Carnival raises price of beverage package

Carnival Cruise Line has increased the cost of its Cheers! beverage package effective Jan. 1.

The pre-cruise purchase cost will go from $49.95 per person, per day to $51.95, a 4% increase.

On the ship, the package will sell for $56.95, up from $54.95. The prices do not include the 15% gratuity.

The package includes spirits, beer, and wine and champagne by the glass with a menu price of $50 and below, plus speciality coffees, sodas, juices, non-alcoholic cocktails, milkshakes, energy drinks and bottled water.