# Carnival HUB

> Vacationing on CARNIVAL? Maximize your fun on board with the ultimate cruise app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.carnival.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.carnival.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.carnival.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Carnival Corporation
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 6,644,695
- **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (181,832 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-12
- **First published:** 2015-01-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 157 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.carnival.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/about-us.aspx?webview=true](https://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/about-us.aspx?webview=true)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/legal-notice/privacy-notice.aspx?webview=true](https://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/legal-notice/privacy-notice.aspx?webview=true)

## Description

As you prepare for your Carnival vacation, download Carnival HUB—the ultimate cruise app available on all Carnival ships. Use the app to share your cruise countdown with friends, then explore and book shore excursions, spa treatments, drink packages, and more (restricted for adults). When you’re ready, you can check-in and prepare your boarding documents before departure.

Once aboard, connect to Carnival’s Wi-Fi to view real-time information such as ship weather, dining menus, and a day-by-day schedule of onboard events. The app also offers searchable deck plans, itinerary details, current Sail & Sign balance, and the ability to view and purchase shore excursions. It even lets you order pizza on select ships. The app maintains a steady connection to the ship’s local network so you receive real-time notifications even when the app isn’t open.

## Rankings

- #19,515 — Overall
- #61 — Travel and local (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DOCUMENTS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.carnival.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Overall, Carnival HUB is praised for ease of use and keeping cruise details at a glance. Users highlight its simple navigation, up-to-date event info, and the ability to plan or share activities with a group. The app also covers menus, hours, and meal check-ins, with added perks like in‑app photos and purchasing options. Common drawbacks are unreliable onboard wifi and occasional crashes or lag, plus inconsistent reminders. The most-mentioned positives are usability and event/navigation features, while the main negatives are connectivity and stability. Users want location-aware navigation and smoother group bookings.

### Pros

- Easy to navigate and user-friendly interface.
- Keeps guests informed about events, schedules, menus, open hours, and entertainment.
- Planning and sharing features for group activities.
- Helpful for ship navigation and quick access to services (account balance, meals, restaurants).
- In-app perks like photos, purchasing options, and meal check-in.

### Cons

- Unreliable onboard wifi causing disconnects, lag, and constant reconnection.
- App crashes or bugs causing it to stop working.
- Inconsistent event reminders timing (notifications sometimes early or late).
- App disconnects from wifi often and general connectivity issues onboard.
- Limitations with group restaurant bookings for multiple people.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.carnival.android)