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All details below are from Carnival Cruise Line; are subject to change by the cruise line at any time and without notice; and are for informational purposes only. Any errors and/or omissions resulting in pricing, inventory, content, or other discrepancies are not our responsibility.

Canceling your cruise


The following timetables and cancellation charges apply to the passenger's cruise fare only:
Cancellation charges (per guest) are based on the number of days prior to departure date the cancellation is made.

2-, 3-, 4-, & 5-day cruises
Days before departure................................Charges per person

61 days or more...................................................No penalty (full refund)*
*Exception: Early Saver Rate..............................Deposit 100% non-refundable
30-60 days...........................................................Deposit amount
8-29 days.............................................................50% of total fare
7 days or fewer...................................................100% of total fare (no refund)

6-, 7-, & 8-day cruises
Days before departure................................Charges per person

76 days or more...................................................No penalty (full refund)*
*Exception: Early Saver Rate..............................Deposit 100% non-refundable
30-75 days...........................................................Deposit amount
8-29 days.............................................................50% of total fare
7 days or fewer...................................................100% of total fare (no refund)

Cruises 10 days or more; Alaska cruises; and Cruisetours
Days before departure................................Charges per person

76 days or more...................................................No penalty (full refund)*
*Exception: Early Saver Rate..............................Deposit 100% non-refundable
46-75 days...........................................................Deposit amount
15-45 days...........................................................50% of total fare
14 days or fewer................................................100% of total fare (no refund)

12, 14 & 16 day Europe Cruises
Days before departure................................Charges per person

91 days or more...................................................No penalty (full refund)*
*Exception: Early Saver Rate..............................Deposit 100% non-refundable
56-90 days...........................................................Deposit amount
15-55 days...........................................................50% of total fare
14 days or fewer................................................100% of total fare (no refund)

No refunds will be made in the event of "no shows" or unused tickets.

"Total Fare" is defined as Cruise Fare, Air Fare Supplement, Transfer Services and Pre/Post Cruise Vacation Packages.
*The deposit is non refundable.
**For cruises-to-nowhere, the cancellation charge is 25% of Total Fare.

Before you sail


Welcome Aboard: Our Welcome Aboard brochure will be sent along with your cruise documents. Please read it carefully as it contains a wealth of information about your Carnival cruise.

Important Embarkation Arrival Advisory: Passengers are strongly encouraged not to arrive at the cruise terminal more than 60 minutes prior to the scheduled embarkation time for their cruise, since U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations may not allow them entrance before that time. However, please also note that all passengers must be checked in at least 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure to avoid the risk of automatic cancellation. Guests are also encouraged to check-in online no later than 3 days prior to sailing.

Required information for check-in is as follows:

  • Reservation number
  • Ship
  • Sail date
  • Guest's name
  • Date of birth
  • Country of birth
  • Country of citizenship
  • Document type
  • Document number

Travel Documentation All Ports (Excluding Europe): Proper travel documentation is required at embarkation and throughout the cruise. Even though a guest has completed registration using FUNPASS, it is still the responsibility of the guest to bring all required travel documents. Guest should check with their travel agent and/or government authority to determine the travel documents necessary for each port of call. Any guest without proper documents will not be allowed to board the vessel and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued. Carnival assumes no responsibility for advising guests of immigration requirements.

U.S. citizens must present proof of citizenship in the form of a passport (valid or expired for less than 10 years), original birth certificate, state-issued certified copy of a birth certificate from the Department of Health and Vital Statistics, or original Naturalization papers.

Carnival strongly recommends its guests travel with a passport since it will greatly expedite clearance by the Department of Homeland Security.

Travel Documentation Europe Sailings: Proper travel documentation is required at embarkation and throughout the cruise. It is the guest's sole responsibility to bring, and have available at all times, all required travel documents.

The following requirements are for all European sailings: United States citizens must have a valid passport for travel. All other guests are advised to check with their travel agent or the appropriate government authority to determine the necessary documents.

Any guest traveling without proper documentation will not be allowed to board the vessel and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued.

Multiple-Entry Schengen Visa Requirements: There are 15 countries that are part of the Schengen Agreement: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. Anyone with a passport issued by a country other than the U.S., Canada or the European Community may need to obtain a Multiple-Entry Schengen Visa prior to the cruise. Visa requirements vary, depending on the passport being traveled under and the countries being visited. If a Schengen Visa is required and a guest is not in possession of one, the guest may be denied boarding OR be detained on board the ship and assessed a fee when in Schengen Agreement countries. Guests should contact a Visa service agency in their country for assistance.

New Passport Requirements: On 9/2/05, the U.S. State Department revised the original proposed "Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative." The proposed rules will require ALL U.S. and Canadian Citizens to carry a passport (unexpired) for travel to or from certain countries/areas that were previously exempt. This includes children and infants.

The proposed implementation is as follows:

  • December 31, 2006: Passport required for all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda. Note: This will affect guests traveling on cruises that return to the U.S. after 12/30/06.
  • December 31, 2007: Passport required for all land border crossings as well as air and sea travel. Note: This will affect guests traveling on cruises that return to the U.S. after 12/30/07.

Once the proposed rules are finalized—either in their current form or a modified form—the cruise industry will communicate that information to our travel agent partners and guests. In the meantime, individuals with future travel plans that would be affected by the proposed new rules are strongly encouraged to obtain a passport now.

Minor Guests: Guests are required to be 21 years old as of embarkation day in order to travel. The only exceptions Carnival makes to this policy are:

  • Minors between the ages of 6 months and 20 years who are accompanied by a parent, grandparent or guardian, 25 years of age or older and staying in the same stateroom.
  • Minor married couples, domestic partners, and same-sex union couples must document their status at the time of booking and have legal proof of marriage/partnership/union at embarkation; otherwise, they will be denied boarding without the benefit of a refund.

Children who are younger than 6 months old on the first day of the sailing are not permitted to travel on this cruise line; for cruises departing to Hawaii, South America, or the Transatlantic, children must be at least one year old to travel on this cruise line.

Pregnancy: Guests who are 25 weeks or more into their pregnancy when the cruise ends will not be permitted to sail because of the risk of premature labor. Guests 24 weeks or less into their pregnancy by the end of the cruise are required to provide Carnival with a physician's letter stating that the mother & baby are in good health, fit to travel, and the pregnancy is not high risk.

Visitors: Carnival has a "No Visitors" policy that applies to the entire fleet, embarkation ports, and ports of call.

Baggage Information: Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase a vacation protection policy covering baggage, contents and accidents.

Curbside porters are available at the pier to take luggage to the vessel for delivery to your stateroom. Please be sure each piece of luggage is locked and has a tag listing your name, ship and stateroom number. Customary tip is $1 per bag. Curbside porters are not employees of Carnival; therefore, any problems should be reported to pier porter management. Any luggage left at the pier will be forwarded at the passenger's expense. Claims for luggage loss or damage must be made in writing to the embarkation/disembarkation personnel prior to leaving the pier area. Carry-on baggage may be limited by size in some ports; please check upon arrival at the terminal. Carnival assumes no responsibility for carry-on baggage, so it is highly recommended that passengers personally carry any valuables, medication, breakable items and boarding documentation (passports, visas, and other identification) on and off the ship.

Sail & Sign®: For passenger convenience, charges for most onboard purchases are posted to Sail & Sign® accounts. The required application form is included with cruise documents, and registration occurs at embarkation. Carnival accepts American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover® Network Card. A deposit (ranging from $100 to $350, depending on cruise duration) is required for cash accounts. Third-party credit cards, Travel Funds Cards, Credit Card Gift Cards, and Mini Credit Cards are not accepted on board. Passengers using credit cards or debit/check-cashing card will have a hold placed on their account as a deposit for onboard purchases. All charges are billed at the end of the cruise.

The Sign & Sail® Card also serves as a guest's boarding card and must be presented, along with picture identification, when returning to the ship.

Tipping: Guests can pay shipboard gratuities in one of two ways :

Reverse Gratuity Policy: Recommended gratuities are automatically added to Sail & Sign accounts on embarkation day. Passengers then have the discretion to adjust tips based upon the level of service received during the cruise.

Pre-Paid Gratuity Policy: Gratuities are pre-arranged and paid at the time of booking or any time up to two weeks prior to the sail date. Tips cannot be removed or adjusted once the booking has been ticketed.

The total amount per guest, per day*, is US$10 and is broken down as follows: $5.50 pp/pd for Dining Team Service (Headwaiter and Waiter); $1 pp/pd for Bistro Service (Waiter/Cooks); and $3.50 pp/pd for Cabin Services (Cabin Steward). Tipping the Maître d', as well as Bar Waiters, Deck Stewards, and Bell Boys, are at guests' discretion. A 15% gratuity is automatically added to each beverage purchase and may be adjusted by the guest.
*Children age 2 and younger are not required to extend gratuities.

Liquor and Beverage Policy: Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages onboard. (An exception is made for limited quantities of fine wine or champagne, which may be brought on board only during embarkation at the beginning of the cruise. A $10-$14 corkage fee per bottle will be charged if wine is consumed in one of the dining rooms.) Guests are allowed, however, to bring a small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages onboard. Excessive quantities of wine/champagne and non-alcoholic beverages—as determined at the discretion of security and/or embarkation personnel—as well as all other liquor, will be confiscated and discarded without compensation. Although guests may purchase a variety of beverages onboard the ship, Carnival reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone, and no alcoholic beverages will be served or sold to anyone younger than 21 years of age. Alcoholic beverages purchased in the ship’s gift shops or in ports of call will be retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage.

Shipboard life


Dining Room Reservations: Dining preferences should be specified when booking; however, requests cannot be guaranteed. Details such as table size and number and dining time are confirmed upon boarding the ship. Carnival has implemented "Flexible Dining"—four staggered seating times (two early, two late)—on all of its ships except Spirit, Pride, Legend, and Miracle, which will continue to have the traditional two seating times. Dining rooms on all ships are smoke-free.

Clothing Requirements: During the day, casual attire and resort garb is worn, both onboard and in port, and consists of shorts, slacks, sports shirts, blouses, sundresses, and the like. Also recommended: rubber-soled sneakers or sandals to wear on the deck, good walking shoes, sweaters or jackets for cool evenings, and inexpensive raingear for sudden showers. Please note that shorts, T-shirts, tank tops, and bathing attire are not allowed in the dining room during dinner. The attire for the non-mandatory Formal Nights ranges from tuxedos to coat-and-tie for men and evening gowns to pantsuits for women. Only one formal night occurs on cruises lasting 2-5 days; all 6-day or more cruises have two formal nights.

Shore Tours: Optional shore tours can be booked either before the cruise or once onboard. Guests who are within 180 days of sailing, possess a valid booking number, and have met all the deposit requirements can book online. Guests also have the option of purchasing shore excursions once onboard; detailed listings of excursions, order forms, and instructions are available on all ships.

Shore excursions will be fully refunded if cancelled anytime before the cut-off date (five days before sailing). Once the cut-off window has passed, shore excursions must be cancelled onboard. Onboard refunds, less a 25% cancellation charge, are credited to guests' Sail & Sign accounts. However, please note that all shore excursions become completely non-refundable within 24 hours of port.

All shore excursions are operated by local independent companies who are solely responsible for their products, excursions and any related transportation.

Passengers with Special Requirements: Carnival seeks, to the extent feasible, to accommodate passengers with special requirements so they are able to enjoy our ships and other facilities. In situations where a passenger with special requirements, such as a passenger in a wheelchair, would be unable to be comfortably accommodated due to vessel safety barriers and other criteria, we may ask the passenger to bring along a companion to assist, or to make alternative arrangements. It is mandatory that passengers with any medical, physical or other special requirements contact the Guest Access Services department (1-800-438-6744, TTY 1-800-972-4386) to ensure proper arrangements for special needs.

Passengers with Special Dietary Needs: Although no dieticians are onboard, Carnival can offer assistance with the preparation of menu items for the following simple diets:

  • vegetarian
  • salt-free
  • bland
  • low sugar
The main dining room also offers Spa Carnival Cuisine Fare, with items that are lower in calories, sodium, cholesterol and fat, salads with diet dressing, and desserts prepared with sugar substitutes. Guests should consult with their Headwaiter on the first night of the cruise regarding dietary requirements. Unfortunately kosher meals and baby food/formula are not available.

Medical Services: An infirmary that meets or exceeds the medical Facilities Guidelines established by the International Council of Cruise Lines and the American College of Emergency Physicians is available on every ship and staffed with at least one doctor and three nurses. Emergency assistance is available 24/7.

The medical staff is composed of independent contractors and therefore entitled to render services at a customary charge. Charges for their services and any other separate medical expenses (including medication, tests or treatment) are applied to guests' Sail & Sign accounts, and receipts are provided for guests to submit to their insurance company upon return.

Terms and conditions


IMPORTANT NOTICE TO GUESTS: THIS DOCUMENT IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT ISSUED BY CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES TO, AND ACCEPTED BY, GUEST SUBJECT TO THE IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPEARING BELOW.

NOTICE: THE ATTENTION OF PASSENGER IS ESPECIALLY DIRECTED TO CLAUSES 1 AND 13 THROUGH 17, WHICH CONTAIN IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS ON THE RIGHTS OF GUESTS TO ASSERT CLAIMS AGAINST CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES, THE VESSEL, THEIR AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, AND OTHERS.

IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT - READ CAREFULLY
In consideration of the receipt of the full cruise fare, Carnival Cruise Lines ("Carnival") agrees to transport Guest on the above-specified voyage on the following terms and conditions:

1. (a) Whenever the word "Carnival" is used in this Contract it shall mean and include, the Vessel, its owners, operators, employees, agents, charterers and tenders. The term "Guest" shall include the plural where appropriate, and all persons or entities booking or purchasing passage and/or traveling under this Contract, including heirs, representatives and any accompanying minors. The masculine includes the feminine. "Guest" shall have the same meaning as "Passenger" in this Contract.

(b) "Cruise Fare" or "Fare" means the amount paid for cruise plus any air travel to or from the vessel at the beginning or end of the cruise, if arranged by Carnival. The fare includes full board, ordinary ship's food during the voyage, but not spirits, wine, beer, soft drinks or mineral waters, or any other incidental charge or expense. The cruise fare shall be deemed to be earned when paid and not refundable except as stated in Carnival's brochure applicable to the voyage and as provided in paragraph 8, herein.

(c) Cruise Fare does not include Government taxes and fees imposed or sanctioned by the U.S. Government or other Governments. These charges are in addition to the Cruise Fare and include but are not limited to, Passenger Facility Charges, Security Surcharges, Fuel Surcharges, International Passenger Departure or Arrival Tax, Customs User Fee, Immigration Fee and Agricultural Inspection Fee.

(d)Cruise Fare does not include fuel supplement charges. Carnival reserves the right to charge a fuel supplement charge without prior notice.

(e) This ticket is valid only for the person(s) named hereon as Guests and cannot be transferred or modified without Carnival's written consent. The acceptance or use of this ticket by the person(s) named hereon as Guests shall be deemed acceptance and agreement by each of them to all of the terms and conditions of this Passage Contract.

(f) All rights, exemptions from liability, defenses and immunities of Carnival under this contract shall also inure to the benefit of Carnival's facilities, whether at sea or ashore, servants, agents, managers, affiliated or related companies, suppliers, shipbuilders and manufacturers of component parts and independent contractors, including, but not limited to, shore excursion or tour operators, ship's physician, ship's nurse, retail shop personnel, health and beauty staff, fitness staff, video diary staff, and other concessionaires, who shall have no liability to the Guest, either in contract or in tort, which is greater than or different from that of Carnival.

2. (a) The Guest admits a full understanding of the character of the Vessel and assumes all risks incident to travel and transportation and handling of Guests and cargo. The Vessel may or may not carry a ship's physician or other medical personnel at the election of Carnival. While at sea or in port the availability of medical care may be limited or delayed. Guest acknowledges that all or part of their voyage may be in areas where medical care and evacuation may not be available. Guest agrees to indemnify and reimburse Carnival in the event Carnival elects to advance the cost of emergency medical care, including medical care provided ashore as well as transportation and/or lodging in connection therewith.

(b) Carnival's vessels visit numerous ports in a number of countries. Guests assume responsibility for their own safety and Carnival cannot guarantee Guest's safety at any time. The United States Department of State, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other governmental and tourist organizations regularly issue advisories and warnings to travelers and Carnival strongly recommends Guests obtain and consider such information when making travel decisions. Carnival assumes no responsibility for gathering said information. The Guest acknowledges that the cruise may be booked in a location that is susceptible to severe weather systems, including but not limited to, hurricanes, tropical storms and depressions, and that Carnival reserves the right to alter the ship's course, ports of call, itinerary, activity and shore excursions to avoid such weather systems and insure the comfort and safety of the Guest and crew.

(c) Proper travel documentation is required at embarkation and throughout the cruise. It is the guest's sole responsibility to bring and have available at all times all required travel documents. Guests are advised to check with their travel agent or the appropriate government authority to determine the necessary documents. Any guest traveling without proper documentation will not be allowed to board the vessel and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued.

(d) Guest acknowledges receipt of Carnival’s applicable brochure and “Welcome Aboard” booklet. Guest agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of Carnival’s brochure and “Welcome Aboard” booklet.

(e) Guest acknowledges that, for a voyage commencing in a United States port for a round-trip voyage via one or more United States ports, Guest must complete the voyage and disembark at the embarkation port. Failure to do so may result in a fine or penalty being imposed by the United States Customs Service or other governmental agency. In consideration for the fare paid, Guest agrees to pay any such fine or penalty imposed because of Guest’s failure to complete the voyage.

(f) Carnival shall refuse boarding to any Guest under the age of twenty-one unless: (1) the Guest is traveling in the same stateroom with an individual twenty-five years or older; (2) traveling in the same stateroom with their spouse; or (3) traveling with a parent or guardian in an accompanying stateroom. Proof of age and/or proof of marriage are required. Carnival shall not be liable to make any refunds or for any damages with respect to any Guest’s failure to provide proper proof of age or marriage or otherwise comply with this provision.

3. Any travel agent or sales agent utilized by the Guest in connection with this contract is solely the agent of the Guest and not Carnival. Carnival is not responsible for the financial condition or integrity of any travel agent utilized by Guest. In the event that an agent shall fail to remit to Carnival any monies paid to the agent by Guest, Guest shall be and remain liable for the fare due to Carnival, regardless of whether liability is asserted before or after embarkation. Issuance and validity of ticket contract is conditional upon final payment being received by Carnival prior to sailing. Any refund made by Carnival to an agent on behalf of Guest shall be deemed payment to Guest, regardless whether the monies are delivered by the agent to Guest. Receipt of this ticket contract, any other documentation or notification pertaining to the cruise by Guest’s travel agent shall constitute receipt by Guest.

4. (a) Each fully paid adult Guest will be allowed an unlimited amount of baggage free of charge. Baggage means only trunks, valises, satchels, bags, hangers and bundles with their contents consisting of only such wearing apparel, toilet articles and similar personal effects as are necessary and appropriate for the purpose of the journey.

(b) No tools of trade, household goods, presents and/or property of others, jewelry, money, cameras, documents, valuables of any description including but not limited to such articles as are described in Section 4281 Revised Statute of the U.S.A. (46 USC § 181) shall be carried except under and subject to the terms of a special written contract or Bill of Lading entered into with Carnival prior to embarkation upon application of the Guest. The Guest warrants that no such articles are contained in any receptacle or container presented by him as baggage hereunder, and if any such articles are shipped in the Guest’s baggage in breach of this warranty, no liability for negligence, gross or ordinary, shall attach to Carnival for any loss or damage thereto.

(c) Carnival shall not be liable for: (1) Guest’s failure to comply with the requirements set forth in Clauses 4(a) and 4(b); (2) any loss or damage before baggage comes into Carnival’s actual custody on board or after baggage leaves Carnival’s actual custody on board, including, but not limited to, loss or damage by airlines or other transportation services; (3) any loss or damage of baggage while not in the actual possession, custody and control of Carnival; (4) damage due to wear, tear or normal usage; (5) any loss or damage of perishable items, medicine, liquor, cash, securities or other financial instruments, or (6) any loss or damage while in the custody and control of stevedores.

(d) It is stipulated and agreed that the aggregate value of Guest’s property, does not exceed $50 per guest or bag with a maximum value of $100 per stateroom regardless of the number of occupants or bags and any liability of Carnival for any cause whatsoever with respect to said property shall not exceed such sum, unless the Guest shall in writing, delivered to Carnival, prior to embarkation, declare the true value thereof and pay to Carnival prior to embarkation a sum equal to 5% of the excess of such value. If Carnival shall be held liable for the loss of or damage to Guest’s baggage or property it is agreed that such liability shall not exceed the lesser of: (1) the actual cash value, or (2) value declared in the manner above provided (up to U.S. $100 if no such declaration has been made). Declared value amounts to be proportionately reduced in any case where less than all of Guest’s baggage or property is lost, delayed or rendered unusable due to damage. In no event shall Carnival be liable to pay any compensation if the nature or value of the property has been misrepresented.

(e) No Guest is permitted, to bring on board the vessel live animals (other then qualified service animals, with not less than 14 days advance notice given to Carnival). Guest will be solely responsible for any and all damage and/or loss caused by service animals.

(f) Weapons, firearms, ammunitions, explosives, incendiary devices, or other dangerous goods are strictly prohibited aboard the vessel. The Guest warrants that no such articles are contained in any receptacle or container carried or presented by him as baggage. Carnival may deny boarding to any Guest travelling with any weapons, firearms, ammunitions, explosives, incendiary devices, or other dangerous goods and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued. Carnival will confiscate and turn over to the appropriate governmental authorities any of the above articles found on the Guest or his baggage. The Guest will be solely responsible for any and all damage and/or loss caused by his violation of this policy.

5. Carnival has the right without previous notice to cancel this contract at the port of embarkation or any time during the voyage and shall thereupon return to the Guest, if the Contract is completely canceled, his passage money, or, if the Contract is partially canceled, a proportionate part thereof. Under such circumstances, Carnival shall have no further liability for damages or compensation of any kind.

6. (a) The Guest warrants that he and those traveling with him are physically fit to travel at the time of embarkation and is required to notify Carnival in writing at the time of booking the cruise of any physical disability or medical condition which may require special assistance during the voyage. Failure to do so will release Carnival from any liability for loss, damages or other compensation arising from or related in any way to such disability or condition. Upon booking the cruise, guests who have special needs are required to contact Carnival’s Special Needs Desk (305-599-2600 ext. 70025) to discuss the details of their special needs. Carnival reserves the right to require that any Guest, who is not self-sufficient, travel with a companion who shall take responsibility for any assistance needed during the voyage and in case of emergency.

(b) Carnival and the Master each reserves the right to refuse passage, disembark or confine to a stateroom any Guest whose physical or mental condition, or behavior would be considered in the sole opinion of the Captain and/or the ship’s physician to constitute a risk to the Guest’s own well-being or that of any other Guest or crew member. Passengers who will enter their third trimester (twenty seventh week) of pregnancy by the time of the voyage and infants less than six months old shall not be permitted to board the vessel; for cruises departing to Hawaii or the Transatlantic, children must be at least one year old to board the vessel. Carnival and the Master reserve the right to disembark any guest whose behavior affects the comfort, enjoyment, safety or well being of other guests or of any crew.

(c) Guest acknowledges that Carnival’s vessels contain non-smoking sections. Guest agrees to refrain from smoking in those sections and agrees that Carnival has the right to disembark the Guest for failure to observe Carnival’s non-smoking policy.

(d) Except as noted below, Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on Carnival’s vessels for on board consumption. Prohibited alcoholic beverages confiscated on embarkation day will be discarded without compensation. Guests who are celebrating a special occasion are permitted to bring fine wine or champagne (no other alcohol is permitted) at the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only. A $10 corkage fee will be charged should guests wish to consume this wine/champagne in the dining room. Alcoholic beverages purchased in the vessel’s gift shops or at a port of call will be retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage. Carnival reserves the right to refuse to serve alcohol to any passenger. Guest acknowledges that the minimum age permitted for the purchase, possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages aboard Carnival’s vessels is twenty-one (21). Guest agrees to supervise all persons under age twenty-one (21) under Guest’s charge to insure that they do not violate this, or any other, shipboard regulation. Guests who attempt to purchase alcohol by using false identification or the Sail & Sign card of a Guest who is twenty-one or older will be deemed in violation of this policy. Any Guest twenty-one or older who attempts to or purchases alcohol for any guest under twenty-one will also be deemed in violation of this policy. Guest agrees that Carnival has the right to disembark any guest who violates this policy and as well as any adults traveling with minors who violate this policy or any other shipboard regulation.

(e) Guests may bring a small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages at the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only. Excessive quantities, as determined by Carnival, will be confiscated and discarded without compensation.

7. Carnival reserves the right to increase published fares without prior notice. In the event of an increase, the Guest has the option of accepting the increased fare or canceling reservations without penalty. Carnival reserves the right to use any substitute ship in the performance of this contract.

8. Reservations will be held until 30 minutes prior to departure. No refunds will be made in the event of “no shows”, unused tickets, lost tickets, interruptions, partially used tickets, or cancellations received late or after the start of the cruise. A cancellation occurs when a stateroom is released and not simultaneously rebooked on the same sailing. Carnival strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation insurance from your travel agent. Cancellation charges for individual bookings will be assessed as listed below. For cancellation charges related to group bookings, partial ship charters or full ship charters refer to your charter contract or group booking agreement for terms and conditions.

9. (a) The Vessel shall be entitled to leave and enter ports with or without pilots or tugs, to tow and assist other vessels in any circumstances, to return to or enter any port at the Master’s discretion and for any purpose and to deviate in any direction or for any purpose from the direct or usual course, and to omit or change any or all port calls, arrival or departure times, with or without notice, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to safety, security, adverse weather, strikes, tides, hostilities, emergency debarkations of Guests or crew, or late air, sea, car or motor coach departures or arrivals, all such deviations being considered as forming part of and included in the proposed voyage. Carnival shall have no liability for any compensation or other damages in such circumstances.

10. (a) Guest agrees during the course of the voyage to follow the directions of the ship’s Master, or his authorized officer. Guest further agrees not to solicit anyone on the vessel for any commercial or professional purposes. Guest agrees that any violation of this paragraph may subject guest to disembarkation.

(b) Guest agrees, in all ports of call, to return to the Vessel not less than 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Guest further acknowledges that shipboard and shore side clocks may have different times, but it is Guest’s responsibility to return to the vessel so as not to miss vessel’s departure. Any costs associated with transporting Guest to rejoin the vessel including, but not limited to, governmental fees, visa fees, subsistence, lodging, air fare, launch fare, car hire or agency fees shall be for the account of Guest.

(c) Carnival has a “zero tolerance” policy towards reports of any illegal activity or behavior by passengers or crew aboard its vessels. Guest agrees to comply with this policy and further acknowledges that Carnival will report any and all alleged instances of illegal activity or behavior to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

11. The Guest shall be liable to and shall reimburse Carnival or the Master for any fines or penalties imposed on Carnival by any government, governmental agency or official, port or port official, for Guest’s failure to observe or comply with local requirements in respect of immigration, border patrol, customs and excise, agriculture, health or any other government regulation whatsoever.

12. The Guest or Guest’s estate shall be liable to and shall reimburse Carnival for all deviation expenses (including loss of revenue), damages to the Vessel, its furnishings, operations or equipment, or any property of Carnival caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by any misconduct, willful or negligent act or omission on the part of the Guest or any minors traveling with Guest. The Guest or Guest’s estate shall defend and indemnify Carnival and the Vessel, their servants and agents against liability which Carnival or the Vessel or such servants or agents may incur towards any person, company or Government for any damage to property, personal injury or death caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by any misconduct, willful or negligent act or omission on the part of the Guest or minors traveling with Guest.

13. (a) Guest acknowledges that all Shore excursions/tours (whether conducted in the water, on land or by air), airline flights and ground transportation, as well as the ship’s physician, nurse and on board concessions (including but not limited to, the gift shops, spa, beauty salon, fitness center, golf and art programs, video/snorkel concession) are either operated by or are independent contractors. Carnival neither supervises nor controls their actions, nor makes any representation either express or implied as to their suitability. Carnival, in arranging for the services called for by the physician or nurse, all on board concessions, all shore excursion/tour tickets, all pre and post cruise airline flights or other transportation off of the ship and its tenders, does so only as a convenience for the Guest and Guests are free to use or not use these services. Guest agrees that Carnival assumes no responsibility, does not guarantee performance and in no event shall be liable for any negligent or intentional acts or omissions, loss, damage, injury or delay to Guest and/or Guest’s baggage, property or effects in connection with said services. Guests use the services of all independent contractors at the Guest’s sole risk. Independent contractors are entitled to make a proper charge for any service performed with respect to a Guest.

(b) Guest acknowledges that the ship’s masseuse, barber, hair dresser, manicurist, fitness or golf instructor, videographer, art auctioneer, gift shop personnel, wedding planners or other providers of personal services are employees of independent contractors and Carnival is not responsible for their actions. Guest further acknowledges that although independent contractors or their employees may use signage or clothing which contain the name “Carnival” or other related trade names or logos, the independent contractor status remains unchanged. Independent contractors, their employees and assistants are not agents, servants or employees of Carnival and have no authority to act on behalf of Carnival.

14. (a) Carnival shall not be liable for any claims whatsoever for personal injury, illness or death of the guest, unless full particulars in writing are given to Carnival within 185 days after the date of the injury, event, illness or death giving rise to the claim. Suit to recover on any such claim shall not be maintainable unless filed within one year after the date of the injury, event, illness or death, and unless served on Carnival within 120 days after filing. Guest expressly waives all other potentially applicable state or federal limitations periods.

(b) Carnival shall not be liable for any claims whatsoever, other than for personal injury, illness or death of the Guest, unless full particulars in writing are given to Carnival within 30 days after the Guest is landed from the Vessel or in the case the Voyage is abandoned, within 30 days thereafter. Suit to recover on any claim whatsoever other than for personal injury, illness or death shall not be maintainable unless filed within six months after the date Guest is landed from the Vessel or in the case the Voyage is abandoned, within six months thereafter, and unless served upon Carnival within 120 days after filing. Guest expressly waives all other potentially applicable state or federal limitation periods for claims which, include but are not limited to, allegations concerning any and all civil rights, the ADA, trade practices and/or advertising.

(c) In consideration for the fare paid, it is agreed that Carnival shall not be held vicariously liable for the intentional or negligent acts of any persons not employed by Carnival nor for any intentional or negligent acts of Carnival’s employees committed while off duty or outside the course and scope of their employment.

(d) In consideration for the fare paid, it is agreed that Carnival shall have no liability as a consequence of guest's use of ship's athletic or recreational equipment or as a consequence of guest's decision to participate in any athletic or recreational activity or event.

15. It is agreed by and between the Guest and Carnival that all disputes and matters whatsoever arising under, in connection with or incident to this Contract or the Guest’s cruise, including travel to and from the vessel, shall be litigated, if at all, before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida in Miami, or as to those lawsuits to which the Federal Courts of the United States lack subject matter jurisdiction, before a court located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, U.S.A. to the exclusion of the Courts of any other county, state or country.

16. On cruises which neither embark, disembark nor call at any U.S. port, Carnival shall be entitled to any and all liability limitations and immunities provided under the Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea of 1974, as well as the 1976 Protocol to the Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea (“Athens Convention”), which limits Carnival’s liability for death or personal injury of a passenger to no more than 46,666 Special Drawing Rights as defined therein (approximately U.S. $60,000 which fluctuates depending on daily exchange rate as printed in the Wall Street Journal), and all other limits for damage or loss to personal property.

17. (a) Carnival shall not be liable to the passenger for damages for emotional distress, mental suffering/anguish or psychological injury of any kind under any circumstances, except when such damages were caused by the negligence of Carnival and resulted from the same passenger sustaining actual physical injury, or having been at risk of actual physical injury, or when such damages are held to be intentionally inflicted by Carnival.

(b) In addition to all the restrictions and exemptions from liability provided in this Contract, Carnival shall have the benefit of all Statutes of the United States of America providing for limitation and exoneration from liability and the procedures provide thereby, including but not limited to Sections 4282, 4282A, 4283, 4284, 4285 and 4286 of the Revised Statutes of the United States of America (46 USCA Sections 182, 183, 183c (b), 183b, 184, 185 and 186). Nothing in this Contract is intended to nor shall it operate to limit or deprive Carnival or any such statutory limitation of or exoneration from liability under any applicable laws.

18. If the performance of the proposed voyage is hindered or prevented (or in the opinion of Carnival or the Master is likely to be hindered or prevented) by war, hostilities, blockage, ice, labor conflicts, strikes on board or ashore, restraint of Princes, Rulers or People, seizure under legal process, breakdown of the Vessel, congestion, docking difficulties or any other cause whatsoever or if Carnival or the Master considers that for any reason whatsoever, proceeding to, attempting to enter, or entering or remaining at the port of Guest’s destination may expose the Vessel to risk or loss or damage or be likely to delay her, the Guest and his baggage may be landed at the port of embarkation or at any port or place at which the Vessel may call, at which time the responsibility of Carnival shall cease and this contract shall be deemed to have been fully performed, or if the Guest has not embarked, Carnival may cancel the proposed voyage without liability to refund passage money or fares paid in advance.

19. Carnival and the Master shall have liberty to comply with any orders, recommendations or directions whatsoever given by the Government or Department of any nation or by any person acting or purporting to act with the authority of such Government or Department or by any Committee or person having under the terms of the War Risks Insurance on the Vessel the right to give such orders, recommendations or directions, and if by reason of, and in compliance with any such orders, recommendations or directions anything is done or is not done the same shall not be deemed a deviation or a breach of this contract. Disembarkation of any Guest or discharge of baggage in accordance with such orders, recommendations or directions shall constitute due and proper fulfillment of the obligation of Carnival under this Contract.

20. Carnival and the Vessel shall have a lien upon all baggage, money and other property whatsoever accompanying the Guest and the right to sell the same by public auction or otherwise for all sums whatsoever due from the Guest under this contract and for the costs and expenses of enforcing such lien and such sale.

21. Carnival and/or its promotional partners have the exclusive right to include photographic, video and other visual portrayals of Guest in any medium of any nature whatsoever for the purpose of trade, advertising, sales, publicity or otherwise, without compensation to Guest, and all rights, title and interest therein (including all worldwide copyrights therein) shall be Carnival’s sole property, free from any claims by Guest or any person deriving any rights or interest from Guest.

22. This contract constitutes the entire agreement between Carnival and Guest and supercedes all other agreements, oral or written. Any alteration to any term of this contract must be in writing and signed by Carnival. Should any provision of this contract be contrary to or invalid by virtue of the law of the jurisdiction in which this contract is sought to be enforced or be so held by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision(s) shall be deemed to be severed from the Contract and of no effect and all remaining provisions herein shall be in full force and effect and constitute the Contract of Carriage.

23. Guest hereby expressly agrees that he/she will not utilize any tape recording, video, or photograph(s) of himself/herself, any other guest, crew, or third party on board the vessel, or depicting the vessel, its design, equipment, or any part thereof whatsoever, for any commercial purpose or in any media broadcast, or for any other non private use, without the express written consent of Carnival. Guest acknowledges that by boarding the vessel, at any time, Guest irrevocably agrees to this provision, which is a condition precedent to being permitted on board the vessel and can be enforced by any legal means, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief.

24. If guest is denied boarding, confined to a stateroom or disembarked from the vessel pursuant to any provision of this contract, including but not limited to paragraphs 2(c), 2(f), 6(b), 6(c), 6(d), 10(a), guest agrees:

a. Carnival will not be liable for any refund of Cruise Fare, other compensation or any damages

b. All rights under Carnival’s Vacation Guarantee are forfeited. This forfeiture also applies to any guest who disembarks because another guest is disembarked.

c. Disembarkation and repatriation to the embarkation port or any other destination will be at guest’s sole expense.

d. To indemnify Carnival and that Carnival may charge Guest’s on-board charge account for any and all expenses incurred by Carnival in relation to Guest’s disembarkation and/or repatriation.

25. Guest agrees if Carnival incurs any expense or sustains any damage as delineated but not limited to paragraphs 2(a), 2(e),10(b), 11, 12 that Carnival may charge Guest’s on-board charge account for any expense incurred or damage sustained.

Early Saver – Terms and Conditions
Early Saver is a special rate that rewards those who book early with the lowest rate, booking this rate requires a non-refundable/non-transferable per person deposit at the time of booking. In addition, the fares are backed by a unique price protection assurance (see guidelines below). Cruise rates are in US dollars, per person, based on double occupancy, capacity controlled and may be withdrawn or modified at anytime without prior notice. Cruise rates do not include airfare, government fees and taxes, or a nonrefundable $15 processing fee. Offer is valid for new bookings only and is not combinable with any other discounted or promotional offer. Available on sailings that are 3 months or more from sail date for short cruises (5 days or less) and available on sailings that are 5 months or more from sail date for long cruises (6 days or longer). Savings are up to 30% and vary by departure and category, category restrictions and exclusions apply. Early Saver rates are available in all standard stateroom categories, excluding guarantee categories IS, OV, BL and ST. A non-refundable/non-transferable per person deposit is required at the time of booking all guests to secure confirmed accommodations. Full names are required for each guest. No name changes will be permitted. A $50 service fee may be assessed per person for ship and/or sail date changes made prior to the final payment due date or outside standard penalty. 3rd/4th guests pay the standard deposit amount that is non-refundable under the Early Saver guidelines. Cancellation penalties apply. Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas & Panama.

Early Saver Price Protection – Guidelines
Price protection applies to new Early Saver bookings only and requires payment of a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit. Applies to cruise fare only. Applies only to a Carnival.com or Carnival advertised fare available to the general public and excludes group rates, membership programs, charters or other Travel Agent promotions not offered by Carnival to the general public, including but not limited to travel agent rebates. In the event you find a lower Carnival advertised rate please contact Expedia at 888-249-3978 so that an Expedia care agent can complete a price protection claim form to submit to Carnival. When requesting price protection, you must provide the Expedia Care Agent with the lower rate amount and proof of the lower rate. Requests will be accepted up to two business days prior to sailing. Lower rate must be: (i) for the same ship, sail date, stateroom category and number of guests; (ii) are a Carnival advertised rate (iii) is available for booking at the time the request is reviewed by Carnival. If the request meets the price protection requirements an onboard credit for the fare difference will be processed to your onboard account. The on-board credit is non-refundable, non-transferable and has no cash value. Any unused portion of the onboard credit will be forfeited. Rate lock is not combinable with other promotions. Price protection will be subject to the prevailing fees and/or fuel supplement if applicable. Program subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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