Different cruise, but same premise: should you spend your hard-earned money on Carnival Cruises drink packages? We think not.
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PSA: Do Not Waste Money on Celebrity Cruises Drink Packages
Based on my casual observation of other guests on the Celebrity Solstice, it would seem like the Celebrity Cruises drink packages are popular. However, I’ve run the math on these packages and I simply do not see the value here.
Continue readingPro Tip: Celebrity Cruises Gives Free Parking at MGM Resorts
While many people lamented the loss of the status match between Hyatt and MGM, an easy status match still exists between Celebrity Cruises and MGM Resorts.
Continue readingPoints Choice: Royal Caribbean Avoids the Carnival Trap
Royal Caribbean and family has just introduced the Points Choice program, and at the same time saves us all from wondering if it will follow Carnival’s demise.
Continue readingCarnival Rewards Continues to Cave From Mounting Pressure
Carnival Rewards, the drastic about-face in loyalty from Carnival Cruises, just hit another setback in its attempt to convince passengers it’s worthy.
Continue readingOnly Diamonds Matter for Carnival Rewards in Latest Update
In June 2025, Carnival announced a new program (Carnival Rewards) to start June 2026. Just three months later, they’re making some revisions.
Continue readingIs Carnival’s Faster to the Fun Worth Your Money?
We purchased Faster to the Fun on our recent cruise, but found minimal value from the program apart from a quicker boarding process.
Continue readingCarnival Cruises Destroys Its Loyalty Program with Carnival Rewards
Carnival Cruises says “hold my beer” to Hilton Honors and then proceeds to fully eliminate all sense of loyalty with Carnival Rewards.
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