Clear, practical advice for Carnival cruisers. Packing lists, planning guides, onboard hacks, and smart ways to save time and money before and during your trip.
Carnival is ending its VIFP Club loyalty program and rolling out a new Carnival loyalty program called Carnival Rewards, launching on June 1, 2026. This change comes alongside other recent updates to onboard services and pricing. On paper, the new setup…
What to Know Hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from June 1 through November 30, with the highest risk for cruise disruptions in September and October. If you’re sailing during these months, last-minute changes can happen fast. The Carnival Text…
Carnival’s CHEERS! Zero Proof is a non-alcoholic drink package that sits between Bottomless Bubbles and the full CHEERS! package (see Carnival’s page). It’s designed for guests who want premium non-alcoholic options without paying for the full bar package. For a…
Planning a Carnival cruise? One of the biggest budget decisions is whether to buy a drink package and it’s not always a straightforward decision. Carnival offers two approaches: buy a drink package for one flat daily rate, or pay per…