Carnival's New Drink Package Shakes Things Up – But Is It Worth It?
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Carnival Cruise Line has added a new drink package tier. Meet the Cheers Zero Proof program.
This will set you back $29.99 per person per day when purchased in advance or $34.99 on the ship.
Princess Cruises is reducing its onboard credit rebate that you would get from using your medallion on shore from 7% to 2%.
Kunard's Queen Elizabeth is adjusting its September 21st Alaska itinerary after that landslide shut down Tracy Arm fjord last month.
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Cruise news today. Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new non-alcoholic beverage package called "CHEERS! Zero Proof." The package costs $29.99 per person, per day pre cruise or 34.99 onboard, and it must be purchased for the entire length of the cruise. Princess Cruises is reducing its MedallionPay Shoreside onboard credit rebate from 7% to 2%. This change takes effect on October 16, 2025. The MedallionPay program allows guests to use their Medallion wearable for contactless payments at participating retailers in ports of call. Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth is rerouting its September 21 Alaska itinerary after a landslide shut down Tracy Arm fjord. The slide, which occurred on August 10, triggered a local tsunami and left unsafe conditions for ships. Cruise line stocks for CCL, RCL, NCLH, and VIK. Watch the latest cruise news: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzZsVPse7hw&list=PLgGWQRf2ZGlljJxCLrHXGfs_BE3Qrd0Mk [Connect with me] Website: https://cruiseradio.net/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/cruiseradio TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cruiseradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/cruiseradio Read this before your cruise: https://cruiseradio.net/category/before-you-cruise/ Know about your destination: https://cruiseradio.net/category/destinations/ Tips for cruising with family: https://cruiseradio.net/category/family-cruising/ ============================== My name is Doug Parker, and this is Cruise News Today, where I provide you with the latest cruise industry news, updates, cruise ship reviews, and informative cruise insights. You'll also find behind-the-scenes videos, with cruise ship tours and port tours. I am committed to delivering the most up-to-date information through daily newscasts, breaking news updates, in-depth analysis, and coverage of the cruise industry, including engaging stories, video coverage, and original journalism that goes beyond the headlines. Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay up-to-date with all the latest cruise news. © Cruise Radio Subscriber count: 86,144 #Cruise #CruiseNews #CruiseShip