Carnival Luminosa Restaurant Dining Guide & PDF Menus
Cruising on Carnival Luminosa gives guests a wide range of dining options, from casual favorites to specialty restaurants. Originally launched in 2009 as Costa Luminosa and rebranded under Carnival Cruise Line in 2022, the ship provides an intimate cruising experience with spacious decks and modern amenities. Homeported in Brisbane, Australia and Seattle, Washington, Carnival Luminosa sails to destinations such as the South Pacific and Alaska. Guests can enjoy popular venues like the Cloud 9 Spa, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, Lido Marketplace, Pizzeria del Capitano, and the upscale Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse. This guide covers all the key restaurants onboard and helps plan meals for every taste.
About Carnival Luminosa
Carnival Luminosa joined the Carnival fleet in 2022 after previously sailing as Costa Luminosa since its launch in 2009. With a gross tonnage of 92,720 and a capacity of 2,260 passengers, the ship delivers a warm and comfortable cruising experience based on the ship’s decor theme of light. Departing from Brisbane, Australia, Carnival Luminosa visits destinations across the South Pacific and Alaska. The ship features signature Carnival venues, including Alchemy Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, and RedFrog Rum Bar. Entertainment options range from Playlist Productions and Piano Bar 88 to The Punchliner Comedy Club. For relaxation, guests can enjoy the Cloud 9 Spa or the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat. The combination of dining, entertainment, and onboard amenities ensures a well-rounded cruise experience.
Carnival Luminosa Complimentary Restaurants
Vela Restaurant © Carnival
Main Dining Room: Vela Restaurant
Vela Restaurant is the central dining venue onboard Carnival Luminosa, offering breakfast, brunch, and dinner daily. The menu rotates each evening, featuring appetizers, entrees, and desserts, including classics like shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad, grilled chicken, flat iron steak, and the signature warm chocolate melting cake. Guests can select early or late assigned seating or choose Anytime Dining depending on availability.
Port Day Breakfast: 7:00-9:00am.
Sea Day Brunch: 8:30am-12pm.
Sea Day Tea Time: 3:00-4:00pm.
Dinner: Early seating 5:00pm • Late seating 7:45pm • Anytime Dining 5:00-9:00pm.
Tacos & Burritos
Tacos & Burritos is a casual station on the Lido Deck offering breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy made-to-order tacos with chicken, beef, or pork, as well as breakfast burritos, all included in the cruise fare.
Breakfast • Lunch
Carnival Deli
The Carnival Deli specializes in hot and cold sandwiches for those looking for a casual meal. It’s a convenient spot for lunch or dinner when you want something simple yet flavorful.
Lunch • Dinner
Chopsticks
Chopsticks rotates a variety of Asian-inspired dishes throughout the cruise. Guests can enjoy dim sum, soups, rice and noodle dishes, and entrees such as Mongolian beef and honey chicken for lunch or dinner.
The Burger Grill
The Burger Grill serves customizable beef, chicken, and veggie burgers on garlic butter buns, along with fries. While not branded as Guy’s Burger Joint like on other Carnival ships, this poolside venue delivers a similar freshly grilled menu during lunch and dinner.
Lunch • Dinner
Lido Marketplace
Lido Marketplace offers a buffet with international dishes, fresh salads, desserts, and more. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it caters to a wide variety of tastes and dietary needs.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ol’ Fashioned BBQ
Ol’ Fashioned BBQ features classic barbecue dishes with sides like mac and cheese, coleslaw, baked beans, and potato salad. This indoor restaurant is included in the cruise fare and provides a hearty lunch or dinner option.
Breakfast • Lunch
Pizzeria del Capitano
Pizzeria del Capitano serves pizza with a variety of toppings and crust options. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all available, making it an easy and satisfying option for any meal.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Swirls
Swirls provides self-serve soft-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt 24 hours a day, perfect for a sweet snack anytime during your cruise.
Lunch • Dinner
Carnival Luminosa Specialty Restaurants
Bonsai Sushi Express
Bonsai Sushi Express offers freshly prepared sushi, sashimi, and rolls to-go. It’s perfect for guests who want high-quality Japanese cuisine while on the move. Available for lunch on sea days and dinner.
Lunch (Sea Days) • Dinner
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse is an upscale steakhouse serving premium cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and an extensive wine list. Dinner-only seating provides a refined dining experience for guests seeking gourmet meals.
Dinner
JavaBlue Cafe
JavaBlue Cafe serves specialty coffees, teas, and freshly baked pastries. Guests can enjoy a light breakfast, a midday snack, or a casual treat during lunch and dinner on sea days.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Carnival Luminosa Room Service
Carnival Luminosa offers 24-hour room service for guests who prefer dining in their stateroom. Complimentary options include breakfast items, sandwiches, snacks, and desserts, while some premium selections carry an extra charge. Orders can be placed through the Carnival Hub App or by calling the room service line from the stateroom phone.
