Carnival Cruise

Have you ever wondered why Carnival only allows guests to carry one bottle of wine onboard?

Though it would be nice to bring unlimited alcohol on cruise ships, alcohol sales are where cruise lines make a significant portion of their revenue. 

Most guests leave their luggage with porters before embarking on a cruise ship under the assumption it will be safely delivered to their cabins. However, that wasn't the case for one unlucky Carnival passenger. 

Jason and Tammy Merritt were looking forward to celebrating their anniversary on an 8-night cruise aboard Carnival Magic in early February. Things quickly went downhill when Jason's bag never made it to his stateroom. 

After welcoming just one new ship to its fleet in 2024, 2025 is gearing up to be an exciting year for Carnival Cruise Line as the cruise giant prepares for two new ships. 

Two former P&O Australia ships—Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure—are set to join Carnival's fleet as Carnival Encounter and Carnival Adventure in March. 

Carnival Cruise Line added a menu item to a popular onboard restaurant, sparking a debate about how healthy cruise ship food really is. 

John Heald, Carnival's social media-famous Brand Ambassador, took to Facebook to share Guy's Burger Joint's new burger. 

Carnival has adjusted itineraries on four ships departing in 2025, 2026, and 2027.

It's not uncommon for cruise lines to tweak itineraries. Sometimes, the changes are minor, such as adjusting the hours in port. Other times, however, they could completely swap a port of call. It can be frustrating, especially if you booked a specific cruise for one port. 

Several cruise ships are stuck at sea as Cyclone Alfred approaches Queensland, Australia. 

Passengers booked on Carnival Luminosa's February 23 sailing were informed their return to Brisbane has been delayed because of Alfred. They were scheduled to return on Thursday, March 6. 

There’s no secret formula to determine the cheapest time to book a cruise. As much as we’d all love to have a crystal ball, there’s no way to accurately predict how cruise prices fluctuate.

For many, booking a cruise vacation requires careful budgeting. Costs can quickly add up, from the base cruise fare to shore excursions, internet packages, specialty dining, airfare, and more. Not to mention, cruise fares have continuously increased over the last few years.

Carnival Cruise Line is planning its biggest class of ships yet. However, with that, they're also planning to stuff as many passengers onboard as possible. 

The new "FUN" ships will measure around 230,000 gross registered tons (GRT), making them larger than most of Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class, excluding Wonder and Utopia of the Seas. They're expected to be delivered in 2029, 2031, and 2033, respectively. 

When it comes to family cruises, few names are as well-known as Carnival Cruise Line. The popular cruise line boasts a fleet of 27 ships, with two more expected to join the fleet in 2025. 

Not all Carnival ships were designed equally, though. While older ships have a more intimate atmosphere, newer vessels are jam-packed with more activities and restaurants.