Carnival Cruise Line has begun construction on its new ship, Carnival Festivale, with a steel-cutting ceremony in Germany. The ship, part of the Excel class, will feature music-themed zones, an extensive water park,

Costs also depend on the ship you book, where the cruise goes, how long the sailing is, the ages of the guests in your stateroom, the cabin location and more. To get the best idea of cost variances between Carnival and Disney,