Christmas Decorating Schedule

[Dwright826]

Does anyone know when they typically start decorating ships for an upcoming holiday? We'll be on the radiance Dec 4th to Dec 8th. 

 

 

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Edited October 28, 2023 by Dwright826

[1025cruise]

I would say the odds are good that the ship will be decorated by that cruise.

[Jamman54]

They usually start decorating for Christmas right after Thanksgiving. John Heald usually puts out a list each year with the dates that each ship will be decorated. Haven't seen that yet. 

[Purvis1231]

Last year, we returned on Thanksgiving Day, and we noticed them unpacking Christmas decorations as we debarked. 

[lcpagejr]

We often cruise Thanksgiving week.... Ship is fully decorated when we disembark

[lasvegascruising]

It's pretty fun to cruise during the Christmas season.  Christmas sing Along's in the atrium, the grinch at the afternoon show on the last sea day, Santa visiting in the atrium and many cabin doors decorated with Christmas decor.  Last December we were on the Panorama and really enjoyed the evening that Santa was coming to the atrium and so many families and couples were dressed up for pictures by the huge Christmas tree with Santa.  It was such a joy to watch the happiness on the guests faces. The fun squad passed out jingle bell bracelets for all of us to shake and sing at the top of our lungs. I highly suggest to packing some type of Christmas clothing item.  Even if it is just Christmas socks with shorts!

[Saint Greg]

Definitely. Christmas decorations and activities.

 

 

Edited October 29, 2023 by Saint Greg

[Cinnamon2]

We cruised on the Spirit on December 3, 2022.  The ship was beautifully decorated and they added some touches throughout the week.  

[Dwright826]

8 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

Definitely. Christmas decorations and activities.

 

 

 

18 hours ago, lasvegascruising said:

It's pretty fun to cruise during the Christmas season.  Christmas sing Along's in the atrium, the grinch at the afternoon show on the last sea day, Santa visiting in the atrium and many cabin doors decorated with Christmas decor.  Last December we were on the Panorama and really enjoyed the evening that Santa was coming to the atrium and so many families and couples were dressed up for pictures by the huge Christmas tree with Santa.  It was such a joy to watch the happiness on the guests faces. The fun squad passed out jingle bell bracelets for all of us to shake and sing at the top of our lungs. I highly suggest to packing some type of Christmas clothing item.  Even if it is just Christmas socks with shorts!

THATS AWESOME! We are quite excited now. This will be our first holiday cruise and can't wait to see what we have in store. 

[hurricane0226]

On 10/28/2023 at 11:25 PM, lasvegascruising said:

It's pretty fun to cruise during the Christmas season.  Christmas sing Along's in the atrium, the grinch at the afternoon show on the last sea day, Santa visiting in the atrium and many cabin doors decorated with Christmas decor.  Last December we were on the Panorama and really enjoyed the evening that Santa was coming to the atrium and so many families and couples were dressed up for pictures by the huge Christmas tree with Santa.  It was such a joy to watch the happiness on the guests faces. The fun squad passed out jingle bell bracelets for all of us to shake and sing at the top of our lungs. I highly suggest to packing some type of Christmas clothing item.  Even if it is just Christmas socks with shorts!

Don't forget, ugly sweater .

[CarnivalShips480]

On 10/28/2023 at 5:08 PM, Dwright826 said:

Does anyone know when they typically start decorating ships for an upcoming holiday? We'll be on the radiance Dec 4th to Dec 8th. 

 

 

If you have anything negative to say, please don't. Take it somewhere else.

Last year the ships were decorated from November 25 to December 5 (which was a Monday). For what its worth Radiance was the first to be decorated. Anything could happen but it will most likely be decorated by your cruise on Dec 4

[1st4our25th]

 

[Rollin Tide]

Rats, the day we get off the Vista.

[Dwright826]

28 minutes ago, 1st4our25th said:

 

Yaaaaaaaassss!

[TravelBluebird]

I’ll be on the Celebration for their first Christmas-decorated cruise! SO excited! Will be doing a LIVE for that cruise of course 😀

[Honolulu Blue]

Thanks.  This was announced by Brand Ambassador John Heald on his FB page.  I find it important to reveal the source of any information, especially on the Internet.

Edited November 1, 2023 by Honolulu Blue

[1st4our25th]

3 hours ago, Honolulu Blue said:

Thanks.  This was announced by Brand Ambassador John Heald on his FB page.  I find it important to reveal the source of any information, especially on the Internet.

Yes, it was.

[jsglow]

17 hours ago, Rollin Tide said:

Rats, the day we get off the Vista.

Thanksgiving cruises have never had Christmas decorations displayed.

[MistyRo76]

Just got this from my PVP! I know this was asked about recently so wanted to pass it along. 
 

2023 Holiday Decoration Schedule

 

Have you ever dreamed of celebrating Christmas at sea? You should — And it’s no wonder — every ship is decked out, bow-to-stern, with wreaths, lights, Christmas trees… and ooh, mistletoe!

 

•    November 24th: Carnival Conquest and Carnival Radiance

•    November 25th: Carnival Breeze, Carnival Horizon, Mardi Gras, Carnival Miracle and Carnival Spirit

•    November 26th: Carnival Celebration, Carnival Dream, Carnival Glory, Carnival Panorama and Carnival Vista

•    November 27th: Carnival Elation, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Sunrise and Carnival Valor

•    November 30th: Carnival Venezia

•    December 2nd:  Carnival Magic and Carnival Paradise

•    December 3rd:   Carnival Legend, Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Pride

•    December 4th:   Carnival Freedom, Carnival Splendor and Carnival Sunshine

 

Happy Holidays! 

[Host Kat]

FYI to all,

 

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[Wattshout]

How long do the keep the decoration up? I'll be cruising on the Horizon on January 6th, should I expect the Christmass / New Year's decoration to be taken down by then?