Carnival Cruise Line Christmas Main Dining Room Menu PDF
The Carnival Cruise Christmas Menu is a special dining experience offered during the holiday season, featuring a range of festive options designed to cater to a variety of tastes. The menu includes appetizers, starters, entrees, desserts, and steakhouse selections for an elevated dining experience. Here's a detailed breakdown of what you can expect.
For those who prefer vegetarian options, Carnival Cruise Line has you covered. The main dining rooms offer a selection of vegetarian entrees, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a festive meal. Click here to see Carnival’s vegan Main Dining Room menu.
Appetizers
The meal begins with a choice of appetizers, offering classic and holiday-inspired options:
Baked Brie with cranberry-pecan crumble, fig, and olive crostini.
Deviled Eggs with candied bacon, herb aioli, and scallions.
Shrimp Cocktail served with traditional cocktail sauce.
These dishes provide a mix of familiar flavors and holiday touches to start the meal.
Starters
The starters section includes a range of lighter dishes:
Short Rib and Yam Croquette with pimento aioli, pear, and mustard relish.
Lobster & Crab Soup prepared with aged brandy and accompanied by sea salt puffs.
Roasted Pumpkin Soup featuring brown butter and thyme.
BLT Wedge Salad with vine-ripe tomatoes, gorgonzola, applewood bacon, and house-made blue cheese dressing.
Caesar Salad with romaine lettuce, toasted bread, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
These options are designed to offer a balance of warm and cold dishes with traditional and contemporary flavors.
Entrees
The main course includes a wide selection of entrees, ensuring there is something for everyone. Options include:
Holiday Roasted Tom Turkey served with sage stuffing, sweet potato casserole, giblet gravy, and cranberry relish.
Honey Glazed Ham paired with herbed potatoes, roasted carrots, asparagus, candied pineapple, and raisin sauce.
Cauliflower and Gruyère Cheese Soufflé with asparagus and mushroom beurre blanc, Brussels sprouts, and glazed pecans.
Grilled Black Tiger Jumbo Shrimp served with fava bean and pea stew and red skin mustard potatoes.
Oven-Baked Salmon with pecan Parmesan crust, lemon risotto, skillet vegetables, beet and pomegranate relish, and creamy butter sauce.
Ricotta Ravioli with sun-dried tomato, truffle oil, aged Parmesan, spinach, and mushroom jerky.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Ranch served cold with lettuce, green lentils, avocado, pear, cherry tomatoes, and egg.
Flame-Grilled Striploin Steak with green beans almondine, baby carrots, roasted potatoes, and peppercorn sauce.
Featured Indian Vegetarian with paneer butter masala, spiced mix vegetables, and chickpea pulao.
These entrees cover a range of dietary preferences, including vegetarian and lighter cold options.
Steakhouse Selections
For guests seeking premium steakhouse-quality dishes, there are additional options available for a surcharge of $23 per entrée:
Surf & Turf with lobster tail and grilled filet mignon.
Broiled Filet Mignon (9 oz. premium-aged beef).
New York Strip Steak (14 oz. cut).
Grilled Lamb Chops with double-cut lamb au jus.
These selections are ideal for those looking for more upscale offerings.
Desserts
The Christmas meal concludes with a variety of desserts, providing both traditional holiday and classic sweet options:
Eggnog Cheesecake with raspberry cremeux, spiced cream, and mint snow.
Classic Bourbon Pecan Pie with cream Chantilly and whiskey caviar.
Bûche de Noël with chocolate log, coffee anglaise, and honey oat crumble.
Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake, a signature dessert.
Fresh Tropical Fruit, Ice Cream and Sorbets, and a Cheese Plate for lighter options.
Important Notes
An 18% service charge will automatically be added to your order.
A $5 surcharge applies for third entrees or more per guest.
Guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions are encouraged to inform their server.
The Carnival Cruise Christmas Menu is available to all guests during the holiday cruise, providing a range of options for an enjoyable dining experience.
Click here to see the 2024 Carnival Christmas Main Dining Room menu
Click here to see the 2023 Carnival Christmas Main Dining Room menu
