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Carnival pulls Carnival Adventure from Australia’s year-round roster in shock move – CLIA warns more capacity at risk

26 Feb 202626 Feb 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Carnival Cruise Line has made the surprising announcement that Carnival Adventure will no longer sail year-round in Australia.

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Carnival unveils new package that includes drinks, WiFi and more for $120 per day

13 Mar 202620 Feb 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Australians are now able to purchase the ‘Ultimate Value Package’ and ‘Essential Value Package”.

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As Carnival gratuities rise – is it time for more transparency on how gratuities really work?

6 Feb 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Americans pay gratuities, yet Australians don’t. But as our research reveals, either that isn’t true, or it isn’t transparent. We delve into the murky world of gratuities.

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Carnival confirms extension of Cheers! Zero Proof – no plans to change Aussie’s inclusions

29 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Carnival Cruise Line has finally made the new Cheers! Zero Proof Drink Package available for purchase for all 2026 sailings.

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The five minute walk that cost Kayley a Carnival shore excursion price guarantee and an extra $430

23 Jan 202623 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Cruisers are often faced with a major question that changes the cost of their voyage significantly: Should you book your excursion with the cruise line or through an independent tour operator?

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Carnival lashes Maritime Union as Carnival Adventure sails into Melbourne amid protests

20 Jan 202619 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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The MUA, or Maritime Union Australia, has been extremely vocal in recent weeks about what they are calling exploitation of cruise ship workers.

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Royal Caribbean expands its loyalty program as Carnival’s plan continues to cause pain

16 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Royal Caribbean has officially announced its new Points Choice program, which will begin on January 30. 

Categories News Tags Carnival Cruise Line

As unions claim “exploitation” – the truth about how much Carnival’s Aussie crews are paid

16 Jan 202616 Jan 2026 by Cruise Passenger
Carnival Adventure and crew with Christine Duffy

The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has alleged that Carnival Cruise Line’s workers are being exploited. Carnival has responded and denied the claims.

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Why Carnival Cruise Line is doubling down on value, families and Australia in 2026

7 Jan 20261 Jan 2026 by Peter Lynch
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Carnival Cruise Line is putting 2025 and the P&O closure behind it, focussing on value and family holidays.

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