If you’ve ever cruised on the Carnival Conquest, you know she isn’t just a cruise ship - she’s a legend. She is the "Queen of the booze cruises" out of PortMiami, and Conquest has built a reputation for being one of the most high-energy, party-heavy ships in the Carnival fleet.…

Just days after we reported on Margaritaville at Sea hiking their gratuities to the highest in the industry, another major cruise line is following suit with price increases of their own. This time it's Carnival Cruise Line, and they're not just raising one thing - they're hitting cruisers with multiple…

Carnival Cruise Line is quietly testing something new on Carnival Celebration, and it did not take long for word to get out. Earlier this morning, Cruise Director Louie Clare shared photos on his Facebook page showing brand-new upcharge menus that have popped up on Deck 16 aft in the Lido…

Carnival Cruise Line has quietly rolled out price increases to both its WiFi packages and onboard service charges effective December 1, 2025, and while the changes may seem subtle at first glance, they can make a noticeable difference over the course of a cruise, especially for families or anyone who…

When Celebration Key officially opened a few months ago, Carnival Cruise Line made a big deal about it being their new private playground on Grand Bahama. It was billed as an exclusive destination just for Carnival guests, complete with Instagrammable lagoons, food halls, and the world’s largest swim-up bar. But…

Carnival’s first Excel-class ship, Mardi Gras, is officially back in action - fresh from her very first dry dock in France. This is the ship that started a new era for Carnival Cruise Line: the first in the Excel class, the largest class ever built for the brand, with her…

When Carnival Cruise Line first announced in June that its long-running VIFP Club would be sunset in 2026 and replaced with the new Carnival Rewards program, it wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. The concept was clear: Carnival wanted a program that looked more like other travel loyalty systems, one that rewarded…

Carnival Cruise Line just rolled out something cruisers have been asking for over and over again—a true non-alcoholic drink package that goes way beyond just sodas. Say hello to CHEERS! Zero Proof, Carnival’s brand-new premium alcohol-free beverage package now available for $29.99 per day if purchased pre-cruise, $34.99 if purchased…

If you’ve been waiting for Carnival Cruise Line to mix up its itineraries for its biggest ships, 2027 is going to be your year. Carnival just announced that cruises on the Mardi Gras will shift from their traditional week-long sailings to brand-new short cruises — the first time an Excel-class…

When Carnival Cruise Line’s new private destination, Celebration Key, opens in just a few days, there will be no shortage of things to nibble on  — and the best part? Guests will be entitled to one complimentary offering, noted as "Island Eats" from over a dozen different quick service outlets…