Is Carnival Cruise Still Worth the Price in 2025?
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I've broken them down into the five key areas that are hitting cruisers the hardest right now.
If you're taking a seven night cruise, a couple is now shelling out just over $1,100 just for drinks.
Carnival is trying to dial back that anything goes, turn up party scene.
I love Carnival. I will always love Carnival. It was my first ever cruise.
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Has Carnival Cruise Line lost its value or has it changed too much? In this episode, we take a hard look at what cruising with Carnival really means in 2025. From rising drink package costs to new rules that change the party vibe, plus surprise port swaps and a loyalty program overhaul, you’ll hear how these updates are impacting the cruise experience and your wallet. If you’re thinking about booking (or rebooking) with Carnival, this honest breakdown will help you decide if it’s still the right choice. **Norfolk Cruise Port Guide** https://www.profmelissa.com/blog/norfolk **Carnival’s Nickel and Diming Strategy** https://www.marketwatch.com/story/carnival-cruise-is-charging-an-extra-3-to-8-for-doughnuts-and-pastries-would-you-pay-that-1f026974?mod=genPF_twitter_new&link=sfmw_fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawNtl2NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFOaGh4dEVVYm5DV2pxZ0pEAR6b1tzUfA1vAxD0K6fgkxfPQMXncsADVLsohp_9kFId66gko4Gd0he3x9aQMQ_aem_kBIn3ULMUEFY57ZWVGtlsg **CHAPTERS** 1:16 How much does the drink package cost now? 3:37 Are new rules making Carnival less fun? 5:46 Why are so many itineraries changing? 8:22 What happened to the old loyalty program? 10:43 Are cruisers being nickel and dimed? 13:30 Should you try another cruise line instead? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳️ Get my Travel Insurance Guide for Cruisers: https://profmel.com/insurance 🛳️ Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳️ Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳️ Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳️ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳️ Grab my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planner: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳️ Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professormelissa ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️