What’s the best part about cruising over Christmas? Well for me it’s not having to feel guilty for barely helping my mother-in-law shop for, prepare, and clean up after multiple enormous meals for 15-20 people with 15-20 different dietary requirements. It’s such a relief! And I imagine it’s even better for her! I’ll soon find out as my in-laws are joining us for their first ever Christmas cruise this year where my mother-in-law will sit and drink wine while someone else does all the procuring, preparing, serving, and cleaning. She may never cook another holiday meal again!
Anyway, we won’t be on Carnival this year (so please report back and let me know how this menu was for you), but for those lucky enough to be booked on a Carnival cruise over Christmas, here is the special Christmas dinner menu that will be served on all ships in the main dining rooms on December 25, 2025. Merry Christmas and have a great cruise!
And with that…
Class Dismissed!
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