Carnival Cruises includes a wide variety of food and dining options in your cruise fare. You won’t go hungry even without paying extra!

Here’s a full breakdown:

Included Dining Options

Main Dining Room (MDR) – FREE

• Open for breakfast, sea day brunch, and dinner.
• Features rotating menus nightly.
• Choose “Your Time Dining” or a set time (early/late).
• Table service, multi-course meals.

Lido Marketplace Buffet – FREE

• Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late snacks.
• Hot dishes, salads, desserts, and more.
• Self-serve or served by staff (depending on ship & policy).
• Omelet stations
• Self serve ice cream

Specialty Counters (No Extra Charge)

These are quick-service spots included in your cruise fare:

Venue	Menu Highlights
Guy’s Burger Joint	Custom burgers, fries (daytime only)
BlueIguana Cantina	Breakfast burritos, tacos
Pizzeria del Capitano or Pizza Pirate	24/7 made-to-order pizza
Swirls	24/7 soft-serve ice cream & frozen yogurt
Mongolian Wok (on select ships)	Stir-fry bar at lunch
Deli	Hot/cold sandwiches, wraps, paninis
Sea Day Brunch	Eggs Benedict, steak & eggs, pancakes in MDR
Room Service (selected items)	Continental breakfast items (free); fees for hot food after breakfast

Here’s what’s included for free at Guy’s Pig & Anchor on Carnival ships:

Complimentary Lunch (on Sea Days & Embarkation)

• BBQ buffet featuring:
  
  • Hickory-smoked meats (pork butt, beef, chicken, sausage)
  • Southern-style sides (mac & cheese, slaw, baked beans, collard greens, potato salad)
    
• Guy Fieri’s signature BBQ sauces and hot-sauce bar included  

“Guy’s Pig and Anchor Bar‑B‑Que Smokehouse is included in the cruise fare… completely complimentary” 

Dinner Experience (Varies by Ship)

• On Celebration, Jubilee & Mardi Gras, dinner is included with cruise fare:
  
  • Core menu items are free
  • Premium items (e.g., full rack of ribs, prime rib) may carry a small charge  

Room Service

A complimentary continental breakfast is offered from 6 AM to 10 AM each day (excluding the last cruise day), featuring fruit, cereals, pastries, yogurt, coffee, tea, and juices.

To order you need to dial #8000 on your stateroom phone. If you call the night before it will be delivered at your specific time in the morning. Just tip a $ or two! No charge for continental items.

Special Treats – Also Free

• Afternoon snacks like cookies, pastries, and cakes at the Lido buffet.

• Chocolate buffet (on some longer sailings).

• Tea time on select days (with small sandwiches & desserts) in the MDR.

Kids Menu Options

Kids can always order from a special menu with:

• Chicken tenders
• Mac & cheese
• Mini burgers
• Pasta
• Ice cream

Tips to Maximize Included Dining

• MDR offers the best variety and service.
• Don’t miss Sea Day Brunch (only on sea days).
• You can mix & match—buffet for lunch, MDR for dinner.
• Order multiple appetizers or desserts in the MDR—no extra charge!

There are some great specialty dining options.
They do cost extra.

We never pay extra for food while cruising!

Here’s a group just for new cruisers and others! No judgment with correct answers to your questions. Lots of in-depth information, tips and personal advice! 

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