While Carnival Cruise Line offers a wide array of complimentary activities, there are several onboard experiences and services that come with an additional cost across their fleet of ships:

Casino:

• Casino Games: This includes slot machines, blackjack, roulette, craps, poker, and other table games. Participation requires wagering money.
• Casino Tournaments: Entry fees are typically charged for participating in poker, blackjack, or slot tournaments.

Excursions:

• Shore Excursions: These are off-ship activities and tours in the ports of call. Costs vary significantly depending on the type and duration of the excursion.

Shopping:

• Onboard Shops: Any purchases made in the onboard retail shops, including souvenirs, clothing, jewelry, toiletries, and snacks, will incur a charge.

Bingo:

• Bingo Games: Purchasing bingo cards to participate in the various bingo sessions held onboard. Prices vary depending on the number of cards and the potential jackpot.

Gratuities:

• Crew Gratuities: Carnival automatically charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account to recognize the service provided by the crew in dining, housekeeping, and other areas. 
• Bar Service Gratuities: An automatic gratuity is usually added to each beverage purchase made onboard.
• Spa Service Gratuities: Gratuities are often added to the cost of spa treatments and salon services.

Drinks (Beyond Complimentary Options):

• Alcoholic Beverages: This includes beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits purchased at any of the onboard bars and lounges.
• Specialty Coffees and Teas: Drinks from the onboard coffee shops beyond the complimentary options in the buffet and dining room (e.g., lattes, cappuccinos).
• Soda: Purchased by the glass or through a soda package.
• Bottled Water: Available for purchase in your stateroom, at bars, and in the buffet.
• Freshly Squeezed Juices: Typically available for an extra charge.
• Energy Drinks: Available for purchase at bars and some other locations.

Pictures/Photos:

• Professional Photos: Photos taken by the onboard photographers during various events and in designated photo studios are available for purchase in various print and digital formats.
• Photo Packages: While sometimes offering a better value, photo packages still require an upfront cost.

Room Service (Select Items/Late Night):

• While a limited menu of complimentary items is usually available 24 hours a day, some premium items on the room service menu may have an additional charge.
• Late-night room service orders (typically between 10 PM and 5 AM) on some ships may incur a per-order fee.

Porter Gratuities:

• When using the services of porters at the pier for luggage handling, it is customary to tip them. This is an additional cost to factor into your travel expenses.

Specialty Dining:

• Steakhouses (e.g., Fahrenheit 555, Steakhouse at Carnival Sunrise): These offer premium cuts of meat and seafood for a per-person cover charge.
• Italian Restaurants (e.g., Cucina del Capitano, Canaletto): Enjoy Italian specialties for a cover charge or à la carte pricing.
• Seafood Shacks (e.g., Seafood Shack): Offering fresh seafood dishes for à la carte pricing.
• Sushi Restaurants (e.g., Bonsai Sushi, Ji Ji Asian Kitchen): Serving sushi, sashimi, and other Asian dishes for à la carte pricing.
• Chef’s Table: An exclusive multi-course dining experience hosted by the ship’s executive chef, which comes with a significant per-person cost.
• Other Specialty Venues: Depending on the ship, there may be other specialty dining options with associated costs.

Welcome Aboard Drinks:

• While not always the case, some specialty welcome aboard cocktails or drinks offered upon embarkation in specific lounges might be at an additional cost. It’s best to confirm if a drink is complimentary before accepting.

Main Dining Room Upgrades 

• While the standard main dining room experience is included, there are special, premium menu items available for an extra charge within the main dining room.