No, Carnival Cruise Line isn't running out of eggs. While some cruisers avoid buffet eggs at all costs, others love starting their day with a plate piled high with scrambled eggs, a fresh omelet, or a hard-boiled egg for a quick, high-protein breakfast.
For months, the U.S. has been grappling with an egg shortage and higher prices. It's led to popular chains, including Waffle House and Denny's, temporarily raising the price of eggs.
However, despite these supply chain challenges, Carnival isn't experiencing the same disruptions. The cruise line's well-known Brand Ambassador, John Heald, took to Facebook to address rumors about eggs being removed from ships' menus.
"This is of course utter nonsense," he writes, "I know there is an egg shortage in parts of the United States but we still offer all the egg options we always have."
"That’s because we source all our eggs from a farm in Cleveland, Ohio. It’s called Old Macdonald’s Chicken Farm and the Beards have a brilliant relationship with Mac who is the EIEIO of the farm."
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Plenty of eggs for everyone
Do you like your eggs scrambled or hard-boiled with some salt and pepper? What about a made-to-order omelet or tasty eggs benedict in the dining room? Carnival's got you covered, as cruisers confirmed they aren't seeing any egg shortages aboard Carnival's fleet.
"I’m on Luminosa right now. Eggs are readily available," Shari Parker commented on Heald's post.
Nicki Gardepe added, "I was delighted to see eggs Benedict each morning earlier this month on the Venezia and the omelet station was always busy. No lack of eggs there."
"I had as many [omelets] and [over-easy] eggs as I wanted for breakfast every morning on a cruise about 4 weeks ago. So awesome. Just have to stand in eggs to order line. 💯% worth it," said Rick Johnson.
Mickey Vickers Eckert wrote, "On the Splendor now. Have had eggs for brekkie almost every day. The day I didn't, I chose not to have eggs."
Elizabeth Wright
Elizabeth graduated from New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute with her M.A. in Journalism in May 2023. Growing up, she traveled frequently with her family and fell in love with cruising after sailing on the Oasis of the Seas during her freshman year of high school. Having sailed on nearly 30 cruises across different lines, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, and Princess, she loves sharing her insight and expertise on all things cruising!
