Theme Nights & Events are part of the fun onboard and feature on all Carnival cruises: 3 & 4 night cruises Dress-up theme nights: one 80s Rock'n'Glow Deck Party and one Elegant Evening. Events (dress-up optional): one 90s Night; 5 night cruises Dress-up theme nights: one 80s Rock'n'Glow and one Elegant Evening Carnival Mardi Gras Theme Nights 2025 Schedule. Here is the Carnival Mardi Gras theme parties 2025 schedule: Silent Party; White Hot Night Party; 80’s Rock-N-Glow Party; Carnival Panorama Theme Nights 2025 Schedule. Here is the Carnival Panorama theme nights 2025 schedule: Silent Nights; Mega Deck Party; 80’s Rock-N-Glow ; White Hot Night Party As part of the cruise, Carnival hosts theme parties or events. Which parties are on each ship depends on a lot of factors including the Cruise Director, sailing length, and ship. Take a look at the different parties below and how they work. What is a Carnival theme party? Several nights on a Carnival cruise, they host a party with a specific theme. This is according to a master Carnival theme party list released by John Heald in August 2024. Mardi Gras Theme Parties: The Mardi Gras' theme parties are White Hot Party, 80's Rock N Glow, and 90's Music Party. This is according to a master Carnival theme party list released by John Heald in August 2024. Carnival Miracle Theme Parties: Island Night Superhero ABBA. Carnival Magic Theme Parties 2025. 80’s Rock & Glow Party Mega Deck Party Silent White Party Motown Party Farewell Party. Carnival Mardi Gras Theme Parties 2025. White Hot Party 80’s Rock & Glow Party Silent Disco. Carnival Miracle Theme Parties 2025. Mega Deck Party 80”s Rock and Glow Party Silent Disco Carnival offers some of the most entertaining themed nights and parties at sea. Since most theme nights require specific attire , many passengers like to know the schedule in advance. Therefore, I’ve made this article with a description of them and the complete schedule for all ships for 2024 . Carnival Magic – 80s Rock and Glow Party, Mega Deck Party, Motown Party, Farewell Party, Serenity Nights, Silent White Night Party Mardi Gras – White Hot Party, 80s Rock and Glow Party, 90s Mardi Gras When: March 4, 2025 | February 17, 2026 It’s time to celebrate Fat Tuesday and party New Orleans style! Mardi Gras Parade; Mardi Gras Party; Mask Making Workshop ; Mardi Gras Games ; Mardi Gras Bingo and Trivia; Themed Youth Activities; To celebrate, don't forget your beads and wear your favorite purple, green and gold attire! Dr Carnival Kitchen: (on Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee and Mardi Gras): Guests can enjoy more than 15 onboard hands-on culinary experiences led by our talented chefs. Cooking Demonstration (on select Carnival Journeys sailings): Learn to cook Steakhouse-style from our team of chefs as they demonstrate the tricks of the trade used to make Carnival Luminosa: 80’s Rock and Glow, Electric White Night, Great Alaskan Bash Mardi Gras : 80’s Rock and Glow, Mega Deck Party, 90’s Music Party, Tiki Fest 11 Day Cruises or Longer – three Elegant Nights. WHICH NIGHTS ARE ELEGANT NIGHTS? CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED ELEGANT/FORMAL NIGHT INFORMATION 2024 THEME NIGHTS FOR EACH SHIP CARNIVAL BREEZE. 4-Day Cruise: LIDO EVENTS – 80’s Rock and Glow Party ATRIUM EVENTS – Motown Party. 5-Day Cruise: LIDO EVENTS – 80’s Rock and Glow Party. Motown Party. Your cruise features an 80s Rock-N-Glow Party, so when the sun goes down you know things are gonna get bad bad meaning good! The fun starts with a Playlist Productions™ show and, since everybody just wants to have fun, features an evening of themed parties that will have you wondering if the ship’s, like, sailing back in time. Mardi Gras Staterooms. You can count on Mardi Gras to have all the exceptionally comfortable stateroom categories you’ve come to expect on our other ships: from interior, ocean view and balcony staterooms, as well as traditional suites. Choose the stateroom that’s right for you and your crew, whether that’s family, friends, a partner, or A totally bodacious deck party with awesome giveaways, a rad 80s themed dance contest, a tubular 80's pop concert with our onboard Rock band and of course, the Thriller dance! The 80's Rock-N-Glow Party is a high energy, fun and unique experience that showcases our exciting musical offerings. Some people refer to Carnival and Mardi Gras interchangeably, although Carnival technically stretches the whole season from January 6th to Fat Tuesday, while Mardi Gras is Fat Tuesday itself. No matter when Fat Tuesday falls in a given year, there is an entire Carnival season leading up to it, filled with weeks of parades, parties, and Note: Check Carnival's HUB App for schedule of events as theme nights may vary throughout the fleet due to cruise durations. Guests must be 18 years of age or older to enter the nightclub. Nightclubs are featured on all ships. Mardi Gras cruisers can enjoy a 90’s Party on Center Stage and a White Hot Party, a Tiki Party, and a Rock-N-Glow Party on the Lido. When boarding Carnival Paradise guests will find an 80’s Rock-N-Glow Party on the Lido, or a Rock the Promenade, a Motown Party or a Fun Farewell Party in the Atrium. MEET THE CEREMONY. We kick off a new ship’s career with a naming ceremony and ours are one part tradition and a lotta parts fun! On the tradition end, we get dignitaries like Mardi Gras' godmother, Miss Dominican Republic Kimberly Jiménez, and our own Chief Fun Officer Shaq to help make sure the champagne bottle gets broken just right for good luck. On one night of your cruise, your cruise director will be throwing a White Hot Night Party and you’re invited! So when packing for your cruise, remember what an amazing photo op this will be and bring your favorite, most fun even quirkiest white clothing and matching accessories. Keep the theme going head to toe, if you can. The Mardi Gras has a construction date of 2020 and a total size of 180,800 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet (344 meters) in length. Carnival Mardi Gras is included in Carnival’s XL Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Mardi Gras holds 8,375 passengers. That includes 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,745 staff members.
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