When completing your Carnival cruise reservation you can select from several cabin categories. Interior cabins are budget-friendly for affordable Carnival Cruise booking. Oceanview cabins include a window to enjoy the sea views. Balcony cabins offer private outdoor space for fresh air and scenery. Suites are the most premium category with extra comfort, more space, and VIP benefits – perfect for Carnival Cruise group reservations.
Carnival offers big seasonal sales on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, summer deals, and spring promotions – perfect timing if you want to book a Carnival Cruise at a lower price.
Alaska & Northwest Canada, Western Caribbean & Panama Canal, Europe, Mediterranean
Alaska & Canada, Caribbean, Bahamas & Western Caribbean, Trans‑Atlantic & Panama Canal
Southern Caribbean from Galveston, Eastern Caribbean from Galveston
Greenland & Canada, Southern Caribbean, Bahamas, Panama Canal/ Central America
Tampa, Florida, Western Caribbean & Mexico Ports, Bahamas / Short Gulf cruises
Half Moon Cay (Bahamas), St. Maarten & St. Thomas, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic & Grand Turk
If you need to change anything after your Carnival cruise line reservations, you can use the online manage booking section. You can rebook sailings, change the travel date, cabin category, or update passenger names. Carnival booking supports cancellations based on fare rules, and you may receive Future Cruise Credit (FCC) if you cancel within policy. For quick help, you may call the Carnival Cruise Line booking number or Carnival cruise group booking support team.
Carnival Cruise is excellent for families, friends, and group vacations. The ships have water parks, kids clubs, fun shows, multiple dining options, and entertainment for all age groups. If you want to plan a reunion or corporate travel, you can call the Carnival group booking desk or Carnival Cruise Line group booking support to secure lower rates and extra perks.
Carnival Cruise cancellation terms depend on the fare category and sailing date. Most bookings require a deposit at the time of reservation. Name changes are allowed but may require a fee. Flexible dates can often be changed if space is available, but non-refundable fares may not get full returns if cancelled. Premium sailings have stricter rules.
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Guests must select an Arrival Appointment in advance during online check-in (no later than midnight Eastern Time before sailing).
Boarding usually begins 1.5 to 3 hours before the ship’s departure time.
The “Final Boarding” time is printed on the boarding pass, and guests must be on board by then.
Checked baggage service ends 2 hours before the published departure time, after which guests must carry their bags on board.
According to community reviews and expert rankings (2025):
Carnival Jubilee — top-rated ship.
Carnival Mardi Gras — very popular.
Carnival Spirit, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Pride, and Carnival Legend also feature in the top-10 list.
Other favorite ships based on different criteria:
Carnival Venezia — praised for its Italian flair.
Carnival Panorama — good for West Coast departures.
Here’s how group bookings work with Carnival:
Minimum Requirement: To qualify for group rates, you usually need at least 8 staterooms (category 4B or higher).
Contact: You need to book via Carnival’s Group Department, not through regular booking.
Group Specialist: For 16+ guests, a group specialist helps plan dining, meetings, shore excursions, and special events.
Custom Excursions: If your group is 50 or more, custom shore excursions can be arranged.
Phone Number: You can call Carnival’s Group Department — for example, 866-721-3225 (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–8 PM ET) for inquiries.
Perks: Groups can get “amenity points” that you can redeem for things like on-board credit, cocktail parties, shore-excursion discounts, etc.
Carnival markets itself as “America’s Most Popular Cruise Line” and is known for offering fun, casual, and lively cruise vacations.
Onboard, Carnival focuses on daytime and evening entertainment, such as deck parties, stage shows, live music, comedy, and waterslides.
Their ships cater to a broad audience: families (with kids’ programs), couples, groups — all in a relatively relaxed, “fun ship” environment.
According to Carnival’s FAQ:
Stateroom: Your room (with standard amenities like TV, safe, bathroom) is included.
Entertainment: Production shows, live music, comedy, etc.
Facilities: Pools, waterslides, fitness center, hot tubs.
Youth Programs: For kids aged 2–17.
Dining: Meals in the main dining room & Lido restaurant for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Select casual dining spots are included.
Other: Basic non-alcoholic drinks (like coffee, tea, water) from buffet dispensers are typically included.
Passengers are allowed to bring a limited amount of beverages when boarding. Carnival permits one 12-pack of non-alcoholic drinks per person (up to 12 oz each), such as soda, juice, or bottled water. You may also bring one bottle of wine or champagne (750 ml) per adult in your carry-on. Hard liquor, beer, and large water cases are not allowed during embarkation.
Carnival offers flexible dining options. You can select Early Dining, Late Dining, or Your Time Dining.
Early/Late Dining: Fixed seating time each evening.
Your Time Dining: You can show up anytime during the open dining hours without a set schedule.
This allows you to choose a dining style that fits your daily activities onboard.
Carnival ships feature a wide variety of entertainment and activities, including:
Water parks and water slides
Comedy shows and live entertainment
Pools, hot tubs, and adult-only retreats
Mini-golf, sports courts, and fitness centers
Game shows, trivia, dance classes, and parties
There’s always something happening for guests of all ages.
Carnival provides many dining options to suit every taste:
Main Dining Rooms with multi-course meals
Buffet restaurants
Specialty restaurants like steakhouses and seafood venues
Pizza, burgers, BBQ, and deli counters
24/7 room service
Whether you prefer casual or fine dining, plenty of choices are included in your fare.
Yes, Carnival offers Wi-Fi through its onboard internet plans. Guests can choose from different packages depending on whether they want basic social media access or full browsing and streaming. Wi-Fi can be purchased before the cruise or once onboard.
Carnival has dedicated kids’ programs designed for different age groups:
Camp Ocean for younger kids
Circle “C” for pre-teens
Club O2 for teens
Activities include games, parties, arts and crafts, and supervised play. These programs help kids have fun while parents enjoy some free time.
Yes, most Carnival ships feature a full casino offering slot machines, table games, poker, and more. Casinos usually open when the ship is at sea and closed while docked in port.
A typical short Carnival cruise (3–5 days) in an interior cabin can cost roughly $250–$650 per person, depending on route and time.
For a longer 7-day Caribbean cruise, fares could range from $400 up to $1,400+ per person, depending on how basic or premium your cabin is.
For very budget-friendly options, some interior cabins on certain ships have even been reported at around $90 per night in very specific cases.
It depends a lot on your style and add-ons:
Base fare (room + main meals + entertainment) is relatively affordable, especially in an interior cabin.
But extra costs can add up: gratuities, specialty dining, drink packages, shore excursions, Wi-Fi, and more.
For a 7-day cruise, a full “on-ship” budget (base fare + tips + a few extras) might end up being $1,500+ per person, depending on how much you spend onboard.
In the standard cruise fare, you generally get:
Your stateroom (depending on the cabin type you choose)
All meals in the main dining rooms and the buffet / casual dining spots.
Onboard entertainment: shows, live music, game nights, and free activities.
Use of many ship facilities: e.g., pool, gym, kids’ activities (for many of the basic ones) are part of the fare.
Yes, Carnival offers several kinds of discounts and promotions:
Early booking deals if you reserve well in advance.
Last-minute bargains sometimes appear when cabins are unsold.
Group rates and special promotions (military, senior, or past guest deals) are also common.
Absolutely. Your cabin choice is one of the biggest factors in how much you pay:
Interior cabins (no window) are the cheapest.
Ocean-view or “window” cabins cost more, since you get a view.
Balcony cabins are more expensive again, but give you private outdoor space.
Suites are the costliest: very large, very comfortable, but they come with a premium.
Yes — several costs are not always obvious in the base fare:
Daily gratuities: Carnival adds a mandatory tip to your account (for staff). It’s typically around $16-$18 per person per day, depending on your cabin.
Port taxes and fees: These “government, port, and security” fees can be quite significant.
Beverage packages: Drinks (especially alcoholic ones) are not fully included; the “Cheers” package, for example, can cost a lot per day.
Specialty dining: Premium restaurants (steakhouses, sushi, etc.) are extra.
Wi-Fi / Internet: Not included by default; there are paid Wi-Fi plans.
Shore excursions, spa, casino, and other onboard luxuries: These activities have additional charges.
Carnival allows you to cancel without penalty before your final payment date, unless you booked a special non-refundable fare. After the final payment deadline, cancellation fees apply based on how close you are to the sailing date.
Typical penalty timeline:
Before final payment: Usually no penalty (unless non-refundable fare).
Final payment date to 56 days before sailing: Loss of deposit.
55 to 30 days before sailing: 50% cancellation fee.
29 to 15 days before sailing: 75% cancellation fee.
14 days or less: 100% of the fare is non-refundable.
Taxes, port fees, and prepaid gratuities are normally refunded even if cruise fare penalties apply.
Yes, you can request changes, but many modifications are treated like a cancellation and rebooking. Whether you pay fees depends on your fare type. Flexible fares allow easier changes, while non-refundable fares may charge penalties.
If you booked airfare through Carnival, airline change fees may also apply.
Refunds depend on when you cancel and the fare type.
Cancel before final payment: Usually refundable unless you purchased a non-refundable fare.
Cancel after final payment: Refund amount decreases as departure gets closer.
Some promotional fares (like Early Saver) offer Future Cruise Credit instead of cash refunds.
Taxes, port fees, and prepaid gratuities are typically refunded.
If Carnival cancels the cruise, they generally offer either:
A full cash refund, or
A Future Cruise Credit (FCC) for a future sailing.
If a port is canceled, Carnival may adjust the itinerary. Unused port taxes, shore excursion fees, or related charges are refunded.
Carnival recommends purchasing travel insurance for emergencies.
Without insurance, standard cancellation penalties apply — even for illness or personal emergencies.
Trip insurance may reimburse you or offer a Future Cruise Credit, depending on the policy and the situation.
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