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Carnival Cruise Policy

Carnival Restaurants, Dining Packages & Dress Code

Carnival complimentary dining rooms, specialty restaurants, dress codes, room service fees, and dietary accommodations.

Key Policy Breakdown

Main Dining Rooms & Buffets

Main Dining Rooms offer Your Time Dining (open 5:45 PM–9:30 PM) or Assigned Seating (Early 5:30 PM / Late 8:15 PM).

Specialty Dining & Cover Charges

Complimentary Guy’s Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina. Paid specialty options include Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi, and Rudi’s Seagrill.

Dress Code & Evening Guidelines

Cruise Casual on most nights (shorts/jeans accepted in dining room). Cruise Elegant nights require collared shirts, dress slacks, or suits.

Room Service & Dietary Accommodations

Continental breakfast items complimentary via door hanger card. A la carte pricing ($3 to $9 per item) applies to all daytime and late-night room service. Vegetarian, Indian vegetarian, and gluten-free items flagged on daily menus. Special medical dietary requests can be arranged pre-cruise.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does dining work in the Main Dining Room on Carnival?

Main Dining Rooms offer Your Time Dining (open 5:45 PM–9:30 PM) or Assigned Seating (Early 5:30 PM / Late 8:15 PM).

What specialty restaurants are featured on Carnival?

Complimentary Guy’s Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina. Paid specialty options include Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi, and Rudi’s Seagrill.

What is the dress code for dinner on Carnival?

Cruise Casual on most nights (shorts/jeans accepted in dining room). Cruise Elegant nights require collared shirts, dress slacks, or suits.

Does Carnival accommodate dietary restrictions and room service?

Vegetarian, Indian vegetarian, and gluten-free items flagged on daily menus. Special medical dietary requests can be arranged pre-cruise. Continental breakfast items complimentary via door hanger card. A la carte pricing ($3 to $9 per item) applies to all daytime and late-night room service.

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