Do i have to book a shore excursion through carnival or can i. All guests must be at least 21 years of age when boarding a carnival ship. Jan 08, 2020 additionally, because there are a limited number of havana cabanas on the vistaclass ships, they do book up quickly. We suggest you check with your scheduled airline for their requirements. My family and i has stayed in an inside cabin all the way up to the owners penthouse suite in cruise line vip sections. We recognize this complaint, and in fact find that it is founded. The exceptions are transocean crossings and remote itineraries with more than two consecutive sea days. Carnival does not offer any alternatives from the established shore excursion program. The novel coronavirus has shut down the cruise industry for the past month as many cruise lines, including those owned by carnival, have decided to voluntarily cancel new cruises until may at.
Do i have to attend the lifeboat drill even if i have cruised on norwegian cruise line before. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Cruise lines would rather book a room at a reduced price than have it go empty. A copy of our english law booking conditions can be found here. Carnivals youth program updated carnivals youth experience provides activities and entertainment for all chldren ages 17 and younger. I am hearing via john heald that we will need a letter from our doctors stating we are fit to sail or will be turned away. When it comes to drinking and gambling on board, cruise line policies vary. If the parent or guardian wishes to raise this age limit, they must contact the onboard security department. Get the most enjoyment with carnival or any cruise line. Get the real lowdown on cruising with carnival or one of the other companies before you book your next sailing. Infants must be at least 6 months of age at the time of embarkation in order to sail. Carnival panorama voted most anticipated new cruise ship.
You can snag tickets for as much as 80 percent less than the. After a little investigative research i went to the cruise line faq sections ive found that most lines including carnival, princess, royal caribbean, ncl and even disney are fairly consistent in that you must be 21 to book a cabin without a parent or guardian. Much like hotels, most cruise ships offer a free berth free bed for every eight rooms booked at. Infants must be at least 6 months of age when boarding all cruises except transatlantic, hawaii and south america cruises, which have a 12 month minimum age. However, if minor children are traveling without one or both of their parents or legal guardians, they should have original, signed documentation by one or both. You can then book one parent, or adult, in each cabin and then switch up who. Guests are required to be 21 years of age on embarkation day to travel on their own. Carnival travelling with kids faqs cruise agency news. Do a little homework before you go and you can book your excursions directly. Carnival requires that at least one person be at least age 25.
We suggest you visit your local library, bookstore or a pertinent web site to determine where you would like to go. Booking shore excursions independently vs booking through the. Only spa services relevant to your cruise will be displayed. All of the activities are age appropriate and, during the cruise, your kids will have tons of fun exploring their carnival fun ship. How old do you have to be to have your own room on a cruise. Ive heard all the cruiselines require you to be 25 when booking your cruise and they wont allow you to sail unless at least one person in your party is over age 25. Babies must be 6 months to sail on most disney cruises. All passengers must be 18 years old, or have at least one person in the cabin over age 18. From guided tours to resort passes, or even helicopter rides to glaciers, you can book a number of tours through the cruise line but should you book. Babies must be 6 months to sail on most carnival cruises. We feel like we have been responsive on prevention, on detection, and on.
From a passenger under 21 years of age must be accompanied in the same or connecting stateroom by a passenger 21 years or older who expressly agrees to be responsible. Carnival cruise boats will keep you connected thanks to satellite internet. Dont let your significate other attempt to get an adult beverage from the pool bar, simply dont do it. You might need this number when calling customer service when checking in for your cruise, or for a variety of other reasons.
How to get a cruise refund from carnival, disney, and other lines. How long do you have to add tba guest name to carnival cruise. When embarking on adventures by sea that dont require a passport, make sure you have the proper cruise documentation. Please contact an agent if you have questions about a specific program. I was just on carnival a couple weeks ago and im booked on another cruise in april and looking into a couple more this year. Guests 12 and under may not be assigned to a balcony stateroom without a relative or guardian 25 years of age or older traveling in the balcony stateroom with them. So i tried making a booking for two hypothetical passengers at s web site. As a bonus, you can now take advantage of this exclusive offer when you book online, making it easier than ever to save on your next cruise vacation. Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruisecruisetour. Apr, 2020 most of these cruise lines have put pretty lenient cancellation policies in place that extend throughout the rest of the year, so if you did book a cruise for later in 2020 and policies change or. Carnival might restrict number of passengers when cruises. I have researched carnivals policies regarding this issue and have come to the conclusion that if you are under the age of 21 you must be accompanied by a 25year old, be a veteran or have a marriage license. You may be able to make changes online or you may have to do so through the call center expect long wait times.
Minors can board a carnival cruise ship that departs from a u. Because international cruises in europe and asia require air travel, these vacations also demand a passport. You are not obligated to book shore excursions through carnival in order to leave the ship. Most cruise lines including carnival, royal caribbean, celebrity, ncl, princess and holland america all offer online pricing and booking capability. While i know carnival isnt willing to shell out the money for a designated club for you guys, i do know that we are all working on a program similar to that of. Call carnival at 18007647419 and book your cruise over the phone if you know your preferences and needs but arent comfortable with the internet, or simply dont want to use it. In this post, we explore which cruises dont require passports and look at the guidance provided by the cruise lines. Infant policy cruise fares are per person which includes children and infants. An interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise, and carnival vistas interiors are not just cozy, but are full of things youd expect from any carnival stateroom.
For example, you must be 21 years old to drink alcohol on carnival, costa, disney, norwegian and princess ships. Do not have any restrictions and may book whatever location they prefer. Do my children have access to the internet and arcade. Guests not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding. Further details of our cruises can be found in our latest brochure which is available here to download. Dec 27, 2016 dont book on carnival cruise line until you watch this video about the cruise rates and how they differ. You do not have to book shore excursions through the cruise line. So unless you are age 21 or older you cannot even book a cruise unless you have a parent, guardian or friend who is over age 21 to go along in your cabin. If you are looking to book a cruise you may be wondering if you need a passport to cruise. Sarah phillips when you re booking a cruise or getting ready to go on one, there are a few things you ll need to consider or take care of first. If the relative or guardian insists on booking separate staterooms, minors must either be directly across the hall or next door. How to get a free room when you plan a group cruise. Most cruises are about both the fantastic onboard experience as well as the ports of call you visit.
Should you use a travel agent, book online, or just call the cruise line. From this new found love of cruising comes the popular how old do you have to be to cruise question. Why carnival cruise line is perfect for the dr seuss fan. Carnival cruise line australia south pacific, australia. Minor guest policy guests are required to be 21 years of age on embarkation day to travel on their own. The proposal would restrict people over the age of 70 from getting on a. You can then book one parent, or adult, in each cabin and then switch up. Once your booking is fully deposited and you have registered on carnival. Carnival, clipper, costa, cruise west, crystal, cunard, delta queen, disney.
I have researched carnivals policies regarding this issue and have come to. Most of these cruise lines have put pretty lenient cancellation policies in place that extend throughout the rest of the year, so if you did book. How to book shore excursions in each port carnival cruise lines. Guests 18 20 years of age do not have any restrictions and may book whatever location they prefer. It is broken down into specific age groups as follows.
The cruise industry has submitted a proposal to the white house that would. You can book at the carnival adventures desk once onboard. Everyone wants to get their monies worth, from start to finish. Age requirements for each cruise line affordable tours cruises. Before i left on the carnival cruise one of my brothers called saying you know a ship has had a coronavirus outbreak. How to book shore excursions in each port carnival. Mar 15, 2018 call carnival at 18007647419 and book your cruise over the phone if you know your preferences and needs but arent comfortable with the internet, or simply dont want to use it for booking. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Booking shore excursions independently vs booking through. There just isnt enough vacation time to do everything, so you go for the widest variety, make the most of the moments and above all, try to have the most fun whenever possible.
Guests not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no. The exceptions are transocean crossings and remote itineraries. As long as the adults are booked in both rooms you should be fine, i cant imagine them checking in your cabin so you could just have one room for the teens. Age requirements for cruising travel and cruise world. As long as you book a closed loop cruise, you can travel to certain destinations without a passport. Guests under the age of 21 may travel without a relative or guardian of 25 years.
You will be able to view prices of excursions as early as 75 days prior to your cruise. Reservations can advise you at the time of booking whether the limit applies to your. My question to you is if there is any way i would be able to get on the ship. Chat with friends and find out about all the exciting things happening onboard. If you ve got your heart set on staying in one, you ll want to book at least. Guests 18 20 years of age do not have any restrictions and may book whatever. Diamond princess cruise ship, operated by carnival corp. Check out the carnival cruise tips blog for articles on our destinations, experiences and carnival fun. After a little investigative research i went to the cruise line faq sections ive found that most lines including carnival, princess, royal caribbean, ncl and even disney are fairly consistent in that you must be 21 to book a cabin. Minor children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Carnival cruise offers amazing kids clubs from camp carnival, circle c club and club o2. Minor children 16 years of age and older may debark the ship in port without a parent or guardian.
All of you with the heads nodding, hands raised, folks who just stood up and cheered at the office youre carnival panoramas people. Most ships have both a hub internet cafe as well as shipwide wifi facilities. For example, you must be 21 years old to drink alcohol on carnival, costa. Why carnival cruise line is perfect for the dr seuss fan in. Do you really need a passport if you re just going to mexico or canada. The novel coronavirus has shut down the cruise industry for the past month as many cruise lines, including those owned by carnival, have decided to voluntarily cancel new cruises until may at the. Do i receive my shore excursion and photo discounts if i prebook before my sailing. Cruise line minimum age policies the family travel network. Spa carnival prepurchase info carnival cruise line. How do i find my carnival cruise booking reference number.
Families booking more than one cabin may be subject to minimum age. All of the cruise lines except carnival require that at least one 1 person in each cabin be age 21 or older. View carnivals 202022 digital brochure to learn about our fun ships and. A higher percentage of all passenger have this package. Carnival offers free drinks to guests who keep their. How long do you have to add tba guest name to carnival. Passengers ages 12 and younger do not have to be in the same cabin as. Cruise industry proposes travel ban for people over 70. I will go over the cancellation policy some as well. Do i receive my shore excursion and photo discounts if i pre book before my sailing. Aboard all carnival cruise ships you can have special dr seuss themed gifts sent to your room. Children less than 2 years of age are not required to extend gratuities. Guests not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no compensation will be provided at embarkation. Havana cabanas on carnival vista and horizon cruise critic.
If you are in doubt, buying a passport is always a good idea. I have researched carnival s policies regarding this issue and have come to the conclusion that if you are under the age of 21 you must be accompanied by a 25year old, be a veteran or have a marriage license. Do i have to book a shore excursion through carnival or. The cruise was booked for me and i was unaware of this policy. Sarah phillips when youre booking a cruise or getting ready to go on one, there are a few things youll need to consider or take care of first. Carnival cruise line minimum age policy guests are required to be 21 years of age on embarkation day to travel on their own. Guests 17 years of age can be separated by up to 3 staterooms from a relative or guardian 25 years of age or older. The only response i could offer was to refer her to carnival cruise lines. Today, most cruise lines give the standard adult drink package as a free perk. The exceptions are longer cruises such as transatlantic and panama canal sailings, where the minimum age is 12 months. Ive heard all the cruiseline are the same with the exception of carnival.
First time cruisers may want to book through carnival to avoid the chance of picking a. When traveling with 2 full fare guests, additional guests in the same stateroom pay a discounted cruise fare. Do i have to pay for splash academy, entourage or late night fun zone programs on sea days and port days. Only recently, the past year or two, have the 1820 age group really been complaining that they have nothing to do. Taking on the headache of planning any kind of group cruise wedding cruise, family reunion cruise, class reunion cruise etc should have some benefits. Cruising from the 18 year old perspective aboard carnival.
Places to cruise without a passport carnival cruise line. Whether sailing the warm caribbean or historic mediterranean, youll likely want some sort of plan for while youre in port. Carnival vista ship details, destinations, deck plans and more. If you have just booked an amazing cruise on carnival, it is vitally important that you are able to find your carnival cruise reference number. On selected seasonal departures, guests 21 to 24 years old must have one person at least 25 years old in the same stateroom, who shall be responsible for the underage 25 guest. Camp oceancamp carnival for children between 2 and 11 years old. Based on english law contract with full abta and atol protection. To do this login into your carnival account and check out the gifts and stateroom decor area. Our carnival cruise is from galveston on may 11th we want to go.