Your reservation will be made through a Dream Vacations reservation link that will be emailed to all pre-registered guests.

• Reservation links will be for the category you have chosen on the pre-registration page.
• A non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking your cabin category.
• Deposits can be made by credit card (fee applies), Zelle, or a check can be sent (please contact Carle Hurst at [email protected] for instructions on paying by check).

Note: Travel protection will be offered to protect your cruise investment. The covered reasons for cancellation as well as medical coverage during the cruise will be outlined in the email you will receive regarding optional travel protection. Must be purchased within 10 days of deposit to cover pre-existing conditions. The reservation deposit is of the total for your cruise cabin category. Updated reminders will be sent for the following payments due.

• Once the reservation is made on the link, you will receive an email from Dream Vacations giving the cruise fare for your category as well as the next payment due date and balance of the cruise.
• A payment schedule will be available for planning to make the remaining balance.
• An online link on the invoice can be used to make additional payments if you choose. The cabin cruise fare can also be paid in full at time of booking or any time prior to final payment notification.

Your NAME and DATE-OF-BIRTH must match your government issued ID and is used to book your cabin category. Certified Birth Certificate with state seal plus Driver’s license or Military ID or Current US Passport. Physical documents are needed at the time of boarding the ship. (Expiration date to be past the date of the cruise)

NOTE: Specific cruise cabins will be assigned at a later date along with your cruise reservation number. Category upgrades are based on availability and may occur up until 2 weeks prior to sailing. An upgrade request list is available, and priority is given to special needs and date of pre-registration and deposit date. Please note that upgrades will require additional payment at the time of the upgrade acceptance.

Please download the Carnival HUB App to your cell phone. This is essential to have this prior to and during the cruise for updates and communicating with others.

Arrival: Activities are planned for those in Tampa prior to the cruise. Due to the uncertainty of air travel or auto travel, it is strongly recommended that you plan your travel to arrive into Tampa by the day before the cruise. Missing the ship because of cancelled flights or delays is NOT covered by travel protection.

Your CHECKED bags are dropped with a porter at the port and will be delivered to your room. Please make sure that your cruise cabin luggage tags, to be provided, have your cabin number, your name and are securely attached to all checked luggage. Porters are readily available to receive luggage and a reasonable cash tip is appropriate.

A list of items that you cannot bring on the ship will be available, and any items found in checked baggage or carry-on baggage are subject to confiscation and held until you disembark the ship.

Carry-on baggage should contain all necessary Identification documents, all medications, all medical equipment (C-Pap machines, etc.), any electronics such as laptops, smart watches, and all valuables such as jewelry or keepsakes. If you use a c-pap or other equipment that needs power from an outlet, you can bring a simple extension cord but NOT a surge protector power stip.

An onboard account is set up during your online check-in that will connect your sail/room card to your preferred credit card. All cash should be kept in your safe to carry with you into a port if you desire or at the end to extend an extra gratitude to your stateroom attendant. (optional) Your gratuities have already been included in your cruise so additional tipping is at your discretion.

NO WEAPONS can be in carry on or checked baggage.

You may carry on a sealed 750 ml. bottle of wine or champagne (if over 21) and/ or a 12 pack of canned sodas or canned waters per guest. No bottled beverages!

These items will remain with you until you can enter your stateroom after 1:00 pm. Please do not bring large coolers, small soft side coolers are allowed. NO Other Alcohol is allowed to be brought onboard and will be confiscated by the port agents.

Your boarding time will be on your online check in document as well as the HUB app. Please note that your cabin will NOT be available to enter until after 1:00 PM due to turn around time from the revious cruise. You are welcome to swim, grab a drink at the bar and enjoy lunch at the buffet or the other open food venues. Sit back and relax and begin enjoying your cruise vacation.

Announcements will be made when cabins are available. You may then proceed to your stateroom and store valuables in the cabin safe. Do not carry identification or cash around the ship, your shipboard card is used for purchases.

Note: Instructions on the mandatory muster drill will be given over speaker. Your muster station is based on your cabin location. Please follow all crew instructions!

Note: Put your cell phone in airplane mode to avoid roaming fees. Check with your service provider for additional cruise/ foreign calling plans. Wi-Fi is available for purchase, details to follow.

Bon Voyage, have FUN and make memories!