Carnival's Value Packages let you lock in the extras before you sail — and the family math is the easy part. The Kids & Teens Package is $25 per person, per day and bundles Bottomless Bubbles unlimited soda, 1,000 arcade tokens, and 50% off treats at Cherry On Top — enough that the kids stop asking for your card at every machine. Traveling as adults? Essentials at $50/day bundles Cheers! Zero Proof, Value Wi-Fi, and pre-cruise savings on select shore excursions and specialty dining. The Ultimate at $90/day adds the full Cheers! program, Premium Wi-Fi, and 50% off spa treatments and photo packages. Purchase through My Cruise Manager by August 21 for any eligible sailing departing August through December 2026.

I run these numbers for families constantly, and the Kids & Teens package at $25 pays for itself by day two once the arcade and treats are covered. For couples I usually skip Ultimate unless you're a real spa person — Essentials is the sweet spot. Tell me your ship and sail date and I'll tell you which package actually pencils out for your group.