# Frustrated cruise passengers push back as popular line rolls out new drink prices

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/frustrated-cruise-passengers-push-back-as-popular-line-rolls-out-new-drink-prices/
- Published: 2026-10-23T14:57:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T15:55:43+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/travel/frustrated-cruise-passengers-push-back-popular-line-rolls-out-new-drink-prices
- Topics: Art, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, Travel, World

## Key points

- Carnival will vary drink and Wi-Fi package prices from 1 December.
- Prices will depend on cruise length, itinerary and season.
- A purchased package’s price will remain locked.

## Summary

Carnival Cruise Line will introduce variable pricing for individual beverage packages and Wi-Fi plans from 1 December. Prices will depend on cruise length, itinerary and season, potentially making it harder for passengers to predict the cost of extras when planning a holiday.

Carnival says the confirmed price is locked once a package is bought, even if prices later change, and describes the system as offering more flexibility. Passengers online expressed concern about added complexity, while others said the approach could be reasonable if it leads to lower prices on some trips. The change follows Princess Cruises’ 13 October increase of $5 per person per day for its Plus and Premier packages, now $70 and $105 respectively.

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