
Carnival Festivale
CARNIVAL FESTIVALE: ALWAYS AN EVENT, ALWAYS UNFORGETTABLE
Carnival Festivale™ has a name that echoes one of our earliest ships, but this is a truly new release, and the features are made to help us band together to enjoy vacation, with extra experiences that focus on family harmony. What's on the playlist? Across the ship's six Zones — including two new ones that are music-inspired and incredibly immersive — you'll find things like the deck-spanning Studio 724 multimedia experience, featuring unique light and sound effects. The Mix brings a producer's touch to any cocktail-sipping session, while The Festival delivers the outdoor vibe and variety with its lineup of Pizza Palooza and Rhythm & Rolls Deli. Families will love the open-air Sunsation Point, with its Carnival WaterWorks Ultra and raft rides SunSoaker and Turning Tides, plus drier ways to play. But among all that's new, it's our pleasure to welcome back to the stage fan-favorite sip-alongs Alchemy Bar™ and Piano Bar 88™, show spot Limelight Lounge, and all-time flavor jams Big Chicken™ and Swirls. Is that the end? Of course not — we'll announce even more later!
Good for
Waterpark Access, Dining Varieties, Live Entertainment, Family Activities, Bars and Lounges
What to expect from Carnival Festivale
Overview
CARNIVAL FESTIVALE: ALWAYS AN EVENT, ALWAYS UNFORGETTABLE
Carnival Festivale™ has a name that echoes one of our earliest ships, but this is a truly new release, and the features are made to help us band together to enjoy vacation, with extra experiences that focus on family harmony. What's on the playlist? Across the ship's six Zones — including two new ones that are music-inspired and incredibly immersive — you'll find things like the deck-spanning Studio 724 multimedia experience, featuring unique light and sound effects. The Mix brings a producer's touch to any cocktail-sipping session, while The Festival delivers the outdoor vibe and variety with its lineup of Pizza Palooza and Rhythm & Rolls Deli. Families will love the open-air Sunsation Point, with its Carnival WaterWorks Ultra and raft rides SunSoaker and Turning Tides, plus drier ways to play. But among all that's new, it's our pleasure to welcome back to the stage fan-favorite sip-alongs Alchemy Bar™ and Piano Bar 88™, show spot Limelight Lounge, and all-time flavor jams Big Chicken™ and Swirls. Is that the end? Of course not — we'll announce even more later!
Accommodation
PASS THE MIC TO YOUR PERSONAL BACKSTAGE
It's the perfect dressing room — and so much more. Choose any stateroom on Carnival Festivale and you can rest assured it's made for relaxing and recharging at the end of the day.
STATEROOM DESIGN
Design is more than just the way things look — it's as much about how they work. And staterooms aboard Carnival Festivale™ are packed with innovative changes to both. It's the way the ring-lit vanity mirror lights you evenly and shadow-free as you get ready. How the ottoman cushion flips over to serve as an extra table. And even those reading lights, recessed into the wall so you can read in bed without waking anyone! These details are really more than just details. Better comfort, lighting and storage all spring from a deep understanding we've developed around how people actually use their staterooms… and how small changes to the room add up to make the experience that much better. (Enough USB charging ports for everybody’s stuff? Oh yes!) Thoughtful, guest-centric design is how we do it… and all this in-room convenience comes paired with a fresh new look.
LOFT 19
Loft 19™ was designed to afford you a unique opportunity for relaxation and indulgence. This retreat-style space invites you to soak up the sun all day from the comfort of a lounge chair or infinity whirlpool. This pairs so perfectly with Carnival Excel suites that staying in one actually gets you Loft 19 access! Drink service is always close at hand, plus you can even opt for a little private time — renting a cabana gets you more than just a place in the shade, but extras like fresh fruit, chilled towels, lunch delivery and concierge service. (Cabana rentals are open to everyone, though guests in Carnival Excel-level suites enjoy priority reservations.)
Suites
Get all the comforts of home, and even a few extras. Since your huge Suite on Carnival Festivale™ affords you VIP status, you're in the priority line when getting on and off the ship… plus Suites come with exclusive perks! (Carnival Excel Suites pack even more, like concierge service and access to Loft 19™.) A Suite is the ultimate way to enjoy the ship, and the extra comfort definitely goes a long way, with more room to put your feet up or stretch out on the extra-large balcony.
Havana Staterooms & Suites
Consider your Havana stateroom or suite your own island resort aboard Carnival Festivale™. Most important is the exclusive location: near the Havana Bar & Pool. This relaxation pool is your members-only spot, and the bar's a fun-for-all hotspot when the sun goes down. Indoors, all Havana staterooms feature a unique décor, but step up to a Havana Cabana for an extra-large outdoor chill space. Step into a Havana Cabana suite for even more space, plus a luxurious rain shower. (All Havana stateroom guests must be 12 or older.)
Cloud 9 Spa Staterooms & Suites
Cloud 9 Spa™ staterooms on Carnival Festivale™ feature exclusive décor and in-room amenities to help soothe you after a long day’s fun — spa bathrobes and slippers, plus toiletries by Elemis. Book one of these staterooms and enjoy priority spa reservations, unlimited access to the thermal suites, free fitness classes, exclusive discounts and more! And you can have comfort and value — Carnival Festivale's got a full range of Cloud 9 staterooms in all sizes, from cozy Interiors to stretch-out Suites.
Balcony Staterooms
Balcony staterooms are proof that while it’s great to be cruisey… on vacation, breeziness is a virtue too. And any time you’re in your well-appointed Balcony stateroom aboard Carnival Festivale™, you’re just steps away from the outdoors by way of your private open-air oasis. Designed for kicking back al fresco, you’re in for some amazing ocean views… views so stunning you’ll just have to feel ‘em to believe ‘em.
Ocean View Staterooms
These comfy rooms with a view let you take in the scenery as you sail toward your beautiful destinations. And how about those views? Nowhere on land will you find anything like ‘em. But the views aren’t all that matters here — Ocean View staterooms on Carnival Festivale™ are a little bit bigger than Interior rooms and most feature a supremely loungeable couch for those times when neither lying nor standing will do.
Interior Staterooms
Here’s the most affordable way to experience Carnival Festivale™, without cutting even a single corner in the comfort department. With an Interior stateroom you’ll get a full private bathroom, your choice of bed size and layout — covered in linens you can feel at home in — all of which make this truly a great spot for curling up after a long day’s fun.
Decks
Deck 19
- Loft 19 Cabanas & Pool
Deck 18
- Ropes Course and Sports Court
- Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
- Sunsation Point
Deck 17
- Sunsation Point
- Circle C
- Guy's Burger Joint
- Club O2
- RedFrog Tiki Bar
- Carnival Excel Presidential Suite
- Balcony Cabins
- Suites
Deck 16
- Vista Pool
- Sunsation Point
- Big Chicken
- Lido Marketplace
- RedFrog Tiki Bar
- Beach Pool
- Seafood Shack
- Street Eats
- Balcony Cabins
- Interior Staterooms
Deck 15
- Forward-View Extended Balcony
- Carnival Excel Corner Suite
- Balcony Cabins
- Extended Balcony
- Interior Staterooms
- Carnival Excel Aft Suite
- Aft-View Extended Balcony
Deck 14
- Forward-View Extended Balcony
- Carnival Excel Corner Suite
- Premium Interior
- Interior Staterooms
- Balcony Cabins
- Carnival Excel Aft Suite
- Aft-View Extended Balcony
Deck 12
- Forward-View Extended Balcony
- Carnival Excel Corner Suite
- Premium Interior
- Interior Staterooms
- Ocean Suite
- Balcony Cabins
- Extended Balcony
- Carnival Excel Aft Suite
- Aft-View Extended Balcony
Deck 11
- Forward-View Extended Balcony
- Carnival Excel Corner Suite
- Premium Interior
- Interior Staterooms
- Balcony Cabins
- Extended Balcony
- Ocean Suite
- Carnival Excel Suites
- Carnival Excel Aft Suite
- Aft-View Extended Balcony
Deck 10
- Forward-View Extended Balcony
- Carnival Excel Corner Suite
- Premium Interior
- Balcony Cabins
- Ocean Suite
- Ocean View staterooms
- Aft-View Extended Balcony
Deck 9
- Forward-View Extended Balcony
- Carnival Excel Corner Suite
- Premium Interior
- Interior Staterooms
- Cabana Staterooms
- Balcony Cabins
- Carnival Excel Suites
- Aft-View Extended Balcony
Deck 8
- Patio Pool
- Summer Landing
- Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse
- Heroes Tribute Lounge
- Pizza Palooza + Rhythm & Rolls Deli
- Bonsai Sushi
- Grand Central
- Bonsai Teppanyaki
- Havana Bar & Pool
- Cabana Corner Suite
- Extended Cabana
- Premium Interior
Deck 7
- Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
- Mix
- Studio 724
- Grand Central
- Casino
- Festivale Theater
Deck 6
- Alchemy Bar
- Center Stage Bar
- Cherry on Top
- Cloud 9 Fitness
- Cloud 9 Spa
- Studio 724
- Grand Central
- JavaBlue Café
- Piano Bar 88
- The Punchliner Comedy Club
- Festivale Theater
Deck 5
- Cloud 9 Spa Thermal Suites
- Chef's Table
- Ocean View Stateroom
- Premium Interior Staterooms
- Interior Staterooms
Deck 4
- Camp Ocean
- Dr Seuss Bookville
- Interior Staterooms
- Premium Interior Staterooms
- Ocean View Staterooms
- Deluxe Ocean View Suites
Gratuities
It is customary for our guests to extend gratuities to the shipboard staff in appreciation for their hard work and exceptional service. 100% of your gratuities are distributed to the crew who you interact with, such as your stateroom attendants, dining and culinary services staff, as well as other members of the onboard team who work behind the scenes to enhance your overall cruise experience. Applying this charge automatically streamlines the recognition process and ensures our crew will share in your generosity.
To help you plan, we have provided the recommended onboard gratuities guidelines.
- Standard Staterooms: $16.00 USD per person, per day
- Suite Staterooms: $18.00 USD per person, per day
You may pay this daily gratuity in two different ways:
Pre-Pay - Gratuities can be added at the time of booking or anytime up to the sail date. Guests who booked directly with Carnival may add their pre-paid gratuities on Carnival.com. If a guest booked with a travel agent, they may contact their travel professional to add pre-paid gratuities to their booking. Prepaid gratuities are reflected in the 'Miscellaneous Charge' field on the confirmation and in the guest's E-Documents.
Sail & Sign® - If guests have not pre-paid their gratuities, the recommended, per person, amount will be posted to their Sail & Sign account on the second to last day of the cruise. Should a guest not be satisfied with the service they receive, they can contact the Guest Services desk while on board. This will allow us to address their concerns in a timely and appropriate fashion. At the discretion of the guest, gratuities may be adjusted after they have been posted on the guest's account, while on board. Gratuities, as posted on a guest's Sail & Sign account, will be considered final after a guest disembarks and no changes will be made after the cruise.
Additional Information
- Gratuities are assessed on all guests, with the exception of children under the age of 2.
- Gratuities apply regardless of the dining options selected, such as eating at the casual dining restaurant or open seating dining.
- For beverage purchases, an 18% service charge will be added to the bill.
- An 18% service charge will be added to the reservation fee the Chef’s Table and Bonsai Teppanyaki as well as the nominal à la carte fee at Bonsai Sushi, Emeril’s Bistro, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse and Seafood Shack; additional gratuities can be added at the guest's discretion.
- A gratuity may be extended to room service staff as service is rendered.
Thank you for your generous recognition of our onboard team. Our crew works hard to provide you with a great vacation and takes pride in being part of the best team in the cruise industry.
Entertainment
PASS THE MIC TO EXPERIENCES NEW AND BOLD
All that fun stuff we enjoy at sea — that's the cornerstone of a Carnival cruise, and Carnival Festivale features a fresh and truly dynamic mix of ways to spend your time on board.
Carnival Waterworks Ultra
Sunsation Point's splashing, glistening jewel of fun under the sun is Carnival WaterWorks Ultra. Yes to brag, but this is the most family-friendly waterpark at sea, and Carnival's biggest yet! Designed to deliver the H, the 2 and the O to all guests, this one is packing six thrilling waterslides, plus a splash pad designed just for babies... with another pad for everyone. If you love waterslides, here's what you need to know: we're talking a pair of family raft rides (Turning Tides and SunSoaker), two sets of racing slides (Racing Currents and Mini Racers), one twisty kids' slide (Mini Twister), and one splashtacular spiral slide for everyone. What's the speed limit here? That's between you and physics!
Family Feud Live
The show has been delighting viewers at home for generations, but Carnival ships are the only place you can buzz-in at sea. We'll be hosting games on an authentic Family Feud™ set — right down to the iconic Face-Off podium, plus all the excitement of Fast Money. Family Feud Live™ will be emceed by none other than your cruise director, so if you're game, sign up your team of five for an audition… and make sure they bring that Family Feud spirit. And, of course, everybody's welcome to grab a seat in the audience to catch all the hilarious action!
The Spark
Where will you be when inspiration strikes? Probably at The Spark, the kind of bar where musicians and songwriters gather to get their own inspiration going. Even the menu gets in on the act, reminding us of some of the most iconic titles of all time, right there in the drink names. Order based on your favorite flavors — or sounds — and enjoy sips that pair perfectly with nightly live performances in this cozy, creative setting.
Mix
Whether you want to sip something from the pros, or noodle on a cocktail idea you've been meaning to work out, Mix is the spot to sip creatively. The signature cocktails have names like "Synth" and "Hi-Fi," and listen up — they taste as great as they sound. And if you're ready to get creative, the bar lets you play producer and choose the flavor "tracks" that go into your own creation.
Festivale Casino
Feeling lucky? Visit Festivale Casino — the largest casino in Carnival’s fleet. With the latest slots and table games, plus dedicated smoking and non-smoking areas, it’s designed for every kind of player. And for the first time ever, you can go for a $1 Million Dollar Slot Progressive Jackpot and experience fleetwide progressive jackpots on poker and blackjack. Whether you're chasing big wins or just enjoying the excitement, Festivale Casino is your ultimate gaming destination.
Alchemy Bar
Alchemy Bar is Carnival Festivale's unique vintage-themed cocktail "pharmacy," and we've flipped through dusty old texts to uncover enticing combinations: select spirits, fresh juices, infused syrups, spices… and other tantalizing secrets performed before your very eyes by the true mix-masters. Choose a remedy from the menu, or let us prescribe a custom elixir just for you, with or without alcohol, and enjoy it in an expanded lounge setting complete with a stage for live music performances.
Center Stage & Playlist Productions
They’re not plays, they’re not exactly concerts… these shows are something else entirely. Every performance is built on amazing songs you know and love, presented like you’ve never seen before. Your favorites become full-blown musical productions featuring singers and dancers bringing down the house, filling the stage with song, dance... and superstar attitude.
The Punchliner Comedy Club
Carnival Festivale has its own Punchliner Comedy Club in the Grand Central zone, and up on stage you’ll find some real pros who know how to wedge a little laughter into anyone’s evening. You can count on these comedians to not hold back either. Since some of them get up and say exactly what’s on their mind, we also schedule family-friendly performances… so the only red faces in the audience are from laughing a little too hard.
Dining
ONBOARD DINING: MORE TO CRAVE & SAVOUR
Carnival Festivale will be bringing back fan-favourite flavours like Guy's Burger Joint, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse and Shaq's Big Chicken™ restaurant — and three cheers for that! — but that's not the end of the scrumptious story of this ship. Emeril, food legend and Carnival's Chief Culinary Officer, is cooking up a whole new dining concept, so go ahead and start daydreaming about the flavours in store for you on Carnival Festivale.
Main Dining Room
“Hey, which side does the fork go on?” is a question you’ll never have to ask at a dining room dinner aboard a Carnival cruise… we set the table for you. We also bring to the table a full three courses in an experience that’s satisfying, not stuffy — after all, you’re just as likely to catch waiters table-dancing as you are to order dessert.
The menu is amazing — and included in your cruise fare! — with fan-favorite Carnival cornerstones now being joined by innovative selections from Emeril Lagasse and our chefs. New choices like Pappardelle with Braised Lamb, Coffee Glazed Roast Duck and Hawaiian Shrimp Poke are sure to please, to be honest… almost every palate. That’s why Carnival’s new vegan dining room menu is so important to making sure everyone finds food they love. Look for plant-based options like Baked Vegetable Au Gratin, Eggplant Cutlet a la Parmigiana — and even modified versions of Hawaiian Salmon Poke and Spaghetti Carbonara! Our chefs always work to accommodate dietary needs, but this menu puts delicious choices front-and-center.
Tip: When you book, choose Early Dining or Late Dining for reserved seating nightly, or go with Your Time Dining to chow whenever the clock strikes “hungry.”
Big Chicken
We heard our CFO wanted us to build a new chicken restaurant… and we were all a little confused. Then we found out they meant Shaq, our Chief Fun Officer. (Happens all the time!) Anyway, when Shaq tells you to build a chicken joint on board, you start warming up immediately. The big guy brings his poultry know-how and good taste to the seas with Big Chicken!
Just like Shaq’s a multitalented entertainer, his restaurant is no one-trick chick. Step up to the counter for lunch or dinner and walk away with your choice of chicken sandwiches, crispy chicken strips or juicy fried chicken baskets… plus side dishes like potato salad and jalapeño slaw. Early-morning buzzer-beaters are invited to enjoy a breakfast of classics like chicken biscuits, a three-cheese omelet or our biscuit/egg combo featuring bacon or sausage. Snoozers are invited, too — breakfast is served until 3!
Bonsai Teppanyaki
The teppanyaki chef’s attention to craft is front-and-center… in fact it’s right there at your table! One part meal, one part performance — and all parts unforgettable — the Bonsai Teppanyaki™ experience is sure to delight guests. Take a little time out of your vacation to gather around a large shared table for a meal that’s not even a little ordinary. The experience begins with a curated selection of traditional tastes, followed by a choice of tempting appetizers before your chef expertly prepares the main course, which features selections like filet mignon, grilled tofu or a seriously impressive array of fish, shrimp and lobster. (Trouble choosing one? Choose a combo!) In the teppanyaki tradition — and Carnival’s tradition of fun — expect an interactive, satisfying meal full of surprising spectacles, delicious delight… and, you know, flying food.
Tip: Definitely make lunch or dinner reservations because this intimate restaurant has limited seating.
Street Eats
Some of the world’s favorite flavors aren’t found in restaurants, but on the street in trucks, stalls and carts where flavor, convenience... and quality matter. That’s right, when you’re just feet from the chef, you know they’re cooking to impress! Street Eats is Carnival’s tribute to this food phenomenon. The first, Steam Dream, specializes in the steamiest stuff this side of the spa, featuring favorites like bao buns and pot stickers. Then there’s Mad Sizzle, which puts the “skill” in skillet with the likes of kebab and satay. And we’re definitely not about to forget Time Fries, which serves up every cruiser’s dream: fries loaded up with culinary creations from our chefs, like cheesesteak fries! You may be far from the street, but flavor’s right around the corner.
Seafood Shack
A good seafood dish… mmm, quite the catch. However you like yours — roll, bowl or platter — Seafood Shack™ is Carnival Festivale's place for you to cast your net. Imagine a seaside spot in New England, where the locals gather for great meals served with a bit of a breeze and a lot of a view. (That said, nowhere on land will you get 360-degree ocean views like ours!) Look to Seafood Shack for rustic favorites like Crab Cake Sliders, Lobster BLT, Fried Buffalo Shrimp, Snow Crab and more. Steer a course for Carnival Festivale… that’s where you’ll find this little shack by the sea, wherever in the world you happen to be!
Guy's Burger Joint
We call Carnival Festivale's onboard burger spot Guy’s Burger Joint™. We teamed up with Guy Fieri to design not just the burgers and fries, but to help bring in the kind of rustic atmosphere you’d find at a roadside burger shack somewhere off a coastal highway. All signs point to ambiance — and serious flavor — so try a burger dressed up the way Guy likes it, or take it off-roading… to the nearby topping bar, where you can make it your own.
Bonsai Sushi
So maybe you’ve had sushi before, but have you tried it at Bonsai Sushi™? This is Carnival’s onboard seafood-and-soy-sauce spot, and we think you’ll enjoy our latest location, aboard Carnival Festivale. Dine indoors or out amidst carefully-pruned bonsai trees, while enjoying a delectable menu with sit-down service. Rounding out the meal: soups, sides, sakes and desserts. So the next time you’re taking a stroll down the onboard promenade, stop at Bonsai Sushi for a roll, a box or maybe order a whole sushi ship — seaborne satisfaction for two.
Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse
The smoke’s the point at Guy’s new joint. (And the brews too!) With choices like brisket, sausage, baby back ribs, salmon and dry-rubbed chicken, our pros wake up early to smoke the meat right there over hickory and apple wood, all before serving up these favorites at your table… complete with classic sides. Remember, you’re in Guy Fieri’s house — Carnival is home to the world’s first Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse, so we do things Guy’s way. After all, he’s a BBQ Hall of Famer!
Now that we’ve cleared the smoke, let’s talk beers. Our exclusive line of Parched Pig® craft brews — a smoked porter, a farmhouse ale, a hoppy IPA and a toasted amber — is brewed under the supervision of a pro brewmaster, just feet from your table… and nowhere else* in the world. Want to tour the brewery? Or pick up a refillable growler? Go ahead!
The food and beer is naturally the focus, but we didn’t forget the atmosphere: Guy’s new place has it, and this man’s love of all things delish shares its stage with live music with performers there to make guests cheer, get up and dance.
Tip: Come by during lunchtime and enjoy our menu of core BBQ faves — all free!
* Big news… this is only kind of true! We’re so excited to announce that two of these brews — ParchedPig® West Coast IPA and ParchedPig® Toasted Amber Ale — are now available across the Carnival fleet in cans! Enjoy them anywhere on board!
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Haute cuisine meets atmosphere at Fahrenheit 555™, a dining experience that stands toe-to-toe with some of the best steakhouses on land. Except this one’s at sea — aboard Carnival Festivale. Ours features your choice of steak cuts, lobster, lamb and more… and inside, there’s even a full bar that pours great pairings. These are the building blocks of an amazing experience — delectable elements that combine with great service to offer an evening to remember.
24-Hour Room Service
So you're in the mood for some good eats, but you’d rather stay in your comfy, cozy stateroom? Really, who could blame you? Simply pick up the phone and order something tasty from our extensive room service menus. 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!
Other Cruise Information
ClassCruise Type: ocean
Class:
Ship Size: super
Style: resort
Operator Reference: carnival-cruise-lines-operator
Nursery: none
Child Facilities: available
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