Valentines Cruise 2008

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<All information and prices subject to change at any time- no guarantees!>

We went on a "couples only" Eastern Caribbean Cruise February 8-16, 2008 leaving Miami, Florida.

Pictures of some of the cabins....

Basketball area, golf area, and the night time scene on a deck....

One of the pools, hot tubs, and the water slide and sunning areas....

VIEW THE CURRENT LOCATION OF THE SHIP

more details about the ship

PHOTO GALLERY
(Some picture that we took on the trip)

Our Ship is called the Carnival Freedom and it is brand new as of March 2007!!

To learn More about the ship take a look at the Virtual Tours, see the State Rooms, explore the Deck Plans, get to know about the Ship Highlights and specifications, and find out about the Onboard Activities!


Our voyage plans...

 Friday, February 8, 2008

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Monday, February 11, 2008

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Thursday, February 14, 2008 – Valentines Day

Friday, February 15, 2008

Saturday, February 16, 2008


Airfare with Carnival started at $590 +$57.90 taxes (from SLC $647.90)  <<$728 from Boise>> and includes a night stay in Florida.  Flight could be to Fort Lauderdale, but would cover all transportation and would get you to the ship on time.

Booking Cruise with Kristen Thomas with Carnival Cruise Lines (1-800-438-6744 x 86269) gives us an Ocean view standard room that is upgraded to the Main Deck (deck 3) or deck 6 or 7   <You must call me, Mike Johnston at 234-4357 so I can authorize Kristen to give you these rate.  Otherwise you may be paying a higher amount for the same room.>

Ocean View is $815.77 (with an open cabin assignment)
And the least expensive option is an inside cabin for $665.77
(These prices are as of 1-10-08 at 2:00 PM - Prices are changing by the minute!)


Who went?

5-07 Mike & Shannon Johnston - 2 (Room #2320)
5-07 Kim & Kim Jorgensen - 2 (Room #2316)
5-07 Larry & Chris Foulkrod - 2 (Room #2308)
6-07 Steve & Robin Callahan - 2 (Room #2364)
6-07 Don & Allison Nelson - 2 (Room #2348)
 

Pictures of the New Ship <-- From its Maiden Voyage!

Information on the Ship <--  Deck Plans

Cruise Info From Carnival (.pdf file) On board pampering, menus, food selections, etc...

Our selected Dinner time was 6:15 PM - we dined as a group!


If you Have not been on a cruise before here is some important information to consider:

How to apply in Person for a passport:

Don't forget to Pre-Register for the cruise.  It will save you time when you check in.  Visit this site to pre-register.

Even though the law requiring Passports has been modified.  Carnival HIGHLY RECOMMENDS having a passport.  They say if you do not have one and you miss boarding the ship and you are required to FLY to the next port of call (to get back on the ship) you may not be permitted to do so without a VALID passport.  ( Read Here )


Here is more information I received in an email from our Carnival Cruise line Vacation planner:

 
Carnival - The Fun Ships


 

Dear Mike,

While everything has already been arranged for you, you may have some specific questions you'd like to ask before your "Fun Ship" cruise. We hope these helpful hints will make your vacation the hassle-free experience it should be.

Carnival's Online FunPass
The Department of Homeland Security now requires all passengers to provide certain information prior to departure. In order to speed up your boarding process, you can now pre-register on-line.

Follow this link to pre-register NOW with the Online FunPass to expedite your embarkation.
Login to FunPass

Fly Aweigh® Air Fare Supplements*
Carnival's Fly Aweigh Program not only arranges convenient flight times to and from all our ports of embarkation, it provides added peace of mind. Our staff monitors flight operations for any delays or interruptions to ensure the coordination of your arrival to the ship via your inclusive motorcoach transfer service. Guests arriving from many West Coast cities may also enjoy complimentary overnight hotel accommodations prior to embarkation. So, call us with your travel plans.
Ask about our special Fly Aweigh Air Fare Supplements on select cruises available at substantial savings.


 

Fly Aweigh® Conditions and Restrictions
  • Carnival reserves the right to add or withdraw a Fly Aweigh city at any time but will attempt to accommodate those guests under deposit or final payment. Fly Aweigh cities may not be available on some departures or may be on request due to airline availability or scheduling. Some cities are offered only on a seasonal basis. Group space is limited from certain cities.

  • Carnival cannot guarantee that guests traveling with other guests will be on the same airline or routing.

  • For bookings made within 7 days of sailing, air is on a request basis and is not guaranteed. Air may also be on request for other sailings due to availability and restrictions.

  • Due to limited availability for peak travel dates, nonprime air schedules, charters and overnights may be assigned. For individual requirements, have your travel agent or Personal Vacation Planner contact our Custom Fly Aweigh Services.

  • Flights may require a stop, change(s) of plane and/or layovers. Air carriers and routings are assigned at Carnival's discretion and are subject to change without notice. Schedules may require overnight travel to/from the port city. Service may be jet, commuter or charter flights.

  • Flights may arrive/depart Miami, Ft Lauderdale or West Palm Beach airports for Miami and Ft. Lauderdale sailings, any mid-Florida airport for Port Canaveral or Tampa sailings, Seattle airport for Vancouver sailings and Hobby or Intercontinental airports in Houston for Galveston sailings.

  • Tickets are issued at the lowest applicable Coach fare available and all restrictions apply. Cancellation or change penalties will be passed onto the guest.  Airline tickets are refundable to Carnival only, if applicable. Travel is only valid round-trip to/from the guest's Fly Aweigh city. Guests must use the Fly Aweigh program for the purpose of taking a Carnival cruise.

  • Fly Aweigh guests must check all documentation prior to sailing to ensure tickets correspond with the correct ship and sailing date. Guests should request advance seat assignments and boarding passes directly with the ticketed air carrier(s) after airline tickets have been received. Guests should reconfirm flight numbers and times within 48 hours of departure directly with the assigned carrier.

  • Carnival is not responsible for schedule changes subsequent to the issuance of air documents. Schedules and itinerary information are available approximately 2 to 3 weeks prior to departure.

  • In the event that Carnival Cruise Lines issued paper tickets all original airline tickets must be returned to Carnival Cruise Lines prior to a replacement ticket being issued.  Should a replacement airline ticket be issued and the original airline ticket is not returned, Carnival will file a Lost Ticket Application with the respective airline.  The airline's applicable Lost Ticket Application fee will apply, per ticket. Any outstanding refund will be reduced by this fee.

  • Transfers are provided only for guests purchasing Carnival's Fly Aweigh program, except between Ensenada and San Diego or Los Angeles airports, where all guests receive complimentary motorcoach transfers.

  • Transfers for cruise-only guests may be purchased through Carnival Reservations at least 14 days prior to sailing.

  • Carnival provides complimentary hotel accommodations from applicable cities to Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa on a double-, triple- or quad-occupancy basis.

  • Private single-occupancy hotel rooms are provided only for guests purchasing single-occupancy cruise staterooms.

  • Cities designated for overnight hotel stays are subject to change and may be withdrawn without prior notice. Carnival is not responsible for any arrangements, inconveniences or costs incurred due to such changes.

  • Day room accommodations are applicable only for guests with flights arriving prior to 9:00 am. for Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Jacksonville and Tampa sailings and prior to 8:00 am. for Port Canaveral sailings from the cities shown. Transfers to the hotel and subsequently to the pier are included. Port Canaveral guests use the hotel's shuttle to the hotel. Tampa hotel is inside the airport.

  • In the event that Carnival Cruise Lines issued paper tickets, all original airline tickets must be returned to Carnival Cruise Lines prior to a replacement ticket being issued. Should a replacement airline ticket be issued and the original airline ticket is not returned, Carnival will file a Lost Ticket Application with the respective airline. The airline's applicable lost ticket application fee will apply, per ticket. Any outstanding refund will be reduced by this fee.

* Fly Aweigh Air Fare Supplements do not include government taxes, fees and charges imposed or sanctioned by the U.S. or other governments. These per person charges are in addition to the airfare and include, but are not limited to, U.S. Ticket Tax, U.S. Flight Segment Tax, Passenger Facility Charges, Airport Security Fee, US. International Arrival or Departure Tax and U.S. Customs Fee. The actual charges reflected on your airline ticket may be different than the amounts charged; refunds will not be made.

Liability and Relation with Airlines
If, due to any cause beyond our control, we are unable to arrange for air travel (for example, because of capacity controls placed upon us by airlines due to the types of fares under which we book), or the air travel we arrange is unavailable or otherwise fails to materialize, our liability will be limited to refunding the air add-on amount paid to us. We assume no liability for any acts or omissions of any airline, including without limitation, those involving cancellation of flights, schedule changes, rerouting, damage to or delay or loss of baggage, flight delays, equipment failures, accidents, pilot or other staff shortages, overbooking or computer errors. The liabilities and obligations of an airline to you, and your rights as an airline passenger, are subject to any and all terms and conditions of the airline's ticket and tariffs.

Custom Fly Aweigh® Services
We'd be happy to personalize your travel plans.
At Carnival, we do everything possible to arrange the most convenient and comfortable flights for all our guests. But if you would like us to customize your flight arrangement, just let us know. If you want to spend a few days before or after your cruise in the city of your ship's departure, we can adjust the date of your flight. If you prefer a specific airline, we'd be only too happy to satisfy your request, whenever possible. And we can even make arrangements for you to upgrade to First Class. The non-refundable charge for this service is $50 per guest ($75 for Europe), subject to change, plus any additional airline charges. The service is available for all guests under deposit until 45 days prior to sailing (60 days for Alaska and Europe cruises). Guests booked on Carnival chartered flights may not be eligible for Custom Fly Aweigh Services. Guests may use our scheduled transfer service between the airport and pier only on arrival and departure cruise dates. Consult your travel agent to obtain request forms.

Amtrak® Train Travel
Travel by Amtrak® and receive special discounts up to 25%* on travel between cities in the U.S. & Canada and select Carnival ports of embarkation. Simply book your cruise and call Amtrak® at I -800-TEL-TRAK for train travel information & reservations.
*Restrictions apply.
Amtrak is a registered service mark of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

Transfer Services
Guests who do not purchase Carnival's Fly Aweigh program have the option of purchasing airport/pier one-way or round-trip transfers for the day of embarkation and debarkation.  For Alaska and Europe cruises, Carnival highly recommends purchase of the optional 1 1/2 hour motorcoach transportation for guests making their own travel arrangements. Alternate transportation is costly, and taxi service is very limited with no scheduled transportation service from the Port of Civitavecchia to the train station.  This service is available only during normal operating hours. Guests who do not purchase Carnival's Fly Aweigh program and do not purchase transfers are responsible for all transportation to and from the pier. Advance reservations are required 14 days prior to sailing. Please contact your travel agent for details.

Important Notice
Please be advised that federal law prohibits travel between two contiguous U.S. ports (e.g., you cannot board the ship in Miami and debark in Key West). Any guest who insists on departing in this situation accepts responsibility for any resulting penalties.

Travel Hotline
If you are experiencing a travel delay en route to the ship or returning home after your voyage, call our travel hotline at 1-877-TVL-HTLN (1-877-885-4856) or 1-305-406-4779.  Our representatives are on call to assist you with any question or travel emergency, 24 hours a day.

Embarkation
Embarkation begins as follows: Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Mobile, Galveston, Tampa, Port Canaveral, New Orleans, Los Angeles and San Diego - 1:30 PM..; New York, Rome (Citavecchia) - 2:00 P.M.; San Juan - 2:30 P.M.; Vancouver - 12:30 P.M.; Whittier (Egan Center in Anchorage) 8:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. only, Honolulu - 1:00 P.M.; Ensenada - 6:00 P.M.  (For Hawaii cruises from Ensenada, motorcoach transportation from and to Los Angeles and San Diego airports is complimentary.)  Airport transfers to and from all ships are available for purchase. You must check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure.

Debarkation
To allow sufficient time for Customs clearance, we recommend scheduling outbound air flights no earlier than than our recommended times. For exact times please visit our web site at www.carnival.com/promo/debarkation or contact your Personal Vacation Planner for the earliest possible departure times from each port.

Deposit and Payment
The following deposit is required in order to secure confirmed accommodations:

Cruises-To-Nowhere - $50 per guest (non-refundable), balance payable no later than 60 days prior to departure date; 3 Day Cruises - $100 per guest, balance payable no later than 60 days prior to departure date; 4 Day Cruises - $150 per guest, balance payable no later than 60 days prior to departure date; 5 Day Cruises -$200 per guest, balance payable no later than 60 days prior to departure date; 6 and 7 Day Cruises - $250 per guest, balance payable no later than 75 days prior to departure date; 8 Day Cruises - $300 per guest, balance payable no later than 75 days prior to departure date; Alaska Cruises and Cruise Tours - $350 per guest, balance payable no later than 75 days prior to departure date; 10 Day or longer Cruises* - $400 per guest, balance payable no later than 75 days prior to departure date; 12, 14 & 16 Day Europe cruises - $500 per guest, balance payable no later than 90 days prior to departure date. Carnival accepts American Express, VISA, MasterCard and Discover Card for all cruise payments.

 

Deposit, payment and cancellation terms may differ for groups; please consult your Personal Vacation Planner or your travel agent for the terms that apply to your specific group.

Cancellation and Refunds
If a cancellation occurs, the following charges will be assessed:
 

  Days Prior to
Departure Date
Cancellation
Charge (per guest)
2, 3, 4 & 5 day Cruises Up to 61 days
60 to 30 days 
29 to 8 days
7 days or less
None (except for Cruises-To-Nowhere*)
Deposit++
50% of Total Fare
100% of Total Fare
6, 7 & 8 day Cruises Up to 76 days
75 to 30 days
29 to 8 days
7 days or less
None
Deposit
50% of Total Fare
100% of Total Fare
Alaska Cruises,
Cruise Tours and
10 day or
longer Cruises
Up to 76 days
75 to 46 days
45 to 15 days
14 days or less
None
Deposit
50% of Total Fare
100% of Total Fare
12, 14 & 16 day
Europe Cruises
Up to 91 days
90 to 46 days
45 to 15 days
14 days or less
None
Deposit
50% of Total Fare
100% of Total Fare
Total fare is defined as Cruise Fare, Air Fare Supplement, Transfer Services and Pre-/Post-Cruise Vacation Packages.
 * The deposit is non-refundable.
++ For Cruises-To-Nowhere, the cancellation charge is 25% of the total fare.
  • In the event of partial cancellations (for example, one guest cancels from a stateroom originally booked for four guests), Carnival reserves the right to change the stateroom assignment for reservations in staterooms that accommodate three or more guests.

  • Name changes or additions will be allowed at Carnival's discretion and are subject to cancellation charges and rate increases.

  • Reservations will be held until 30 minutes prior to departure without risk of automatic cancellation. No refunds will be made in the event of "no shows" or interruption or cancellation by the guest after the start of the cruise.

  • We recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. Ask about Carnival's Cruise Vacation Protection Plansm.

Price Guarantee
Carnival reserves the right to increase published rates and air fare supplements without prior notice. However, fully paid or deposited guests will be protected, except for fuel surcharges, government taxes, other surcharges and changes to deposit, payment and cancellation terms/conditions, which are subject to change without notice. 

Change In Cabin Occupancy
Any occupancy changes may require a cabin change, subject to availability.

Change In Itinerary
When practicable, Carnival will promptly notify guests of a pre-cruise itinerary change through their travel agents or directly, in the case of direct bookings. Carnival will offer such guests an opportunity to cancel their cruise within 24 hours without penalty. No additional compensation for the itinerary change will be offered at a later time. If an itinerary change occurs while a ship is at sea or when notice prior to sailing is not feasible, Carnival shall attempt to substitute an alternative port. No compensation shall be provided to passengers when an alternative port is offered. If an alternative port is not provided, guests shall be provided a shipboard credit of $20 per person. The Vacation Guarantee shall not be affected by this policy.

The foregoing is a summary of the itinerary change policy and is qualified in its entirety by the complete policy which is posted on Carnival's web site at www.carnival.com.

Welcome Aboard
Our Welcome Aboard brochure will be sent along with your cruise documents. Please read it carefully as it contains a wealth of information about your Carnival cruise.

Cruise Rates
Government taxes and fees, taxes on airline transportation, air transportation, shore excursions, medical services, items of a personal nature such as bar beverages, gift shop purchases, beauty salon/barber shop and massage services, gambling and service/porterage gratuities are not included in the cruise rate. The amount of the taxes and charges specified herein are subject to change. Carnival reserves the right to pass through to the guests any increases which become effective after the printing of this brochure.

Sail & Sign®
For your convenience, charges for most of your onboard purchases are made to your Sail & Sign account. A required application form will be included with your documents. Carnival accepts American Express, VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card and cash for deposit on your account. (A minimum deposit will be required for cash accounts: 2 to 4 Day Cruises, $100; 5 to 8 Day Cruises, $200; 9 Day or Longer Cruises, $350.)

Service Charges
A $100 service charge will be assessed for issuing prepaid airline tickets. A $50 service charge will be assessed within 60 days of departure for the following: a) any cruise or vacation package changes (per guest, per change), except for stateroom upgrades or the addition of services; b) any change from Fly Aweigh® to Cruise-Only status and changes of Fly Aweigh cities (per guest, per change); and c) research and/or providing copies of airline tickets or other documentation subsequent to your cruise (per request, payable in advance).

Liquor Policy
We are sorry, but guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages for consumption on board the ship. However, if you will be celebrating a special occasion while on board, a bottle of fine wine or champagne may be brought on board during embarkation at the beginning of the cruise only. A $10 corkage fee will be charged should guests wish to consume this wine in the dining room. Guests may bring a small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages.  Excessive quantities to be determined at the discretion of security and/or embarkation personnel, will be confiscated and retained by Carnival until the cruise is completed.  Guests may also purchase mixed drinks and other beverages from any of the ship's bars and lounges. Alcoholic beverages will not be sold or served to anyone under the age of 21. We reserve the right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone. Alcoholic beverages purchased in the ship's gift shops or in foreign ports will be retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage.

Tipping
How much you tip is a personal matter and completely up to you. However, we do have many guests who ask for guidelines in regard to what is appropriate. For your convenience, we automatically add the gratuities for your dining and stateroom services to your onboard Sail & Sign charge account.  The total amount will be $10 per guest, per day (our recommended guideline).  You have complete discretion to adjust these gratuities while on board based upon the level of service you receive during the cruise.  This will include the option to adjust gratuities (Up or down) for any of the service teams.  Tipping your Maitre d' is at your discretion, based upon the service you received.  Other personnel, such as Bar and Room Service staff, may be tipped as service is rendered.  Fifteen percent of the bill is automatically added to Sail & Sign beverage purchases, which you may adjust appropriately.  For Cruises-To-Nowhere, gratuities of $10 per guest, per day must be prepaid.  

Clothing
Casual attire is in order during the day. For one or two nights, a dark suit or formal attire is suggested. The dress code for other evenings ranges from sport coat and tie to casual resort wear: Shorts and T-shirts are not permitted in the dining room during dinner. For Alaska cruises, sweaters, lightweight jackets and raincoats are suggested.

Shore Tours
Optional shore tours are available for purchase online or aboard the ship. If you've made a full deposit and you are not within five days of your departure date, you can book your shore excursions online. You can also, purchase the shore excursions aboard the ship.  Please bring your completed order form (available on board) to the Information Desk. On select ships, you will be able to order directly through your in-stateroom interactive TV system.

These tours are operated by independent contractors and Carnival is not responsible for their actions.


Dining Room Reservations
Dining preferences (time, companions) may be requested by your travel agent at the time of booking. By popular request, all our Dining Rooms are now Smoke-Free. (Smoking is permitted in designated areas and in your stateroom.)   No requests are guaranteed. Your table assignment will be confirmed at embarkation. Dining times are (subject to change):
 

    Main Seating   Late Seating
Breakfast (at sea)+   7:45 A.M.   9.00 A.M.
Lunch   NOON   1:30 P.M.
Dinner*   5:45 or 6:15 P.M.   8:00 or 8:30 P.M.

You can also enjoy a continental breakfast in your stateroom (until 10:00 A.M.) or a limited breakfast menu on deck. Lunch and dinner are also available bistro-style on the Lido Deck. (the Seaview Bistro is not available on the last night of the cruise.) Spirit-class and Conquest-class ships have the added convenience of a reservations-only supper club (nominal fee will apply).
+Breakfast times vary by ship; these times are provided as a general guideline. Please check your daily Capers for exact times.
*We have four seatings for dinner on all ships except on Spirit-class ships (CARNIVAL SPIRIT, CARNIVAL PRIDE, CARNIVAL LEGEND and CARNIVAL MIRACLE), where we have two (Main-5:45 PM; Late-8:15 PM)

Upper Berth Staterooms
On most ships upper berths have a weight restriction of 250 pounds.

Special Diets
Special diet requirements may be requested by your travel agent or Personal Vacation Planner at least two weeks prior to sailing. You should discuss the method of preparation of menu items with your waiter or headwaiter. There may be limitations in our ability to accommodate special orders. Kosher meals are not available.

 

Passport Data

CRUISE TRAVEL
The U.S. Government will require all of our guests (including U.S. citizens) to be in possession of a valid passport when traveling on any Carnival cruise. Foreign nationals should contact their respective governments to obtain further details.

This requirement will become effective no later than June 1, 2009. Please be aware that this effective date may be moved to an earlier date pending the U.S. Government’s implementation of new identification cards (PASScards) that will provide a less expensive alternative form of documentation.

AIR TRAVEL
Effective January 8, 2007, passports will be required for air travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, The Bahamas and Bermuda.

This is an important new requirement for our cruise guests traveling by air to embark or debark in Vancouver for our Alaska or Hawaii cruises. In addition, this new requirement will also impact our Canadian guests that travel by air to or from any of our U.S. embarkation ports.

For more information or to get a passport application, visit www.travel.state.gov. Or, contact Passport Services at www.passportservices.com/carnival for step-by-step instructions and application assistance.

All guests must present the required documentation at embarkation. Guests without the required documentation will be denied boarding and no refund will be issued. Please understand that Carnival will strictly enforce this requirement to be in compliance with this important U.S. Government mandate.

Proper travel documentation is required at embarkation and throughout the cruise. Even though a guest has completed registration using FUNPASS, it is still the responsibility of the guest to bring all required travel documents. Guest should check with their travel agent and/or government authority to determine the travel documents necessary for each port of call. Carnival assumes no responsibility for advising guests of immigration requirements.

U.S. citizens must present proof of citizenship in the form of a passport (valid or expired for less than 10 years), original birth certificate, state-issued certified copy of a birth certificate from the Department of Health and Vital Statistics, or original Naturalization papers. Carnival strongly recommends its guests travel with a passport since it will greatly expedite clearance by the Department of Homeland Security.

U.S. Alien Residents need a valid Alien Resident Card. Canadian Citizens must present a valid passport, original birth certificate, or certified copy of a birth certificate. Non-U.S. citizens need a valid passport and a valid, unexpired U.S. Multiple Re-entry Visa, if applicable. Guest names on travel documents (passport, Alien Resident Card, birth certificate, etc.) must be identical to those on the cruise and airline tickets. Otherwise, proof of name change (e.g., a marriage license) OR a valid driver’s license (or other government-issued photo ID) must be presented.

On occasion, non-U.S. citizens and U.S. Alien Residents may be asked to surrender their passport and/or Alien Resident Card at time of embarkation. These documents will be returned upon completion of the Immigration inspection at the time of debarkation.

Non-U.S. citizens eligible to apply for admission under the Visa Waiver Pilot Program must still have a valid, unexpired passport. U.S. State Department regulations require all guests traveling from visa-waiver countries be in possession of a machine-readable passport that includes a biometric identifier - e.g., embedded digital photograph. Otherwise, guests will be required to obtain a U.S. Multiple Re-entry Visa. Guests without proper identification may be refused boarding or entry into the United States.

For sailings to/from Europe, U.S. citizens must have a valid passport. Alien Residents and all other non-U.S. citizens are advised to check with their travel agent or appropriate government authority to determine the necessary documents. Certain foreign nationals will be required to obtain a Schengen Visa and/or Croatian Visa.

For sailings to Canadian ports of call, certain foreign nationals must obtain a Canadian visa in addition to the U.S. Multiple Re-entry Visa. Non-U.S. citizens must contact the appropriate consulates, U.S. Embassy and U.S. Immigration office to inquire about necessary travel documentation.

For sailings to Bermuda, U.S. Alien Residents must present their valid Alien Resident Card in addition to their passport or birth certificate from country of origin. These documents will be returned upon completion of the Immigration inspection.

To debark for more than 24 hours in Mexico, guests must have obtained a Mexican Tourist Card from either a travel agent or a Mexican consulate prior to their departure.

When traveling with a minor and both parents/legal guardians are not cruising, we strongly recommend bringing an original signed letter from the absent parent/legal guardian authorizing the minor to travel with you. This will expedite processing by the Department of Homeland Security. Please note that a notarized letter to this effect is required if debarking with children in Mexico.

In addition to the above requirements, all guests 16 years of age or older must provide an official photo ID.

Minor Guests
Guests under the age of 21 years must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or guardian 25 years or older in the same stateroom. Infants must be at least four months old to be eligible to travel. Guests under the age of 21 staying at any hotel in conjunction with Carnival's Fly Aweigh® program or vacation packages may be required to be accompanied by a guest 21 years or older in the same room as per each hotel's policy. Permission for minor guests to fly unaccompanied is permitted/denied by the airlines as per each airline's rules. Guests should check with their scheduled airline for eligibility. Carnival assumes no responsibility for guests under 21 years traveling unaccompanied by air. Our Camp Carnival® program features supervised activities for children 2-14.

Please note that guests under 16 are not permitted in the spa and guests under 18 are not allowed in the casino and height restrictions apply to the water slide.  

Visitors
Carnival has a No Visitors policy and regrets any inconvenience this may cause.

Medical Services
Should you require medical attention while onboard, our infirmary staff is available to assist you 24 hours a day. Our shipboard infirmaries meet or exceed the Medical Facilities Guidelines established by the International Council of Cruise Lines and the American College of Emergency Physicians. The medical staff is from the fields of Emergency Medicine and/or Family Practice, and is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Our physicians are independent contractors and, as such, are entitled to render services at a customary charge. The charge for their services and any other medical expenses will be applied to your Sail & Sign account.

Pregnancy: Please be advised that guests who are 27 weeks or more into their pregnancy at the time of the voyage will not be permitted to sail because of the risk of premature labor.

Guests with Special Needs
Carnival seeks, to the extent feasible, to accommodate guests with special needs so they are able to enjoy our ships and other facilities.  Guests who have any medical, physical or other special needs are required to contact our Guest Access Services at 1-800-438-6744, ext. 70025, or TTY (for hearing impaired) at 1-800-972-4386 to discuss the details of their specific special needs.

Baggage Liability
We highly recommend that all guests purchase a vacation protection policy covering baggage, contents and accidents. Carnival's Cruise Vacation Protection Plan is a comprehensive program that is attractively priced. If you choose not to purchase insurance, Carnival's liability for lost or damaged baggage, contents and personal possessions is limited to a maximum of $50 per bag with a maximum total limitation of $100 per stateroom regardless of the number of bags. Carnival cannot accept liability for loss or theft of money, jewelry or other valuables left in the stateroom or public areas on board. Safe-deposit boxes are available in your stateroom, as well as at the Information Desk at no charge ($25 refundable key deposit). We highly recommend guests personally carry any valuables, medication or breakable items on and off the ship.

Baggage Assistance
Curbside porters are available at the pier during embarkation to take luggage to the vessel for delivery to your stateroom. Please be sure each piece of luggage is locked and has a tag listing your name, ship and stateroom number: Customary tip is $1 per bag. Curbside porters are not employees of Carnival; therefore, any problems are the responsibility of the guest. Carnival assumes no responsibility for carry-on luggage. Any luggage left at the pier will be forwarded at the guest's expense. Claims for luggage loss or damage must be made in writing to the debarkation personnel prior to leaving the pier area.

Advanced or Delayed Sailings
In the event of strikes, lockouts, riots and stoppage of labor from whatever cause, or for any other reason whatsoever, including inclement weather, the ship owner may at any time cancel, advance or postpone any scheduled sailing and may, but is not obliged to, substitute another vessel and shall not be liable for any loss to guests by reason of such cancellation or substitution.

Reservations are subject to change in the event of a full-ship charter.

Responsibility
Carnival neither controls, nor operates, nor is responsible for the actions of independent contractors such as airlines, railroad companies, tour operators or ground transporters. Carnival denies any responsibility or liability for late arrival of your flight or train or for any illness, injury, damage, loss of cruise time or other irregularities resulting therefrom. Carnival's responsibility does not extend beyond the vessel.

You are responsible for arriving at the respective ports on time for embarkation and for joining the vessel at its next port of call if for any reason you miss a scheduled sailing. Carnival reserves the right to refuse or discontinue passage to anyone when, in Carnival's judgment, it would be considered a risk to the guest's own safety and well-being or the health, safety, well-being, comfort and enjoyment of any other guest or crew member.

Cruise passage is subject to the terms and conditions shown on Carnival Cruise Lines' "Terms and Conditions of Passage Contract Ticket," including the procedure for the resolution of disputes which must take place in Miami-Dade County, Florida.  (Copies of the ticket are available upon request or in the "Guest Services" section of Carnival's web site.)

All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars.