Bowl |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Cucina del Capitano; Steakhouse; The Chef's Table; Seafood Shack; Bonsai Sushi; JavaBlue Café |
Carnival Sunshine
Sunshine has JiJi Asian Kitchen, Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi and a steakhouse for paid dinners. Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana, Lido and the main dining room are included. JiJi and Bonsai serve different menus; read both when choosing an Asian restaurant.
Compare Carnival Sunshine sailings and fares.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Seaday Brunch; Guy's Burger Joint; BlueIguana Cantina |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Bonsai Sushi; Cucina del Capitano; Steakhouse; JiJi Asian Kitchen; JavaBlue Café |
Carnival Tropicale — announced dining
Tropicale is a future 2028 ship with announced Fetaccine, Uku Lei Lei and Emeril’s Coastal Seafood, plus familiar Carnival food venues. Le Bistro Musicale is announced exclusively for Festivale and should not be transferred to Tropicale’s list. The published first-visit offer for Fetaccine and Uku Lei Lei currently names Festivale specifically; confirm Tropicale’s own inclusion terms instead of treating that offer as guaranteed for this ship.
Compare Carnival Tropicale sailings and fares.
Official ship information. Additional official dining evidence. Additional official dining evidence.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Launch status | Announced future ship; final venue operation and menus subject to confirmation |
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy’s Burger Joint; Big Chicken; Street Eats; BlueIguana Cantina; Swirls |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Emeril’s Coastal Seafood; Bonsai Sushi; Bonsai Teppanyaki; Seafood Shack |
| Access or meal-specific conditions | Fetaccine and Uku Lei Lei: announced venues; confirm ship-specific inclusion and repeat-visit terms |
Carnival Valor
Valor includes Mongolian Wok, Guy’s burgers and BlueIguana alongside Lido and the dining room. The Thing 1 & Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast is a charged character event. Seafood Shack and the steakhouse are also optional purchases.
Compare Carnival Valor sailings and fares.
Official ship information. Additional official dining evidence.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy's Burger Joint; Seaday Brunch; Mongolian Wok; BlueIguana Cantina; Chicken, Waffles & Waves; Ol’ Fashioned BBQ |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | The Chef's Table; Steakhouse; Thing 1 & Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast; Seafood Shack |
Carnival Venezia
Venezia has Tomodoro and La Strada Grill for included casual food. Il Viaggio is its separately charged Italian restaurant. Bonsai Teppanyaki and Bonsai Sushi offer different Japanese meals, with separate booking arrangements.
Compare Carnival Venezia sailings and fares. For venue-by-venue meal choices, read the Carnival Venezia dining guide.
Official ship information. Additional official dining evidence. Additional official dining evidence.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Pizzeria del Capitano; Swirls; Tomodoro; La Strada Grill; Guy’s Burger Joint |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Il Viaggio; Bonsai Teppanyaki; Steakhouse; Bonsai Sushi; Seafood Shack |
Carnival Vista
Vista has included outdoor Pig & Anchor barbecue alongside Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana and Lido. JiJi Asian Kitchen and Cucina del Capitano are paid dinner restaurants; meal-specific daytime offers need their own check. The outdoor barbecue is different from Horizon’s Smokehouse dinner operation, so compare the actual venue format before choosing between these related ships.
Compare Carnival Vista sailings and fares. For venue-by-venue meal choices, read the Carnival Vista dining guide.
Official ship information. Additional official dining evidence. Additional official dining evidence.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; BlueIguana Cantina; Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que; Guy's Burger Joint |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Cucina del Capitano; Seafood Shack; JiJi Asian Kitchen; Steakhouse; The Chef's Table; Bonsai Sushi |
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras includes Big Chicken, Street Eats and Pig & Anchor Smokehouse dinner. Emeril’s Bistro 1396 and Rudi’s Seagrill cost extra. Cucina del Capitano and Chibang each include a first dinner under the current offer; repeat dinners are charged.
Compare Mardi Gras sailings and fares. For venue-by-venue meal choices, read the Mardi Gras dining guide.
Official ship information. Additional official dining evidence. Additional official dining evidence.
| Cost / access | Verified venue selection |
|---|---|
| Included standard food | Main Dining Room; Lido Marketplace; Guy’s Burger Joint; BlueIguana Cantina; Big Chicken; Street Eats; Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse: lunch and dinner; Pizza and deli-style casual food; Swirls |
| Paid specialty / à-la-carte | Steakhouse; Bonsai Sushi; Bonsai Teppanyaki; Seafood Shack; Emeril’s Bistro 1396; Rudi’s Seagrill |
| Access or meal-specific conditions | Cucina del Capitano and Chibang: first dinner at each included under the current offer; additional dinners $8 per person |
Carnival Adventure
Waterfront, Angelo's and Dragon Lady provide the included seated-dining rotation, with The Pantry for casual meals. Confirm your assigned restaurant and time in the booking or HUB app. These former P&O Australia ships have a different restaurant lineup from Carnival's U.S. ships.
Fahrenheit 555 replaced Luke's Bar & Grill from May 4, 2026. Bonsai Sushi Express is a paid takeaway option. Carnival's current Topside Grill page lists it on both ships as an extra-charge lunch option. Trattoria’s dinner menu and New Zealand Natural ice cream also carry charges.
Official Adventure dining and ship information. The Adventure and Encounter class guide compares their accommodation and Australian travel costs. Onboard purchases on Australian departures are in Australian dollars.
| Cost / access | Principal venues |
|---|---|
| Included standard meals | Waterfront; Angelo's; Dragon Lady; The Pantry |
| Extra charge | Fahrenheit 555; Bonsai Sushi Express; Topside Grill; Trattoria: dinner; New Zealand Natural; The Chef’s Table |
Carnival Encounter
Encounter shares Adventure’s rotation through Waterfront, Angelo’s and Dragon Lady. Choose an early or late seating before departure and check the restaurant assignment in the HUB app. The Pantry provides casual meals outside that dinner routine.
Its charged choices include Fahrenheit 555, Bonsai Sushi Express and poolside Topside Grill. Trattoria dinner and New Zealand Natural ice cream also cost extra. Select the menu you want before comparing this ship with Carnival’s U.S. fleet.
Official Encounter dining and ship information. The Adventure and Encounter class guide compares their accommodation and Australian travel costs. Onboard purchases on Australian departures are in Australian dollars.
| Cost / access | Principal venues |
|---|---|
| Included standard meals | Waterfront; Angelo's; Dragon Lady; The Pantry |
| Extra charge | Fahrenheit 555; Bonsai Sushi Express; Topside Grill; Trattoria: dinner; New Zealand Natural; The Chef’s Table |
Carnival Splendor
Splendor adds included Indian lunch at Masala Tiger and Mongolian Wok to its main dining rooms, buffet and Guy's Burger Joint. Masala Tiger has a separate dinner menu, so a free lunch does not establish the evening price.
Fahrenheit 555 supplies the paid steakhouse option. Compare its reservation total with the included meals before buying a larger dining plan. The Splendor class guide covers the covered pool, spa and Australian travel budget.
Official Splendor ship information; Masala Tiger meal periods and menu.
| Meal | Cost distinction |
|---|---|
| Main dining rooms, buffet, Guy’s Burger Joint, Mongolian Wok | Standard food included |
| Masala Tiger | Lunch included; check separate dinner menu |
| Fahrenheit 555 | Additional charge |
Build the included lunch circuit first
A Jubilee food plan can combine Big Chicken, Guy’s burgers, BlueIguana, Coastal Slice and Beach Buns before spending on specialty meals. Luminosa needs a different plan because those familiar brands are not automatically present. Use the actual ship’s row to pick convenient meals around pool time and port returns, then read the Carnival included-dining guide for the meal-specific rules.
Pig & Anchor illustrates why the ship matters more than a brand name. On Jubilee, Celebration or Mardi Gras, its included dinner can serve as the evening change of scene. On Horizon or Panorama, decide whether the paid dinner adds enough beyond the complimentary lunch service. Drinks remain a separate decision.
Sushi, teppanyaki and other reserved dinners
For a group choosing between Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki, reserve the format people actually want: ordering sushi and attending a grill performance are different evenings. A smaller ship without a dedicated steakhouse should be priced on its real food offering, rather than against a restaurant list from a larger Carnival ship. Check the Carnival dress guide before pairing a specialty reservation with an elegant night.
Future Festivale and Tropicale require another check before payment: announced venue names do not establish identical inclusion terms. Festivale’s current first-visit offer at Fetaccine and Uku Lei Lei is useful, but repeat visits and other specialty concepts have their own charges. Compare the fare plus the meals you intend to buy, using the terms attached to your actual sailing.
Your decision checklist
- Find the exact ship and departure date before using a restaurant list
- Identify included seated and casual options for the days you will be aboard
- Check launch or refit dates against the sailing
- Reserve the specific restaurant format, especially sushi versus teppanyaki
- Confirm package exclusions, repeat-visit limits and cabin access
- Compare the fare plus chosen food purchases on CruiseGem
Questions travelers ask
Is Guy’s Pig & Anchor free on Carnival?
The answer depends on the ship and meal. Outdoor Bar-B-Que counters provide included lunch service. Smokehouse dinner is included on Jubilee, Celebration and Mardi Gras, while Horizon and Panorama charge for dinner.
Does every Carnival ship have a steakhouse?
No. The current Elation and Paradise dining lists do not advertise a dedicated steakhouse. A premium steak offered within another restaurant is a different arrangement.
Are the new Festivale restaurants included?
Current Festivale terms include a first meal at each of Fetaccine and Uku Lei Lei, with additional visits listed at $8. Emeril’s Coastal Seafood and Le Bistro Musicale are charged specialty restaurants. Confirm the final terms for your departure.
Official sources and further reading
Sources checked September 20, 2026. Explore the original policies, destination guidance and provider information behind this article. Each description explains what you will find at the source.
- Carnival Breeze official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Celebration official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Celebration additional dining evidenceVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Celebration additional dining evidenceVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Celebration additional dining evidenceVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Celebration additional dining evidenceVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Conquest official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Dream official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Elation official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Festivale official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Festivale additional dining evidenceVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Festivale additional dining evidenceVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Festivale additional dining evidenceVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Firenze official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Freedom official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Glory official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Horizon official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Horizon additional dining evidenceVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Horizon additional dining evidenceVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Jubilee official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Legend official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Liberty official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Luminosa official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Magic official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Miracle official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Panorama official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Paradise official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Pride official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Radiance official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Spirit official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Sunrise official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Sunshine official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Tropicale official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Valor official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Venezia official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Venezia additional dining evidenceVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Venezia additional dining evidenceVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Vista official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Vista additional dining evidenceVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Vista additional dining evidenceVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Vista additional dining evidenceVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Cruise Line: Mardi Gras official ship diningVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Cruise Line: Mardi Gras additional dining evidenceVessel-specific venue roster, current inclusion details or dated launch/refit evidence checked September 20, 2026.
- Carnival Cruise Line dining policy or dated fleet updateContext for current inclusion, package, or refurbishment rules.
- Carnival Adventure official ship informationAustralian-product restaurant lineup and rotational dining.
- Carnival Encounter official ship informationAustralian-product restaurant lineup and rotational dining.
- Carnival Splendor official ship informationCurrent Australian ship information, including Fahrenheit 555.
- Carnival Masala TigerIncluded lunch and separate dinner service.
- Adventure and Encounter dining changesMay 4 Fahrenheit 555 replacement; Bonsai Sushi Express and announced Topside Grill.
- Carnival Topside GrillCurrent Adventure/Encounter availability and additional-charge lunch.
- Bonsai Sushi: ships and meal chargesFull-restaurant availability includes Horizon and Vista.
- Australia: assigned and open diningAdventure and Encounter rotate through three included restaurants; Splendor and Luminosa also offer open seating.