Carnival Adds $25-per-Day Value Package for Kids and Teens

Carnival Cruise Line introduced a new Value Package on August 24, 2026 that targets children and teenagers. It complements Carnival's previously launched Essentials Value Package and Ultimate Value Package. These Value Packages bundle onboard services at a discounted rate when bought together.

What the new kids/teens package includes

The package is for guests ages 3 through 17 and costs $25 per person per day. It includes:

• Bottomless Bubbles with a souvenir cup
• Social WiFi plan
• 1,000 arcade tokens (noted as a $200 value in the announcement)
• Lanyard
• 50% off bulk candy

• Upgrades to a different Value Package are allowed if completed at least 24 hours before embarkation.
• Package carries a purchase rule for adults: if one adult in a stateroom buys the Essentials package, every guest in the stateroom aged 21 and older must also purchase it.

• The new kids/teens Value Package became available on August 24, 2026.
• Carnival states the Value Packages are available as add-ons through September 30, 2026.
• Packages are valid on cruises departing between August 28 and December 31, 2026.
• Booking is done through My Cruise Manager on Carnival.com.

Who this helps and when it makes sense

Families with children or teenagers who plan to use the arcade, want a refillable non-alcoholic drink option, and need basic WiFi access can find this package economical at $25 per day. The arcade token allotment may be useful for families with frequent arcade users. If your group does not intend to use all included benefits, buying individual items onboard may be cheaper.

• Verify the ages of children and teens in your reservation to ensure eligibility.
• Compare the value of included items (arcade token usage, WiFi needs, beverage consumption) against the package cost to decide if it's worth purchasing for each child.

Carnival has offered various Value Packages on and off since summer 2026. Carnival told Cruise Fever similar packages might be offered again in the future. This new $25-per-day package is the cheapest Value Package announced and is aimed specifically at younger guests.