I tried to spend as little as possible on Carnival's newest cruise ship. I recommend shelling out for better food and more fun.

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A man taking picture of the Carnival Firenze cruise ship.
I snubbed all upcharges on the new Carnival Firenze except for WiFi. I wouldn't recommend it.

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I went on my first Carnival cruise — these are the 2 reasons I might not do it again

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I sailed on Carnival's new ship, Carnival Firenze, in May. I have two major gripes about the experience: the mediocre food and the incessant upselling.

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How the cheapest interior and balcony cabins on Carnival's new cruise ship compare — and why the pricier one is worth it

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An interior stateroom on Carnival Firenze is $160 cheaper per person than a cabin with a balcony. I recommend paying more for the private outdoor space.

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I stayed in Carnival's cheapest, $90-a-day cabin on its new ship. It was ugly and windowless but shockingly spacious.

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bed in my Carnival Firenze cruise cabin
For about $90 a day, guests staying in Carnival Firenze's interior cabin get an ugly but surprisingly spacious hotel room at sea.

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Carnival is known for ultra-cheap cruises. I sailed on its new ship — and I'm not sure that's completely true.

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seafood on ice with price tags on Carnival Firenze
Carnival is one of the most affordable cruise lines. Just don't fall victim to all the onboard pay-to-play amenities and up-charged food.

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Rape at sea: How a broken system is failing passengers and darkening the cruise industry

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Carnival Cruise Line bans woman for life who tried to bring CBD gummies on board

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The Carnival Horizon left without the family of four after Melinda Van Veldhuizen was told she couldn't set sail.

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Striking photos show just how much cruise ships have evolved during the last century

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1950s Buffet Lunch Serving Crew Staff Assembled Aboard The Aft Deck By Swimming Pool On The Cruise Ship Independence At Sea.
Buffet lunch by the swimming pool on the 1950s cruise ship "Independence At Sea."

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