04/10/2022
What to Expect During a Halloween Cruise
Costume Parties and Contests
Halloween Décor
Trick or Treating
Pumpkin Carving
Adult-Only Events
Stuff for Kids
Ghoulish Fun
Carnival’s Halloween celebrations are always a fun and memorable way to spend the ghoulish holiday! Why stay on land when you can set sail on the open seas and enjoy Autumn’s ghostly celebration aboard a ship? Every Carnival cruise that sails in October will give you a chance to enjoy the Halloween festivities that go on every year. From costumes and candy to events and Halloween-themed activities, the fun never stops on a Halloween cruise!
pumpkin pirate statue on board carnival imagination
What to Expect
Carnival goes all out for Halloween on its cruise ships every year. Take a look at what you can expect on a Halloween cruise, whether you’re traveling with a spouse, family or a group of friends!
halloween fruit lanterns on the beach
Costume Parties and Contests
Come prepared for serious Halloween costume parties and contests! You’ll want to think about your outfit before you set sail so you can be sure to pack it and have it ready to show off at all the Halloween events. Some people play it low key and others go all out – but whatever your preference, it’s more fun to be in costume at the festive parties. Channel your inner spirit and dress up however you like – you can even get judged for Best Costume! It’s a great way to meet other people aboard the ship and make new friends. Both adults and children are encouraged to bring costumes and take part in the fun!
passenger in skull makeup during a halloween cruise
Halloween Décor
The whole ship will be decked out with Halloween décor! From pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns to spider webs and ghosts, you’ll find the entire ship is celebrating Halloween with you. The decor helps to keep you in a festive spirit and kids love feeling like they are in a true Halloween fun zone!
scary skeleton balloon halloween décor on a carnival ship
Trick or Treating
Trick or treating isn’t just for land lovers! No matter whether you are cruising to Mexico, Hawaii, the Caribbean, The Bahamas or somewhere else, trick or treating can be part of your Halloween cruise activities! Your ship will have special instructions about where and when to trick or treat so your kids can enjoy it just like they do every year! You can stroll along the ship’s promenade and let them collect delicious candy to enjoy!
young boy in a skeleton costume holding bowl full of candy
Pumpkin Carving
Halloween isn’t complete without a proper jack-o-lantern! As a guest on a Carnival Halloween cruise, you can come see our master carvers make amazing creations out of pumpkins! They use their skills to turn cute pumpkins into spooky works of art. It’s truly a haunting thing to behold – don’t miss out on the fun!
people carving pumpkins during a halloween cruise onboard a carnival ship
Adult-Only Events
The Carnival casino will host Halloween events, too! If you are looking for adult-only fun, head to the casino to try your luck on the tables or just to show off your great costume and grab a drink at the bar. You can also visit one of the many bars on the ship to check out everyone else’s costumes and what kind of Halloween cocktails they are serving up. If you visit an open deck, you might even find yourself howling at the moon at some point! Halloween Trivia will also let you test your knowledge of Halloween-related info.
Stuff for Kids
If you’re traveling with young ones, you can check out some of the Carnival youth programs, which feature costume contests, dance parties and games for the tiny ghosts and goblins with you. They are fun for the whole family, so bring the whole gang.
