Packing & Preparation

Essentials · Clothing · Beach and Pool · Toiletries · Cabin Extras — plus the Galveston-specific items most people forget. Overpacking is one of the most common first-timer mistakes on a Carnival cruise. You’re going to be on a ship — everything you need is either already there or a short port stop away. What…

Carnival’s Faster to the Fun program is one of the most debated add-ons in cruising. Half the people who buy it swear by it. The other half think it’s overpriced. The honest answer is that both groups are right. It just depends on which sailing you’re on and what you care about. As someone who…