Rates: All rates are per person based on two people in the cabin and are approximate. The rates include accommodations, meals while onboard, and entertainment onboard. Taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are additional. Alternate cabin types including triples, quads, suites and/or balconies are available upon request and subject to the prevailing rates. There are often cabin category upgrades, rebates and coupon books available as incentive.
$389.00 Inside Stateroom
$429.00 Oceanview Stateroom

Arrangements: Reservations can be made any way you choose but should done promptly. Carnival and Cruise.com are currently offering 2 category upgrades, but Carnival requires only a $100 refundable deposit to secure your stateroom. Cruise.com is offering $25-$75 per stateroom discounts and a coupon book. Call for the upgrades.

We suggest: Karen Russo at Carnival 866-857-7231 x34053 -or-
Cruise.com telephone service 800-300-4804 Anne x191

www.cruisecompete.com will get bids for you. I checked it out and one offer included a free cruise for 2. I am sure there was a lot of fine print though.

We have heard both Costco and Sams Club have great pricing as well.