What do I need to
make my reservation?
When will my credit card be charged?
What's included?
What's not included?
Can I get married onboard / in the Bahamas?
Can I sail with my infant?
How do I pay for items onboard?
Are there any beverage packages?
Can I bring liquor onboard?
What is the drinking age onboard?
Is there an ATM onboard?
What's in my cabin?
Are there laundry services onboard?
What is the smoking policy?
What is the tipping policy?
Is there internet service onboard?
Are there medical services available onboard?
Can Special Diets be Accommodated?
What activities are available onboard?
WHAT DO I
NEED TO MAKE MY RESERVATION?
Full LEGAL Name - No Nicknames - this information must match your passport -
middle names are not required (for example if your name is Robert, but you go
by Bob, your legal name is Robert)
Date of Birth of all passengers, up to 4 guests maximum
Title of all passengers (Dr., Miss, Mrs., Ms.)
Citizenship of All Passengers
Dietary Needs (bland, vegetarian, low sugar, salt-free - no Kosher)
Special Physical needs (wheelchair, blind, deaf, pregnant, etc.)
Preferred Dining Time - This is a request basis only. Requests are taken on a
first-come first-served basis, based on availability and are NOT guaranteed.
One Document Delivery Address - all cruise documents and cruise correspondence,
including emails, will be delivered to the address listed on this page
Credit Card Information (number, name as it appears on card, etc.) PLEASE NOTE
THAT VISA, MASTERCARD OR AMERICAN EXPRESS IS THE ONLY ACCEPTED FORM OF PAYMENT
- NO CHECKS
WHEN
WILL MY CREDIT CARD BE CHARGED?
Your credit card will be charged immediately upon making a reservation for the
cruise. Full payment is required to complete your reservation.
WHAT'S
INCLUDED?
When you're onboard almost everything is taken care of - your accommodations,
gourmet meals in the main dining room(s) and cafe, snacks throughout the day,
some beverages and 24-hour room service! All activities including the fitness
center, entertainment and
WHAT'S
NOT INCLUDED?
Your cruise does not include the following: Air transportation; transfers to
and from the ship; optional Shore and Land Excursions; dining in the Supper
Club; meals and accommodations (except as noted); certain beverages such as
sodas, juice, alcoholic beverages and specialty drinks; casino gaming;
photographs; telephone calls; purchases from the ship stores; items of a
personal nature such as medical services, laundry, massages, spa treatments;
and specialty fitness classes such as yoga.
CAN I
GET MARRIED ONBOARD/IN THE
Sorry, no you can't. However, the 3 Day Fun Cruise makes a great and
unforgettable honeymoon!
CAN I
SAIL WITH MY INFANT?
Infants must be at least four (4) months old to be eligible to travel, due to
their vulnerable health. This is a company policy which takes into
consideration the safety and comfort of the infant as well as the other guests.
Carnival has fully researched the legality of the policy and it is not
discriminatory and does not violate any applicable law. Carnival will not make
exceptions and do not allow for the signing of waivers or releases to make an
exception to the policy.
HOW DO I
PAY FOR ITEMS ONBOARD?
Sail & Sign is Carnival's cashless onboard credit program which allows
guests to charge purchases directly to a personal account for convenience
throughout the cruise.
Registration will take place on sailing day at embarkation or on board at the
Information Desk. The completed application form (included in the cruise documents)
must be submitted along with a 1) credit card, 2)
Personalized Sail & Sign cards will be provided to all guests on a booking
(including minors) and are valid for use immediately upon boarding the ship.
The Information Desk can provide guests with a balance update at any time
throughout the cruise.
All charges will automatically be billed to the guest's credit card at the end
of the voyage. On the final morning of the cruise, a statement detailing all purchases
made with the Sail & Sign card will be delivered to the guest's stateroom.
The total amount will be applied to the credit card presented during
registration. For those guests who put down a cash deposit, if there is an
overpayment at the end of the cruise, the guest will receive the overpayment in
the form of a check attached to their detailed statement on the final morning
of the cruise.
ARE
THERE ANY BEVERAGE PACKAGES?
Yes, Carnival offers a soda package for purchase - a "Fountain Fun
Card" which will allow them unlimited soft drinks for the duration of the
cruise at a one-time purchase price (including gratuities). The "Fountain
Fun Card" can be purchased at the casino, lobby
and pool bar onboard the ship. In all locations where beverage service is
offered, guests may receive a glass of the soft drink of their choice - one
glass will be served at a time and only to the guest whose name appears on the
card. The card cannot be used through room service.
NOTE: A 15% gratuity will automatically be added on at the time of purchase of
the Fountain Fun Card.
Carnival does not offer any other drink packages.
CAN I
BRING LIQUOR ONBOARD?
Carnival's Liquor and Beverage Policy is listed below:
Liquor and Beverage Policy
Bringing Alcohol Onboard - Embarkation
Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board. However, wine
enthusiasts may bring fine wine or champagne on board only during embarkation
at the beginning of the cruise. A $10 corkage fee per bottle will be charged
should you wish to consume this wine in the dining room or a $14 corkage fee
per bottle in the Supper Club. Guests may bring a small quantity of
nonalcoholic beverages. All liquor, excessive quantities of wine and
nonalcoholic beverages, to be determined at the discretion of security and/or
embarkation personnel, will be confiscated and discarded without compensation.
Guests may purchase a variety of beverages on board the ship. 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 ports of call will be
retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage.
Ports-of-Call
Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in any Port-of-Call will be
confiscated at the gangway, stored on board and retained by Carnival until the
end of the voyage.
Ship Gift Shops
Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in the ship's gift shop will be
stored on board and be retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage.
WHAT
IS THE DRINKING AGE ONBOARD?
The minimum age for the purchase and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in
the bars, lounges and gift shops is 21 years of age. Carnival reserves the
right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone. In the event that
Bar/Restaurant/Gift Shop Staff are in question that a guest is less than 21
years old, they shall request picture identification, prior to serving the
drink or selling the bottle of liquor.
IS THERE
AN ATM ONBOARD?
Guests are able to withdraw funds and make balance inquiries on their checking
and savings accounts while the ship is in port or at sea. Please note: The
supply of money may be depleted prior to the end of the cruise. Following is a
list of major credit cards and Networks accepted: Honor, Tyme,
Shazam, American Express, Magic Line, Oath, Mac,
Master Card (Cirrus for Non-U.S.), Visa (Plus), Nyce
Pulse, Yankee and Alert.
There is a $5.50 fee per transaction for this service which is controlled by
the bank sponsoring the ATM's, Bank Atlantic of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
WHAT'S
IN MY CABIN?
All staterooms have an amenity basket displayed in the bathroom. The amenities
are subject to change and are only sample sizes. The basket may include such things
as: his/her razors; shampoo and conditioner; body wash; Tylenol; deodorant;
hard candies. Supplies will be replenished by the room steward, if quantities
allow. A hair dryer is also provided at the desk/vanity in the stateroom.
ARE
THERE LAUNDRY SERVICES ONBOARD?
There is a valet laundry service onboard; dry cleaning is not available.
Each ship has at least 2 self-service launderettes located on the stateroom
decks. There are two or three washers and dryers, and one iron and ironing
board in each launderette. The cost is $2.00 per washer load and $2.00 per
dryer load. Vending machines dispense small boxes of detergent and water
softener at $1.00 per box.
Note: Due to local environmental requirements, the washing machines in the
guest launderette will be closed in port, per each ports
specific requirements; the dryers and irons will be available for guest use.
WHAT
IS THE SMOKING POLICY?
Carnival's vessels contain non-smoking sections. Guest agrees to refrain from
smoking in those sections and agrees that Carnival has the right to disembark
the Guest for failure to observe Carnival's non-smoking policy.
WHAT
IS THE TIPPING POLICY?
Your standard gratuities have been prepaid. These include your cabin steward,
Dining Room Head Waiter and Waiter, as well as the staff in the Casual Dining
Restaurant on the Lido Deck.
Bar Waiters, Deck Stewards and Bell Boys - Certain personnel, as noted, may be
tipped as service is rendered. A 15% gratuity is automatically added to
beverage purchases which the guest may adjust appropriate to the service
received.
Please feel free to reward any member of the staff with extra gratuities for
excellent service.
IS
THERE INTERNET SERVICE ONBOARD?
Yes. In fact the Carnival Liberty has wireless access from bow to stern.
The Internet Cafe is open 24-hours a day and features private workstations with
the latest flat panel computer terminals. Guests have the ability to send and
receive e-mail and access Internet sites. Guests can access their home account
through AOL, Hotmail, Juno or Yahoo or have the option of setting up their very
own temporary account on board with CruiseE-mail.
If Palm Pilots are wireless, guests can take advantage of the
wireless access.
Guests may bring their own personal Laptop for use on board by using the
Wireless Internet Service.
Internet Cafe Price List
Charges for the following services will be billed directly to guest's Sail and
Sign Account as follows: A one time activation fee is $3.95. To obtain a
temporary account while on board, the set-up charge is $3.95. To print
information, the charge is $.50-per page.
To utilize the service of the Internet Cafe, whether using a private
workstation, renting a laptop or using the guest's personal laptop, the charge
is: $.75-per minute. Block of Minutes (no refund for unused minutes):
30 minutes for $16.50 (.55 per minute).
60 minutes for $24.00 (.40 per minute).
To rent a Wireless Internet Card for a guest's personal laptop, the rate is
$10.00 per day.
To rent a Laptop, the charge is $35.00 per day; optional insurance is $10.00
per day.
Prices listed are subject to change.
ARE
THERE MEDICAL SERVICES AVAILABLE ONBOARD?
Should a guest require medical attention while aboard the Infirmary staff is
available to assist 24 hours a day. The Infirmary is
equipped to treat minor non-emergency matters. Physicians are available to
render services at a customary fee. While at sea or in port, the availability
of medical care may be limited. For more information go to: http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/Medical_Services.aspx
CAN
SPECIAL DIETS BE ACCOMMODATED?
Guests with diet requirements can be accommodated onboard. Dieticians are not
onboard; therefore, only assistance with simple requests such as the method of
preparation of menu items can be accommodated. The special diet requirements
need to be arranged with the guest's Headwaiter on the first night of the
cruise. Every menu (in the dining room) has Spa Carnival Cuisine Fare. These
items are lower in calories, sodium, cholesterol and fat. Salads are prepared with
diet dressing. Desserts are prepared with Sweet'N Low
or NutraSweet instead of sugar. In addition, each menu has one vegetarian
entree. Low-cholesterol egg substitute is available upon request as well as
diet jellies at breakfast.
The following simple diets can be prepared onboard:
Vegetarian
salt-free
bland
low sugar
The following food is not available onboard:
Kosher meals
Baby Food and Formula
WHAT
ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE ONBOARD?
SPA CARNIVAL: Want to relax a little between the day's activities or after
partying all night long? Visit Carnival Spa and take advantage of the various
spa services offered onboard. Reservations can only made
on board and appointments are on a first-come first-served basis. Note that
prices are subject to change and may vary slightly from ship to ship.
CASINO: Whether you enjoy playing slots or blackjack, the Czar's Palace has the
game for you. If you want to learn how to play just go to the Gaming Lessons at
the beginning of the cruise or ask any of the friendly staff who will be happy
to assist you.
SHOPPING: Whether you are looking to buy a T-Shirt, a stuffed animal, or some
jewelry for that someone special, there are all kinds of duty-free shops
onboard.
SPORTS & FITNESS: Had two entrée's at dinner and two desserts? There's
always the jogging track or the state-of-the-art fitness center.
For other Carnival FAQ's please visit:
http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/FAQLanding.aspx