Carnival adopts dynamic pricing as Mediterranean incident disrupts itinerary
Cruise updates also include an Antarctica sailing review and a comparison of Carnival Celebration and Mardi Gras.
Passengers voiced frustration on social media after a woman went overboard during a Mediterranean cruise, resulting in the ship missing its final scheduled stop in Naples, Italy. According to the account, the 44-year-old allegedly took an inflatable ring before entering the ocean. Some passengers accused her of acting selfishly and disrupting their vacation.
Separately, Carnival Cruise Line is shifting popular extras, including beverage packages and Wi-Fi plans, to dynamic pricing. Prices will vary according to factors such as itinerary, sailing length and season. The account indicates that rates are likely to rise when demand is strongest on popular departures, including holiday voyages and adults-only cruises.
Other cruise coverage includes a review of an Antarctica voyage with Poseidon Expeditions and a comparison of Carnival Celebration and Mardi Gras. Although both vessels rank among Carnival’s newest and largest ships, the comparison notes that they are not identical.
