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Carnival Cruise Cost Calculator

Enter the Carnival fare you found, then add gratuities, CHEERS, WiFi, excursions, port fees, and port spending before you book.

Key Cost Facts for Carnival Cruise Line

Daily Gratuity

$17.00

per person per day ($19.00 for suites)

Service Charge

20%

on beverages & packages

Included Free

7 items

Main dining room, Lido buffet & more

Drink Packages

$83

CHEERS! Beverage Program /day

What's Included Free on Carnival Cruise Line

  • Main dining room
  • Lido buffet
  • Guy's Burgers
  • BlueIguana Cantina
  • Comedy shows and entertainment
  • Pools and waterslides
  • Camp Ocean kids club

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carnival Cruise Line Costs

How much does Carnival WiFi cost?
Carnival WiFi starts with Social WiFi at $20.40 per day. The higher tiers in CruiseKit are Value WiFi at $23.80 per day and Premium WiFi at $25.50 per day. Add the tier you actually need before comparing the total fare.
How much are Carnival cruise gratuities per day?
Carnival gratuities are $17.00 per person per day for standard cabins and $19.00 per person per day for suites in the current CruiseKit planning data.
Is Carnival CHEERS worth it?
Carnival CHEERS can be worth it when every adult in the cabin drinks enough each day to beat the package price plus service charge. For many couples, the all-adults-in-the-cabin rule matters more than one person's drink count.
How much does a Carnival cruise really cost after add-ons?
Start with the fare and taxes, then add daily gratuities, CHEERS or pay-per-drink spending, WiFi, excursions, specialty dining, parking, insurance, and port cash. This calculator keeps those Carnival-specific assumptions in one estimate.
How much are daily gratuities on Carnival Cruise Line?
Carnival Cruise Line charges $17.00 per person per day for standard cabins and $19.00 per person per day for suites. These are automatically added to your onboard account.
What is included free on a Carnival Cruise Line cruise?
Carnival Cruise Line includes the following at no extra charge: Main dining room, Lido buffet, Guy's Burgers, BlueIguana Cantina, Comedy shows and entertainment, Pools and waterslides, Camp Ocean kids club.
How much does a drink package cost on Carnival Cruise Line?
Carnival Cruise Line offers 3 drink package tiers. The CHEERS! Beverage Program is $82.54/day per person. The CHEERS! Zero Proof is $43.95/day per person. The Bottomless Bubbles is $11.99/day per person. 20% service charge applies to all drink package purchases (raised from 18%).
What are the hidden fees on a Carnival Cruise Line cruise?
Beyond the advertised fare, expect to pay for gratuities ($17.00/day/person), port fees (~$22/day/person), WiFi, specialty dining (avg $38/meal), shore excursions (avg $90/port), and optional extras like spa treatments (avg $125).
Does Carnival Cruise Line charge a service charge on drinks?
Yes, Carnival Cruise Line adds 20% as a service charge to beverage purchases and drink packages.