Packing Tips
- 3-5 days cruise: One bag per person.
- 6 days or longer cruise: Two bags per person.
- Maximum bag weight: 50 pounds; size limit: 16 inches high, 24 inches wide (length not a factor).
- All luggage should be unlocked for security screening.
- Important items in carry-on: boarding documentation, valuables, medications, special items, toiletries.
Recommended items to pack
- Collapsible daypack
- Sunglasses
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Translation and guide books
- Books and magazines
- Binoculars (for Alaska wildlife)
- Phone chargers
- Camera
Checked Baggage Service
- Available until 2 hours before sailing time.
- Late arrivals responsible for taking their bags on board.
What Not to Pack
- Prohibited items include weapons, candles, irons, alcohol, etc.
Dress Code
- Daytime Attire: Casual wear, shorts, tees, dresses, etc.
Evening Attire
- Cruise Casual: Casual formal wear for the main dining room.
- Cruise Elegant: Formal wear for designated evenings.
- Respectful clothing required, no offensive or inappropriate messages.
Holidays/Events
- Special outfits for themed events like Ugly Sweater Contest, Halloween cruises, and ‘80s Throwback Day.
Wi-Fi Plans
- Social Wi-Fi Plan: Access to social websites, no video/music streaming.
- Value Wi-Fi Plan: Access to social, email, news, and more, no Skype or streaming.
- Premium Wi-Fi Plan: Fastest access, supports video calling, no video/music streaming.
Plan Purchase
- Pre-cruise: Buy plans online or through The Fun Shops™.
- Onboard: Instructions available on connecting to Wi-Fi and purchasing plans.
Wi-Fi Restrictions
- One device connected at a time.
- Speeds vary based on location and time.
- Access to certain sites blocked.
- VPN not supported.
Tips for Better Experience
- Turn on airplane mode and use Carnival Wi-Fi.
- Turn off background app data for faster speeds.
- Pack Wi-Fi enabled devices, power supply, data cables, and headphones.
Public Computers
- Microsoft Windows based, 24/7 availability.
- Use existing internet plan, no specific software installation allowed, free printing.
Facilities for Guests with Disabilities
- Carnival offers accessible features for guests with disabilities.
- Trained crew members provide attentive service.
- General access modifications to ships for easier navigation.
Accessible Staterooms
- Specially designed staterooms for guests with disabilities.
- Four classifications: Fully Accessible Cabins (FAC), Fully Accessible Cabins – Single Side Approach (FAC-SSA), Ambulatory Accessible Cabins (AAC), Standard Cabins.
- Mobility Questionnaire required for accessible stateroom booking.
- Guests without mobility needs may be moved to non-accessible staterooms if necessary.
Personal Mobility Devices
- Guests traveling with wheelchairs/scooters must inform Carnival in advance.
- Specific battery types allowed; removable batteries recommended.
- Size limitations for stateroom storage; larger devices require fully accessible staterooms.
- Caution required when using devices on the ship, elevators, gangways, etc.
Rental Services
- Guests encouraged to bring their own mobility devices or rent from preferred vendor, Scootaround.
- Recommended folding or disassembling scooters for easy stateroom storage.
Airport Transfer
- Hydraulic lift transfer available for guests with mobility limitations.
- Maximum weight limit for hydraulic lifts: 500 pounds (226 kg).
- Must be requested in advance; no additional cost for the lift.
Wheelchair Assistance
- Limited supply of wheelchairs available at terminals for boarding and debarkation assistance.
- Guests needing assistance should contact representatives at the cruise terminal.
Going Ashore
- Water shuttles used at certain ports; accessibility subject to weather and tidal conditions.
- Captain's final determination on boarding water shuttles.
- Crew cannot carry individuals on or off water shuttles for safety reasons.
Alcohol Policy and Drinks Packages
- Minimum age for purchasing and consuming alcohol: 21 years.
- Maximum of 15 alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
- Prohibited items: Glass/plastic bottled non-alcoholic beverages.
- Allowed on embarkation day: Small quantity of canned/carton non-alcoholic beverages (max 12 cans/cartons per person).
- Wine/champagne exception: One 750 ml sealed/unopened bottle per person on embarkation day.
- Corkage fee: $15 USD per 750 ml bottle for consuming own wine/champagne in designated areas.
- Bottled water: Available for purchase, non-refundable once on board.
- Distilled water: Available for purchase pre-cruise or on board.
- Coolers: Small coolers allowed as carry-on luggage; large coolers prohibited.
Purchasing Liquor During the Cruise
- Liquor purchased on board may be subject to Customs duty.
- Alcohol purchased ashore or in The Fun Shops stored until the end of the voyage.
Smoking Policy
- Smoking allowed in specific exterior deck areas and casino (when seated and playing).
- All staterooms and balconies are non-smoking.
- U.S. federal law prohibits possession and use of recreational/medicinal marijuana and other illegal substances.
- Violation results in a $500 charge per violation and possible disembarkation.
- Minimum age to purchase tobacco products: 21 for U.S.-based itineraries/ships.
FAQs
- $500 charge per violation for smoking in stateroom/balcony.
- Guests can report smoking violations to Guest Services.
- Marijuana use prohibited on board despite state/local laws.
- Guests must consult with their physician for alternatives to marijuana.
Special Diets
- Carnival's chefs are trained to prepare food options for various diets.
- Diets accommodated include vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher, Indian vegetarian, low-carb, low-fat, low-sugar, and low-cholesterol.
- Helpful hints on special diets are provided on the Empire Dining menu.
Medical Information
- Medical centres meet or exceed standards set by CLIA and ACEP.
- Staffed by qualified physicians and nurses.
- Medical staffing varies based on the size of the ship.
- Ship's physicians meet credentialing guidelines and have specific qualifications and certifications.
- Medical facilities equipped with standard and advanced medical technology.
- Medical centres provide reasonable emergency care; extreme cases may require referral to shore-side facilities.
Medical Emergencies
- Ship's Physician decides if air evacuation/emergency disembarkation is necessary in a medical emergency.
- Captain is notified immediately to make necessary arrangements.
- Depending on the situation, patient may be transferred to a shore-side medical facility, or via helicopter or rapid boat.
- Carnival Cruise Line fleet does not have helipads.
