Ever wondered what’s on the menu during a Carnival 5 day cruise in the Main Dining Room? You’re not alone. Many cruisers are curious about what’s served on casual and elegant evenings and I’ve got it all covered here.
This guide includes all Carnival 5 day cruise menus based on my own dining experience, so you’ll know exactly what to expect each day onboard.
For details on dining times, reservations and dress codes you can check out my detailed Carnival Main Dining Room guide.
Let’s take a look at the breakfast, brunch and dinner menus for a Carnival 5 day cruise.
Carnival 5 Day Cruise Menus
Keep in mind that Carnival 5 night cruise menus may vary depending on the itinerary.
Carnival 5 Day Breakfast Menu
Given below is the Carnival breakfast menu:

Carnival 5 Day Brunch Menu
Given below is the Carnival brunch menu:

Carnival 5 Day Dinner Menus
Given below are the Carnival 5 day cruise dinner menus:





Carnival 5 Day Kids Menu
Given below is the Carnival Main Dining Room kids menu:

You can also check my detailed guide on Carnival 6 Night Cruise Menus to compare the dining options and see what’s different on longer sailings.
FAQs about Carnival 5-Day Cruise
How many formal nights on a 5 day Carnival cruise?
There is only one formal night on a Carnival 5 day cruise where guests dress up for a formal evening in the main dining room.
When is elegant night on Carnival 5 day cruise?
The Elegant Night on a 5 day Carnival cruise is held on Night 2 of the sailing.
Do you get lobster on a 5 day Carnival cruise?
No, free lobster isn’t included on a 5-day Carnival cruise. Complimentary lobster tails are only served on cruises of 6 nights or longer during the second Elegant Night.