Does Carnival Cruise have free food?

Carnival Cruise Line Free Dining Carnival's main dining room menus are available in two dining rooms per vessel in addition to a buffet. On top of these options, Carnival ships offer anywhere from four to 10 additional spots to grab a free bite, even if food is only offered at select times.



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Much of the food is included in your cruise fare, with the exception of the steakhouse, Cucina del Capitano, and chef's table that cost a little extra. You can eat as much as you want!

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And since you get hungry when you get hungry, room service is available any time of the day (or night), and it's always delivered right to your door. Tip: There's a menu of yummy breakfast selections we'll bring you, completely free!

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Food and Beverages The main dining room offers the quintessential cruise experience with nightly three-course meals, sea day brunch, and a sit-down option for breakfast on port days. Carnival has several other free dining options (note that not all options are available on every ship in Carnival's fleet):

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Carnival only serves lobster on one formal night on cruises of six nights or more. It used to be unlimited on those nights, but now each lobster tail after the first two will cost $5, per the new policy. Planning a cruise?

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Please note: The following beverages are included in the price of your cruise and are served in the main dining room and 24/7 in the Lido Restaurant: non-bottled water, lemonade, iced tea, hot chocolate and non-specialty coffee and tea.

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The Burgers and Fries Are Included in Your Cruise Fare Even if you go on the ship and don't spend a dime, you're still going to have gratuity charges. So you might expect that given the popularity of Guy's Burger Joint it would cost you to eat there. We're happy to say that there is no charge to eat at Guy's.

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Because they are charged on a daily basis, you do not have to worry about tipping each crew member yourself. Many passengers, however, still like to leave extra tips for their stateroom attendant and dining room waiters at the end of the cruise.

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“Complimentary self-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt will be available from 11 am to 12 midnight,” the company said. “So, you can still have ice cream every day, multiple times a day, and as much as you want, but from lunch until a midnight snack,” the letter continued.

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No cruise line charges for pizza at this time, though some cruise lines do have fees for pizza that may be ordered through room service or otherwise delivered to guests. When picked up at casual dining venues, pizza is always free.

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Activities That Cost Extra on Cruises: Bingo, casino play, arcade games, escape rooms and golf simulators will all cost you extra on most ships. Additionally, hands-on cooking classes, wine and liquor tastings, and a few other courses require an extra charge outside your fare.

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Taking food back to the room You can take food from the buffet back to your room if you'd rather eat away from the crowds. If you take food from the buffet or another informal location and bring it back to your room, nobody will object.

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Shelf-stable snacks like chips, pretzels, protein bars or any other items packaged in sealed wrappers are permitted on every major cruise line.

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Similar to purchasing beverages, if you purchase a dinner at a specialty restaurant, the cruise line often adds a 15 to 20% service charge. Normally, the service we receive in these venues is more personal and upscale, so we usually tip extra here as well, around 15 to 20 percent.

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