Carnival Cruise Line adds new value package for kids and teens
If you're taking your kids on a Carnival cruise in 2026 and want to add some extra fun to their vacation experience, you may want to grab a new value package that Carnival is offering exclusively for younger cruisers for a limited time.
Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its popular value package promotion for 2026 cruises with a new offering for kids and teens. Initially, Carnival's onboard value packages included two options: the Essentials Value Package and the Ultimate Value Package. Both packages bundle multiple onboard extras to offer savings on beverage packages and WiFi that many passengers purchase for their cruises.
The Essentials Value Package costs $50 per person, per day and includes the cruise line's Cheers Zero Proof Beverage Package, Value WiFi Plan, and pre-cruise discounts on shore excursions and specialty dining. You can save around $10 per day on drinks and WiFi with the Essential Value Package, with the bonus of pre-cruise discounts on shore excursions and specialty dining.
The Ultimate Value Package costs $90 per passenger, per day and includes Carnival's Cheers Beverage Package (which includes alcoholic drinks), Premium WiFi Plan, and additional pre-cruise discounts on other onboard extras. You can save around $20 per day on drinks and WiFi with the Ultimate Value Package, with the bonus of pre-cruise discounts on shore excursions, specialty dining, spa services, and photo packages.
Now, Carnival's value package program is expanding to offer special savings on added-fee onboard fun and treats for kids and teens. Here's what to know about Carnival's new value package for kids and teens and how much it can save you on cruise extras.
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Carnival offering new onboard value package for kids and teens
Now through July 5, Carnival passengers can save on cruise add-ons for 2026 cruises sailing between July 1 and Dec. 31 with three onboard value package options.
In addition to the Essentials Value Package and the Ultimate Value Package, passengers can now purchase a new Kids and Teens Value Package.
Carnival's Kids and Teen Value Package
The Kids and Teens Value Package is exclusively for kids ages three to 17 and available on select sailings. It costs $25 per person, per day and includes:
- 1,000 Arcade Tokens Package
- Bottomless Bubbles Drink Package for unlimited soda (Coca-Cola products) and juices, with service charges included
- Social WiFi Plan
- 50% off bulk candy at Carnival's Cherry On Top onboard candy store
- Free Carnival Cruise Line lanyard, delivered to your stateroom
- Free Bottomless Bubbles souvenir cup, delivered to your stateroom
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The 1,000 Arcade Tokens Package is a $200 value and you can save $3.75 per day on drinks and WiFi with the Kids and Teen Value Package, with the bonus of discounts on bulk candy.
The regular pre-cruise price for the Bottomless Bubbles package for kids is $8.34 per child, per day (with service charge) and the Value WiFi Plan costs $20.40 per passenger, per day.
Carnival's value packages must be purchased for the entire length of the cruise and cannot be shared.
Carnival value packages are available for limited time, but offers return periodically
Passengers with a 2026 cruise booked can purchase value packages on the Carnival website under My Cruise Manager. Value packages are not available for purchase on board. The current value package offer is available through July 5, but may return again soon since the packages have been very popular with Carnival cruisers.
Many passengers who have already sailed with a value package on a 2026 cruise appreciate the savings these bundles offer on ways to enhance their vacations. Families are excited to see the program expand with a new option for kids.
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"Already purchased last night. I was reading it to my daughter and she was so excited! We cruise a month from today! Thanks to you guys for continuing to offer these amazing bundles. We're really loving them," Lani Romero Malagarie commented on a post about the new Kids and Teens Value Package on Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald's Facebook page.
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This story was originally published June 19, 2026 at 8:37 AM.