Friday the 13th seems like the perfect time to remind readers that spooky season is just around the corner, and Carnival Cruise Line offers some spooky sailings to celebrate. Earlier this week, the cruise line released its 2025 Halloween-themed cruises.
Making the announcement via his social media, Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador, John Heald, said, “Halloween is a brilliant time to cruise and as tradition demands, we will be celebrating this fabulously fun event featuring a decorated ship Halloween style, and a costume parade throughout the month of October.”
From September 26 through October 31, 2025, nearly the entire Carnival Cruise Line fleet will offer “Frightfully Fun Sailings.” The sailings will feature Halloween decor and spooky-fun Halloween activities.
Embarkation dates for each of the 156 spooky sailings are:
- Carnival Adventure – September 30; October 9, 13, 17, 20, 28
- Carnival Breeze – October 2, 6, 11, 16, 20, 25
- Carnival Celebration – September 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26
- Carnival Conquest – October 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
- Carnival Dream – September 28; October 4, 12, 18
- Carnival Elation – September 29; October 4, 9, 13, 18, 23, 27
- Carnival Encounter – September 27; October 4, 11, 17, 25, 28
- Carnival Firenze – October 2, 7, 12, 16, 20, 26, 30
- Carnival Freedom – October 2, 6, 11, 16, 20, 25, 30
- Carnival Glory – October 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
- Carnival Horizon – September 27; October 5, 11, 19, 25
- Carnival Jubilee – September 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25
- Carnival Legend – October 6, 22, 27
- Carnival Liberty – September 28; October 5, 12, 26
- Carnival Luminosa – October 1, 29, 31
- Mardi Gras – October 16, 30
- Carnival Miracle – September 27; October 6, 18, 26
- Carnival Panorama – September 27; October 5, 11, 19, 25
- Carnival Paradise – September 29; October 5, 9, 13, 19, 23, 27
- Carnival Pride – September 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26
- Carnival Radiance – October 3, 6, 10, 13, 18
- Carnival Spirit – September 26; October 11, 28
- Carnival Splendor – September 27; October 5, 9, 12, 20, 30
- Carnival Sunrise – September 29; October 4, 9, 13, 18, 23, 27
- Carnival Sunshine – September 28; October 4, 12, 18, 26
- Carnival Valor – September 29; October 4, 9, 13, 18, 23, 27
- Carnival Venezia – October 1, 6, 18, 30
- Carnival Vista – September 28; October 4, 12, 18, 26
According to the schedule, the 12-foot-tall Patch the Pumpkin Pirate will not be seen on Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Magic, Mardi Gras or Carnival Miracle due to “travel plans.” However, guests on all Carnival ships can enjoy Patch’s Pumpkin Carving Competition, trick-or-treating, the popular costume contest, spooky movies, desserts, and more.