and Canadian militaries can take advantage of a few extra dollars off their cruise bookings. RICK DIAZ/CARNIVAL CRUISE LINEĬarnival Cruise Line rewards servicemen and women with a military appreciation gathering on every sailing, a Heroes Tribute Lounge on select ships and military discounts on every cruise.Īctive and retired members of the U.S. Also, the older ships sailing from these destinations often have an abundance of affordable cabins. That means beyond the main ports in Florida, New York and California, you can sail from places like Baltimore, Jacksonville, Charleston, Mobile, Norfolk and Tampa.ĭriving to your cruise port can save you money over flying. Take advantage of drive-to cruise portsĬarnival ships embark passengers from more U.S. Caribbean cruises in November before the holidays will be more affordable than the same itineraries during winter or spring break weeks. Book shoulder-season cruises to saveĬarnival can be a budget-friendly line, but you can save more by sailing at less popular times of year.įor example, Alaska cruises in May and September will be cheaper than peak-season sailings in July. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email.
I would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. In general, booking cruises early is a good idea to lock in the best rates, as well as the best cabin availability. If you have to cancel or change your cruise before final payment date, you will be assessed a $50 per-person fee, and your deposit will be returned only as a future cruise credit that expires within the year. However, make sure you read the fine print before committing. You can only book these fares on cruises departing more than two or three months from the booking date. They also come with price protection should the rate drop on your sailing after you’ve booked. Book early for low fares, but check the fine printĬarnival’s Early Saver fares offer some of the lowest base prices for cruises outside of special promotions. Here are 43 Carnival Cruise Line tips, tricks and hacks that you can use to get maximum enjoyment out of your first Carnival cruise or next vacation at sea. Learn from my experiences - and mistakes.
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You learn so much on that first sailing that you may wish you could go back and get a do-over to maximize your time on board and ashore.įor cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter.Īs someone who’s sailed Carnival for 15-plus years, I have learned a lot of useful information about how to make the most of a “Fun Ship” sailing. No matter how much research you do, it’s hard to be completely prepared to step onto a ship for the first time. departures means it attracts a lot of first-time cruisers. Want to hear a secret that will enhance your upcoming Carnival cruise? How about 43?Ĭarnival Cruise Line’s affordable rates and plethora of U.S.
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