Cruise Critic's News Editor, Dori Saltzman quickly clarifies Carnival Cruises new structure in fares . . .
As of this week Carnival Cruise Lines' fare categories just got a little more complicated -- and only two things are certain: You may get confused at some point, and the line's "Early Saver" fares are no longer guaranteed to be the cheapest option.
As of December 3, Carnival's fare categories are comprised of seven options (four more than before): Fun Select, Fun Select Plus, Past Guest, Early Saver, Easy Saver, Super Saver and Instant Saver.
Here's a quick rundown, made as simple as possible:
Fun Select: Fun Select is Carnival's standard rate with which passengers can select their own cabin. But within the new system, Fun Select fares also come with free cabin upgrades that allow passengers to be upgraded up to two categories within the same cabin type (ie inside, outside, balcony, etc). Upgrades are dependent on availability. Fun Select Plus: Similar to Fun Select fares, the upgrades included in Fun Select Plus rates allow passengers to be upgraded up to seven categories within the same cabin type.Read on at: cruisecritic.com
