Many Carnival cruisers also get by with the help of an onboard chat option available in the Carnival HUB app. The onboard messaging feature costs $5 per passenger for the voyage and offers Carnival cruisers a way to communicate with family and friends who are also on board the ship.

After a passenger was offended by adult content aboard a Carnival ship, the cruise line addressed the issue via its ambassador, John Heald.

"Would Carnival consider adding another drink program the just included bottled water/specialty coffees/shakes?" an unidentified cruiser asked back in November. "I'm sure this has

And for those who want to celebrate their special day with family and friends, a cruise can be the ultimate birthday party. Even if you don’t want a party, there are plenty of ways to treat yourself on a birthday cruise — from pampering yourself at the spa and indulging in a specialty dining experience to embarking on a bucket-list shore excursion.