Carnival Cruise Line is giving families even more reasons to have fun at sea with new onboard experiences inspired by Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s The Cat in the Hat. Timed to the film’s Nov. 6 big-screen debut, the limited-time programming brings the beloved character aboard 23 Carnival ships while expanding the cruise line’s popular Seuss at Sea program.
The new experiences also celebrate Carnival’s 15-year partnership with Dr. Seuss, which has introduced millions of families to the author’s iconic characters and stories through onboard entertainment, activities and interactive experiences.
Carnival Celebrates ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Across 23 Ships
During the two weeks leading up to the film’s premiere, Carnival is rolling out a series of movie-themed activities designed to bring families together. Highlights include:
- Larger-than-Life Cat in the Hat Inflatables: Towering 40-foot inflatables on select ships’ open decks welcome families aboard during embarkation.
- The Cat’s Hollywood Debut Party: Ship atriums transform into premiere celebrations featuring balloon drops, red-and-white striped premiere carpets, character appearances, family entertainment and crafts.
- The Cat’s Secret Surprise: Select staterooms receive special deliveries with themed postcards, snack packs, invitations to meet-and-greets and other giveaways.
- Themed Build-A-Bear Workshops: Families can create Seuss-inspired bears dressed in Thing 1 and Thing 2 shirts, along with a specialty Cat in the Hat furry friend.
- Camp Ocean Activities: Younger cruisers can take on themed challenges, including The Cat’s Messy Room Mission, The Cat’s Stacking Challenge and The Cat’s Rhyme-O-Rama.
- Movie-Themed Photo Opportunities: Green screen experiences give families a chance to capture memories alongside the film’s characters.
Carnival Expands Its Seuss at Sea Program
Beyond the movie celebrations, Carnival is adding two interactive experiences to its Seuss at Sea lineup, which already includes the Seuss-a-palooza character parade and Story Time, Thing 1 & Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast and Dr. Seuss Bookville.
The new Seuss-a-palooza Game Time brings Dr. Seuss-inspired music, dancing, tongue twisters and games into the main theater, building excitement ahead of Seuss-a-palooza Story Time.
Meanwhile, Seuss-a-palooza Family Time gets the whole family involved with character-inspired movements, scenes from favorite books and Seuss-themed charades.
The additions give travel advisors more family-friendly entertainment to highlight when discussing Carnival vacations with clients, particularly those looking for activities that appeal to multiple generations.
Availability and scheduling for the experiences vary by ship and sailing.
For more information, visit carnival.com.
