Carnival's BIG Dry Dock Changes - Plus ULTIMATE Package in Australia
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Carnival Encounter is currently in dry dock in Singapore, but uh the cruise lines just been releasing information daily this week.
The ultimate package is arguably the better value one. It definitely stands up when you consider that the $111 Cheers drinks package is just the drinks package.
So, get in there and buy those packages. You can do that through your cruise manager on the Carnival website.
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Carnival Encounter is currently in dry dock in Singapore - and some BIG changes are underway. In this video I break down everything happening onboard, including the arrival of Cloud 9 Spa with brand new thermal lounges, resurfaced and refinished pools, upgraded jacuzzi tubs, and even faster waterslides. But it’s not just maintenance… Luke’s Bar & Grill and Luke’s Burgers are being removed, making way for Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse and Topside Grill starting May 4 across both ships. Plus Carnival has just launched two brand new cruise packages for Australia - Carnival Essentials and the Ultimate Value Package - available for a limited time. The Ultimate package includes the CHEERS drinks package AND premium WiFi for just $120 per day, compared to purchasing separately at a significantly higher cost. If you’re sailing Carnival Encounter in 2026 - or considering booking - this is what you need to know. Let me know in the comments - are these changes an upgrade or a downgrade? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛳️ My website hosts one of the world's most powerful cruise search engines where you can research and even book your next cruise or land holiday. Take a look here: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛒 Shop my Amazon Cruise Essentials here: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au/cruise-essentials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🤳🏼 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/adrianthecruiseandtravelguy Music by Master Planned Music