F.A.Q.
(Q)
Do I need a passport?
(A) 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. Any guest without proper documents will not be allowed to board the vessel and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued. Carnival assumes no responsibility for advising guests of proper travel documentation. U.S. Citizens Carnival highly recommends all guests travel with a passport (valid for at least six months beyond completion of travel). Although a passport is not required for U.S. citizens taking cruises that begin & end in the same U.S. port, traveling with a passport enhances your disembarkation experience, as delays may be expected upon your return to the U.S. if you do not have one. Additionally, passports make it easier for you to fly from the U.S. to a foreign port should you miss your scheduled port of embarkation, or need to fly back to the U.S. for emergency reasons. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) allows U.S. citizens (including children) sailing on cruises that begin and end in the same U.S. port to travel with one of the following WHTI compliant document: Valid U.S. Passport Original or suitable quality copy of a Birth Certificate Certificate of Naturalization Passport Card Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) Trusted Traveler Program Membership Card, e.g., Nexus Card, Sentri Card or Fast Card A government-issued photo ID is also required for all guests, including children 16 and over. For more information, a complete list of WHTI-compliant documents or to obtain a passport application, visit www.travel.state.gov. 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. U.S. Alien Residents and Non-U.S. Citizens U.S. Alien Residents require a valid Alien Resident Card and/or passport (depending on itinerary) to travel on all Carnival cruises. Non-U.S. citizens require a valid machine readable passport and a valid, unexpired U.S. Multiple Re-entry Visa, if applicable, to travel on all Carnival cruises. Guests are advised to check with their travel agent or appropriate government authority to determine the necessary documents, including a Schengen/ or Croatian Visa necessary for European cruises. 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 that are 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 Stat Guest names on travel documents (passport, Alien Resident Card, birth certificate, etc.) must be identical to those on the cruise reservation. 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. If the names do not match, boarding can be denied and refunds will not be given. (Q) What is and what isn't included in the price? (A) What's included: • Accommodations • Food (including 24 hour pizzeria and room service) • Beverages such as tea, milk, and coffee • Onboard Entertainment and Activities What's not included: • Various beverages (alcoholic drinks, specialty coffees and bottled water) • Premium Coffees and Ice Cream • Unlimited Soda Program (entitles you to unlimited sodas while onboard) • All items from the patisserie (pastries, baked goods, indulgent sweets, etc.) • Spa Carnival/Cloud 9 Spa treatments and services • Ship-to-shore communications (i.e. WiFi capability, cell phone roaming charges apply) • Internet Cafe • Onboard duty-free shopping • Medical services • Shore excursions • Casino, bingo and other gaming • Arcade • Gratuities • Golf Academy • Babysitting Services (from 10PM to 3AM in Camp Carnival for ages 11 and under) • Photographs, portraits or film developing |
