What’s Included on Carnival Cruise Line | Plus What Will Cost You Extra!

One reason we love cruises is that for . one set fare a cruise vacation allows   you to see multiple destinations while , enjoying most of the onboard amenities   although what's included in each Cruise Line  standard price does fluctuate to help Cruisers   planning a vacation with Carnival Cruise Line . we put together this video detailing everything   that's included in a Carnival Cruise plus what  will cost you extra up next welcome board Cruisers I'm Don B from eat sleep . Cruise where we help you plan the perfect Cruise   so you can see the world one point at a time now . Carnival Cruise Line is a very popular Cruise   Line especially with families and while like . most Cruise Lines a lot included in Carnival   Cruise Line fare there are still plenty on the , ship that could cost you extra so to help you   budget for your next Cruise in this video we . break down everything that's free on a Carnival   Cruise plus all the additional costs you have to , keep in mind your cruise Ferry covers the cost of   your estate room for the duration of the trip  include with your accommodations you'll have a   friendly stateroom attendant who'll make up your . room every day oral Carnival ships offer a variety   of different room categories from interior . cabins to Suites and everything in between   choosing your cabin type will be the main  driver of the total cost of your cruise   certain cabin categories provide Cruisers access , to exclusive areas of the ship like the thermal   suite and free Fitness classes for the Cloud 9 . spot State rooms to an exclusive pool area for the   Havana State rooms there are even family Harbor . State rooms which offer special perks for families   so make sure to review all the benefits for , each cabin before selecting the perfect fit   for your next Carnival Cruise regardless of , the Carnival Cruise Ship you choose you can   enjoy three meals a day with some snacks  in between at the Casual Lidl Marketplace   this Buffet is part of your cruise fair and offers  a variety of menu items morning noon and night   other casual food that's included on a  Carnival Cruise varies from ship to ship   some of these options include Guys burger joint . starting up some of the best burgers at Sea and   the new offering Shaq's big chicken there's  also the Blue Iguana Cantina for some Mexican   favorites a pizzeria grab-and-go items from the . Java blue coffee shop and soft serve ice cream   not to mention some ships even offer complimentary  lunchtime pasta bar or noodle bar and a salad bar   in the adult-only serenity in addition to this , Casual Fear Cruisers can also dine in the main   dining room for free Carnival Cruise Line offers a . traditional early and late dining as well as your   time dining which gives more flexibility to dine . whenever you want many of the cruise Line's larger   ships will have two complimentary dining rooms  that are always open for dinner the menu does   change nightly with a few always available items . like the cruise Line's famous chocolate melting   cake you can even get Lobster in the main dining , room on one of the line's elegant nights the main   dining room is also open on select days and hours  for a sit-down breakfast and one of our favorites   the sea Day brunch on Carnival's newer ships like . Carnival celebration favorites like Cocina Del   Capitano and chibang are even free for dinner too . you might be wondering what drinks are included   on a Carnival Cruise when it comes to beverages , on board the ship you have the option of Select   drinks like iced tea lemonade filtered water . some juices hot chocolate and drip coffee and tea   while these items are complementary soda bottled  water specialty coffee and alcoholic beverages   will cost you extra money this is when purchasing  a cheers drink package might come in handy   your cruise ship is a hub of activity and events a , carnival fun Squad wants to ensure you're having a   good time so you'll always find something to , do on the ship that will not cost you a dime   all Carnival Cruise Line ships have a , large pool deck for all Cruisers to enjoy   these ships offer at least one main pool hot , tubs and loungers the pool deck is the ideal   place to spend your days at Sea you might even  want to spend your evening watching a dive-in   movie by the pool various poolside activities and , deck parties also occur when the weather permits   and we can confirm that Carnival deck . parties are some of the liveliers at sea   many of the newer ships in the carnival Fleet . also offer additional pools and other pool   deck amenities like the Waterworks Aqua park with ,

water slides for adults looking for the ultimate   relaxation there's also the adult only Serenity , retreat further most elements of the sports deck   are included on a Carnival Cruise activities like . a basketball court mini golf ping-pong tables   and a ropes course are all complementary and  fun for Cruisers of all ages on the Vista   class ships there's also the Sky Ride which is a , suspended bicycle course which is completely free   on Carnival Cruise Line you can enjoy modern . Fitness facilities and outdoor jogging track   and the 18 plus Sky Fitness outdoor gym offering  great views and ocean breezes during our workout   on board other events like , trivia cooking demonstrations   karaoke and games are all part of the cruise . Fair so be sure to check the carnival Hub app   or a paper copy of the daily schedule for  the exact events occurring on your cruise   even if you don't participate these daily  activities are equally as fun to watch   at night your Carnival Cruise Ship comes alive , with plenty of entertainment options that won't   cost you anything the signature entertainment , can be found in your ship's Main theater here   they'll be featured playlist Productions signature  shows featuring the cast of singers and dancers   several Carnival ships also feature a . family-friendly entertainment that's   unique to the cruise line these options , include lip sync battle Hasbro the game show   a clue murder mystery and even Family , Feud the great thing about Carnival   cruise line is that none of these shows  require Advanced reservations Carnival   Cruise Line also features dedicated venues  on select ships for piano music comedy shows sporting events and more that's not enough  there'll be plenty of other live music   around the ship including a DJ that spins . Tunes until the wee hours of the morning   included in the cruise Fair on Carnival Cruise , Line are youth programs for children aged 2 to 17   years old Camp ocean offers Kids 2 to 11 supervise  age-based activities like arts and crafts Games   movies and more supervised staff organize these  activities for children in different age bands   two to five-year-olds are known as penguins six . to eight-year-olds are stingrays and 9 to 11   year olds are sharks Circle C is a supervised . hangout for those who are 12 to 14 years old   while the club O2 is for those 15 to , 17 years old these areas include dance   parties games video games and movies with other  activities also taking place around the ship   several Carnival ships also offer Seuss at Sea  with special Dr Seuss programming including   character parades interactive story time book fill  and more for truly Unforgettable Family Vacation   other family fun activities also include a dive , in movie night the Hasbro game show or just some   friendly competition in the sportswear while , Cruisers do provide a great vacation value not   everything is included in the cruise Fair our , Carnival Cruise Line there are other amenities   that can be purchased if Cruisers choose to  do so some can be purchased in advance of your   cruise via the online Cruise planner or you can . purchase them once on board the ship for starters   alcoholic beverages are not part of the cruise . Fair on Carnival Cruise ships beer wine cocktails   soda specialty coffee and tea and bottled water  will all cost additional fees depending on your   drinking habits purchasing the cheers beverage , package might be a better option than paying the   a la carte pricing this package includes a variety  of non-alcoholic beverages beer Wines By The Glass   cocktails and a wide selection of high quality . brand name Spirits priced up to twenty dollars   soda juices specialty coffee energy drinks and . bottled water are also included in this package   however there is a limit of 15 alcoholic drinks , per day bottomless bubbles is Carnival Cruise   Lines soda package which is also an upcharge this . Carnival drink package includes soft drinks and   juices only while there are many dining venues . covered in the Carnival Cruise Fair the cruise   line also offers upcharge dotting options and . experiences specialty venues like the fahrenheit   555 Steakhouse Bonsai Sushi and Teppanyaki the , Seafood Shack Gigi's Asian Kitchen a Del Capitano   Emerald's Bistro and Rudy seagrel will all cost , additional fees some of the restaurants have a   flat fee cost While others are a la carte , pricing if you do want to dine at one or   more of these restaurants reservations are highly . recommended and can be made prior to your sailing   on the Carnival website reservations can also .

be made on the ship but space will be limited   the Dr Seuss Green Eggs and Ham breakfast  and room service also have Associated fees   Cruise gratuities are service charges that . are not included in your standard Cruise fare   and they are similar to a hotel resort fee these  additional fees are per person per day dollar   amounts that are charged to all guests usually , automatically across all state room categories   these charges serve as a means to reward . the hard-working crew for the excellent   service provided during your cruise vacation , and in 2023 these gratuities are going up   for cruises departing on or after April 1st of  2023 standard room gratuities will be 16.50 per   person per day and sweet State rooms will . be eighteen dollars per person per day   this fee can be prepaid or it'll be charged . daily to your onboard sale and sign account   of course you can always tip special crew . members above and beyond this required amount   while there are several included activities and , entertainment many ships also offer additional   classes and activities that cost an upcharge these  can include such things as Bingo Deal or No Deal   group fitness classes cocktail tastings the  video arcade and the Build-A-Bear Workshop   other onboard attractions like the IMAX the Sky  Zone or the bolt seacoaster will cost extra as   well for our Cruisers looking to up their cooking , skills some ships offer a carnival kitchen which   offers cooking classes led by the chefs on board , the ships these small intimate classes range from   decorating cupcakes to learning how to plan the . perfect tailgate but they are an additional fee   you will need to purchase an internet package if  you want to stay in touch with family and friends   as Wi-Fi nor the carnival Hub app chat feature are . part of the cruise Fair Carnival offers different   Wi-Fi packages at varying prices depending , on your needs from social media packages to   streaming packages you want to check your cruise . planner for the current rates on your sailing   honestly it's usually cheaper if you . pre-purchase these plans prior to your cruise   spa services and access to a thermal suite are  also an additional fee on a Carnival Cruise   the Cloud9 Spa on Carnival ships offer a . variety of treatments including massages   nail Services teeth whitening hair surfaces , facials and more there's also a thermal Suite   with heated loungers steam and sauna grottos and , a therapy pool Cruisers will need to purchase   passes to access this thermal Suite area your . Carnival Cruise Ship will transport you to   several exciting ports of call unfortunately . shore excursions are not part of the base Fair   these tours and additional experiences  can be booked through the cruise line or   through third-party retailers at no additional , cost or even directly with the tour providers   shore excursions can range from inexpensive . walking tours to several hundreds of dollars   for Unique experiences these prices are also very  dependent on the destination with the Caribbean   and Bahama tours usually being cheaper than other  destinations like Alaska or the Mediterranean   of course any shopping in the retail stores on , board the ship or any gaming the casino are all   at your own expense if you would like clothing  washed or pressed these laundry services will   also cost you extra money as well likewise photo  packages special celebration packages and pre-post   cruise travel expenses are not included on . a Carnival Cruise thus when determining a   cruise budget you'll need to account for expenses  like airfare a pre-cruise or post Cruise Hotel   and transportation 2 and from the cruise terminal  unfortunately unlike some other cruise lines that   offer bundles that include some of these add-ons , to make your cruise vacation more inclusive   Carnival cruise line does not , offer an all-inclusive package   while the initial price point of a Carnival Cruise , might lure you in you'll have to consider the cost   of adding all these additional items at a la carte , prices if you're planning to purchase any of these   extra items we do recommend that you purchase them . pre-cruise to help you save money now if you're   considering a carnival cruise we recommend you  check out our Carnival Celebration Cruise review   Carnival celebration is Carnival Cruise Line's  newest and largest ship today in our cruise   review video we go in depth from the dining to . the entertainment onboard amenities staterooms and   more we covered all to help you decide if Carnival . celebration is right for your next Cruise vacation.