Carnival Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line is best known for having the most fun ships at sea. In fact, they considers itself to be the most popular cruise line in North America with more domestic homeports than any of its competitors.

Because of this, you can find many residents who drive to their local cruise port to sail on weekend getaways with Carnival. Most are onboard to let loose and have fun in a laid-back, lively environment.

If you take one look at Carnival’s oldest and newest cruise ship, you can easily see how cruise ship design has evolved over the last few decades. While traditional ships were built to be smaller and offer a more simple onboard experience, modern-day vessels are massive, floating resorts.

Recently, I sailed on Carnival’s oldest ship in its fleet, Carnival Sunshine, on a quick weekend sailing from Charleston, South Carolina. Carnival Sunshine was first built in 1996, making her older than other Fantasy Class ships.

Less than two weeks after Carnival Paradise was forced to cancel a cruise due to Hurricane Helene, the 71,925 gross registered ton ship has been impacted again. This time, its departure on Thursday, October 10 has been canceled due to the impending approach of catastrophic Hurricane Milton. 

"Given the storm’s track, officials in Tampa have advised that the port will close ahead of the storm’s arrival, and we will continue to monitor the situation and provide timely updates as more details become available," reads an update shared to Carnival's website.

I recently sailed on my first-ever Carnival cruise, and it was packed with learning experiences about this iconic cruise brand, as well as discovering everything the Carnival Valor ship had to offer.

I traveled with a good friend and fellow writer, Allie, who is a Carnival Cruise expert. She showed me the ins and outs of what it’s like to sail with the cruise line known for fun and affordability.

From the upbeat environment of their "FUN" ships to exploring new ports of call, planning a Carnival cruise is exciting! However, nobody wants to overspend on their annual vacation, so it's essential to budget accordingly.  

Two Carnival Cruise Line guests are banned for life after smuggling a handgun onboard their cruise ship. To make matters worse, the couple posted about the incident on social media, catching the attention of the cruise line.

Intrigued by the affordable fare and the convenience of embarking in New Orleans, just a short drive away, I finally got to experience Carnival Cruise Line. More specifically, I was curious to see what the cheapest stateroom on Carnival Valor would offer.

If you’re looking for drink prices to plan for your upcoming Carnival cruise, you’ve come to the right place. Consider this your complete guide for what you can expect to spend on cocktails, wine, beer, liquor, and more during your cruise.

You can find the most updated drink prices and menus in this article. This should give you the best idea of what you can expect to spend on drinks while cruising with Carnival Cruise Line.

Though Hurricane Helene has come and gone, the impacts of the catastrophic storm continue to be felt, even in the cruise industry. 

After leaving passengers in limbo, Carnival Cruise Line announced they cancelled the September 26 sailing onboard Carnival Paradise from Tampa, Florida.