FIRST TIME CRUISER TIPS

BEFORE YOU SAIL

  1. CHECK PASSPORT DATES (Passport must be valid for 6 months after Cruise Date)
  2. Download Carnival Hub App CLICK HERE FOR CARNIVAL HUB APP INFORMATION
  3. Book Excursions Early CARNIVAL EXCURSION RECOMMENDATIONS HERE
  4. Pack Carry-on Essentials
  5. If Flying – arrive a Day Early
  6. Check the Prohibited Items List ITEMS PROHIBITED ON A CRUISE
  7. Read through the Cruise Embarkation Day Rules CRUISE EMBARKATION LUGGAGE DAY RULES

EMBARKATION DAY

  1. Arrive at your Selected Appointment Time
  2. Keep your Documents with you and easy to Access (Do Not Pack in your Suitcase)
  3. Wear easy outfits for Security
  4. Carry Meds, Swimsuits and any other Essentials you may need before you luggage arrives
  5. Board with patience
  6. Explore the Ship
  7. Do the Muster Drill as soon as Possible CLICK HERE FOR MUSTER LOCATIONS ON ALL SHIPS

ONBOARD SMART TIPS

  1. Set Phone to Airplane Mode CLICK HERE FOR INTERNET/WIFI INFORMATION
  2. Check the Daily Schedule on the Hub App or on the Fun Times that are delivered to your room daily. CLICK HERE FOR FUN TIME EXAMPLES.
  3. Stay Hydrated
  4. Tip Key Staff Kindly TIPPING ON A CRUISE
  5. Keep track of Ship Time

MONEY AND SAFETY

  1. Know Extra Fees
  2. Set a Budget
  3. Pay Attention at the Muster Drill
  4. Use Cabin Safe
  5. Watch the time in Port

PACK LIKE A PRO

  1. Magnetic Hooks
  2. Motion Sickness Remedies
  3. Power Bank
  4. Sunscreen
  5. Refillable Bottle
  6. CLICK HERE FOR CRUISE ESSENTIALS

BEST BEGINNER ADVICE

  1. Don’t Overpack
  2. Read the Daily Planner
  3. Get Back Onboard Early at Ports
  4. DON’T OVERTHINK! Carnival Makes it Really Easy for everything!
  5. Eat as much as you want and take advantage of everything Carnival has to offer!