In the mood to ring in the New Year at sea with braised lamb shanks?
Recently, Carnival Cruise announced the details of its plans for the holidays, which include special activities on all 24 of the ships in Carnival’s fleet.
Activities on deck will include caroling, ugly sweater parties and a special tree lighting ceremony before each embarkment, all scored by classic holiday music.
Additionally, all Carnival (CCL) – Get Free Report cruises will host non-denominational Christmas and Hanukah services on board, with prayer, hymns, and fellowship on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Hanukah services start on December 18 and continue through every night of Hanukah, and will include traditional food, songs, and prayer to commemorate the occasion.
Dinner Is Served
Recently, John Heald, Carnival Cruise Line brand ambassador, released details of Carnival’s upcoming holiday menu.
And now, Heald has taken to Facebook “share with you the special menu that the chef has prepared for New Year’s Day.”
Here’s what cruisers who are looking forward to ringing in the New Year can expect to feast on. Do note that an 18% service charge will automatically be added to your order, and a surcharge of $5.00 for third entree or more applies.
Also, a $23 fee applies to each entrée from the steakhouse.
APPETIZERS
Shrimp Cocktail with American cocktail sauceTuna Poke with wakame, soba, sesame, chilies, edamame Carpaccio, Figs and Mozzarella with salt baked beets, butternut squash, parsnip, multi grain crackerShrimp Carbonara Flatbread, with Jalisco style shrimp, smoked beef, queso blancoBouillabaisse with baguette croutonSopa De Queso with cheese soup with queso fresco, cheddar, yukon gold and tomatoesCheesesteak Egg Roll with melted cheese, roasted tomato salsa
SALAD
Watermelon & radishPersian cucumber and mint saladShaved iceberg & arugulaRoasted tomato & pepper gorgonzola vinaigretteCaesar salad with house-made dressing, shaved parmesan
VEGETARIAN
Pappardelle butternut squash, portobello ragu.Pine Nuts, pecorino roasted & dressed petite eggplantStir fried barley with peas nizami kofte, dakhani saag dahi ke kebab, kashmiri pulao
ENTRÉES
Meat Thyme Butter Cooked Barramundi with charred poblano, cabbage chili pickle Parmesan & Peppercorn Crusted Chicken with sautéed corn, lemon & mint, pan drippingsGrilled Jumbo Shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic and lemonBraised Lamb Shank with Moroccan style with preserved lemons and Parmesan polentaBroiled Salmon with mushroom walnut ragu, celery oil and fennel saucePan Fried Ribeye Steak with spiced rubbed, roasted carrot, chimichurri sauceApricot Glazed Pork Ribs with fried potatoes, honey chipotle sauce, pickled cabbage salad
STEAKHOUSE SELECTIONS
Surf & Turf with lobster tail & grilled filet mignonBroiled filet mignon with 9 oz. premium aged beefNew York strip loin steak with 14-ox. of the favorite cut for steak loversGrilled Lamb Chops, double Cut, lamb Au Jus
Sauces:
• chimichurri
• béarnaise
• peppercorn sauce
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Don’t Forget Dessert
What would a luxury cruise be without dessert?Here’s what’s on tap.
Melting Chocolate CakeDanillaice CreamCherry PieStracciatella Ice CreamChocolate Turret Lavender Brulée Heart, Pink Champagne CoulisNutty Hazelnut Crisp
