Major cruise company cancels rock-bottom fares after massive website pricing glitch

Carnival Cruise Line is facing some consumer dismay, even disbelief, after the company canceled a wave of cruise reservations tied to a website glitch that briefly displayed dramatically reduced fares on several sailings.

The issue reportedly occurred following a planned IT maintenance project that disrupted parts of the cruise line’s booking system.

"After the site maintenance on Saturday, I was able to book a solo balcony on a 6-day cruise for $300 yesterday. … Hoping Carnival will...