Elegant Dining at the Vela Restaurant
Located on the aft of Decks 2 and 3, the Vela Restaurant offers a dining experience unlike any other on your Carnival cruise. As one of the two main dining rooms onboard, the Vela Restaurant boasts a casual and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a delicious three-course meal. With no pretension, guests can feel at ease as they indulge in artfully presented cuisine, served by attentive waitstaff. The Vela Restaurant is open nightly for dinner, with assigned dining times of 6:00pm and 8:15pm on Deck 2, and 5:30pm and 7:45pm on Hawaii and Alaska itineraries. For those looking for more flexibility, the 'Your Time' open seating option is available from 5:45pm-9:30pm on Deck 3, and 5:15pm-9:00pm on Hawaii and Alaska itineraries. The restaurant also has the Archipelago annex for overflow seating, ensuring all guests have the opportunity to experience the delightful cuisine and service at the Vela Restaurant. So come on board and enjoy a scrumptious meal at the Vela Restaurant, where you can dine in comfort and style.
One helpful pro tip for dining at the Vela Restaurant would be to make a reservation for your desired dining time. This will ensure that you have a guaranteed spot at the restaurant and won't have to wait for a table. Reservations can be made either through your cruise planner or through the restaurant directly. This will help you avoid any potential wait times and ensure a smoother dining experience.
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To enjoy the Vela Restaurant and all public areas on Carnival's ships, guests are technically required to be at least 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian.
When enjoying the Vela Restaurant, you can dress in Carnival's requested 'Cruise Casual' attire. This includes the following recommendations. Gentlemen: dress pants, jeans, elegant shorts, polo shirts; Ladies: casual dresses, skirts or trousers and blouses, summer dresses, capris, elegant shorts, jeans. Carnival requests no tracksuit trowsers, basketball shorts, flip-flops, bathing clothes or cut-off jeans.