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Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki: Carnival Cruise Line's Japanese restaurants (with menus)

When my husband and I took our first Carnival cruise 17 years ago on Carnival Conquest, the sushi completely won us over. At the time, the ship had a pop-up station that served small plates of fresh (and free) sushi and sake for a limited time before dinner. It was one of the highlights of our cruise, and when the line rolled out the permanent for-fee Bonsai Sushi restaurant in 2012, we were over the moon.

Today, Carnival's onboard sushi offering has extended to include a takeaway sushi venue and a teppanyaki-style restaurant on many ships. Whether your Carnival ship features a Bonsai Sushi, Bonsai Sushi Express or Bonsai Teppanyaki, I wholeheartedly encourage you to check it out.

Here's everything you need to know, from what's on the menu to which ships feature the popular sushi outposts.

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What are Carnival's Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki?

Bonsai Sushi is an extra-charge a la carte sushi restaurant. The line launched the venue on Carnival Breeze in 2012, and today, it's on 15 Carnival ships. It opens for lunch at noon (on sea days) and for dinner at 5 p.m. (on sea days and port days).

Select ships without a Bonsai Sushi outpost feature a Bonsai Sushi Express takeaway counter. The condensed menu features shrimp, salmon and yellowfin tuna sushi or sashimi and four rolls — California, spicy tuna, bang bang Bonsai and tempura. You'll find a Bonsai Sushi Express on Carnival Conquest, Carnival Elation, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Miracle and Carnival Paradise.

Bonsai Teppanyaki, Carnival's first Japanese teppanyaki-style restaurant, debuted on Carnival Horizon in 2018.

As with land-based teppanyaki-style dining, the experience is part dinner and part theater. The restaurant features teppanyaki chefs who prepare tableside dishes with a dramatic flourish of knives and spatulas, often flinging food about for effect. It's a fun show, and kids usually go bananas over it.

The restaurant is intimate, with just two or three cooking stations that seat about 16 (depending on the ship), so you'll want to make reservations early.

Carnival Bonsai Sushi and Carnival Bonsai Teppanyaki menus

The Bonsai Sushi menu features starters like wagyu short ribs with caramelized onion and teriyaki sauce and a refreshing Bonsai noodle salad with ginger, sake, cold rice noodles, tomatoes, mushrooms and a chilled tomato dressing.

One of my favorite rolls here is the tempura roll with fried shrimp, cucumber, yuzu mayo, avocado and Bonsai Sushi sauce. Anther personal favorite is the California roll which is filled with crab, avocado, cucumber, sesame and tobiko mayo. My daughter orders the spicy tuna roll without fail — spicy tuna, tempura flakes, asparagus, tobiko, Yukon gold potato straws and spicy mayo.

You can also pair your meal with a Japanese beer, a glass of wine or sake.

As with land-based teppanyaki-style restaurants, the Bonsai Teppanyaki menu includes a choice of miso soup or salad, starters like teppanyaki white shrimp or pork belly yakitori, and a variety of protein options for your entree. Choose among teriyaki salmon, shichimi spiced grilled chicken, filet mignon, lobster, black cod and grilled tofu.

Can't decide? Opt for one of the combinations — shrimp and spiced grilled chicken or a filet mignon paired with shrimp, salmon or lobster tail.

What does it cost to eat at Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki?

A la carte prices at Bonsai Sushi range from $1.50 (per piece) for sushi or sashimi to $22 for the "Ship for 2" chef special; this includes miso soup, a side salad, two rolls and six pieces of sushi.

Bonsai Teppanyaki is priced at a flat $38 per person for lunch and $42 per person for dinner.

Which Carnival ships have Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki?

Bonsai Sushi is currently on 15 Carnival ships — Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Dream, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Legend, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Pride, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Sunshine , Carnival Venezia, Carnival Vista and Carnival Mardi Gras.

You'll find Bonsai Teppanyaki on six Carnival vessels — Carnival Jubilee , Carnival Celebration, Mardi Gras, Carnival Venezia , Carnival Panorama and Carnival Horizon.

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Bonsai sushi on carnival: you might be surprised.

When we’re sailing on the open waters, it’s very rare that we decide to pony up the money for one of the onboard upcharge restaurants. Our mantra is that when we pay for a cruise, there’s so much included in our fare that it isn’t necessary to spend the extra money for those add-ons. Well, that all changed in June of 2022 when Mark was sailing with his best friend and her family. They were running early to dinner in the main dining room and decided to detour to Bonsai Sushi on board the Carnival Horizon for a pre-dinner snack. Check out their reaction to the offerings:

Fast-forward to Mark’s birthday cruise in October of 2022 when both of us sailed together. We decided to see one of our new favorite shows in the main theatre, Vintage Pop, and loved the cast in this production so much that we ended up watching both seatings! Unfortunately, this meant that we missed our dining time in the Main Dining Room. If we wanted to eat dinner we would have to forage for pizza, the scraps left on the buffet line, or we could eat at one of the up-charge options. To our surprise, Bonsai Sushi was still open so we decided to [vintage] pop in to give try it for the full dinner course!

Watch our full review to hear our real-time thoughts on this experience. Rather than just getting one or two sushi rolls, we opted for the Ship for 2 which included 3 sushi rolls, 3 sashimi, traditional salad, soup, and hot tea. Of course, we threw in a couple of drinks that can only be found at Bonsai Sushi. Neither of us are big into seafood, so you’ll definitely be surprised by our response!

After watching these two videos, you might be in the mood for sushi. Great news! Bonsai Sushi can be found on some of your favorite Ships (as of the time of this writing, alpha order): Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Dream, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Legend, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Pride, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Vista, Mardi Gras.

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All about Carnival's Bonsai Sushi

A great place to get made to order, fresh sushi. It's rarely crowded on most ships we've been on.

What is the cost to eat at Bonsai Sushi?

Bonsai Sushi has a' la cart pricing of $2 - $7 per item. Alcoholic drinks and soda cost extra.

What type of restaurant is Bonsai Sushi?

Bonsai Sushi is a "Sit Down" restaurant. This means you have waiter who will take your order and bring you your food. It usually takes a bit longer than quick serve / to-go establishments, but has a nicer atmosphere.

When is Bonsai Sushi open?

They're usually open for lunch and dinner. Specific times and schedules may vary, so always check in your cruise schedule or app to see the exact times.

Bonsai Sushi Dinner Menu

From Carnival Radiance January 2024.

Ships that have Bonsai Sushi

• Carnival Horizon
• Carnival Vista
• Carnival Panorama
• Carnival Pride
• Carnival Spirit
• Carnival Legend
• Carnival Miracle
• Carnival Dream
• Carnival Magic
• Carnival Breeze
• Carnival Radiance
• Carnival Sunrise
• Carnival Sunshine
• Carnival Mardi Gras
• Carnival Celebration
• Carnival Jubilee
• Carnival Venezia
• Carnival Firenze

Bonsai Sushi Menu – Carnival Cruise Line

Bonsai Sushi is the go-to spot for sushi lovers aboard select Carnival’s cruise ships. This unique sushi paradise is nestled among expertly-pruned bonsai trees, offering a casual sit-down dining experience. With a budget-friendly menu featuring delectable sushi, sashimi, rolls, soups, sides, sakes, and desserts, you’ll find Bonsai Sushi to be the perfect spot for a satisfying meal during your onboard stroll.

Which Carnival ships have Bonsai Sushi?

• Carnival Celebration
• Carnival Breeze
• Carnival Dream
• Carnival Horizon
• Carnival Legend
• Carnival Magic
• Carnival Panorama
• Carnival Radiance
• Carnival Sunrise
• Carnival Sunshine
• Carnival Valor
• Carnival Vista

Check out the menu for Bonsai Sushi from my 7-day western Caribbean Cruise on the Carnival Celebration in April 2023.  I also have it available as a PDF which you can download by clicking here .

Bonsai Sushi Cocktail Menu:

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Bonsai Sushi on a Carnival Breeze Cruise

During the launch of the all new  Carnival Breeze  I had heard there would be a new dining venue, Bonsai Sushi. I’ll admit, at first I didn’t even get excited about it since I had heard there would be an extra charge.

The first day on the Carnival Breeze there wasn’t anyone in this dining venue. I mean, it did look like it might be pricey, based on the setup and the high-end look. But by the second day on board as I passed by on my way to the Blush Dining Room, the place was packed.

I then found out about the charge and what Bonsai Sushi really offers — it’s a great place for your first sushi experience at a very reasonable price. Bonsai Sushi is Carnival’s first full-service sushi restaurant with a variety of Asian-inspired delicacies. It was so much fun to sit at a table decorated in a contemporary style with cute little Bonsai trees on the tables and artwork by graffiti artist Erni Vales.

If you’ve never had sushi, this is the perfect place to experiment to see if you like it. I’m a sushi lover, and I will admit I was very impressed by the quality of the food served. While sitting there, an impromptu celebration dance was performed, complete with koi kites.

Prices range from $1 for appetizer-sized portions to a $15 sushi ship for two. The menu is pretty extensive for the minimal charge and there’s a variety of sushi, sashimi, rolls, a bento box and their version of a sushi boat. The deal is pretty impressive and it made for a fun and delicious meal. Bonsai Sushi is located on the Promenade Deck and is a fabulous venue for an afternoon snack or a full meal with friends or family.

Carnival Cruise Lines has made the sushi experience accessible for those who have never tried it before, giving guests an added value to their cruise experience — a way to broaden their culinary experience.

To learn more about the Carnival Breeze or to book your next cruise, visit  Carnival.com  or contact your favorite travel agent.

Special thanks to Carnival Cruise Lines for hosting my cruise aboard the Carnival Breeze cruise ship. As always, opinions are 100% my own.

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Menu: Carnival Cruise Line’s Bonsai Sushi Bar

Sarah Bretz, Contributor

• May 3, 2017

The menu for Carnival Cruise Line’s Bonsai Sushi Bar.

This venue is available is on:

• Carnival Breeze
• Carnival Dream
• Carnival Horizon
• Carnival Legend
• Carnival Pride
• Carnival Sunshine
• Carnival Vista

Bonsai Sunshi Bar Menu

• Miso Soup $2
• Green Salad – vibrant orange dressing of carrot and fresh ginger $2
• Wagyu Kakuni – slow braised wagyu short ribs, cartelized onion and teriyaki sauce $4

Yakitori (grilled meat on bamboo skewers) $2

Sushi sashimi $1.50 per piece.

• Yellow fin tuna

Rolls $5 per roll

• California Roll – crab, avocado, cucumber, sesame, tobiko mayo
• Spicy Tuna – spicy tuna, tempura flakes, asparagus, azuki, tobiko, yukon gold potato straws, spicy mayo

Rolls $7 per roll

• Bang Bang Bonsai Roll – salmon, cucumber, spicy tobiko, crab, shrimp, wasabi mustard
• Tempura Roll – fried shrimp, cucumber, tenka, yuzu mayo, Bonsai Sushi sauce

Chef Specials

• Bento Box – miso soup, side salad, California roll, 3 piece sushi (tuna, salmon, shrimp) $10
• Ship for 2 – miso soup, side salad, Bang Bang Bonsai Roll, California roll, 6 piece sushi (2 tuna, 2 salmon, 2 shrimp) $22

Noodle Bowls – Dashi broth with fresh vegetables $7 each

• 1 – choose your noodle: ramen or udon
• 2 – choose your meat: beef, chicken, mushrooms
• 3 – add egg or tempura vegetables (vegetables are $2 more)

Omakase (I’ll leave it up to you)

At the sushi bar the chef will prepare a series of dishes for you. $15 for one or $22 for two.

Izakaya – Japanese small plates

• Shrimp Tempura – dipping sauce, tempura vegetables $7
• Miso Salmon – crispy rice cakes, ginger ponzu $7
• Chicken Katsu – wasabi mustard sauce, yakitori onion and pickled tomatoes $5
• Teriyaki Steak – kabocha, peas and green garlic, sweet potato chips $8

Desserts $2 each

• Tempura Green Tea Ice Cream
• Yuzu Custard – with konbu rice and sesame biscuit

Information: Carnival Cruise Line

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Main Restaurants (Dining Rooms)

Ships : ALL Cost: Complimentary with exception of optional Steakhouse Selections $

Guests dining in our two restaurants (one restaurant on Legend, Luminosa, Miracle, Pride and Spirit) will enjoy sit-down service. In addition to the menus below, menus for children are available as well.  Breakfast 

• Breakfast Menu – offered daily on port days
• Brunch Menu - offered daily on sea days

Lunch  (on cruise durations, 9 days or longer; may alternate with sea day brunch)  

• Appetizers, main entrees including a ‘vegetarian’ selection and dessert selections

Dinner 

• Appetizers including soups and salads
• Entrees including 'Emeril Selects', a salad entree, a vegetarian selection, an Indian vegetarian selection, 'Everyday' selection (broiled chicken breast and broiled striploin steak); in addition, each evening the menu will include popular Steakhouse selections
• Dessert selections

Casual Buffet Dinner  Ships : ALL Cost: Complimentary Located in the Lido Marketplace is a dinnertime alternative to the ship's main dining rooms. The attire is casual and the meals are served buffet-style, with an array of pastas, steaks, prime rib, grilled chicken, specialty salads and desserts along with a daily Chef's Special. Open for dinner, 6:00pm-9:30pm.  

Good Eats: Late Night Snacks  Ships : ALL Cost: Complimentary

For a late night snack, Good Eats will offer a variety of snacks such as chicken noodle soup, chips & salsa, Chicago pizza, fried chicken tenders, hot dogs, Italian meatball subs, ham & cheese rolls and cookies. Open late night (hours may vary each cruise due to different factors)

Bonsai Sushi™ Ships : Breeze, Celebration, Dream, Firenze, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Venezia, Vista Cost: $ Lunch and Dinner Menu   This full-service sushi restaurant offers a wide variety of Asian-inspired delicacies, including a number of varieties of sushi, sashimi and rolls along with bento boxes and the venue’s own interpretation of a sushi boat – with prices ranging from $1 for appetizer-sized portions to $15 for a sushi ship for two. An 18% service charge will be added to the a la carte selections. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Open for lunch (on sea days) and dinner until 12:00am. 

Bonsai Sushi™ Express | Sushi at Sea Ships with Bonsai Sushi Express: Elation, Freedom, Luminosa, Miracle, Paradise Ships with Sushi at Sea: Conquest, Glory, Liberty, Valor Cost: $

A casual, stand-alone yet equally tasty offshoot of Bonsai Sushi which is featured on select ships. Bonsai Sushi Express and Sushi at Sea is your grab-and-go sushi source at sea for mouthwatering array of sushi, sashimi, rolls and more — all made fresh and packed up for easy eating anywhere. Open for lunch (on sea days) and dinner. 

Bonsai Teppanyaki™ Ships:  Celebration, Firenze, Horizon, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Venezia Cost: $   Lunch and Dinner Menu  

Bonsai Teppanyaki features authentic delicacies from the Far East prepared by chefs on custom-built stations that form the center of the venue's tables. Four different combination dinners are available, including filet mignon/shrimp, shrimp/spiced grilled chicken, filet mignon/teriyaki salmon and filet mignon/lobster tail. All meals include fried rice and stir-fried vegetables and end with a Chocolate Bento Box with Green Tea Ice Cream. There is a fee of $42 per guest for dinner ($38 for lunch), which includes a starter, entrée and dessert; an 18% service charge will be added. additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Open for lunch (on sea days) and dinner. Reservations are highly recommended as there is limited seating. Reservations can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing 'My Cruise Manager'. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Ji Ji Asian Kitchen® Ships: Horizon, Panorama, Sunshine, Vista Cost: $ Dinner Menu A dining spot inspired by a millennia-old society, Ji Ji Asian Kitchen serves up enticing dishes in an atmospheric space that brings not just good food, but good fortune - a full-service menu features a mix of exotic and familiar dishes designed to challenge and delight your senses including soups, appetizers, noodle and rice dishes, as well as seafood and meat delicacies. There is a fee of $24 per adult and $6 per child 11 and under. The fee includes a starter, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Open for dinner. 

The Steakhouse Ships: Breeze, Celebration, Conquest, Dream, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Liberty, Luminosa, Magic, Mardi Gras, Miracle, Panorama, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Venezia, Vista Cost: $      Dinner Menu

With an elegant, but fun-filled, relaxed and somewhat casual atmosphere and a menu that includes steakhouse favorites, the Steakhouse is guaranteed to be a favorite dining spot. There is a fee of $49 per adult and $13 per child, 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, salad, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Open for dinner.

A delicious dinner time option with made-to-order Italian favorites in comfortable, relaxed surroundings. For dinner, there is a fee * of $24 per adult and $6 per child 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations * are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Open for dinner; Cucina del Capitano is also open for lunch with a complimentary made-to-order pasta bar. * O n Celebration, Jubilee and Mardi Gras, this venue is an alternative to eating in the Main Restaurant and is inclusive in the cruise fare. Any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water is additional. Pre-cruise reservations are not available. On the Celebration and Mardi Gras, we have added a charge of $8 per guest (per visit), for guests who dine at Cucina del Capitano more than once. 

Il Viaggio Ship:  Firenze, Venezia Cost:   $ Dinner Menu  

Journey across Italy, immersing yourself in a world of flavors and unparalleled service as you explore and savor the country's unique and traditional specialties. Creatively crafted to offer regional collections across each part of the menu - all note diverse regions of Italy where they are most known. The menu will also feature signature dishes, called “Favorito” entrees. There is a fee of $42 per adult and $10 per child 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, soup or salad, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Open for dinner.

The Carnival Deli | Deco Deli Ships with Carnival Deli:  Breeze, Conquest, Dream, Elation, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Legend, Liberty, Luminosa, Magic, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Venezia, Vista Ships with Deco Deli: Celebration Cost: Complimentary Lunch and Dinner Menu Hot and cold deli sandwiches piled-high and don’t forget the Kosher pickles. Open for lunch and dinner until 11:00pm.

Piazza Panini ( and deli ) Ship:  Mardi Gras Cost: Complimentary Lunch and Dinner Menu (not available at this time)

Stuffed Italian-style hand-pressed sandwiches and deli favorites such as grilled ham and cheese, hot dogs with fixings and Reuben sandwiches. Open for lunch and dinner; specialty Italian desserts will be served after 8:00pm.

Beach Buns Ship:  Jubilee Cost: Complimentary Lunch and Dinner Menu (not available at this time)

Tasty sandwiches and hot dogs with all the fixings. Open for lunch and dinner. 

Fresh Creations Ships:  Celebration, Firenze, Horizon, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Vista Cost: Complimentary Lunch Menu Salad bar open for lunch at the adult-only, Serenity.

C hibang! ™ Ships: Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras Cost: Complimentary * Lunch and Dinner Menu

Chibang! features two distinctly separate menus, each offering a diverse selection of authentic Chinese and Mexican cuisines allowing guests to craft their perfect meals. Try a little from each side by mixing, matching and sharing in an evening of flavor explorations. Or stop in to Chibang! for a casual lunch that features noodle and burrito bowls based on our favorite ingredients from both of these worlds. * This venue is an alternative to eating in the Main Restaurant and is inclusive in the cruise fare. Any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water is additional. Pre-cruise reservations are not available. On Celebration and Mardi Gras, we have added a charge of $8 per guest (per visit), for guests who dine at Chibang! more than once. 

BlueIguana Cantina™ Ships:  Breeze, Celebration, Conquest, Dream, Elation, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Liberty, Magic, Mardi Gras, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Vista Cost: Complimentary Breakfast Menu  and  Lunch Menu The BlueIguana Cantina is a poolside dining destination, open for breakfast and lunch. Hungry guests can watch the tortilla maker create fresh wheat and jalapeño tortillas, then consume freshly made burritos (breakfast burritos in the morning) and tacos with a variety of toppings, fillings and salsas. 

Tacos & Burritos Ships:   Luminosa Cost: Complimentary

A poolside dining venue, open for breakfast and lunch, serving burritos (breakfast burritos in the morning) and tacos with a variety of toppings, fillings and salsas.

Tomodoro Ships:   Firenze,   Venezia Cost: Complimentary

Tomodoro is a poolside dining venue, open for breakfast and lunch, featuring Mexitalian fusion creations with ingredients such as Italian meatballs and Sicilian chicken alongside traditional Mexican tacos and burritos

Guy’s Burger Joint Ships:   ALL ( excluding Luminosa ) Cost: Complimentary Menu

At Guy’s Burger Joint, Carnival and successful restaurateur, cookbook author and television star Guy Fieri have come together to cook up the best burgers at sea, and best of all, they are free! Guests have a choice of delicious fresh-off-the-grill burgers designed by Fieri, or they can make their own at a condiment bar by adding a variety of tasty toppings. Burgers are complemented by hand-cut fries. Guests can drop by this laid-back poolside dining venue modeled after a road-side burger joint off an iconic coastal highway. Open for lunch until 6:00pm. 

Burgers Ships:   Luminosa Cost: Complimentary

A poolside dining venue, featuring burgers on garlic butter buns and fries for lunch and early dinner.

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse Ships:   Breeze, Dream, Magic, Radiance, Sunrise, Vista Cost: Complimentary Lunch Menu Guy Fieri has expanded his seagoing culinary offerings with this complimentary open-air eatery located at the Lanai on the Promenade Deck (Deck 10 on Sunrise). The Smokehouse features Guy’s signature recipes such as pork butt, chicken, Andouille sausage, round of beef and sides such as Mac Daddy Mac n Cheese, potato salad, slaw, collard greens and baked beans. Open for lunch (on sea days). 

Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse | Brewhouse Ships:  Celebration, Horizon, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Panorama Cost: $ * Dinner Menu  

Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse, open for dinner til' late every night, offers an à la carte menu featuring barbecue dishes such as brisket custom-smoked for 12 hours, Memphis-style baby back ribs, dry-rubbed and grill-finished chicken, pulled pork, and cedar-smoked salmon. All  items are served with coleslaw, sweet pickles, and golden honey cornbread or Texas toast. Decadent desserts like freshly baked cobbler, piled-high banana cream pie and gooey pecan pie offer a sweet conclusion to a satisfying and memorable meal. An 18% service charge will be added to the a la carte selections. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water.  

Open for lunch (on sea days), Guy's Pig & Anchor features a complimentary buffet with Fieri's signature dishes. * On Celebration, Jubilee and Mardi Gras, this venue is an alternative to eating in the Main Restaurant and is inclusive in the cruise fare. Any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water is additional. Ol' Fashioned BBQ Ships:   Conquest, Freedom, Glory, Liberty, Luminosa, Splendor, Valor  Cost: Complimentary Lunch Menu Located in the Lido Marketplace, this venue offers a mouth-watering array of barbeque favorites, including pork butt, chicken and smoked beef, along with traditional sides such as mac n' cheese, potato salad, scratch made slaw, molasses baked beans, soft buns as well as special sauces - Brown Sugar, Kansas City and Spicy Sriracha BBQ Sauce. Open for lunch (on sea days). 

La Strada Grill Ships:    Firenze, Venezia  Cost: Complimentary

An outdoor grill, open for lunch on sea days, featuring grilled Italian street food and sandwiches, 

Emeril's Bistro  Ship:  Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras Cost: $ Breakfast, Lunch and DInner Menu (Mardi Gras)  

Emeril Lagasse’s first-ever restaurant at sea, features an à la carte menu with his hometown of New Orleans favorites - such as fried oysters, BBQ shrimp, duck & sausage gumbo, po-boys, muffaletta sandwiches, fresh ceviche, jambalaya and for breakfast, choices such as shrimp and grits, breakfast po-boys and bananas foster crepes! Raw bar, incredible desserts and a New Orleans atmosphere round out the experience - prices range from $4 to $7. An 18% service charge will be added to the a la carte selections. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Open for breakfast, lunch (on sea days) and dinner.  

Rudi's Seagrill™   Ship:  Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras Cost: $ Dinner Menu  

Rudi's Seargrill features next-level seafood selections, showcasing acclaimed culinary artist Rudi Sodamin's innovative artistry and "plates with personalities" where guests can feast their eyes on a new personable presentation every time they dine. The flavorful menu includes crab cake, salt-roasted spot prawns, broiled lobster tail - just to name a few. But the fun doesn't stop there, you will be entertained with several dishes presented as playful "food faces" that will be Instagram-worthy pieces of art. There is a fee of $49 per adult and $13 per child 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Open for dinner.

Big Chicken Ships:  Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Radiance Cost: Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch Menu  

A seagoing version of a restaurant created by Carnival's Chief Fun Officer, Shaquille O’Neal, Big Chicken features a delectable variety of fried chicken sandwiches and traditional sides such as fries, potato salad and jalapeno slaw. Breakfast is served through the afternoon with options such as chicken and egg biscuits and three-cheese omelets. Open for breakfast and lunch until 5:00pm. 

Seafood Shack™ | Seafood Corner Ships with Seafood Shack:  Conquest, Celebration, Dream, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Liberty, Magic, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Splendor, Sunrise, Valor, Venezia, Vista Ships with Seafood Corner:  Legend, Spirit Cost: $ Lunch and Dinner Menu

A New England-inspired eatery, Seafood Shack is a casual dining venue on the Lido Deck, This seafood-lovers’ paradise will feature a menu full of delicious, fresh favorites including lobster rolls, steamed lobster, fried shrimp, crab cakes, fried clams and more. Prices range from $3 to $16. An 18% service charge will be added to the a la carte selections. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Open for lunch (on sea days) and dinner until 10:00pm. 

Masala Tiger Ships:   Splendor Cost: Complimentary Lunch Menu  

Cooked in a traditional clay oven, Masala Tiger serves up a wide variety of signature Indian delights that are uniquely spiced as well as an array of vegetarian options made from fresh produce. Open for lunch. 

Street Eats Ships:  Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras Cost: Complimentary

Street Eats is Carnival’s tribute to food trucks, stalls and carts, with three ever-changing open-air stations. Steam Dream, specializes in the steamiest stuff this side of the spa, featuring favorites like bao buns and pot stickers. Mad Sizzle, with the likes of kebab and satay. And Time Fries, which serves up fries loaded up with culinary creations from our chefs, like cheesesteak fries! Open for lunch.

Thing 1 and Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast Ships:   ALL Cost: $ Brunch Menu

Sit down to a truly fantastical feast which features fun and unique menus. Bright colors and patterns decorate your table. You’re going to find that special spirit all throughout breakfast, so get ready to celebrate as you enjoy unforgettable interactions with the stars of Dr. Seuss, fun music… and let’s not forget the delicious menu, making this a meal to remember. The unique menu includes ‘Green Eggs and Ham’, brightly colored fruit, gravity-defying pancake stacks, funky French toast, ‘Moose Juice’ ‘n’ ‘Goose Juice’… and much more. Classic  breakfast offerings are available as well. Popular Dr. Seuss characters, Thing 1 and Thing 2 will join guests for fun interactions and one-of-a-kind photo opportunities. 

There is a fee of $15 per adult and $10 per child; children under 2 are complimentary. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water; gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion:  

Reservations are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. The special breakfast will take place typically on one sea day morning, in the main dining room at 8:30am and 9:30am; scheduling is based on itinerary, so once on board, guests will be notified of the day and time the event will occur.   The Chef’s Table Ships: ALL Cost: $ This one-of-a-kind culinary experience includes an exquisite multi-course dinner hosted by one of the line’s master chefs along with a private reception and a personalized tour of the galley. With The Chef’s Table, a select group of 12-16 guests enjoy champagne and hors d’ouevres hosted by the ship’s chef de cuisine. The chef then takes the group on a personalized tour to see the galley in operation, providing participants with a unique perspective on Carnival’s extensive food and beverage operations. The evening concludes with a sumptuous full-service dinner with delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts created by the line’s master chefs. Depending on the vessel, the meal takes place in non-traditional dining venues throughout the ship – the galley, library, conference center, etc. On select ships, there is a dedicated dining room for Chef’s Table with window views into the galley. 

• The reservation fee is $90 per person on the following ships: Carnival Conquest, Carnival Elation, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory, Carnival Legend, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Valor.
• The reservation fee is $119 per person on the following ships: Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Dream, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Magic, Carnival Pride, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Vista and Mardi Gras. 
• The reservation fee is $150 per person on the following ships:  Carnival Firenze, Carnival Panorama and Carnival Venezia. 

An 18% service charge will be added. additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations are highly recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made onboard at the Guest Services Desk, space permitting. Children must be at least 12 years of age to participate. Note: Very limited number of guests may participate!  

Coffee Bar    Ships with Promenade Coffee Bar:  Breeze, Conquest, Dream, Legend, Liberty, Magic, Pride, Spirit, Valor Cost: $ Drink Menu and Dessert Menu (not available at this time) A European-style café, featuring specialty coffees and teas, ice cream treats and fabulous pastries for a fee: Specialty Coffee ($1.75-$4.50); Specialty Tea ($1.95); Ice Cream Delights ($2.75-$3.50); Pastries and Cookies ($1.00-$2.00); Milk Shakes ($3.95).  

Javablue™ Cafe Ships:   Celebration, Elation, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Luminosa, Mardi Gras, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Radiance, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Venezia, Vista Cost: $ Dessert Menu Drink Menu (not available at this time) The JavaBlue Café, features fun twists on hot and cold drinks as well as sweet, baked treats. Beverages ($1.95-$5.75) and Sweets ($1.00-$1.95). In addition, Gelato is available on the Firenze and Venezia.

Cherry on Top™ Ships: Breeze, Celebration, Conquest, Dream, Elation, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Liberty, Luminosa, Magic, Mardi Gras, Miracle, Panorama, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Venezia, Vista Cost: $ A well-stocked candy-and-more-store; in addition, premium ice cream, made to order is available on the Horizon and and Vista.   Swirls   Ships: ALL Cost: Complimentary Self-serve soft Ice cream and Frozen Yogurt (chocolate, vanilla and strawberry), available 11:00am to midnight in the Lido Marketplace or poolside area.  

Lido Marketplace - 24/7 Beverages   Ships: ALL Cost: Complimentary The following beverages are available in the Lido Marketplace, 24/7: Coffee, Hot Tea, Lemonade and Unsweetened Iced Tea.   Room Service Ships: ALL Cost: $ Breakfast Menu Daytime and Late Night Menu

Room Service is available 24 hours a day with a selection of sandwiches, salads, specialty items and desserts as well as a continental breakfast menu each morning, 6:00am to 10:00am (excluding the last day of the cruise). Charges apply (excluding the Continental Breakfast). Beverages will be charged at regular bar menu prices. Gratuities may be extended upon delivery.   

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When thinking of a cruise , we generally imagine sailing away for a relaxing vacation of sun and fun. Lots of food, perhaps a drink with an umbrella in it and the magnificent ocean.

We're lucky in Florida, home to some of the world's busiest cruise ports including PortMiami, Port Canaveral , Port Everglades, Port Tampa Bay, JAXPORT, and Port of Palm Beach. There is also a port in Key West, but this is mainly used for cruise ship calls rather than a homeport.

Most people know cruises offer a great value and are nearly all-inclusive with good food , accommodations and entertainment. Add to that exotic ports of call and shore excursions that strike all fancies, from beach bums to adrenaline junkies.

But there are some lesser-known accommodations available on most cruise ships .

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You can get married on a cruise ship

Want to say "I do" onboard a majestic ship or at an exotic location?

You can do that on a cruise ship and be on your honeymoon at the same time.

Many cruise lines, including Disney Cruise Lines , Carnival and Royal Caribbean , offer weddings and wedding renewals aboard the ship or at scenic tropical locations.

Your guests don't even have to cruise with you.

For example, 50 non-sailing guests can take part in weddings aboard Carnival Cruise Line ships before the cruise sails from the port of embarkation.

Royal Caribbean allows for 75 of 150 wedding guests to be non-sailing. NCL permits up to 10 non-sailing guests free of charge, but a reception must be booked if you have up to 50 guests who are not sailing.

Check with your cruise line for availability and details.

Burial at sea: Scattering a loved one's ashes from a cruise ship

A loved one's remains can be buried at sea during a cruise.

Several cruise lines allow for the scattering of cremated remains from their ships, provided the guest can produce the decedent's death and cremation certificates.

The remains are generally required to be in a biodegradable urn and some cruise lines require the entire urn to be tossed into the sea.

Cruise lines work with guests to determine burial time and place. Guests are usually taken to a more secluded part of the ship and given privacy for scattering the remains.

Contact your cruise line before boarding for availability and policies.

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While there are a lot of perks for traveling via cruise ship, there are some facilities available on most cruise ships that may surprise you.

For example, many cruise ships have a small jail, called a brig. The brig is generally located on one of the bottom decks.

Misbehavior or breaking the law on a cruise ship can see you confined to your cabin or locked up in the brig.

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Most cruise ships sailing from U.S. ports have medical facilities, including a doctor, on board to treat minor illnesses and injuries, and to stabilize patients with more serious health issues until they can be transferred to land-based facilities.

While available, medical care on a cruise ship is not free . Your land-based health insurance is generally not accepted on board and medical service fees are charged to your sailing account.

Your health insurance may not cover you while you're on the ship and out of the country. Check with your provider before boarding and look into travel health insurance for concerns over recouping any out-of-pocket costs.

Is there a morgue on cruise ships?

Morbidly, yes, there's a morgue on board. It's legally required , according to Readers Digest .

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Passengers on a Carnival cruise ship that caught fire over the weekend disembarked at Port Canaveral on Monday.

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Videos sent to Ch. 9 show dark smoke and flames coming from the Carnival Freedom’s exhaust funnel on Saturday.

Carnival says lightning may be to blame.

In response to this fire, the next two cruises on the ship have been canceled.

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The ship was scheduled to depart from Port Canaveral on Monday, and then again on Friday.

The fire was reported while the ship was near the Bahamas.

Passengers reported seeing lightning strike the boat, but the investigation is still underway.

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Carnival Cruise Lines released the following statement:

Carnival Freedom experienced a fire in the port side of the exhaust funnel on Saturday. Our onboard team acted quickly to contain and put out the fire. While we continue to investigate multiple eyewitness reports of a lightning strike, our technical team completed a thorough assessment during the ship’s visit to Freeport today. Regrettably, the damage is more than we first thought and will require an immediate repair to stabilize the funnel, resulting in the cancellation of the March 25 and March 29 cruises from Port Canaveral.

The funnel has been stabilized for the ship’s return to Port Canaveral overnight to disembark guests, and then it will go to the Freeport shipyard on Monday afternoon to begin the required repairs.

We sincerely regret the impact to our embarking guests, as we know they have been looking forward to their spring break vacation. We are providing all guests on both cancelled cruises a full refund and a 100% future cruise credit so they can come back and enjoy a future cruise with us. We also greatly appreciate the terrific guests who are currently sailing with us, for their outstanding cooperation and support.

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Carnival Glory Sets Sail For New Home of Port Canaveral

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The Carnival Glory returned to service today in Barcelona following a 21-day drydock.

The ship is setting sail on a 14-day Carnival Journeys transatlantic cruise to the ship’s new homeport of Port Canaveral, Fla. While guests embarked, Captain Luca Cherchi was joined onboard by Barcelona port officials for a plaque exchange that marked the ship’s special visit, according to a press release.

Over the last three weeks, the ship received several enhancements, including a new casino layout and the addition of a non-smoking casino area, refreshed interior designs and furnishings across all public areas and a newly added Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, a popular venue that is expanding across the Carnival fleet and honors military veterans and active-duty service members.

A Dreams Photography Studio was also added and upgrades were made to the ship’s spa.

For younger cruisers, the dedicated onboard youth space, Camp Ocean, was redesigned and a large video wall was added to enhance the Space Cruisers program, which includes curriculum developed in partnership with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The ship’s Warehouse video arcade was refreshed as well. Guests will also notice updates to public areas across the ship.

On May 2, the Carnival Glory will join Carnival Freedom, Carnival Vista and Mardi Gras, in Port Canaveral, where she will offer three- and four-day itineraries visiting The Bahamas, including Nassau, Freeport, Princess Cays and Bimini. Carnival Liberty is repositioning from Port Canaveral to New Orleans and will arrive there on May 6.

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Carnival Cruise Line has revamped its Carnival Glory cruise ship with new features before it heads to its new home at Port Canaveral.

The 110,000-gross-ton ship is taking on three- and four-night Bahamas sailings from the port, joining three other Carnival ships. Built in 2003, the ship has a 2,980-guest passenger capacity based on double occupancy.

It recently came out of a 21-day dry dock at the Navantia shipyard in Cadiz, Spain, receiving some enhancements found on other Carnival ships.

Changes include a new casino layout, including a nonsmoking area, and a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge that pays deference to military veterans and active-duty service members, taking over the SkyBox Sports Bar. Also added were a Dreams Photography Studio and upgrades within the spa.

When it debuted more than 20 years ago, Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, was named its godmother. Its space-themed pedigree extends to enhancements added to the youth area Camp Ocean, which now has a large video wall for its Space Cruisers program. Its curriculum was developed in partnership with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Also updated is the video arcade and redubbed The Warehouse.

The refurb also removed the aft-pool Sky Dome, while the ship received routine hotel maintenance, cosmetic enhancements, ADA compliant updates in public areas and select staterooms including the addition of Ambulatory Accessible staterooms.

Stateroom balconies were also redone with new windows and doors and every stateroom had new LED lighting and bathroom nightlights added.

The ship sailed out of Barcelona on Thursday for a 14-night transatlantic voyage to Port Canaveral.

Its first sailing from Florida will be May 2. It joins Carnival Freedom, Carnival Vista and Carnival’s Mardi Gras calling the Orlando-area port home.

Leaving is Carnival Liberty, which is moving to New Orleans.

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story said Carnival Glory received an updated hull paint scheme during the 2024 dry dock. It had its hull paint scheme updated in 2021.

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