Carnival Cruise

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. 

Guests dining at one of Carnival's specialty restaurants may notice an updated menu. 

After booking a cruise, one of the most popular add-ons is an alcoholic drink package. There’s nothing quite like having a delicious cocktail at the pool or a specialty latte in the morning to start your day while cruising. Vacation is meant to be relaxing, not stressing over the cost of every drink you want to enjoy!

If you’re planning to go on a Carnival cruise, you might wonder if you should purchase Carnival’s alcoholic drink package, known as the CHEERS! package. You’re not alone if you’re considering whether or not the package is worthwhile.

Over the past two years, I've sailed on multiple cruise lines, including Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Margaritaville, Disney Cruise Line, and even Viking Cruises. These experiences have given me a broad view of what the cruise industry offers. However, there was one major cruise brand that I hadn’t tried yet—Carnival Cruise Line.