Carnival Cruise = A big money making scheme.

Its not enough that the price is high for what you get, but the add-ons once youre on board are criminal. For a family of four you are charged $280, as gratuity. We were told that the dinning is included in the price and told not to tip. They also add a 15% tip to any, alcoholic or not, drink you order.

As for the stops, two are to private locations where you are essentially held hostage because the only things to do there are highly over priced or if you dont want to pay those prices for their excursions you can shop at their stores. Read more