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I always check around including calling carnival. I booked my cruise for this January about 6 weeks ago. I found Carnival gave me the best rate. Most were just the same and some more expensive. I did find one or 2 places that were a few dollars less but a savings of $50 between 2 people was not worth going with an unknown. I have a wonderful rep I am dealing with at Carnival and even got a price reduction when I called once to check on rates. Just make sure when you check other websites that you get their final price. Many sites look cheap but they are not including port taxes and or gov't fees. Carnival includes it all so make sure you compare apples to apples.