Carnival also offers the Fountain Fun Card, which allows kids to obtain unlimited fountain soft drinks throughout the cruise for one flat fee. Carnival carries about equal numbers of passengers in the various age ranges, many first time cruisers. The average passenger is in his or her mid-40s. The Ecstasy is a casual cruise. There is only one formal night, and most gentlemen opt for a suit and tie as opposed to a tuxedo.
Most ladies wear a short cocktail dress or a dressy pants outfit on formal nights.
The other nights are casual, with most gentlemen wearing a sport shirt and long slacks and most ladies wearing a casual dress or skirt and blouse or pants outfit. Shorts are not permitted in the dining rooms at dinner. The dress is very casual during the day, with swimsuits, shorts and t-shirts being the rule. Swimsuits are not allowed in the dining rooms, but you may opt for casual breakfast and lunch on the Lido Deck or around the pool. Carnival automatically adds a 15 percent gratuity to all bar and wine bills.