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2026 ONBOARD EVENT SCHEDULE

Our event schedule will be finalized prior to the sailing, however this will give you a preview of what are working on for 2026!  

SATURDAY, NOV 7 - EMBARKATION

  • Sail Away Party
    Sail Away Party
    Sat, Nov 07
    Waves Pool, Deck 10 MID
    Nov 07, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    Waves Pool, Deck 10 MID
    Join the Carnival Cruise Director, your Fan Cruise Host Team, and all of your fellow cruisers on Deck 10 as we kick off the cruise in style!
  • Group Photo
    Group Photo
    Sat, Nov 07
    Waves Pool, Deck 10 MID
    Nov 07, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Waves Pool, Deck 10 MID
    Excited to cruise? Absolutely! Looking your best? You know it! Sober? Close enough. Let's get a photo with all of our cruisers before we all check into vacation mode.
  • Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party ($30 Add On)
    Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party ($30 Add On)
    Sat, Nov 07
    Private Location
    Nov 07, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Private Location
    Join us for a 1-hour cocktail party on embarkation day starting at 4:30PM.

SUNDAY, NOV 8 - SEA DAY

  • First Pitch - Welcome Aboard Show
    First Pitch - Welcome Aboard Show
    Sun, Nov 08
    Burgundy Lounge, Deck 5 AFT
    Nov 08, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Burgundy Lounge, Deck 5 AFT
    Let's get this party started with an introduction from your cruise hosts, special sail away messages from the team, giveaways, and more!
  • Door Decorating Contest Begins
    Door Decorating Contest Begins
    Sun, Nov 08
    Your Cabin
    Nov 08, 2026, 12:00 PM
    Your Cabin
    Show your team spirit by decorating your door!
  • Bar Crawl Explorer $
    Bar Crawl Explorer $
    Sun, Nov 08
    Meet in the Atrium, Deck 3 FWD
    Nov 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Meet in the Atrium, Deck 3 FWD
    Put your drink package to work. You'll visit 5 different bars all around the ship with your Bar Crawl team, completing challenges and collecting passport stamps.

MONDAY, NOV 9 - KEY WEST, FL

  • Arrive in Port
    Arrive in Port
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Nov 09
    Cruise Port
    Nov 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Cruise Port
    Enjoy the beautiful surroundings as we pull into port for a day of fun!
  • Official Fan Cruise Excursion: Tiki Boat Safari
    Official Fan Cruise Excursion: Tiki Boat Safari
    Mon, Nov 09
    205 Elizabeth St
    Nov 09, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    205 Elizabeth St, 205 Elizabeth St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
    Picture a tiki boat full of Astros fans, music playing, drinks flowing, sunshine everywhere, and a crystal‑clear sandbar waiting for us just off the coast of Key West.
  • Depart Port
    Depart Port
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Nov 09
    Cruise Port
    Nov 09, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Cruise Port
    Pier running is far more fun as a spectator sport. Don't get left on land watching your ship sail away without you.
  • Legendary 80s Party
    Legendary 80s Party
    Mon, Nov 09
    Waves Pool, Deck 10, Mid
    Nov 09, 2026, 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM
    Waves Pool, Deck 10, Mid
    Get ready to light up the night, Astros fans.

TUESDAY, NOV 10 - CELEBRATION KEY

  • Arrive in Port
    Arrive in Port
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 10
    Cruise Port
    Nov 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Cruise Port
    Enjoy the beautiful surroundings as we pull into port for a day of fun!
  • Social Hour at Alchemy
    Social Hour at Alchemy
    Tue, Nov 10
    Alchemy Bar, Deck 5, Mid
    Nov 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Alchemy Bar, Deck 5, Mid
    Join us for an informal meetup. This is an unstructured event to let you meet your fellow cruisers, try a cocktail from the bar, or just play a game of cards with your family and friends.
  • Depart Port
    Depart Port
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 10
    Cruise Port
    Nov 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Cruise Port
    Pier running is far more fun as a spectator sport. Don't get left on land watching your ship sail away without you.

WEDNESDAY, NOV 11 - NASSAU

  • Arrive in Port
    Arrive in Port
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Nov 11
    Cruise Port
    Nov 11, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    Cruise Port
    Enjoy the beautiful surroundings as we pull into port for a day of fun!
  • Social Hour in the Atrium
    Social Hour in the Atrium
    Wed, Nov 11
    Atrium Lobby Bar, Deck 3, FWD
    Nov 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Atrium Lobby Bar, Deck 3, FWD
    Join us for an informal meetup. This is an unstructured event to let you meet your fellow cruisers, try a cocktail from the bar, or just play a game of cards with your family and friends.
  • Depart Port
    Depart Port
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Nov 11
    Cruise Port
    Nov 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Cruise Port
    Pier running is far more fun as a spectator sport. Don't get left on land watching your ship sail away without you.
  • Pajama Party + Game Night
    Pajama Party + Game Night
    Wed, Nov 11
    Location TBD
    Nov 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
    Location TBD
    Join us for game night. We'll be playing LCR, a dice game that is easy and fun for all ages. This is a FREE event with a chance to win prizes. Registration for this event begins at the Welcome Aboard Show on the first Sea Day and closes after 36 passengers have signed up.

THURSDAY, NOV 12 - SEA DAY

  • Gift Exchange
    Gift Exchange
    Thu, Nov 12
    The Song Lounge, Deck 5 AFT
    Nov 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    The Song Lounge, Deck 5 AFT
    The Cruiser Gift Exchange is a great chance to show your love for your fellow passengers. This will be an IN PERSON event.
  • Astros Feud
    Astros Feud
    Thu, Nov 12
    Burgundy Lounge, Deck 5 AFT
    Nov 12, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Burgundy Lounge, Deck 5 AFT
    The game show we all know comes to life and your fellow cruisers are the stars of the show!

FRIDAY, NOV 13 - SEA DAY

  • Astros Swag Swap
    Astros Swag Swap
    Fri, Nov 13
    The Song Lounge, Deck 5 AFT
    Nov 13, 2026, 10:30 AM
    The Song Lounge, Deck 5 AFT
    The Astros Swag Swap is your chance to trade the extra treasures in your collection with fellow fans on the Carnival Dream.
  • Cruise Awards Show
    Cruise Awards Show
    Fri, Nov 13
    Burgundy Lounge, Deck 5 AFT
    Nov 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Burgundy Lounge, Deck 5 AFT
    Check out a video of your cruise highlights, celebrate some of the guests who took their Astros pride to the next level, and give away more prizes!
  • Social Hour, Location TBD
    Social Hour, Location TBD
    Fri, Nov 13
    Location TBD
    Nov 13, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Location TBD
    Raise a glass one more time before the voyage is over at this informal meetup. This is an unstructured event to let you meet your fellow cruisers, try a cocktail from the bar, or just play a game of cards with your family and friends.
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