Does Carnival serve lobster on 5 night cruise?

(Appetizers and desserts are still unlimited with no extra fee.) 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.



No, as of the current 2026 dining policies, Carnival Cruise Line does not offer complimentary lobster on cruises that are 5 nights or shorter. Complimentary lobster is typically reserved for the "Elegant Night" (formal night) on cruises that are 6 nights or longer. On a 5-night sailing, you will still have a fancy "Elegant Night" menu with premium options like prime rib or shrimp, but the lobster will be missing from the free inclusions. If you are determined to have lobster on a shorter cruise, you can still order it for an additional surcharge (usually around $20–$30) from the "Steakhouse Selections" section of the Main Dining Room menu, or you can book a table at the ship’s specialty Steakhouse restaurant for a flat cover charge where lobster is a standard menu option.

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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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