Carnival Cruise Line:
Planning for Your Adventure
Please be sure to review the Carnival Cruise Line Have Fun. Be Safe. webpage, where you can learn important
information about your cruise, including health and safety measures (such as COVID-19 vaccine requirements,
COVID-19 testing, pre-cruise and onboard protocols, etc.). This page is updated directly by Carnival so the
information here will always be the most up-to-date!
What's Included with My Cruise Purchase?
Onboard stateroom accommodations (your cabin), ocean transportation (your cruise), most entertainment and
recreation onboard, meals in non-Specialty dining areas, Iced Tea/Lemonade/Water/Hot Tea/Non-Specialty Coffee,
and the Carnival Cruises commitment to guest satisfaction.
What’s Not Included?
Travel insurance (unless requested), specialty dining, spa services, gambling, art auctions, merchandise purchases,
shore excursions, photographs, arcade, internet access, medical services, transportation to and from the port, port
parking, laundry services, ship to shore phone calls, gratuities, alcoholic beverages, and specialty beverages. Ask a
staff member if you’re ever unsure.
Final Payment
Be sure to mark a calendar with your Final Payment Date – this date comes 75 to 90 days before sailing date
depending on the length of your cruise, and that is the deadline date for paying off the remaining balance on your
cruise. Contact me as soon as you’re ready to make that Final Payment – I’ll process your credit card and ensure that
you’re confirmed as an official cruise passenger.
Your Carnival My Cruises Account
Please create a My Cruises account online as soon as possible. Starting now, you’ll want to begin exploring shore
excursions for each port and entertainment options on the ship – these can be often be reserved by you as early as
soon as your full cruise deposit is placed. Most importantly: once you’re 90 days prior to sailing and the Final
Payment is made you’ll log-in to your account and complete the Online Check-in process to save lots of time at the
cruise terminal.
To set up your online account and link your reservation, go to:
• My Cruises and create a new account
Once you’ve successfully created a My Cruises account, add your upcoming cruise reservation to your profile to
begin accessing important information and requirements specific to your future sailing.
What is “Online Check-In” and What are “e-Docs?”
“Online check-in” is a pre-cruise procedure in which you’ll complete necessary cruise paperwork online: you’ll print a
boarding pass (called “e-docs,”), luggage tags, and more to save lots of time when boarding the ship. It’s all done in
your My Cruises account after your cruise reservation is paid in full. Be sure to complete this process by logging
into your account at least 5 days before sailing.
Vacation Protection Plan
Most insurance policies do not include coverage while traveling outside of the US, so purchasing travel insurance is
always recommended. Many of today’s plans feature comprehensive coverage: Personal Property, Baggage,
Medical, Emergency Evacuation, and additionally 24-hour Travel Assistance. The insurance which Carnival Cruises
offers still includes the “Cancel for Any Reason” feature which is very popular. It’s a great way to protect your
investment and provides peace of mind at a low cost. We can add the Carnival Cruises plan any time before Final
Payment by request, and cost starts at $49/person and depends on the cruise cost. We also offer insurance through