Carnival Festivale has a name that echoes one of the earliest ships, but this is a truly new release, and the features are made to help Carnival's 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 the 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 - Carnival will announce even more later!
h2>Carnival Festivale Ship Activities
All that fun stuff Carnival enjoys 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: Carnival is 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!
- 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 Carnival 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.
- Active Sports and Fun: When you're ready to take a break from relaxing, get down to some action at the sports court. This is the place to bring your A-game - whether that's a pickup round of basketball or pickleball, it's always set against some stunning ocean views. The ropes course has views that are perhaps even better, as you'll be suspended high above the deck while challenging one of two courses - one that actually takes you safely over the deck's edge! Whether you're warming up for action, or cooling down afterwards, you can enjoy family-friendly games like foosball or mini-golf. Sidelines is the shaded courtside seats that are a great place to watch the action or just take a break.
- 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.
- Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea: When kids visit the Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea, they use their little hands and big creativity to bring a new stuffed friend to life. They can customize their furry friend from head to toe by choosing the bear, clothing and accessories.
- Camp Ocean: The little ones can enjoy the best parts of summer camp, year-round aboard their Carnival cruise. At Camp Ocean kids will have a blast in supervised, age-based groups and give each a cool marine-life label.
- Seus at Sea: Enjoy a special onboard character parade, interactive story time, arts & crafts activities, character breakfast featuring their favorite Dr. Seuss friends and more. Seuss at Sea truly brings your child's favorite books to life.
Carnival Festivale Ship Dining
Explore all the onboard variety on Carnival Festivale - from casual meals to sit-down dining to snacking - and discover the flavors you'll want to put on repeat.
Bonsai Teppanyaki: 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.
Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-b-que: At this onboard, open-air spot, Guy's doin' his authentic, real-deal barbecue, his way. The Barbecue Hall of Famer is bringin' some big time meats.
Guy's Burger Joint: Best-selling author, restaurateur and Food Network personality Guy Fieri brings all the authentic appeal of a roadside burger.
Seafood Shack: A good seafood dish is quite the catch. However you like yours served - whether it's on a roll or a platter - Seafood Shack's the place to cast your net. Imagine a New-England-style seaside spot where you can take it all in, enjoying a great meal complete with a side of ocean view.
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, with three open-air stations. 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.
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. Carnival's 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.
Big Chicken: A good seafood dish is quite the catch. However you like yours served - whether it's on a roll or a platter - Seafood Shack's the place to cast your net. Imagine a New-England-style seaside spot where you can take it all in, enjoying a great meal complete with a side of ocean view.
Carnival Festivale Ship Bars
Havana Bar: A spot that's intriguing by night and friendly anytime. be transported to antebellum Cuba preserved today in old postcards, vintage literature... and classic delicacies.
Cheers!: Salud, kampai, l'chaim, mabuhay' however you toast, you get to do more of it!, with the prepaid bar package.
Alchemy Bar: Alchemy Bar is Carnival Festivale's unique vintage-themed cocktail "pharmacy," and Carnival has 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 Carnival prescribes 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.
Serenity Adult-Only Retreat: Somebody at Carnival knows just what you need, and it's pretty much exactly the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat. Look, you'll still be on the same ship as the kids, the hoopla, and all the Carnival-style excitement... but you could easily forget, because when you're at Serenity you could not be further from it all. The world you'll find yourself in is one of complete peace, sea breezes and, of course, a nearby bar. It's the place to get done the kind of stuff you just can't seem to do anywhere else - reconnect with your partner, finish that book, or do absolutely, blissfully, nothing at all.
Redfrog Pub & Brewery: You'll find North America's first-ever brewery at sea. It's right there inside the pub! Beer connoisseurs can be found delighting their palates with complex and delicious pints of craft-brew exclusives.
Casino Bar: Winning big in the casino is big fun, and your next stop is celebrating with a top-shelf drink. Located right off the casino floor, the casino bar serves up your favorite cocktails, beer and wine, making this the perfect spot to celebrate with family, friends... and maybe even total strangers.
Piano Bar: Play it again, Sam. Or Diana. Or whatever your name is. Because this is the bar where you call the shots... and the tunes. Hey songbird, pull up a seat, order your favorite cocktail and let your friendly piano player know what you'd like to hear. Then join the singalong for a hand-clapping, foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time. Don't feel like flexing your vocal cords? No worries! Hummingbirds are welcome here, too.
Cruise the Vineyards: From the soft and fruity flavor of the Merlot to the light and dry Sauvignon Blanc, for those who appreciate wine, a Cruise the Vineyard package is a must. Choose from three packages featuring selections from Italy, New Zealand, France, Australia, Germany, California, Washington and Oregon.
Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge: There's a place in Carnival's heart for heroes... and now there's a spot to salute them! We're talking about the military folks you can count on to take a mission that matters and get it done.
Carnival Festivale Ship Entertainment
- 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. Carnival will 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 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, Carnival also schedulse family-friendly performances... so the only red faces in the audience are from laughing a little too hard.
- Deal or no Deal: You know the game show with the briefcases stuffed full of money, a big red button and a mysterious banker phoning in deals? Yep, you've seen it on TV... and now you'll find it on your next Carnival cruise.
- Mini Golf: Ah, imagine a perfect day out on the links, the golfer's zen of the ball, the hole and nothing in between but well-manicured fairway... plus one cactus, a treasure chest... and wait, is that a windmill in the way? Just who designed this course anyway? Whoever it was, they had one thing in mind - maximum fun for mini-golfers, big and small!
- Karaoke: You've got a rock star, pop idol or country crooner inside you. Let yours out aboard, take the stage and grab the mic. Every ship features live karaoke action, so whether your musical dreams are built on classic riffs or modern hits, come aboard and check the huge catalog, you'll find hot tracks you've been burning to perform. Ready to sing an 80s classic? Sing some Motown? Bring the boy-band? Indulge away! Karaoke happens all throughout your cruise.
- Video Arcade: If you love to play video games, you're in luck. The video arcade boasts a huge array of games, and is open to players of all ages, all night and all day. Challenge your friends to a game, or just see if you can beat the top score. After all, with the video arcade open 24 hours and an entire cruise ahead of you, you have plenty of time to try.
- Arts and Crafts: Camp Ocean presents plenty of creative opportunities for budding Picassos to master Monets, and kids can express themselves with all kinds of crafts from painting to jewelry-making.
- Live Music: Want to rock 'n' roll every night and every day? Well, you've come to the right ship. Carnival brings some of the best performers on land out to sea for an ambiance that can't be beat.
- 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.
Carnival Festivale Ship Spa & Fitness
- Cloud 9 Spa: True or false: cruises are a time for relaxation. The answer: whether you're all action all the time, or chill to the core, everybody needs a chance to take it easy! And nobody will find an easier spot than Cloud 9 Spa aboard Carnival Festivale. This is an oasis built from the ground up for relaxation, from a full complement of traditional spa services like massages, facials, body wraps to the carefully-designed climates of Cloud 9's thermal suites... rooms swirling with moist or dry air, each heated very precisely. It turns out it's true: anyone can find a reason to say 'ahhh' at Carnival Festivale's Cloud 9 Spa.
- ZSPA: Keep teens looking their best from head to toe, with everything from trendy hairstyles to pedicures.
- Hair & Beauty Salon: A trip to the salon is an opportunity to relax, to chat with others, to focus on yourself. It's about more than just getting your hair or nails done, but it's definitely about getting your hair or nails done!
- Acupuncture: Whether you're looking to pinpoint a specific health concern or just searching for a different way to relax, the onboard, licensed acupuncturist's table is a great place to do it. (Some common ailments that draw people to the acupuncturist? Back pain, arthritis, digestive disorders and more.)
- Fitness Classes: You can have all the will in the world, a great attitude that keeps you working hard at the gym, but still not see the results you're hoping for. If that's the case or you're just looking to shake things up with a little extra fun or challenge in your workout.
- Medi-Spa: If you've been thinking about Botox or Dysport treatments, this spa is a good place to do them. Get them on vacation and they'll always be administered by the onboard Medi-spa physician, a licensed medical doctor. These are non-surgical, anti-wrinkle procedures that show results in days, and last for months, so you can keep enjoying the benefits even after you're back home.
- Men's Spa Services: Hey man, been to the spa lately? Well, why let the ladies have all the fun? You can actually enjoy a lot of the same stuff they do, plus manly services like razor-close barbershop-style shaves, pair one with a facial to really get a good thing going up top. Speaking of the barber, a cruise is a great time to rock a whole new hairstyle, a quick grey-hair darkening, or even just a fresh trim. And what guy wouldn't go for a little extra relaxation with a massage? Exactly, bro.
Carnival Festivale Ship Accomodations
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.
- 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 Staterooms & Suites: Cloud 9 Spa staterooms on Carnival Festivale feature exclusive decor 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.
- 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.
- Balcony Staterooms & Suites: 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 & Suites: 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 & Suites: 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.
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