Before Cruising

• Travel Documents: U.S. citizens sailing on certain cruises departing from and returning to the same U.S. homeport may travel with an original or certified government-issued birth certificate and government-issued photo identification. A valid passport book is still strongly recommended because it provides greater flexibility if an emergency requires international air travel.
• Closed-Loop Exceptions: Destination-specific exceptions apply even on some cruises that begin and end at the same U.S. port. Carnival currently requires a passport book or passport card for itineraries visiting Colombia, a passport book for Greenland, and a passport book for guests wishing to go ashore in Panama or Martinique. Guests should always review the documentation requirements for their specific itinerary before sailing.
• Different U.S. Homeports: U.S. cruises beginning and ending at different U.S. homeports require a valid passport book or passport card under Carnival's current documentation policy.
• International Itineraries: Cruises beginning or ending outside the United States and many other international itineraries generally require a valid passport book. Some destinations require passports to remain valid for at least six months beyond the completion of travel.
• Non-U.S. Citizens: Passport, visa, residency, and entry requirements vary by citizenship, residency status, itinerary, and ports of call. Review the latest requirements well before your sailing date.
• Name Matching: The name on your cruise reservation should match the name shown on your government-issued travel identification. Carry supporting documentation when necessary following a marriage, divorce, or other legal name change.
• Traveling With Minors: Carnival has age requirements governing who may travel with guests under age 21. For many bookings, guests age 20 and younger must travel with a relative or guardian age 25 or older, with exceptions and stateroom-location requirements applying in certain circumstances. Review Carnival's current age policy before booking.
• Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is strongly recommended, particularly for international cruises. Compare medical, cancellation, trip interruption, baggage, and emergency transportation coverage before selecting a policy.
• Research Your Ship: Carnival's fleet ranges from smaller Fantasy and Spirit Class vessels to newer, much larger ships with extensive dining, entertainment, and recreation options. Attractions and venues vary considerably by ship, so review your ship's deck plans and amenities before sailing.
• Pre-Cruise Savings: Beverage packages, Wi-Fi, specialty dining, shore excursions, spa treatments, Faster to the Fun, and other optional purchases may be available at lower prices before sailing.
• Cruise Elegant Evenings: Carnival maintains a casual atmosphere, but most sailings include one or more Cruise Elegant evenings. Review your itinerary and pack appropriate attire if you plan to participate.
• Luggage Tags: Print your luggage tags before leaving home and attach them securely before turning checked luggage over to porters at the cruise terminal.
• Carry-On Essentials: Pack medications, travel documents, valuables, electronics, swimwear, sunscreen, and a change of clothes in your carry-on luggage. Checked bags may not arrive at your stateroom until later in the afternoon.
• Cruise Director Schedule: Carnival publishes Cruise Director assignments for guests interested in who may be leading entertainment aboard their ship. Assignments may change, so check again shortly before sailing.
• General Cruise Planning: For broader planning information that applies across cruise lines, see our Cruise Planning Guide and Cruise Packing Guide.

Carnival Rewards New

• Current Loyalty Program: Carnival Rewards replaced the VIFP Club as Carnival Cruise Line's loyalty program on September 1, 2026.
• Points & Stars: Members earn Carnival Rewards Points and Status Qualifying Stars on eligible Carnival spending. Points may be redeemed toward eligible Carnival purchases, while Status Qualifying Stars determine loyalty status.
• Earning: Members generally earn three Carnival Rewards Points and three Status Qualifying Stars for every $1 in eligible Carnival spending. Additional earning opportunities are available through qualifying casino activity and the Carnival Rewards Mastercard.
• Casino Earning: Eligible casino activity earns one Carnival Rewards Point for every casino point remaining at the end of the voyage and one Status Qualifying Star for every casino point earned.
• Status Levels: Carnival Rewards has four status levels: Red, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. Former VIFP Blue members who enroll transition into Red status.
• Status Earning Window: Status Qualifying Stars are earned during fixed qualifying periods. The first Carnival Rewards earning window runs from September 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. Subsequent earning windows generally run for two calendar years.
• Status Benefits: When members earn a higher level during an earning window, they begin receiving that status without waiting for the next earning period and retain qualifying status into the applicable subsequent enjoyment period.
• Legacy Diamond Members: Guests who earned VIFP Diamond status by August 31, 2026 and properly enrolled in Carnival Rewards retain lifetime Carnival Rewards Diamond status.
• Legacy Platinum Members: Guests who held VIFP Platinum status as of August 31, 2026 retain Platinum through December 31, 2028. Carnival also provides these qualifying legacy Platinum members with a 10,000 Status Qualifying Star boost at the beginning of each new two-year earning cycle.
• Redeeming Points: Carnival Rewards Points can be redeemed toward eligible Carnival experiences, including qualifying cruise purchases and supported onboard purchases through Carnival's digital systems and HUB App.
• Minors: Guests under age 18 are not eligible to independently enroll in Carnival Rewards. Carnival applies special rules for status and benefits when minors sail with a responsible adult.
• Check Your Account: Review your Carnival Rewards account before sailing to confirm your membership information, prior cruise history, status, Points, and Stars are displaying correctly.

Carnival HUB App

• Before You Sail: Download the Carnival HUB App before departure and use Carnival's online tools to complete check-in, access your boarding pass, review your booking, purchase packages, reserve specialty dining, book shore excursions, and prepare for embarkation.
• Once Onboard: The Carnival HUB App becomes your primary planning tool for viewing Fun Times, checking dining information, reviewing your Sail & Sign account, viewing deck plans, managing reservations, and following onboard activities.
• Ship Wi-Fi: Many HUB App functions work without purchasing an internet package as long as your device is connected to the ship's onboard Wi-Fi network.
• Stay Updated: Dining hours, entertainment schedules, activities, and other onboard information can change during the sailing. Check the app regularly for current information.
• Onboard Chat: Carnival offers an onboard chat feature through the HUB App that allows participating guests to message one another while connected to the ship's network. Chat currently starts at $5 per user for the voyage and is separate from an internet package.
• Fun Times: Carnival's daily Fun Times schedule lists entertainment, live music, comedy, youth activities, shopping events, dining hours, deck parties, and other activities taking place throughout the ship.
• Hub App: Use the Carnival HUB App throughout the cruise for the most current schedule and reservation information.

Promotional / Limited Offers

Carnival is currently offering a limited-time Value Packages promotion on select eligible sailings. The promotion bundles beverage packages, Wi-Fi, and additional onboard or pre-cruise benefits into three package options. Essentials and Ultimate are offered on select sailings departing August 28, 2026 through December 31, 2027, while the Kids & Teens package currently applies only to eligible sailings departing through December 31, 2026. Packages must be purchased before sailing and are not available for purchase onboard. Carnival is currently advertising a September 30, 2026 booking deadline for this promotion, although promotional dates and terms may be extended or changed.

• Essentials Value Package: Starts at $50 per person, per day.
  • Includes: CHEERS! Zero Proof and the Value Wi-Fi Plan.
  • Additional Benefits: A one-time $50 pre-cruise shore excursion discount and a one-time $25 pre-cruise specialty dining discount.
  • Eligibility: For the adult Essentials package, all guests age 21 and older in the same stateroom must purchase the applicable adult package. Guests ages 3 through 20 may purchase the applicable under-21 Essentials package without requiring every other guest in the stateroom to purchase it.
• Ultimate Value Package: Starts at $90 per person, per day.
  • Includes: CHEERS! and the Premium Wi-Fi Plan.
  • Additional Benefits: A one-time $50 pre-cruise shore excursion discount, a one-time $25 pre-cruise specialty dining discount, 50% off select spa treatments, and 50% off select photo packages.
  • Eligibility: Available to guests age 21 and older. All guests age 21 and older in the same stateroom must purchase either the applicable required package under Carnival's current promotion rules.
• Kids & Teens Value Package: $25 per person, per day and currently available for eligible guests ages 3 through 17 on select sailings departing through December 31, 2026.
  • Includes: Bottomless Bubbles, the Social Wi-Fi Plan, 1,000 arcade tokens with a stated value of $200, a Carnival lanyard, and a Bottomless Bubbles souvenir cup.
  • Additional Benefit: Includes 50% off participating bulk candy at Cherry On Top.
  • Stateroom Requirement: Unlike the adult Value Packages, purchasing the Kids & Teens package does not require other children or adults in the stateroom to purchase it.
• Using Package Discounts: Qualifying pre-cruise discounts generally must be redeemed at least three days before embarkation. Current promotion terms include a separate onboard redemption provision for qualifying photo-package benefits.

Tipping / Gratuities

• Automatic Gratuities: Carnival's current recommended daily gratuities are $17 per person for standard staterooms and $19 per person for suites. Daily gratuities apply to guests age 2 and older.
• Crew Distribution: Daily gratuities are distributed among dining staff, stateroom attendants, and other team members who contribute to the guest experience, including crew working behind the scenes.
• Prepay or Pay Onboard: Gratuities may be prepaid before sailing or automatically added to your Sail & Sign account during the cruise.
• Additional Service Charges: A 20% service charge is added to many beverage purchases, beverage packages, specialty dining, spa and salon services, and other applicable purchases.
• Adjustments: Guests wishing to discuss daily gratuity charges may do so through Guest Services before the cruise ends.
• Exceptional Service: Additional tips are not required, but guests may choose to recognize crew members who provide exceptional service.

Embarking

• Online Check-In: Complete online check-in before sailing and no later than Carnival's published deadline. During check-in you'll select an arrival appointment and receive the information needed for embarkation.
• Priority Boarding: Eligible suite guests, qualifying Carnival Rewards Platinum and Diamond members, and guests who purchase Faster to the Fun when available may receive priority embarkation benefits.
• Faster to the Fun: Faster to the Fun is currently available on eligible sailings through November 2026 and includes selected priority benefits. It is not offered on Carnival Journeys cruises or Europe departures. Availability is limited and varies by sailing.
• Arrival Appointment: Arrive during your assigned arrival appointment. Carnival uses scheduled arrival windows to reduce congestion and improve terminal processing.
• Checked Luggage: Guests arriving earlier in the embarkation process commonly leave checked luggage with terminal porters. Checked baggage service closes before the ship's published departure time, so late-arriving guests may be required to carry their own luggage aboard.
• Embarkation Day Beverage Allowance: Each guest may bring up to 12 sealed cans or cartons of non-alcoholic beverages, 20 ounces or smaller each, in carry-on luggage. Guests age 21 and older may also bring one unopened 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne per person. Applicable corkage charges may apply when personal wine is consumed in certain public venues.
• Carry-On Bag: Keep medications, passports, cruise documents, valuables, electronics, chargers, swimsuits, sunscreen, and a change of clothes in your carry-on. Checked luggage may not arrive at your stateroom until later in the afternoon.
• Food & Snacks: Food brought onboard must generally be pre-packaged, factory sealed, and unopened. Homemade and pre-cooked foods are prohibited.
• Airplane Mode: After departure, place your phone in Airplane Mode and connect to the ship's Wi-Fi network when needed to reduce the risk of unintended cellular-at-sea or international roaming charges.
• All-Aboard Time: Follow the published all-aboard time at every port. When exploring independently, allow enough time to return comfortably before the deadline.
• Explore The Ship: Before sailaway, familiarize yourself with restaurants, lounges, theaters, pools, outdoor decks, youth areas, spa, fitness center, and other public venues.
• Muster Requirement: Complete Carnival's required safety and muster process promptly after boarding and follow all instructions provided through the app, signage, announcements, and crew members.
• Self-Muster Process: During embarkation, visit your assigned muster station, check in with the crew, and complete the required lifejacket and safety demonstration before sailing.

Sail & Sign Card / Account

• Sail & Sign Card: Your Sail & Sign card serves as your stateroom key, onboard identification, boarding and reboarding card, and primary cashless payment method throughout the cruise.
• Card Design: Carnival's current Sail & Sign cards use a vertical layout and display Carnival Rewards information, including the color associated with the guest's loyalty tier.
• Lanyards: Current cards include a hole that makes them convenient to attach to a lanyard and they may also be carried in a standard cruise card sleeve.
• Cashless System: Most onboard purchases are charged to your Sail & Sign account rather than paid for directly with cash.
• Leaving The Ship: Carry your Sail & Sign card whenever leaving or returning to the ship. Some ports may also require government-issued identification.
• Limited Cash Use: Cash may still be used for certain onboard activities or deposited into your Sail & Sign account, depending on the venue and transaction.
• Payment Method: Sail & Sign accounts may be funded using an accepted credit card, debit card, or cash deposit. Carnival may place authorization holds on payment cards and adjust them as onboard spending increases.
• Card Authorization Holds: Carnival currently places an initial authorization hold of $100 per stateroom on 2–6 day cruises and $200 per stateroom on cruises of 7 days or longer when using a qualifying credit or debit card. Additional holds may be placed as onboard spending increases.
• Debit & Credit Card Holds: Authorization holds may remain after the cruise until released by the issuing bank, temporarily reducing available funds or credit.
• Cash Deposits: Guests using a cash account may add funds at Guest Services and through available self-service kiosks. Carnival currently recommends approximately $100 per person for 2–4 day cruises, $200 per person for 5–8 day cruises, and $350 per person for cruises of 9 days or longer.
• Spending Controls: Guest Services can assist with funding accounts, updating payment information, and managing spending privileges for linked guests.
• Automatic Gratuities: Daily gratuities are charged to your Sail & Sign account unless they were prepaid before sailing.
• Monitor Charges: Review purchases regularly through the Carnival HUB App or other account-access options available aboard your ship and report questionable charges promptly.
• Final Statement: Review your final account before disembarkation. Cash balances, overpayments, and other credits are handled according to Carnival's current refund procedures.

Wi-Fi / Internet Access

• Carnival Wi-Fi Plans: Carnival offers several internet plans for different levels of connectivity. Pre-cruise purchases are generally discounted compared with onboard pricing.
• Social Wi-Fi Plan: Designed primarily for social networking and supported messaging services.
  • Best For: Social media, messaging, sharing photos, and basic communication.
  • Limitations: Access to general websites, streaming, and other internet services is more limited than with higher-tier plans.
  • Current Pre-Cruise Price: Starts at $20.40 per person, per day.
• Value Wi-Fi Plan: Provides broader internet access for common online activities.
  • Best For: Email, general web browsing, news, weather, online shopping, and many everyday internet services.
  • Limitations: Video streaming and cellular-network-dependent Wi-Fi calling are not supported.
  • Current Pre-Cruise Price: Starts at $23.80 per person, per day.
• Premium Wi-Fi Plan: Carnival's highest standard internet tier supports the broadest range of online activity.
  • Best For: Video calls, supported streaming services, remote work, and higher-bandwidth use.
  • Performance: Actual speeds still depend on ship location, satellite coverage, weather, network demand, and other technical conditions.
  • Current Pre-Cruise Price: Starts at $25.50 per person, per day.
• Multi-Device Premium: Carnival also offers a Multi-Device Premium Wi-Fi option on eligible sailings that can support up to four devices simultaneously, making it useful for families or guests who need multiple devices connected at once. The package is currently $90 per day and must be purchased online before sailing; it is not sold onboard.
• One Device At A Time: Standard individual internet plans can generally be moved between devices, but only one device may be actively connected at a time unless you purchase an eligible multi-device plan.
• Pre-Purchase Savings: Internet packages are generally less expensive when purchased before embarkation than after boarding.
• HUB App Access: Many Carnival HUB App features work without purchasing an internet package when your device is connected to the ship's Wi-Fi network.
• Public Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi may be available at cruise terminals, restaurants, cafés, and other businesses ashore, but public networks should be used carefully when accessing sensitive personal or financial information.

Cabin

• Stateroom Steward: Your stateroom steward services your cabin and can assist with additional towels, pillows, ice, hangers, and other reasonable requests.
• Bathroom Amenities: Standard Carnival staterooms provide basic bath products such as shampoo and body wash. Additional or upgraded bath products vary by accommodation category, so bring personal conditioner or specialty toiletries if they're important to you.
• Hair Dryer & Safe: Staterooms include a hair dryer and an in-room safe for passports, jewelry, electronics, medications, and other valuables.
• Cabin Television: Stateroom televisions provide entertainment and ship information, with interactive features varying by vessel.

• Room Service: Room service is available throughout the day and night. Carnival offers complimentary continental breakfast selections from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., while additional breakfast items may carry a charge. From 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., room-service selections are generally offered à la carte. Room service is not available on the final morning of the cruise.
• Wake-Up Calls: Complimentary wake-up calls can be scheduled using your stateroom telephone if you prefer not to rely on your mobile device.
• Storage: Use closets, drawers, shelves, and available under-bed space to keep luggage and personal belongings organized during the cruise.
• Beverage Cooler: Many Carnival staterooms include a non-stocked mini-bar or beverage-cooling unit. These units should not be relied upon for medications requiring controlled refrigeration.
• Balcony Safety: Keep balcony doors closed when not entering or leaving the balcony. Never leave children unattended on a balcony and do not place items where wind could carry them overboard.

On Deck

• ChairShare: Carnival's ChairShare policy discourages saving unused pool and deck loungers. Crew may mark unattended chairs, and belongings can be moved after approximately 40 minutes so the seating becomes available to other guests.
• Lido Deck: The Lido area is a center of daytime activity on many Carnival ships, with pools, casual dining, music, deck activities, and outdoor entertainment.
• WaterWorks: Many Carnival ships feature WaterWorks or other waterslide attractions. The number and type of slides and water features vary significantly by vessel.
• Serenity Retreat: Most Carnival ships offer a Serenity Adults-Only Retreat for guests age 21 and older, providing a quieter outdoor area away from many of the family-focused pool-deck activities.
• Dive-In Movies: Participating ships show movies on outdoor screens, allowing guests to watch films from the pool-deck area when weather and programming permit.
• Observation Areas: Some Carnival ships have quieter forward or upper-deck areas that can provide excellent ocean views away from the busiest pool areas.
• Entertainment: Carnival is known for deck parties, comedy, live music, production shows, trivia, karaoke, and numerous scheduled activities throughout the day and evening. Check Fun Times for your ship's current schedule.
• Sea Days: Popular attractions, specialty restaurants, spa appointments, pools, and activities are generally busiest on sea days. Reserve limited-capacity experiences early and consider enjoying popular venues while other guests are ashore on port days.

Dining

• Main Dining Room: Carnival offers Assigned Dining and Your Time Dining. Dining availability, room assignments, and specific procedures vary by ship and itinerary.
• Dining Preferences: Guests may choose Assigned Dining or Your Time Dining subject to availability. Review your booking before sailing if you want to request a different dining arrangement.
• Dining Assistance: If you have questions about your assigned dining arrangement or would like to request a change, check the onboard dining-assistance information shortly after boarding. Requests are subject to availability.
• Cruise Elegant Evenings: Depending on cruise length, one or more evenings may be designated Cruise Elegant. Participation is optional, but guests dining in certain venues should follow Carnival's current evening dress guidelines.
• Sea Day Brunch: Carnival's complimentary Sea Day Brunch is offered on many sea days and combines breakfast and lunch favorites in the Main Dining Room. Hours and availability vary by sailing.
• Lido Marketplace: Guests preferring casual dining can use the Lido Marketplace and other casual venues instead of the Main Dining Room.
• Specialty Dining: Premium restaurants vary considerably by ship and may include Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Teppanyaki, Cucina del Capitano, JiJi Asian Kitchen, Emeril's Bistro, Rudi's Seagrill, and other specialty concepts.
• Specialty Reservations: Reserve specialty dining and Chef's Table as early as possible if you have not already booked them before sailing.
• Reserve Early: Book specialty dining and other capacity-controlled dining experiences as early as possible when specific times or activities are important to you.
• Complimentary Venues: Carnival is known for a large selection of included casual food, but the exact restaurants available depend on the ship. Review your vessel's dining directory before sailing.
• Professional Photography: Carnival photographers operate throughout the ship and are especially active on Cruise Elegant evenings. There is no obligation to purchase the photographs taken.

Food & Beverage

• Complimentary Dining: Depending on the ship, included dining may feature Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Big Chicken, Pizzeria del Capitano, Street Eats, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse, Swirls, and other casual venues.
• Complimentary Beverages: Coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, unsweetened iced tea, lemonade, fountain water, and select breakfast juices are available at various complimentary beverage stations and dining venues.
• Drink Specials: Individual bars may offer beverage specials, souvenir drinks, buckets, or other promotions. Availability and pricing vary by ship and sailing.

CHEERS! Beverage Package

• Package Coverage: CHEERS! includes qualifying alcoholic beverages along with a broad selection of non-alcoholic beverages such as specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, and milkshakes where available.
• Pre-Cruise Price: $69.95 per person, per day plus a 20% service charge, currently totaling $83.94 per person, per day.
• Onboard Price: $74.95 per person, per day plus a 20% service charge, currently totaling $89.94 per person, per day.
• Stateroom Requirement: When one guest age 21 or older purchases CHEERS!, all other guests age 21 and older assigned to the same stateroom are generally required to purchase the package.
• Alcohol Limit: CHEERS! is limited to 15 alcoholic beverages per person during Carnival's defined daily period. Qualifying non-alcoholic beverages are not subject to that 15-drink alcoholic-beverage limit.
• Texas, New York & Virginia Departures: Due to applicable laws, CHEERS! does not begin immediately upon embarkation on certain sailings departing from Texas, New York, and Virginia. Review the package terms for your departure port before purchasing.
• Private Destinations: CHEERS! applies aboard Carnival ships and does not generally extend to Carnival's shoreside destinations, including Celebration Key and other private or exclusive destinations.
• Pricing: Prices and package terms are current as of the date shown at the top of this guide and are subject to change.

CHEERS! Zero Proof

• Non-Alcoholic Package: CHEERS! Zero Proof includes qualifying soft drinks, juices, bottled water, premium coffees and teas, non-alcoholic frozen drinks, smoothies, milkshakes, energy drinks, and other eligible zero-proof beverages.
• Adult Zero-Proof Options: Guests age 21 and older may also have access to qualifying zero-proof cocktails, alcohol-free beer, and non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
• Pre-Cruise Price: $29.99 per person, per day plus a 20% service charge, currently totaling $35.99 per person, per day.
• Onboard Price: $34.99 per person, per day plus a 20% service charge, currently totaling $41.99 per person, per day.
• Private Destinations: CHEERS! Zero Proof is intended for use aboard the ship and does not extend to Carnival's shoreside destinations.

Bottomless Bubbles

• Package Coverage: Bottomless Bubbles provides unlimited qualifying fountain soda and juice aboard the ship.
• Adults: $11.99 per person, per day plus a 20% service charge.
• Children: $6.95 per person, per day plus a 20% service charge.
• Private Destinations: Bottomless Bubbles does not generally extend to Carnival's shoreside destinations.
• Pricing: Prices shown are current as of the date shown at the top of this guide and are subject to change.

Onboard Entertainment

• Playlist Productions: Carnival's Playlist Productions feature singers, dancers, music, lighting, and multimedia in stage shows offered aboard participating ships. Productions vary by vessel.
• Punchliner Comedy Club: Carnival's Punchliner Comedy Club features comedians across the fleet, with both family-friendly and adult-oriented performances depending on the scheduled show.
• Family Feud Live: Participating ships feature Carnival's live version of Family Feud. Availability varies by ship and sailing.
• Live Music: Carnival features live performers in lounges, bars, atriums, piano bars, outdoor areas, and other venues throughout the fleet.
• Dive-In Movies: Participating ships show movies on outdoor pool-deck screens when weather and programming permit.
• Deck Parties: Sailaway celebrations, themed deck parties, dancing, and other outdoor entertainment are offered on many Carnival sailings.
• Fun Times: Carnival's daily Fun Times schedule provides dining hours, entertainment, deck parties, trivia, youth activities, shopping events, casino promotions, and port information.
• Ship Differences: Entertainment venues, productions, and schedules vary considerably between ships. Check Fun Times and the Carnival HUB App for the current lineup aboard your sailing.

Casino

• Operating Hours: Carnival casinos generally operate when permitted by maritime and local regulations and are commonly closed while the ship is in port.
• Age Requirement: Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate in casino gaming aboard Carnival ships.
• Payment Options: Guests may use cash or eligible Sail & Sign account transactions for gaming. Fees or restrictions can apply to certain transactions.
• Carnival Players Club: Casino guests earn casino points based on eligible play. Gaming activity may result in Players Club benefits, promotions, discounted cruise offers, or complimentary cruise offers based on Carnival's current criteria.
• Tracking Play: Present or insert your Sail & Sign card when playing eligible table games or slot machines so qualifying activity is associated with your Carnival Players Club account.
• Complimentary Drinks: Qualifying casino guests age 21 and older may receive complimentary beverages while actively playing based on their Players Club offer or onboard casino qualification.
• Casino Offers: Casino benefits and future cruise offers are personalized and can vary substantially based on gaming history and individual promotions.
• Other Players Club Benefits: Qualifying casino activity may also result in private invitations, tournament opportunities, and other personalized Players Club benefits.

Wellness & Fitness

• Fitness Center: Carnival ships offer fitness centers with cardio and strength-training equipment. Standard fitness-center use is complimentary.
• Age Requirements: Guests age 18 and older may use the fitness center independently. Guests ages 12 through 17 may use qualifying fitness facilities only when accompanied by a parent or guardian and subject to posted restrictions.
• Fitness Classes: Specialty classes, personal training, and other instructor-led fitness services may carry an additional charge.
• Cloud 9 Spa: Many Carnival ships feature Cloud 9 Spa facilities offering massages, body treatments, salon services, and other wellness treatments. Facilities vary by vessel.
• Thermal Facilities: Selected ships offer thermal suites, thalassotherapy pools, steam rooms, heated loungers, or similar spa facilities. Access requirements and charges vary.
• Cloud 9 Spa Staterooms: Qualifying Cloud 9 Spa accommodations include additional spa-related benefits, with the specific benefits varying by ship and accommodation category.
• Spa Reservations: Reserve spa treatments and other capacity-controlled wellness experiences as early as possible if specific appointment times are important to you.

Families & Kids

• Youth Programs: Carnival offers supervised youth programming for children and teens from 6 months through age 17. Registration is required to participate.
• Turtles: Carnival's Turtles program serves infants ages 6 months to under 2 during designated programming periods.
• Camp Ocean: Camp Ocean serves children ages 2 through 11, with Penguins for ages 2–5, Stingrays for ages 6–8, and Sharks for ages 9–11.
• Circle "C": Circle "C" is Carnival's youth program for guests ages 12–14.
• Club O2: Club O2 provides activities and a dedicated social environment for teens ages 15–17.
• Pre-Cruise Registration: Youth-program registration can be completed before sailing when online registration becomes available. Capacity and specific programming vary by ship and sailing.
• Night Owls: Night Owls provides supervised late-night childcare for eligible children age 11 and younger for an additional charge.

Private Destinations Updated

• Paradise Collection: Carnival increasingly groups its Caribbean, Bahamas, and Mexico destination experiences under the Paradise Collection brand. Amenities, ownership arrangements, access, and included services vary by destination.
• Celebration Key (Grand Bahama): Carnival's purpose-built Grand Bahama destination features beaches, large freshwater lagoons, family areas, adult-focused spaces, waterslides, shopping, dining, cabanas, and premium experiences. Some amenities are complimentary while others require reservations or additional charges.
• Pearl Cove Beach Club: Celebration Key's Pearl Cove Beach Club is a premium adults-only experience for guests age 18 and older featuring an infinity pool, swim-up bar, beach access, upgraded food and beverage options, and reservable experiences for an additional charge.
• RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay: Formerly known simply as Half Moon Cay, this Bahamian destination remains known for its white-sand beach and clear water while receiving expanded facilities and experiences under the RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay branding. Beach access and select food are included, while excursions, cabanas, equipment rentals, and premium experiences carry additional charges.
• Princess Cays (Bahamas): This tender-access destination features beach areas, snorkeling, water activities, shopping, bungalows, and other recreational options. Select food and beach amenities are included while premium activities cost extra.
• Isla Tropicale, Roatán: Carnival's expanded Roatán destination builds upon the former Mahogany Bay experience with beach access, shopping, dining, recreation, and newer attractions including the Mangrove Bay Pool and swim-up bar. Additional premium activities and excursions are available for purchase.
• Beverage Packages: CHEERS!, CHEERS! Zero Proof, Bottomless Bubbles, and other onboard beverage programs generally do not extend to Carnival's shoreside destinations. Review the current terms of your specific package before sailing.
• Connectivity: Shoreside internet and cellular service varies by destination. Do not assume your shipboard Wi-Fi package will provide internet access after leaving the vessel.

Ports / Shore Excursions

• Carnival Shore Excursions: Booking through Carnival provides additional assistance when a Carnival-sponsored excursion is delayed. Follow the excursion instructions carefully and confirm the meeting time and location before leaving the ship.
• Independent Excursions: Independent operators may offer lower prices, smaller groups, or different experiences. Research providers carefully and understand cancellation, refund, transportation, and return-to-ship policies before booking.
• Explore On Your Own: Guests may explore independently in most ports. Carry your Sail & Sign card and any government identification or travel documents required by the destination.
• All-Aboard Time: The published all-aboard time is the deadline that matters. Allow a comfortable margin when returning independently because the ship is not required to wait for guests delayed on independently arranged transportation or excursions.
• Ship Time: Confirm whether local port time differs from ship time and always follow the time standard specified in Carnival's onboard instructions.
• Port Day Advantages: Guests remaining aboard during port calls may find pools, attractions, spas, and other public areas quieter than on sea days. Some venues may operate reduced hours while the ship is in port.
• Shore Excursion Reservations: Reserve shore excursions as early as possible when a specific tour or departure time is important to you.

Complimentary Extras

• Main Dining: Main Dining Room meals, Sea Day Brunch on applicable sea days, the Lido Marketplace, and numerous other dining options are included with the cruise fare.
• Guy's Burger Joint: One of Carnival's most recognizable complimentary venues, serving burgers and fries on ships featuring the restaurant.
• BlueIguana Cantina: Ships featuring BlueIguana offer complimentary tacos, burritos, and breakfast selections.
• Other Casual Dining: Depending on the ship, complimentary choices may include Big Chicken, Pizzeria del Capitano, Street Eats, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse, and additional casual venues.
• Swirls: Soft-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt are complimentary during published operating hours on participating ships.
• Live Entertainment: Production shows, comedy, live music, deck parties, trivia, karaoke, and numerous scheduled activities are included with your cruise fare.
• Youth Programs: Camp Ocean, Circle "C", and Club O2 provide complimentary supervised programming for eligible children and teenagers during designated operating periods.
• Fitness Center: Basic use of the onboard fitness center is complimentary. Certain classes, training sessions, spa facilities, and services require an additional charge.
• Pools & Water Attractions: Swimming pools, hot tubs, and many WaterWorks attractions are included where available, although age, height, health, and safety restrictions apply to individual attractions.
• Dive-In Movies: Participating Carnival ships offer complimentary outdoor movies on the pool-deck screen as part of the onboard entertainment schedule.

Disembarking

• Settle Your Account: Review your Sail & Sign account before leaving the ship and resolve billing questions with Guest Services prior to disembarkation.
• Luggage Options: Guests may follow Carnival's checked-luggage process and place tagged luggage outside their stateroom the evening before arrival or use self-assist disembarkation when available and carry their own luggage off the ship.
• Carry-On Essentials: If checking luggage the night before, keep passports, medication, valuables, toiletries, clothing for the final morning, and anything else you'll need overnight in your carry-on.
• Customs & Immigration: Follow instructions provided by Carnival and local authorities. Arrival procedures vary by terminal, citizenship, itinerary, and destination.
• Final Morning: Breakfast is available before leaving the ship, although dining options and operating hours are more limited than during the cruise.
• Transportation: Confirm flights, hotel reservations, shuttle schedules, rideshare arrangements, parking information, rental cars, or other onward transportation before leaving the terminal.
• Allow Enough Time: Do not schedule onward transportation too close to the ship's scheduled arrival. Ship clearance, luggage collection, customs, traffic, and other delays can affect how quickly you leave the terminal.
• Before You Leave: Check your stateroom safe, closets, drawers, charging outlets, bathroom, balcony, and under the bed before leaving. Pay particular attention to passports, medications, electronics, chargers, and other valuables.
• Future Cruises: Guests interested in another Carnival vacation can review future cruise offers and current promotions through Carnival's onboard and online booking channels.