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Carnival Theme Nights 2024: Schedule for Every Ship!

August 1, 2024

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 .

’70s ’80s or ’90s Night

On almost every Carnival Cruise there’s a decade-themed night that celebrates the music, culture, and fashion of the ’70s, ’80s, or ’90s .

You can expect to hear hit songs from each era and have fun while dancing to them.

What to wear? It depends on the decade but generally:

For the ’70s : bell-bottom jeans, psychedelic or floral shirts and dresses, platform shoes. Think disco glam with lots of sparkles.

For the ’80s : bright neon shirts or skirts, off-the-shoulder tops, parachute pants, bandanas, leg warmers, and headbands.

On many ships the the ’80s night is called ’80s Rock n Glow Night, remember to bring with you some neon pieces of clothing.

For the ’90s : grunge or hip-hop-inspired looks with baggy jeans, plaid mini skirts, band T-shirts, flannel shirts, and snapback caps.

• White Night

White Night is one of the most famous on Carnival ships, it can be found on almost every ship and it is very easy to dress up in theme.

My advice is: open your closet and pick every white piece of clothing that you have , it’s as simple as that.

For its total white look, a man can wear white dress shirts, pants, and shoes. For a more chic version, a white blazer over a light-colored shirt can also work well.

Women can opt for white dresses, ranging from elegant gowns to casual summer dresses. For the accessories pearl jewelry and white clutches are just perfect.

Elegant Night

One of the cruise’s highlights, Elegant Night invites guests to dress in their most formal attire. I have to say that, as time goes by, formal nights become less and less popular.

I personally still like to dress up for a few evenings on a cruise. There is no need to overdo it!

Men can wear tuxedos or dark suits , with ties or bow ties if they like it.

Women can wear evening gowns or cocktail dresses , paired with shiny jewels and evening clutches.

• Island Night

On some cruises, there can be an Island Night . The idea is to capture the spirit of tropical heavens with Caribbean music, island-inspired cocktails, and activities that celebrate beach life.

The dress code for all includes bright floral shirts or dresses featuring palm leaf, floral, or other bright prints .

It’s basically the Carnival version of the Caribbean Night that you can find among the Royal Caribbean Theme Nights 2024 .

• Motown Party

The Motown Party it’s a night dedicated to the sounds of Motown, with soulful music, classic hits, and an atmosphere that will bring you back to the golden age of rhythm and blues.

As far as I know, there’s no actual dress code for this party. To stay on topic you can opt for a ’50s or ’60s outfit .

Vintage suits, fedoras, and polished dress shoes for men. A-line dresses, sequined tops, and flared skirts for women.

2024 Schedule

Theme nights on carnival elation.

• Rock the Promenade

Theme nights on Carnival Paradise

• 80s Rock and Glow
• Rock the Prom

Theme nights on Carnival Sunshine

• Motown Showdown
• 90’s Party

Theme nights on Carnival Sunrise

• White Party

Theme nights on Carnival Radiance

Theme nights on carnival spirit.

• 70s and Motown Party

Theme nights on Carnival Pride

• Electric White Night

Theme nights on Carnival Legend

Theme nights on carnival conquest.

• 80s and 90s Party

Theme nights on Carnival Glory

Theme nights on carnival miracle.

• Hawaiian Event
• Luau Deck Party

Theme nights on Carnival Valor

Theme nights on carnival liberty, theme nights on carnival freedom.

• Decades Party

Theme nights on Carnival Splendor

• Superhero Party

Theme nights on Carnival Dream

• White Night Party

Theme nights on Carnival Magic

Theme nights on carnival breeze.

• Decades Atrium Party

Theme nights on Carnival Vista

• Rock and Glow
• White Hot Party

Theme nights on Carnival Horizon

Theme nights on carnival panorama, theme nights on mardi gras, theme nights on carnival celebration.

• Motown Part
• Evolution Party

Theme nights on Carnival Venezia

• Festa Italiana

Theme nights on Carnival Luminosa

• Island Nights
• Motown and 70s Party
• Decades Music Party

Theme nights on Carnival Jubilee

• White party

Chart of all the themed nights and parties on Carnival

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6 thoughts on “Carnival Theme Nights 2024: Schedule for Every Ship!”

Will all the party’s listed happen on every cruise? Do I need to bring outfits for all then find out when I board which ones they will have or is there a way to find out beforehand so I don’t overpack?

Hello Selena, unfortunately the parties can change very often during the year so there is never 100% certainty about which ones there will be. My advice is to bring clothes that can adapt well to the different parties, but that you can also wear normally during your cruise.

What is serenity night on the magic?

as far as I know it should be a deck party at serenity, which is an adults-only area for guests ages 21 and over.

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Our cruise is at the beginning of October and I heard there will be a Halloween party. Is that true? And does it take the place of another one of the parties?

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What Theme Parties Will Be On Your Carnival Cruise?

Carnival has always positioned itself as the fun cruise line, and you can usually feel that from the moment you step onboard. It just has a different energy from other cruise lines. Everyone just seems ready to have a great vacation. 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.

In August, Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald revealed the parties across the fleet, through November.

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. The parties usually take place on the main Lido pool deck or in the ship’s Atrium area. Guests are encouraged to dress to fit the theme, but it’s not required. Unfortunately, Carnival only schedules 30 minutes for most of these events, which seems way too short for an event you go out of your way to dress up for. 

What types of theme parties are there?

There’s a variety of parties, here are some of the more popular ones.

White Hot Night Party

This is the easiest party to dress for; just wear white. The more, the better. White hats, glasses, watches, accessories, go all out. Most ships with a white party are equipped with black lights to make you pop. It’s an amazing experience to see a room full of people in glowing white dancing away. 

Mega Deck Party

This “mega” party will usually take place on the deck by the main pool if the weather allows. The music will be pumping, and Carnival’s fun squad will keep the energy up. There will be limbos, choreographed dances, and more. Carnival recommends wearing red or blue to this party, but we rarely see people dress up in theme for this one. 

80’s Rock & Glow

Get ready for lots of neon, leg warmers, and high hair. The 80’s Rock and Glow party celebrates everything 80’s. Usually taking place on the Lido Deck, the party features all your favorite music from the 80’s. It seems like one of the better attended and dressed for events on the cruise ship. 

Decades Theme Parties

Some ships will also have a theme party dedicated to a specific decade. Typically, in our experience, fewer people dress for these events, but they usually have a great turnout. 

Silent Night Disco

The Silent Night Disco is a recent addition to the Carnival fleet but has been on other cruise lines for some time. In a silent disco, you get a set of headphones to listen to the music. There’s a button to change between two different live streams of music on the headsets. That means you can be dancing next to someone who’s listening to a completely different song. If you really want to have fun, go without headphones and enjoy the surreal experience of seeing people dancing in a completely silent room. Well, not completely silent; you’ll have people singing along to the different tracks at the same time, which adds to the experience.  

What theme parties are on your Carnival cruise?

John Heald provided the list below in mid-March. Keep in mind these parties can change because of weather, change of cruise director, or adjustment of the cruise itinerary. Usually, you’ll get an email a few weeks before your cruise outlining the parties so you can be prepared. It’s frustrating that Carnival can’t just post this information in the online cruise planner to make it easy for everyone. They have a listing about it on their general website, but it’s outdated and hard to find.

Carnival Breeze

4-Day Cruise

• 80’s Rock & Glow – Lido
• Motown Party – Atrium

5-Day Cruise

• Lone Star Tailgate Party – Lido

Carnival Celebration

• White Night Party – Lido
• Evolution Party – Atrium (Center Stage)
• Motown Showdown Party – Atrium (Center Stage)

Carnival Conquest

• 80’s Rock and Glow – Lido

Carnival Dream

• 70’s Music Trivia Party – Atrium
• Farewell Hot White Night Party – Atrium
• Mega Deck Party – Lido

Carnival Elation

• Silent Disco – Lido

Carnival Firenze

• Fiesta Italiana Party – Lido
• White Night Party – Atrium

Carnival Freedom

• 90’s Music Party – Atrium
• Silent White Night (5-day only) – Lido

Carnival Glory

• Decade Music Party – Atrium

Carnival Horizon

• Hot White Night Party – Lido
• Mega Deck Party (8-night only) – Lido
• Silent Disco Party – Lido

Carnival Jubilee

• How White Night Party – Lido
• The Evolution Party – Center Stage

Carnival Legend

• EuroTour Deck Party – Lido
• Decades Party – Atrium
• Silent Party – Night Club

Carnival Liberty

• White Hot Night Party – Lido

Carnival Luminosa

• Motown & 70’s Party – Ocean Plaza
• Great Alaskan Bash – Lido
• Silent Night Party – Lido
• 80’s Rock & Glow Party – Lido
• Decades Party – Ocean Plaza

Carnival Magic

• Farewell Music Party – Atrium
• Serenity Nights (8-night sailings) – Lido/Serenity
• Silent White Party (8-night sailings) – Nightclub

Carnival Mardi Gras

• 90’s Party – Atrium (Center Stage)
• White Hot Party – Lido
• 80’s R&B Party – Lido

Carnival Miracle

• Alaska Deck Party – Lido
• Mega Deck – Lido

Carnival Panorama

• Ship currently in dry dock. Will update when ship resumes sailings.

Carnival Paradise

• Motown Party -Atrium
• Silent Disco (5-day sailings) – Lido

Carnival Pride

• Motown Showdown – Atrium
• 80’s Rock and Glow Party – Lido
• Silent White Night – Lido

Carnival Radiance

• White Hot Night Party – Atrium
• 70’s and Motown Party (4-day sailings) – Atrium

Carnival Spirit

• Alaskan Mega Deck Party – Lido
• 70’s & Motown Party – Atrium
• Silent White Night – Nightclub

Carnival Splendor

• Abba Music Party – Atrium
• Superhero Party – Atrium
• Sail Away Party – Lido
• Island Nights – Lido
• Backyard Bash – Lido

Carnival Sunrise

• 80’s Rock-N-Glow Party – Lido
• Silent White Night (5 day sailings) – Lido

Carnival Sunshine

• 90’s Party – Atrium

Carnival Valor

Carnival venezia.

• Festa Italiana – Lido
• Motown party – Atrium
• 90’s Party – Lido

Carnival Vista

• Movie & TV Tunes Party – Atrium
• White Hot Party – Atrium

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