Carnival getting ready for Halloween

Throughout the month of October, Carnival Cruise Line will be hosting its “Frightfully Fun” festivities on all sailings.

The month-long event is highlighted by the debut of Patch the Pumpkin Pirate, a colourful swashbuckling seafarer who towers 12 feet tall and greets guests as they board each ship. Kids can gather around Patch as they enjoy scary story time hosted by the cruise director.

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On board trick-or-treating 

Carnival Cruise Line is also offering trick-or-treating on board for younger guests, where they'll pick up candy and other goodies from costumed crew members at different venues throughout the ship. The event concludes with a costume contest with prizes for the most creative get-ups.

Fun for all ages

All-ages activities including Thriller dance classes, Patch’s Deck Party, Halloween-themed trivia and bingo, and pumpkin-carving contests, along with poolside Drive-In Movies showing scary (and not so scary) films like Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, Dracula Untold and It, are also featured. Guests can also enjoy tasty Halloween treats and custom libations like Witches Brew and the Green Goblin.