Is Carnival Still the Best Value in Cruising?
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The entry level fair on Carnival, it's still legit low.
Gratuitities are now higher than ever. They're 17 bucks per person per day for standard cabins.
The drink package does not work at Carnival's private destinations.
MSC's premium extra drink package is often roughly in the same price neighborhood as Carnival's Cheers package.
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Is Carnival still the best value cruise line, or has the math changed? In this video, we look at why Carnival’s low base fares still matter, but why gratuities, drink packages, Wi-Fi, private island costs, and loyalty program changes can shift the real price fast. **Cruise loyalty program** https://youtu.be/6UVutctW4lo?si=Fp1y0hwtITCvByLG **Looking for a Travel Agent?** https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent **CHAPTERS** (0:00) Is Carnival still the best cruise value? (0:43) How cheap are Carnival’s base fares? (1:17) What extra costs change the final price? (3:03) Why does the drink package matter so much? (4:35) Is MSC becoming a better value than Carnival? (7:05) Are Carnival’s new rules changing the fun ship vibe? (8:20) Why are loyal Carnival cruisers upset? (8:59) Who still gets the best value from Carnival? ----------------------------------------------- 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. ♥️