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Carnival Celebration Useful Information

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Packing Tips

  • 3-5 day cruises: One bag per person. 
  • 6+ day cruises: Two bags per person. 
  • Bag weight limit: 50 pounds. 
  • Bag size limit: 16 inches high, 24 inches wide (length not a factor). 
  • All luggage should be unlocked for security screening. 
  • Important items should be carried in your carry-on. 

Recommended Items

  • Collapsible daypack/bag 
  • Sunglasses 
  • Rain jacket or poncho, small umbrella 
  • Sunscreen, insect repellent 
  • Translation, guide books 
  • Books, magazines 
  • Binoculars (for Alaska wildlife) 
  • Phone chargers 
  • Camera 

Checked Baggage

  • Drop-off deadline: 2 hours before sailing time. 
  • Arriving late: Responsible for carrying own bags onboard. 

Prohibited Items

  • Weapons, candles, irons, alcohol, dangerous goods are not allowed.
  • Prohibited items will be removed without compensation.

Dress Code

  • Daytime: Casual attire, comfortable shoes. 
  • Evening (Cruise Casual): Men - slacks, polo shirts, Women - dresses, skirts, blouses. 
  • Evening (Cruise Elegant): Formal attire, suits, dresses, no jeans or flip-flops.  

Holidays/Events

  • Special outfits for themed events, sports events.

Wi-Fi Plans

  • Social Wi-Fi: Access to social media, no streaming. 
  • Value Wi-Fi: Social media, news, entertainment, no streaming. 
  • Premium Wi-Fi: Fastest connection, no streaming. 

How to Purchase a Plan

  • Pre-cruise: Discounted online purchase. 
  • Onboard: Buy daily plans on the ship. 

Wi-Fi Limitations

  • One device at a time. 
  • Internet speed may vary. 
  • Certain sites blocked, no VPN support. 

Tips for Better Experience

  • Use airplane mode and connect to Carnival Wi-Fi. 
  • Turn off background app data for faster speeds. 
  • Pack Wi-Fi enabled devices, power supply, data cables, and headphones. 

Public Computers

  • Accessible 24/7, with standard browsers. 
  • No software installation, printing is free. 

Disabled Facilities

General Access:

  • Ships have accessible elevators with tactile controls and audible signals for visually impaired guests. 
  • Accessible routes are available throughout most areas of the ship. 
  • Accessible tables in dining venues, including Lido Deck casual dining areas. 
  • Pool lifts available on specific ships. 

Accessible Staterooms

  • Four classifications: Fully Accessible Cabins (FAC), Fully Accessible Cabins - Single Side Approach (FAC-SSA), Ambulatory Accessible Cabins (AAC), and Standard Cabins. 
  • Fully Accessible Cabins have accessible elements and grab bars in the bathroom. 

Personal Mobility Devices

  • Guests should inform the cruise line about traveling with wheelchairs/scooters in advance. 
  • Mobility devices must fit through the stateroom doorway. 
  • Collapsing or folding scooters are recommended for storage in the stateroom. 
  • Guests must drive mobility devices at a safe speed. 
  • Disembarkation on mobility devices subject to captain's approval. 

Rental Services

  • Guests can bring their own mobility devices or rent from preferred vendor Scootaround (US ports only). 

Airport Transfer

  • Hydraulic lift transfer available from the airport to the cruise port for guests with mobility limitations. 

Wheelchair Assistance

  • Limited supply of wheelchairs available at terminals for boarding and disembarkation assistance. 

Going Ashore

  • Guests with mobility limitations may use water shuttles to access ports of call, subject to safety considerations.

Alcohol Policy and Drinks Packages

Drinking Alcohol On Board

  • Minimum age for purchase and consumption of alcoholic beverages is 21 years. 
  • Guests limited to 15 alcoholic beverages per person, per day. 

Bringing Liquor and Beverages On Board - Embarkation

  • Prohibited to bring water, sodas, and non-alcoholic beverages in glass or plastic bottles. 
  • Guests (21 years and older) can bring one 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne per person. 

Corkage Fee

  • $15.00 USD corkage fee per 750 ml bottle for consuming wine or champagne in designated areas. 

Bottled Water

  • Guests can purchase bottled water before the cruise or on board. 

Distilled Water

  • Carnival carries distilled water for purchase. 

Coolers

  • Large coolers not allowed, small personal-sized coolers permitted as carry-on luggage.

Smoking Policy

  • Smoking is limited to specific exterior deck areas and the casino. 
  • All staterooms, including balconies, are non-smoking. 
  • U.S. federal law prohibits possession and use of recreational/medicinal marijuana and other illegal substances. 
  • Violations result in a $500 charge and possible disembarkation.

Special Diets

  • Carnival's chefs prepare food options for various diets, including vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher, Indian vegetarian, low-carb, low-fat, low-sugar, and low-cholesterol.

Medical Information

  • Medical centres meet or exceed CLIA and ACEP standards. 
  • Staffed by qualified physicians and nurses. 
  • Ship's physicians meet ACEP guidelines and have specific medical certifications. 
  • Shipboard medical facilities equipped with lifesaving and medical technology. 
  • Air evacuation/emergency disembarkation decision made by the ship's Physician in medical emergencies.