DESCRIPTIONS OF THE THEME NIGHTS
- Sail Away Party Join your Cruise Director to kick off your vacation in true island style .. it’s time to say “Adios”… “Hello Fun!” Following the Safety Briefing and as the ship sets sail, gather at Lido Deck midship for some fun with our cruise staff – our resident DJ gets the party started with music, dancing and drink specials!
- 80’s Rock-N-Glow Deck Party A totally bodacious deck party with awesome giveaways, a rad 80s themed dance contest, a tubular 80’s pop concert with our onboard Rock band and of course, the Thriller dance! The 80’s Rock-N-Glow Party is a high energy, fun and unique experience that showcases our exciting musical offerings. Whether you rock up to the party in leg warmers, neon pink shirts, big gold chains and even bigger hair, you will be welcomed to dance the night away on the open deck!
- Lone Star Tailgate Party/Country Party A Texas-sized deck party, will take over the Lido Deck. Celebrating the spirit of all-things Texas, the three-hour tailgate is divided into four quarters – much like a football game – with the energy of a country fairground and rodeo, with games and giveaways that promise fun for guests of all ages. This isn’t just a party – it’s a celebration of family, fierce competition and crowd-pleasing fun! The Lone Star Tailgate Party is featured on select sailings departing from Galveston.
- Motown Party Party Celebrating Motown Music. Dress in your favorite Motown Attire.
- SILENT PARTY – A silent disco on a Carnival cruise is a party where passengers wear headphones to listen to music and dance. Silent discos are a popular nightlife activity on cruise ships because they reduce noise for nearby cabins and allow for a variety of music.
Besides Theme Parties, there are also Formal Dinner Nights on Every Cruise. These are not the same as the Theme Parties. There are no Theme Nights for Dinner other than Formal Nights.
Carnival Cruise Elegant Nights or Formal Nights are formal events where passengers can dress up and get their photos taken with the Captain, and then enjoy a wonderful dinner in the Main Dining Room. There are also many other photo opportunities all along the corridors leading to the Dining Rooms. It is not mandatory to attend.
CARNIVAL NO LONGER HAS THE CAPTAIN’S BALL OR CAPTAIN’S DINNER. Instead, they offer a Captain’s Reception, which is a Meet and Greet opportunity to meet the Captain and other Officers, often held on one of the Formal Nights.
The length of the Cruise determines the Number of Cruise Elegant nights in the Dining Room.
1 Day Cruise – no Cruise Elegant Night.
2-5 Day Cruises – one Cruise Elegant Night.
6-10 Day Cruises – two Cruise Elegant Nights.
11 Day Cruises or Longer – three Elegant Nights.
Which Nights are the Elegant Nights?
3/4/5 Day Cruises – Usually on Night 2
6 and 7 Night Cruises – Usually on Night 2 and 6
8-10 Night Cruises – 2 Formal Nights, Days vary by ship and sailings.
11-14 Night Cruises – 3 Formal Nights, Days vary by ship and sailings.