Carnival Wants You to Buy Your Cruise Extras in One Bundle, Before Prices Start Moving

Carnival Cruise Line has launched FunPacks, bundles that combine perks and experiences into a single purchase. The line calls them its largest package offering to date, and they replace its earlier Value packages. There are four versions: Kidstarter, Zero Proof, Social and Epic.

The bundles can include Wi-Fi, beverages, shore excursions, specialty dining, savings on spa treatments and photos, and family-friendly perks. A new drink option, CHEERS! Social, comes only with the Social FunPack and covers unlimited non-alcoholic drinks plus three alcoholic drinks a day. Carnival says the packages save guests 35 to 55 percent compared with buying the items separately, though the report lists no package prices.

Timing matters here. FunPacks can be booked from October 14 to 30, 2026, through My Cruise Manager on Carnival’s website, for sailings departing from October 31, 2026 through the end of 2027. Then, starting December 1, 2026, beverage package and Wi-Fi prices will vary by sailing length, itinerary and season.

In other words, the bundles arrive just as Carnival moves to a more flexible pricing model. Anyone sailing in the next year should price the individual extras and compare them with the bundle before the booking window closes, since the savings claim comes from Carnival itself and will depend on what you actually use.

Sources: Cruise Industry News, Cruise Industry News (cruise news index)