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Carnival Cruise Line Announces 2026 Beverage Packages and Ship-Specific Dining Options

other · 2026-04-17

Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled its beverage packages and dining selections for 2026, introducing the Cruise the Vineyard Wine Package, which starts at $81.00 for three standard wine bottles. The Conquest-class ships boast additional decks and a premium steakhouse. Guests can enjoy Carnival's ThirstyFrog Red beer in multiple formats, along with unique offerings like ParchedPig West Coast IPA. The Cheers! Zero Proof Package is priced at $29.99 per person, daily. Exclusive dining options, Amari Club and Il Viaggio, are available only on Carnival Venezia and Carnival Firenze. Launched in 2019, Carnival Vista features a Sky Zone, while Carnival Valor offers an expanded casino and the Heroes Tribute Lounge & Bar. Smoking is restricted to designated areas, and casino hours differ based on port schedules.

Key facts

  • Carnival Cruise Line's 2026 beverage packages include wine options starting at $81.00 and $124.00.
  • Conquest-class ships are the largest in the Carnival fleet, offering more decks and dining venues.
  • Carnival's private-label draft beer, ThirstyFrog Red, is served in pints, pitchers, and tubes.
  • The Cheers! Zero Proof Package for non-alcoholic beverages costs $29.99 per person, per day.
  • The Amari Club and Il Viaggio dining are exclusive to the Carnival Venezia and Carnival Firenze ships.
  • Carnival Vista, built by Fincantieri, entered service in 2019 and features a Sky Zone and Trampoline Park.
  • The Heroes Tribute Lounge & Bar, honoring military personnel, is now on 16 Carnival ships.
  • MegaCash is the world's largest jackpot on a cruise ship, exceeding USD one million.

Entities

Institutions

  • Carnival Cruise Line
  • Fincantieri

Locations

  • Barcelona
  • Spain
  • New Orleans
  • United States
  • Italy

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