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Carnival Cruise Line raises prices on select Gulf Coast sailings starting April 2, 2026, including higher soda packages and gratuities.
Carnival Cruise Line is raising prices for select services on Gulf Coast sailings starting April 2, 2026, affecting travelers from Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama.
The adult Bottomless Bubbles soda package will increase to $11.99 per person per day plus a 20% service charge, while the kids’ version stays at $6.95 daily.
Gratuities will rise by $1 per day per person, reaching $17 for standard stateroom guests and $18 for suite guests.
On a seven-day cruise with four people, gratuities alone will add nearly $500.
Prepaid guests are grandfathered in, but most travelers will face higher costs.
Passengers needing minimal services may negotiate gratuities at the ship’s customer service desk.
Carnival Cruise Line eleva los precios en algunos cruceros de la Costa del Golfo a partir del 2 de abril de 2026, incluidos paquetes de refrescos y propinas más altos.