The Top 10 Family Fun Activities on Board a Carnival Cruise

Picking the ultimate family vacation is a whole lot easier with Carnival Cruise Line, voted Best Cruise Line For Families.  From gorgeous ports throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe and more, guests of all ages can have fun spending time together or doing their own things.

Explore new destinations while making memories and indulging in everything from delicious food, exiting nightlife and spectacular entertainment with plenty of kid-friendly activities for all ages.

Here's a look at the Top 10 Family Fun Activities on a Carnival Cruise.

Get ready for a jolt of adrenaline and fun on BOLT®: Ultimate Sea Coaster®. The fastest — and first! — rollercoaster at sea!

Meet BOLT®: the fastest — and first! — rollercoaster at sea. Strap in and zoom your motorcycle-style speed machine around an open-air course high, high above sea level. You know how on most rollercoasters... actually, never mind. Forget other coasters because this all-electric thrill ride puts you in the driver’s seat. That means you actually get to control how fast you go, so hit the gas and try for the fastest time, go for the biggest thrill — plus some amazing 360° ocean views! That’s why we call this the Ultimate Sea Coaster®. And for the folks who choose to chill: go light on the pedal, and this just might be the coaster for you!

If you love a water park, you won’t want to leave WaterWorks™. Thrill seekers will love the super-fast Twister Waterslide™, Speedway Splash™ with hundreds of feet of racing action, the wild and winding Kaleid-O-Slide™ and more. Recover from your water park adventure on a lounge chair or in the pool as you catch a flick at Dive-In Movies.

 

 

Enjoy famiglia-style Italian dining at Cucina Del Capitano®.

Enjoy courses of dishes — antipasti, entrées, pasta and desserts — inspired by our Italian captains’ and officers’ childhoods. It’s all served famiglia-style, because we know that sharing tales of your day’s adventures is best with large plates and great company.

Take a bite out of the best burgers at sea brought to you by celebrity chef Guy Fieri at Guy’s Burger Joint™.

We went looking for someone to help us grill up the best burgers at sea, and we found just the guy. Carnival has teamed up with best-selling American author, restaurateur, and Food Network personality Guy Fieri, to bring all the authentic appeal of a roadside burger shack to Guy’s Burger Joint, the cool poolside spot for hot burgers and hand-cut fries. Try a fresh-off-the-grill burger Guy’s way or take it off-road to our toppings bar and truly make it your own.

Satisfy your craving for Mexican food at BlueIguana™ Cantina, with made-to-order tacos and burritos served on freshly made tortillas straight from the oven to the plate.

Nobody knows Mexican dining like a blue iguana. Well, our blue iguana, at least. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the BlueIguana Cantina™ features freshly made tacos and burritos stuffed specially for your enjoyment.

Experience the beautiful ports of call with shore excursions for everyone to enjoy.

Visiting our exotic ports of call is half the fun. Whether you prefer visiting historic sights, doing sports, enjoying wildlife adventures, or some relaxation, participating in a shore excursion is the best way to get the most out of each port of call.

Comedy clubs on land… well, it’s kinda funny. Comedy shows are just better and funnier at sea. Nobody likes paying cover charges, and you know that two-drink minimum? They’ve gotta be joking! You won’t find either of these at The Punchliner Comedy Club™ aboard a Carnival cruise. Up on stage, you will find some real pros who know how to wedge a little laughter into anyone’s evening. 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, perfect for all ages... so the only red faces in the audience are from laughing a little too hard.

SportSquare gets you in the game with tons of activities like basketball, dodgeball, mini-golf, volleyball, soccer, pool, foosball, ping-pong, and beyond. Take in the views from SkyRide®, our exclusive bike ride up in the sky, or on the Ropes Course challenge—150 feet above sea level! Visit the gym atop the ship or get some cardio in on our padded, 800-foot jogging track. Take on friends at mini-golf, battle strangers at basketball, or push yourself to new heights at our Ropes Course... or to record-setting low times at the jogging track. Are you game? (SportSquare offerings vary by ship.)

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. Meet Cats in Hats, Fish Red and Blue, Thing 1 and 2 – and enjoy your favorite Dr. Seuss books like never before at the Seuss-apalooza™ Parade, Seuss-a-palooza™ Story.

Family Feud™ has been delighting viewers at home for generations, but you’ve never had the chance to buzz-in on a cruise ship. At least not till you’ve experienced Family Feud™ Live, now on Carnival ships! On every sailing we’re hosting games on an authentic Family Feud set, right down to the iconic Face-Off podium, plus all the excitement of Fast Money. Since we know how much entertainment the host can bring to the game, Family Feud Live is emceed by none other than your cruise director. So if you’re game, sign up your team of five for an audition. Don’t worry, we won’t judge you… but your fellow cruisers will, so make sure your team brings that Family Feud spirit to the audition! And, of course, everybody’s welcome to grab a seat in the audience to catch all the hilarious action!

 

 

At Camp Ocean™, kids enjoy the best of summer camp and family vacation all in one! They’ll start by splitting up into three different age groups: 2-5-year-olds are Penguins™, 6–8-year-olds are Stingrays™, and 9-11-year-olds are Sharks™ – with experienced staff to make sure everyone has an amazing time. Your kids will experience tons of fun-filled, age-appropriate activities including arts and crafts, active games, dancing, movies, toy time, and video gaming. And, when it’s mealtime, they’ll get their own menus, with favorites like mac & cheese, chicken.

Club O2® is a place to have fun, hang out, and do stuff like watching movies, listening to music, play some sports, video games, and karaoke jam sessions

CAMP OCEAN™

Camp Ocean™ puts kids into supervised, age-based groups for ultimate fun. Ages 2–11 are welcome to join during specific times*. Experienced staff ensures each group enjoys tons of fun-filled, age-appropriate activities like arts and crafts, songs, games, toys, dancing, movies, and video games. At night, Camp Ocean™ offers Night Owls™*, where kids can stay up late having fun while their parents enjoy themselves well into the night.

CIRCLE “C” ™ and CLUB O2™

Circle “C”™ is where teens ages 12 to 14 go to make new friends and enjoy awesome dance parties, scavenger hunts, and movies, all supervised by staff. Older teens ages 15-17 are invited to hang with friends at Club O2™, where they can watch movies, play sports, video games, have karaoke jam sessions, and more.