Carnival Cruise Line refers to its fleet as the Fun Ships, and a big part of that marketing effort is the numerous parties and social events that take place on its cruises.
For example, Carnival is well known for its sailaway parties on the pool deck, which are often packed with people dancing and are sometimes recorded by passengers from other cruise ships as they pass in the port.
In addition to the sailaway parties, Carnival (CCL) offers a lineup of other popular events. The White-Hot Night Party, for example, is a late-night event where cruisers wear their most creative white outfits and dance the night away. The '80s Rock-N-Glow Party is another favorite of Carnival cruisers, as it features an entire night of theme parties and 1980s costumes.
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Some of the more popular parties are rather standard throughout the fleet (specifically the '80’s Rock-N-Glow), but several other events are offered only on certain ships.
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Carnival’s special events and deck parties
Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald recently shared a list of the current special events and deck parties for Carnival’s entire fleet, ship by ship.
To be sure, these aren’t a permanent list and will be updated again in coming months. But if you’re taking a Carnival cruise within the next few months, here’s what to expect:
- Carnival Breeze: '80s Rock-N-Glow, '70s & Motown, Tailgate Deck Party (5-Day Only)
- Carnival Celebration: '80s Rock-N-Glow, '70s & Motown, White Party, Evolution
- Carnival Conquest: '80s Rock-N-Glow, '70s & Motown
- Carnival Dream: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Mega Deck Party, Silent Party, Farewell
- Carnival Elation: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Silent Party, '70s & Motown, Farewell
- Carnival Firenze: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Silent Party, '70s & Motown, White Party (white party is Festa White Night Party), also DFH After Party
- Carnival Freedom: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Silent Party, '70s & Motown, Farewell, Decades
- Carnival Glory: '80s Rock-N-Glow, '70s & Motown, Farewell
- Carnival Horizon: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Mega Deck Party (only on 8 days), Silent Party, 70’s & Motown, White Party
- Carnival Jubilee: '80s Rock-N-Glow, White Party, DFH After Party, Lonestar Tailgate
- Carnival Legend: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Mega Deck Party, Silent Party, DFH After Party (when offered)
- Mardi Gras: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Silent Party, White Party
- Carnival Liberty: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Mega Deck Party, '70s & Motown, White Party, Country Music Trivia Party, Farewell
- Carnival Luminosa: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Silent Party, Island Night, Superhero, ABBA
- Carnival Magic: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Mega Deck Party, Silent Party (White Night), '70s & Motown, Farewell
- Carnival Miracle: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Mega Deck Party, Silent Party (White Night), '70s & Motown, Country Music Trivia Party
- Carnival Paradise: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Silent Party, '70s & Motown, Farewell
- Carnival Panorama: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Mega Deck Party, Silent Party, '70s & Motown, White Party
- Carnival Pride: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Mega Deck Party, Silent Party, '70s & Motown
- Carnival Venezia: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Mega Deck Party(Journeys Only), Silent Party, '70s & Motown, Festa Italiana
- Carnival Radiance: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Mega Deck Party (6+ days only), '70s & Motown, White Party, Farewell (on Journeys)
- Carnival Spirit: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Silent Party, White Party, Country Music Trivia Party
- Carnival Splendor: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Mega Deck Party/Island Party, Silent Party, Backyard Bash, 90’s Farewell Party, ABBA, Superhero
- Carnival Sunrise: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Silent Party, '70s & Motown, 90’s Party
- Carnival Sunshine: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Silent Party, 90’s Party, Superhero, Backyard Bash, Tropical Nights
- Carnival Valor: '80s Rock-N-Glow, '70s & Motown
- Carnival Vista: '80s Rock-N-Glow, Mega Deck Party, Silent Party, White Party, '80s Theme Night
Dates and times of Carnival parties can vary
A final thought: Keep in mind that these are just the parties that are offered on each Carnival ship. The particular nights of the cruise, timing, and location can vary throughout the fleet, and you’ll find this information in the Fun Times newsletter or in Carnival’s mobile app once you board the ship.
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However, now that you’re armed with a list of which parties are offered, your packing and planning should be a lot easier.
