Major cruise company cancels rock-bottom fares after massive website pricing glitch
Carnival Cruise Line has canceled numerous cruise bookings made during a website pricing glitch that offered significantly reduced fares. The company informed customers that the prices were far below reasonable promotional rates and provided refunds along with a $100 onboard credit for future bookings. This decision has led to online debates, with some travelers arguing that Carnival should honor the mistaken prices.
- ▪Carnival Cruise Line canceled cruise reservations due to a website glitch that displayed drastically reduced fares.
- ▪Customers were informed via email that the prices were far below any reasonable promotional fare.
- ▪The company offered refunds and a $100 onboard credit for guests who rebook another cruise before August 31, 2026.
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Cruises Major cruise company cancels rock-bottom fares after massive website pricing glitch Booked passengers were hoping to keep unusually low fares despite the tech glitch By Kelly McGreal Fox News Published May 23, 2026 7:05am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Cruise ship rescues stranded sailor and his cat in Gulf drama A Carnival cruise ship crew spotted distress flares while sailing to Cozumel, Mexico, and rescued a stranded sailor and his cat at sea. Both were brought safely aboard and received care. FOX 26 spoke with two passengers who were on board the ship when the rescue occurred.
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