Solo cruising out of Galveston is one of my favorite topics because I’ve done it, I’ve thought about it seriously, and I know the number one thing that trips people up before they even book: the single supplement. If you’re considering a solo cruise on Carnival from Galveston and you’re looking at per-person prices online,…
Here’s something that catches a lot of cruisers off guard: you can book a Carnival cruise today, watch the price drop next month, and potentially pay less — or get more cabin — without rebooking. But you have to know the system, stay engaged with your booking, and act when the window is open. Carnival’s…
There’s a version of the cabin upgrade conversation that goes like this: you book an interior cabin, feel vaguely guilty about it, and eventually pay whatever Carnival asks to move up to a balcony. That’s an upgrade, but it’s not a strategy. And more often than not, you paid more than you needed to. The…
There’s a version of cruise pricing where you just go to Carnival.com, pick a sailing, pay whatever the website says, and call it done. That’s a perfectly valid approach. But if you’re willing to spend a little time understanding how Carnival’s pricing and discount system actually works, you can often book a significantly better cabin…
By Jerry Robertson | GalvestonCruiseGuy.com If you’ve ever looked at Carnival cruise prices from Galveston and wondered why the same ship, the same itinerary, and the same cabin category can cost $400 one week and $900 the next, the answer is demand. Cruise pricing is dynamic, and the calendar is the single biggest driver. Understanding…