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Top 5 Free Sea Day Activities on Carnival Cruise Line


Carnival Cruise Line ships offer many free activities for guests to enjoy during their vacation, especially on sea days. While cruising with my family, I check the app for fun, free activities we can do to stay busy together.

Here are some fun and free activities that we enjoy when cruising on Carnival:

1. Mini-golf

Available on all Carnival ships! We especially enjoy it at night! It can get windy up there, so go after main dining time while the ship is still moving slowly. The ship typically decreases speed during dinner time. Another great time to get in a game is right when you get onboard and the ship is still docked.

2. Get competitive

Check out which table games your ship offers. We have found giant chess, giant shuffleboard, foosball, and pool on the outdoor decks. We have played Battleship, Dominoes and shuffleboard indoors in the pub and the library. Challenge one another in a game of basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, or pickleball up on the sports deck. Games will vary by ship.

3. Explore the ship

We love to grab an ice cream cone (Carnival has self-serve ice cream available 24/7!) and just explore the entire ship. We find the doors out to the promenade deck, the bow, or walk along the lifeboat deck and look at the water. We like to take a peek at the gym, spa, and the shops along the promenade. We like to take in the scenery of the ocean, other ships passing by, and the sunset. It's nice to browse through the art gallery when it's open, or attend an art auction. Of course, there are plenty of shops in the promenade if you're looking for a souvenir or something special, too.

4. Hasbro Games

My kids love to participate in live group games like life-sized Guess Who?, Sorry!, and Trivial Pursuit. Speaking of games, we also love to participate in themed trivia. We have participated in Harry Potter, Marvel and Star Wars trivia. The cruise staff often dress the part and small prizes were won (aside from bragging rights!)

5. Cool off

Take a dip in the pool or go for a ride on one of the slides to cool off. While lines can be longer for the slides on sea days, they don't pick up until after lunch. If you hit the slides in the morning, the lines will usually be much shorter. Be sure to check the operating hours first! While we are dressed for slides, we usually swim and check out the splash park too. The pools can be very crowded at peak times, so plan accordingly. My kids favorite thing to do at night is swim and watch the Dive In Movie. Carnival has a movie screen on most ships right in front of the pool. You can check the movie schedule on the app schedule. Carnival also provides free popcorn, pizza, cookies and ice cream during the movies. They often have free blankets too! After you swim, finish the movie from the jacuzzi - the perfect ending to a day at sea!

Planning a Carnival Cruise Line vacation? We'd love to help! Contact your Kingdom Konsultant travel professional or email vacations@kingdomkonsultant.com for a free quote today.

We Want to Hear From You

What is your favorite free activity to do on a sea day? We would love to hear your ideas!

Summer Squires
Summer is an avid Carnival cruiser and loves to help families plan stress-free and memorable vacations! You can email Summer at summer@kingdomkonsultant.com.
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