Carnival Cruise Line raises prices on drink packages and Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi packages have also seen price hikes across all tiers. The basic internet package for one device has increased from $12.75 to $18.70 per day when purchased online before sailing, and from $15 to $22 when bought onboard—a roughly 47% increase for both options.

For the fastest internet connection allowing full web access and streaming services, the price is now $23.80 per day precruise (up from $21.25) and $28 per day onboard (up from $25), reflecting a 12% increase.

In response to these changes, Carnival stated: "We're proud of the quality and value a Carnival cruise vacation provides our guests," adding that "recent nominal price adjustments to help cover higher costs and our investments in onboard offerings allow us to continue providing the high-quality experiences our guests know and love."

Unlike some other major cruise lines such as Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line, Carnival does not offer all-inclusive packages that include basic beverage and Wi-Fi services.

This is not the first time Carnival has raised prices; the last increase in Wi-Fi costs occurred in early 2023 by nearly 25%, while drink package prices were last raised in May 2022 by over 15%.