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How do I book?

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Call our Vacation planner, Amanda Kane, at 800-819-3902 Ext-83287. She does work eastern standard time Monday-Friday. Use our group booking # CV49S6. So far, most people are booking on deck 8 mid ship. Most people are also choosing anytime dining. Which means you can go to the main dining room for dinner anytime while it is open. Then please RSVP to Kayla at 970-518-7734

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What do I do after I book my cruise?

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RSVP to Kayla at 970-518-7734. text or call. Then create your account at www.carnival.com. You will need your cabin booking number. Also, download the carnival hub app and log in. If you need help, please reach out. This is where you can make payments to your cruise, purchase drink packages, excursions, specialty dining, and check-in. (available at midnight 2 weeks before sailing) You can also make payments by calling Amanda Kane, our vacation planner.

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Do I need to pay off the cruise in full?

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No. You can secure your cruise with a deposit that goes towards your cruise balance. You can pay off your cruise at your leisure, but it MUST be paid in full by October 19, 2026.

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What is included in my carnival cruise?

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*Stateroom attendant who will clean your cabin once a day and help you with your needs on board. *All of your food at the buffet, the main dining room, small eateries (Guys Burgers, Blue Iguana Cantina, Pizzeria Del Capitano, Mongolian Wok and more) *Selected beverages like tea, water, juice, regular drip coffee *Entertainment on board like water works waterpark, comedy lounge, theater shows, adult only serenity deck, night club, sports deck with a ropes course and basketball court and lots more *Camp Ocean kid's camp *Pre-paid Gratuities (please pay them before your cruise, if not they will be added at the end of sailing) *Port taxes and fees

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What is not included in my carnival cruise?

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*Alcohol, soda, bottled water, specialty coffee, and juice There are drink packages you can purchase such as Cheers!, Bubbles, and their new one Cheers! Zero Proof. *Specialty dining options *Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Seafood Shack, Cucina Del Capitano (free on sea day lunch) *Cooking classes, spa services, fitness classes, Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham breakfast and show *Wi-Fi packages *Shore excursions *Laundry *Transportation

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Do I need to pre-book drink packages, Wi-Fi packages, specialty dining, and excursions?

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It is recommended that you pre-book as much as you can. It is usually cheaper to book things before sailing and things sell out. * You do not have to book specialty dining restaurants. There is plenty of amazing food options that are included

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What are the drink package options?

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*Bottomless Bubbles - unlimited sodas for the length of the cruise. bottled water and Gatorade not included. $6.95/child/day $9.50/adult/day *Cheers! - 15 alcohol drinks per day, unlimited sodas, juice, bottled water, Gatorade, specialty coffee, and energy drinks for the length of the cruise. includes tips for drinks. $69.95/adult/day. If there are more than one 21+ in the cabin and one person gets the cheers package, everyone must purchase the package. $5 off per day if purchased before sailing *Cheers! Zero Proof - Sodas (Coca-Cola line of products), Juices (standard), Bottled water (500ml); still, sparkling and coconut water, Premium coffees & teas. Zero proof cocktails (non-alcoholic) (21+), Alcohol-free beer (21+), Alcohol-free sparkling wine (21+), Frozen drinks (non-alcoholic), Smoothies, bottled protein shakes, Milkshakes, and Energy drinks $29.99/person/day *Wine packages- see carnivals website for more information

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Can I just fly into Miami on embarkation day, January 17th?

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NO! Please fly into Miami the day before, on January 16th. This ensures that you will not miss the ship if your flight is delayed. We will all stay at a hotel in Miami the day before embarkation day. We will have a meeting on what the next day will look like and then we can start the fun!

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What is a sign and sail card?

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Every member of your cabin will receive a sign and sail card. this will act as your room key, and your way of payment on board. No place on board will accept cash or card. When you check-in to the cruise you will attach a method of payment to your sign and sail card. I highly recommend that you use a credit card or cash. They will place holds on your card which can make it difficult with a debit card. You can put a limit on your child's sign and sail so that they don't go crazy at the candy shop or arcade.

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What is check-in?

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2 weeks before sailing you will be able to check-in for your cruise by logging into your carnival account. This is when you can add allergies, method of payment for sign and sail, answer important questions, and print out boarding documents and luggage tags.

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What are boarding passes and luggage tags?

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Your boarding pass is your ticket to the cruise. You will NOT get on board without it. I recommend that you make a travel folder/binder to hold all your important documents. Along with your passport/birth certificate and ID. DO NOT put this folder in your checked bag, keep it on your person. Your luggage tags you will print at check-in. keep them in your travel folder until embarkation day. Then you will attach them to your checked bags. I recommend ordering luggage tags on amazon to keep them more secure than just a staple. Once we arrive at port you can give your checked bag to the porter for just a tip and your bag will meet you at your room. Again, DO NOT put your travel folder in this bag.

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What is the difference between a boarding pass and a sign and sail card?

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A boarding pass is a piece of paper that you print out during your check-in process (2 weeks before sailing) that tells people at cruise customs that you purchased a ticket for the ship. A sign and sail card will act as your room key, means to getting on and off the ship, and way of paying for things onboard. If you buy something at the gift shop, photos, food at the sea food shack etc. you will swipe your sign and sail and then you will get a bill at the end of the cruise to settle up. if you attach a credit card to your sign and sail it'll automatically be charged. If you are loading your sign and sail with cash and exceed what you loaded your sign and sail, then you will have to pay the remainder at the end.