F.A.Q.

Currently, vaccines, testing, and masking for illnesses are not required to sail aboard ShipRocked.

ShipRocked's primary commitment is to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our incredible family of guests, artists, crew, and staff, so that we can deliver the best possible onboard experience. We continue to closely monitor Carnival Cruise Lines' Have Fun Be Safe enhanced health and safety protocols and procedures, as well as any destination requirements, and will update this page should any changes occur.

For Carnival's comprehensive Have Fun Be Safe protocols and FAQs, please CLICK HERE.

ShipRocked strongly recommends that ALL of our guests travel with a passport.

Having a valid passport will help to expedite your debarkation experience as delays may occur upon return to the United States for those without one. Additionally, this will enable guests to fly from the U.S. to meet their ship at a foreign port should they miss their scheduled port of embarkation and allow guests who must disembark the ship before their cruise ends due to an emergency to fly back to the U.S. without significant delays and complications.

However passports are not required. Guests are able to sail with an original or certified copy of their birth certificate and a valid government issued photo ID. 

VERY IMPORTANT
The name on your cruise reservation/ticket MUST MATCH the name on your passport (or birth certificate and government-issued photo I.D., see below). Please click here regarding name changes as the result of a marriage, divorce or other legal name change, for information on additional documentation you may need to provide (such as a marriage certificate, etc).

CLICK HERE to review complete details on the documents you will need in order to board the cruise.

In order to reserve your cabin on board ShipRocked, you will need an ASK4 Reservations User Name.

If you have sailed on board ShipRocked previously you already have an ASK4 User Name, which can be retrieved by clicking here, or by contacting ASK4 Reservations at 888-402-ASK4 (2754) or [email protected].

If you are a first time guest, you will be able to register your ASK4 User Name at the time of booking, or you can create your ASK4 Reservations Account at any time by clicking here.

Before you proceed to booking, make sure you have the following information for all persons traveling:

• First and Last Legal Name (no nicknames)
• Date of Birth
• Address
• Country of Citizenship
• Country of Residency
• Phone Number
• Email Address *required for all paying guests
• Any special dietary or physical needs

Multiple Credit Card Payments: If you will be paying for your cabin with multiple credit cards, you will need to have all of the credit card numbers (with expiration date and the card’s verification code/number) as well as the billing name and billing address for each card.

Click here for more information own How To Reserve Your Cabin.

You can view photos, deck plans and other info about the ship by clicking clicking here.

Pregnant women in their third trimester (24th; twenty-fourth week) of pregnancy or later by the date of departure are not eligible to cruise, and will be denied boarding by Carnival Cruise Lines.

Infants under six (6) months old by the date of departure are not eligible to cruise and will be denied boarding by Carnival Cruise Lines.

By booking the Cruise, you warrant that you, and those traveling with you, are physically fit to travel at the time of embarkation. You assume all risks associated with travel and transportation on the Cruise. While at sea or in port, the availability of medical care may be limited and/or delayed.

For additional information, please review Carnival’s Pregnancy Policy, and the ShipRocked Terms & Conditions.

Yes. However, guests must be 21 years of age on or before the date of departure in order to reserve a cabin for the Cruise. Guests under the Age of 21 MUST travel with a relative or guardian of 25 years of age or older. Infants sailing onboard a CCL vessel must be at least six months of age at time of sailing.

When minors (18 and under) are not traveling with a relative, they must provide an original signed letter of consent from the absent parent/legal guardian that authorizes the minor’s travel and further authorizes medical treatment in case of an emergency must be delivered to a CCL representative at the pier during check-in. Failure to produce this letter at embarkation may result in boarding being denied, with no refund of cruise fare provided.

There are two exceptions:

Legally married couples under the age of 21, including same gender couples, must provide their marriage license issued by the County Clerk’s Office; legal proof of civil union; for newly married couples: a copy of the marriage license application or certificate signed by the official that performed the ceremony.

Qualified Military Personnel, including US Military Personnel and Canadian National Defense personnel (and their guests) of 18 – 20 years of age.

Infants must be at least 6 months of age at the time of embarkation in order to sail.

ShipRocked reservations specialists are unable to assist you with making your air travel, hotel, or ground transportation arrangements. However, we are pleased to provide these helpful tips to ensure your vacation goes as smoothly as possible.

Airports

The closest airports to accommodate your travel plans are:

Miami International (MCO) - 7.8 miles (17 min)
Fort Lauderdale International (FLL) - 26.1 miles (35 min)

Click here for info on ground transport to/from Port Miami.

Before The Cruise

Guests should plan to arrive the day before the cruise departs to avoid any potential flight delays, lost baggage, or other problems that may occur. On the date of departure, we recommend that you schedule your flight arrival by no later than 12:00pm-ET. 

Check-in for the cruise will begin around Noon, and all guests must be on the ship by no later than 3:00pm-ET, as we will set sail at 3:30pm-ET.

After The Cruise

When booking your return flight, Carnival recommends scheduling your departure for after 1:00pm-ET

A list of available Discounts for the cruise can be found by CLICKING HERE.

Shipboard service charges of $16 per person per day for interiors, ocean views, and balconies, and $18 per person per day for all suites, are included in the total price of your cruise, and are pre-paid to the cruise line for you. You will not see these service charges appear on your onboard cabin folio.

Shipboard service charges are distributed to the crew who you interact with, such as your stateroom attendants, dining and culinary services staff, as well as other members of the onboard team who work behind the scenes to enhance your overall cruise experience. A gratuity may be extended to your cabin stewards and room service staff as service is rendered.

For beverage purchases, an automatic 18% gratuity will be added to the bill and the charges will be applied directly to your Sail & Sign account. An automatic 18% gratuity will be added to the cover charge of the Chef’s Table and the charges will be applied directly to the guest’s Sail & Sign account.

All ship staff are encouraged to “go the extra mile,” and so they are permitted to accept cash gratuities entirely at the discretion of our guests who wish to acknowledge particular staff members for exceptional or outstanding service. In other words, there is genuinely no need to tip but you should feel free to do so if you have a desire to acknowledge particular individuals.

Single Occupancy Reservations

Single guests are responsible for the full double-occupancy rate of their cabin. All reservation deposits are based on a minimum of double occupancy. Single guests will receive a discount of $200 off of the second cruise fare. In all cases, single guests will only be charged one add-on fee of $295 for taxes and fees.

Cabinmates

If you know who will be traveling with you prior to making your reservation, please have each person register for an ASK4 Reservations account before you reserve your cabin. You will then be able to easily add them to the cabin at the time you make your reservation online. If you don’t know who your cabinmate(s) will be prior to making a reservation, no problem, you can add them at a later time. Fees may apply for guest names provided to us after the final payment date. 

Solo Travelers

If you are a solo traveler and would like to find other solo-travelers to share a cabin there are a couple of options available to you:

Cabinmate Search Facebook Group

Check out our Cabinmate Search Facebook Group. This group will give you the opportunity to meet other attendees who are also looking for a cabinmate, and hopefully you can find your perfect match!

Cabinmate Matching Program

The Cabinmate Matching Program allows solo guests to reserve a double, triple or quad occupancy cabin for only one cabin fare (plus one set of taxes and fees).

Once you’ve enrolled in the program by making your reservation, ASK4 will go to work locating and matching you with a guest(s) of the same age group and gender. Within 30 days of sailing, ASK4 will provide you and your cabinmate(s) with your cabin number and cabinmate(s) name(s).

If you locate your own cabinmate(s), simply notify us and we’ll remove your name from the Program.

If you have any additional special requests, please email [email protected].

Please Note: ASK4 cannot guaranty special requests, but we will do our best to accommodate them, if possible. Your decision to accept a cabinmate match is at your own risk. ASK4 Entertainment and Carnival Cruise Lines are not responsible or liable for any and all claims or cause of action arising out of or in connection with your selection of a matched cabinmate for the Cruise, including, without limitation, any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from such request or selection.

CLICK HERE for a complete list of staterooms and per person Pricing.

CLICK HERE for a detailed overview of what is included in the price of your stateroom.

CLICK HERE to read the specifics of our interest free monthly payment plan, automatic billing details, as well as and other important payment information.

We accept most major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. We will also accept payment by payment by check, only when prior arrangements have been made and when submitted by mail or overnight courier.

We only accept third party credit card payments (from a person not attending the cruise) when a Third Party Credit Card Authorization Form is signed by the card holder. If you are paying with a Third Party Credit Card, please click this link to complete our credit card authorization form. Please return to us within 48 hours of booking. CLICK HERE to download and complete a Third Party Credit Card Authorization Form.

CLICK HERE for complete booking instructions for both the Presale and General Reservations

You can change or update your credit card information online by logging into your ASK4 Account. If you need to make any changes to your payment plan due dates, please contact ASK4 prior to your due date by emailing [email protected], or calling 888-402-ASK4 (2754).

The guest who places a reservation for a cabin onboard ShipRocked is considered that cabin's “Lead Guest” and is the “owner” of the reservation. Only the Lead Guest may initiate or authorize changes to the reservation. The Lead Guest is not allowed to change their own name within the reservation. All name changes must be submitted using our Name Change Form.

For complete information and fees associated with name changes on a reservation, please click here.

We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance from Travel Guard Travel Insurance to protect you against financial loss due to non-refundable costs and fees due to unexpected cancellations and travel emergencies. Travel insurance also protects you against emergencies during travel, such as trip interruption, trip delay, missed/cancelled flights, lost or stolen baggage/personal items, illness/injury and much more.

You will be able to purchase travel insurance from Travel Guard via the ASK4 Reservations system upon completion of your reservation.

For a complete list of covered reasons and policy benefits, please contact Travel Guard by clicking here, Travel Guard Travel Insurance, or by calling them directly at 800-826-4919. You may also contact ASK4 for additional info by clicking here, or calling 888-402-ASK4 (2754)

ShipRocked and Carnival Cruise Lines believe that the fun and excitement of cruising should be able to be enjoyed by everyone, and are committed to providing an inclusive experience for all of our guests!

Please click here or on the Special Needs tab of this page for additional information.

And when you make your reservations, please be sure to discuss your needs with ASK4 Reservations at 888-402-ASK4 (2754), or email [email protected]. You may also visit Carnival’s website for complete ship Accessibility Information by clicking here, or calling their Guest Access team at 800-438-6744 ext.70025 or email [email protected].

Click here to send us an email, or call us at 888-402-ASK4 (2754)

Press/Media Inquiries – Please email [email protected]

Sponsorship Inquiries – Please email [email protected]

CLICK HERE to review complete details on the documents you will need in order to board the cruise.

SHIPROCKED STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT ALL OF OUR GUESTS TRAVEL WITH A VALID PASSPORT

Having a valid passport will help to expedite your debarkation experience as delays may occur upon return to the United States for those without one. Additionally, this will enable guests to fly from the U.S. to meet their ship at a foreign port should they miss their scheduled port of embarkation and allow guests who must disembark the ship before their cruise ends due to an emergency to fly back to the U.S. without significant delays and complications.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING REAL-ID

Beginning May 7, 2025, all US Citizens must have obtained a Real-ID compliant card, or acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport, in order to to fly on commercial airlines within the United States. For complete information please click here.

Guests are prohibited from bringing water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages onboard that are packaged in bottles.

Bottled Water – Carnival Cruise Lines has reduced pricing for (purified) bottled water which will be conveniently delivered directly to your cabin. Once onboard, the purchase is non-refundable; guests may take home any unopened bottles.

Sodas & Other Beverages - A small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages (i.e., sparkling water, sodas, juice, and milk) packaged in cans or cartons only may be brought onboard on embarkation day and must be in the guest’s carry-on luggage. A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans/cartons of 12 ounces each or less per person.

Alcoholic Beverages - Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board with the following exception – At the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only, guests (21 years of age and older) may bring one 750 ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or champagne per person in their carry-on luggage. All liquor, beer, other forms of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages outside of this exception are strictly prohibited in both carry-on and checked luggage and such items will be confiscated and discarded and no compensation will be provided.

For complete information on Carnival Cruise Lines’ Liquor & Beverage Policy please click here.

Upon arrival at the Cruise Terminal at the pier, you will need to present your PRINTED boarding pass, along with your Passport, or original/certified copy of your birth certificate, and a government issued photo I.D., and any other relevant identification.

For additional information travel documents and I.D. required to cruise, please CLICK HERE.

Similar to the airlines, Carnival Cruise Line uses an E-Documents system.  A few weeks prior to the cruise, you will be emailed your unique Carnival Booking Number and will be directed to Carnival’s Online Check-In Page. Online Check-in is available anytime up to 24 hours before the date of departure. Those not able to use Carnival’s Online Check-in before the cruise will still have the opportunity to check-in at the pier on the date of departure. However, all ShipRocked guests are strongly encouraged to check-in online and PRINT your boarding pass in advance to expedite the boarding process at the cruise terminal.

Please CLICK HERE for information on the Port Miami, including the address, driving directions, parking and shuttle service details.

Click here for complete Port Miami parking information.

ShipRocked does not hold any room blocks or discounted rates at area hotels. 

Early February temperatures in the Miami area can range anywhere from an average low of 70 degrees to an average high of 75 degrees. Temperatures in the Caribbean can range anywhere from 75-90 degrees depending on the area and time of day.

We suggest you pack lightweight, “resort casual” clothing — a few swimsuits, flip-flops, sandals or deck shoes for around the pool area, sneakers, walking shoes or hiking boots for shore trips, etc. If you like to exercise or participate in sports, bring any fitness clothing and footwear you may need. T-shirts, shorts, and/or bare feet are not permitted in the main dining rooms.

Some of the shows and activities will be taking place outdoors, and there is always the chance of it being windy, cool or even a little wet. So we suggest also packing some warmer clothing and light rain gear just to be on the safe side (we’ll also have some hoodies and long-sleeve shirts available for you in the Gift Shop!). Be sure to bring your cameras, batteries, chargers, and enough film or memory cards to capture the entire event. And don’t forget ear plugs for the young ones (or yourself), sunscreen and lip balm.

We STRONGLY recommend that you hand-carry all your travel documents (passports, birth certificates, airline tickets, etc.) medications, jewelry and any other personal items that you may need in a separate carry-on bag. You should not put these items into checked luggage as they could become lost and prevent you from boarding the ship. Also, your luggage may take a few hours before it is delivered to your cabin.

On the last evening of your cruise your luggage will be collected for disembarkation the following morning. So you may want to pack a separate overnight bag to accommodate your last evenings’ clothes and sundries to carry off the ship with you.

In order to maintain a safe and secure environment, ShipRocked and Carnival Cruise Lines prohibits certain items onboard, such as weapons, candles, irons, alcohol, or other dangerous goods. According Carnival Cruise Lines’ policy, it conducts security scanning of all luggage and if prohibited items are found, they will be removed and disposed of and no compensation will be given.

Before you pack, please take the time to review Carnival's list of Prohibited Items.

We suggest that all luggage be unlocked before turning it over to the porters in order to avoid any inconvenience to you or delay in delivering the luggage to your cabin.

For additional information, please refer to our Terms & Conditions. and Carnival’s Cruise Ticket Contract.

You can view photos, deck plans and other info about the ship by clicking CLICKING HERE.

For your convenience, all shipboard expenses are charged to Carnival’s onboard credit program, Sail & Sign. This allows you to charge all purchases and gratuities directly to your personal onboard account for convenience throughout the cruise. Your Sail & Sign Card must be utilized for all money transactions* on board, as cash will not be an accepted form of payment.

When you check-in online at Carnival.com before the cruise you will have the opportunity to establish your method of payment with a credit card (Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express®, Discover®, Diners Club®), travelers checks or cash. If you choose to pre-pay your account with cash, a deposit of $100 will be required in advance, which you will present to a member of Carnival's embarkation staff at the cruise terminal prior to boarding the ship. 

Carnival does not recommend the use of a debit card as payment for your onboard folio. However, if you choose to pay with a debit card, please be advised that Carnival obtains pre-authorization of $100 which some banks may hold for up to 30 days.

Once onboard, Carnival's Guest Services can provide you with a balance update at any time throughout the cruise. In addition, you can view your balance at a Sail & Sign Kiosk or on your cabin interactive television. On the final morning of the cruise, a statement detailing all purchases made with the Sail & Sign card will be delivered to your cabin.

For additional information about Carnival’s Sail & Sign program, click here.

* NOTE: All artist and event merchandise must be purchased using your personal credit card or cash. You will not be able to purchase merchandise using your onboard spending account.

While there is not a specific dress code on board ShipRocked, nudity is not allowed in any public spaces throughout the ship under any circumstance. Ladies, please note that pasties are not considered a form of clothing. Shirts, bathing suit cover ups and footwear (including flip-flops) must be worn at all times in the Lido Marketplace (buffet). We also request that guests refrain from wearing flip-flops or bathing suit attire in the main dining rooms. Shirts, shorts, jeans, pants, dresses, sandals, etc., are all appropriate.

There are multiple complimentary dining options, from three-course dining in the main dining room, to endless buffets with a variety of stations, room service, and there is even 24/7 pizza!  During ShipRocked, the ship will offer open-seating dining in the main dining restaurant, with individual menus. Additional details and dining hours will be available once onboard.

To learn more about dining options onboard the ship, CLICK HERE

While Carnival does offer an alcohol drink package on its regular sailings, it is NOT available for purchase on our charter. 

You will be able to purchase Carnival's Bottomless Bubbles water and soda package before the cruise and once on board. 

Alcoholic beverages will not be sold or served to anyone under the age of 21. We reserve the right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone. Alcoholic beverages purchased in the vessel’s gift shops or at a port of call will be retained by CCL until the end of the voyage.

SR and CCL encourage the responsible use of alcohol and accordingly reserves the right to permanently or temporarily revoke the drinking privileges of any guest who violates CCL’s Guest Conduct Policy or who is deemed a danger to himself, herself or others by SR management and/or CCL vessel management. Continued abuse of alcohol while sailing and/or violation of SR and CCL’s alcohol policy may result in immediate disembarkation. In such cases SR and CCL shall not be liable for damages, refund or other compensation, including travel costs.

If you have any food allergy or a dietary requirement that requires Kosher meals or gluten-free food product, please advise a ShipRocked Reservations Agent at the time of booking. Obtaining the product for many of these requests requires 30-days notice prior to sailing, and we want to ensure that we are able to fulfill your request. We cannot guarantee Kosher Meal requests made within 30 days of sail date.

For the protection of all of our guests, it is not permissible to bring aboard any food items that would require preparation by the ship’s staff, or food items that would require cold storage in our kitchen facilities.

To help you stay connected while at sea, the ship provides satellite Internet access facilitated through the Internet Café and through the bow-to-stern ship-wide Wi-Fi network.

Carnival offers three different types of plans – prices vary by length of cruise:

• Social – Access the most popular websites and applications. Includes: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Linkedin, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. Does not include access to other websites or apps.
• Value – Surf all your favorite sites, including e-mail, news, sports, weather, banking and finance. Note: Does not support Skype calling or music streaming (such as Spotify).
• Premium – From e-mail to Skype, our Premium plan promises the fastest possible connection, at speeds up to 3 times faster than our Value Plan. Supports Skype video calling, where coverage allows.

To access Wi-Fi on board, simply turn on your device’s Wi-Fi feature and you will receive the information needed. You can do this anywhere onboard the ship. Please note that as services are carried via satellite, so there are a few limitations compared to your home network.

Carnival offers guests the opportunity to pre-purchase Internet plans at a discounted rate online via the Manage My Booking tab on carnival.com or send as a gift to family and friends through The Fun Shops. When pre-purchasing online, guests must purchase a plan that covers the entire duration of their cruise. Plans may be pre-purchased online up to 24 hours prior to embarkation day. Daily plans are available for purchase on board.

Mobile Phones
Carnival offers an advanced roaming network on board Carnival Cruise Lines ships, allowing you to make and receive calls while at sea using your own mobile phone and telephone number. However, international roaming charges will be billed to you by your home mobile carrier. Please contact your mobile carrier for specific rate information.

Ship To Shore
The ship’s telecommunications network offers direct dialing via satellite from the cabin telephone. This is available 24 hours a day regardless of the ship’s location. This service is closed on the final day of the cruise at 4:00am. The rate is $1.99 per minute, and charges are billed to the guest’s on board Sail and Sign Card. Since all communication is via satellite, the charges apply to all calls including calling cards, credit cards, 800 toll-free numbers and collect calls.

The current onboard the ship is 110 volts AC (US Power), so a power converter is not necessary

Cabins have a limited number of outlets available. Electrical devices such as power strips, multi plug box outlets/adaptors, and extension cords (without surge protectors) are allowed on board when used with proper caution. Personal grooming devices such as hair dryers, flat irons, curling irons, and shavers, are allowed on board when used with proper caution. However, if such devices are determined to pose a hazard, they will be removed and returned the last day of the cruise prior to debark.

Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas around the ship. Please inquire as to where those areas are once on board. All other public areas throughout the vessel are smoke-free. SMOKING NOT ALLOWED IN CABINS OR ON BALCONIES. Any guests who smoke in their cabins or on their balconies will be assessed a $500 cleaning and refreshing fee per incident on their Sail & Sign account. Information on this policy and fee is included in CCL’s Ticket Contract, section 8. Guest agrees to strictly comply with Carnival’s non-smoking policy.

The ship has self-service launderettes located on the cabin decks. There are generally 2 or 3 coin operated washers and dryers, and 1 iron and ironing board in each launderette. The cost is $3.25 per washer load and $3.25 per dryer load. Vending machines dispense small boxes of detergent and water softener at $1.50 per box. Change can be obtained at the Guest Service Desk. Due to local environmental requirements, the washing machines in the guest launderette will be closed in port, per each port specific requirements; the dryers and irons will be available for guest use.

In addition to self-service launderettes, there is a valet laundry service on board and is handled through your Cabin Steward. A more detailed description (including costs) of this service can be found on Carnival’s website by clicking here.

A 1250-watt hair dryer is provided in all cabins and suites (either in the bathroom or on the desk/vanity). Personal grooming devices such as hair dryers and curling irons are allowed on board when used with proper caution. However, if such devices are determined to pose a hazard, they will be removed and returned the last day of the cruise prior to debark.

The ship has a well-equipped Medical Center, supervised by a doctor and medical personnel. Please note, however, that they are equipped to provide only basic medical care; Carnival cannot offer care for conditions requiring specialized expertise or equipment.

Per our Terms & Conditions, you acknowledge that all or part of the Cruise may be in areas where medical care and/or evacuation may not be available. You agree to indemnify and reimburse ShipRocked and Carnival in the event that either party, in its sole discretion, to advance to you the cost of emergency medical care, including medical evacuation and/or medical care provided ashore, as well as transportation and/or lodging in connection therewith. ShipRocked and Carnival shall have no responsibility to advance any such costs.

All of our artists plan to join you for the full cruise. However, there may be some cases where a performer needs to depart early or join us sometime during the cruise due to a scheduling conflict or other personal commitment.

Most of our artists are scheduled to perform two shows each during the cruise. However there may be some special guests who only perform once. 

Guests will have the opportunity to see all of our artists perform at least once, and in many cases will be able to see artists perform twice. Similar to a festival, performances will take place on multiple stages throughout the ship at varying times, with some performances taking place in venues where capacity is limited. All shows are general admission.

Concerts will take place throughout the ship on multiple stages from the time you get on until you get off! We’ll post the complete jam-packed schedule a few weeks prior to the cruise… so stay tuned!

A Variety of ShipRocked event merchandise, as well as merchandise from our performers will be available onboard in multiple locations.

Merchandise must be purchased using your personal credit card or cash ONLY.

You will not be able to purchase merchandise using your onboard spending account.

Guests are permitted to take personal photos using fixed-lens cameras everywhere onboard the cruise. However, please refrain from flash photography in all indoor concert venues. The use of detachable lens cameras (DSLR, other professional cameras, etc.), tablets (iPads, etc.), camera and video sticks, and any video or audio recording devices, will not be permitted during shows. Remote controlled photo/video drones are strictly prohibited.

We request all guests be respectful of our performers’ personal space and time between shows, and refrain from photo/autograph requests. They, like you, have been invited onboard to relax and enjoy themselves with their friends and family, during their vacation time on the cruise. We will have several photo meet and greets with the artists scheduled for the opportunity to have your photo taken with them. We, and they, appreciate your cooperation!

There will be multiple photo-only meet and greets scheduled throughout the cruise, with most of our performers participating. ShipRocked’s photographers will be taking all of the meet and greet photos for you, and the photos will be posted on our Facebook and Flickr pages following the cruise. 

Lines for each meet and greet session will start to form 30-minutes prior to each session. Please note that due to the number of ShipRocked performers and guests, lines may need to be cut, subject to the limited time available. Additionally, meet and greet sessions may end early should there be no more guests in line.

Artists will not be able to sign autographs during the meet and greet sessions.

For the larger Dining Room Group M&G Sessions, there will be a line for ADA guests, which forms at the Deck 4 Photo Gallery, Starboard Side (right). Please be mindful that this line is prioritized for guests staying in ADA accessible cabins and are not guaranteed.

For individual meet and greets held in The Music Experience (Deck 5-AFT), there will not be a specific line for ADA guests.

Carnival ships have specially-designed staterooms for guests using wheelchairs or those who have mobility limitations and could benefit from the features of an accessible stateroom. If an accessible stateroom is booked by a guest who does not need the accessibility features in the stateroom, they may at any time be moved to a non-accessible stateroom in order to accommodate a guest with a disability.

When you make your reservations, please be sure to discuss your needs with ASK4 Reservations at 888-402-ASK4 (2754), or email [email protected].  You may also visit Carnival’s website for complete ship Accessibility Information by clicking here, or calling their Guest Access team at 800-438-6744 ext.70025 or email [email protected].

The cruise terminal has a limited supply of wheelchairs used to transport guests onto and off the ship, so Carnival is unable to loan you their wheelchairs for the duration of the cruise.  If you need wheelchair assistance for boarding the ship, please contact an ASK4 or Carnival representative once you arrive at the cruise terminal.  Assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For assistance with debarkation, instructions on where to meet can be found in the Fun Times on board newsletter distributed on the last evening of your cruise.

If you require the regular use of a wheelchair during the cruise, you will need to bring your own or rent one from a service provider. For your convenience, we have listed two wheelchair rental companies below:

Scootaround 1.888.441.7575
Website: https://www.scootaround.com/cruise-rentals

Special Needs at Sea 1.800.513.4515
Website: www.specialneedsatsea.com

Of course, you are free to select your own provider. Carnival does not endorse specific service providers. Consequently, you assume the risk of utilizing these third party services and are subject to their terms and conditions. Any issues that may arise regarding your rental, including refunds, must be handled directly with your chosen service provider.

For additional information with regards to mobility devices, click here.

Carnival makes available, to guests who require them, a visual-tactile, cabin alert system that notifies room occupants of a door knock, telephone call, alarm clock, or smoke-detection event. A TTY (teletypewriter) is also available to communicate with Guest Services, 24 hours a day.

For additional information with regards to mobility devices, click here.

Braille signage, indicating cabin numbers and public room names, is available on board Carnival ships. Large print format is available for dining room menus, and shore excursion information. The ship also provides an audible format of it’s “Carnival Fun Times” daily information newsletter. Additional requests for large print information or alternate formats may be made at the Guest Services desk, once on board.

Dining rooms menus can be provided in an electronic PDF file readable via screen reading software. Our dining team will also be happy to review the menu with you in detail. Specific computers in the internet café are equipped with screen reader software.

If you need general information about accessibility before you cruise, please call Carnival’s Guest Access team at 1-800-438-6744 ext. 70025 or email [email protected]. Carnival’s designated ADA Responsibility Officer is Vicky Rey, Vice President Guest Care and Port Services.

Children with disabilities are welcome in it’s youth programs. Youth program rules, including those related to hours, illness, the administration of medication, and unacceptable behavior while in the program, apply to all children. Children who are less than one year older than a given Carnival youth program age group may move down into the younger age group. Further exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  Guests 18 years or older, with or without disabilities, are not allowed to participate at all in the program, as they are legally adults.

In order to participate in any Carnival youth program activities, the parent or guardian will need to complete a registration form. You will also be given a special-needs checklist, which will help the youth staff in determining how to best serve your child while participating in the activities.

Although Carnival does not provide one-on-one attention, the parent, guardian, or assigned care giver is welcome to stay and participate with the child during activity times, if necessary. A beeper or phone will be provided to the adult responsible for the child, if needed.

The youth staff may not administer any medication and/or needles (with the exception of epi-pens) to any child participating in the Carnival youth program. Additionally, no medications (with the exception of epi-pens), diabetic testing equipment, nebulizers, and inhalers are permitted in the facilities.

Should a child still be in diapers and is older/bigger than what the diaper changing table can accommodate, the adult responsible for the child will be called to assist. Youth staff cannot lift children with mobility limitations.

Supervised lunch with youth staff is scheduled for children ages 2-11 years old, during port days only.  Supervised dinner with youth staff is scheduled nightly (except embarkation night) for children ages 2-11 years old. Since the youth staff is not able to provide one-on-one assistance, children will need to be able to feed themselves. In the event a child needs to be fed, the adult responsible for the child may remain with him/her during dinner, or dine with the child elsewhere and them bring them back to youth activities.

Special diets cannot be accommodated for meals served in Carnival youth programs. Kids’ menus are subject to change based on availability.

If you need general information about accessibility before you cruise, or have an ADA complaint, please call Carnival’s Guest Access team at 1-800-438-6744 ext.70025 or email [email protected]. Carnival’s designated ADA Responsibility Officer is Vicky Rey, Vice President Guest Care and Port Services.

In the event a guest requires medical attention while on board, Carnival ships have medical facilities and staff to assist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  In case of a serious medical emergency, where more comprehensive facilities are required, guests are referred to shoreside medical facilities. The ship’s Medical Center cannot supply or refill prescriptions.

We strongly encourage guests to carry a copy of their medical records (e.g., a list of medical conditions, allergies, names, and medication dosages as well as the name and contact information of their physician).

For additional information regarding medical care on board, please click here.

Carnival can provide guests with meals suited to the following special dietary needs: vegetarian, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-carbohydrates, low-sugar, and gluten free. Carnival chefs will make every effort to fulfill your requests, and will gladly prepare freshly-made options that meet your dietary needs. Once on board, we ask you speak with the headwaiter or dining room host in advance, so they can assist in planning your daily meals in the dining room. This will allow them the necessary time to prepare foods, as requested, in a timely manner.

Gluten-free pizza dough, pasta, bread for deli sandwiches, and hamburgers buns, as well as cake are available upon request. Plus, all frozen desserts and yogurt are gluten-free. All items are freshly prepared and may take a little longer than regular menu items. Gluten-free beer, Estrella Daura, is available for your enjoyment.

Carnival can also provide prepackaged kosher meals. If you’re requesting kosher meals, you must let us know two weeks advance of your cruise.

Guests who require a specific dining time can make arrangements once on board the ship. Guests will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis.

Food Allergies:
We ask that you please inform us of any food allergies and special preparation you may require to accommodate your allergy. Please discuss this with the dining staff on the first evening of your cruise. Although there are a number of options at the various restaurants on board, special dietary and food requests can be accommodated in the main dining rooms only.

Other Dietary Needs:
Although there are not specialized dietitians on board, Carnival can offer assistance with simple requests such as the method of preparation of menu items. Diet requirements need to be arranged with the head waiter on the first night of the cruise. If dining in the Lido Restaurant, the guest should discuss requirements with senior dining staff.

The only dogs Carnival permits aboard our ships are working service dogs, which are legally defined and individually trained to meet disability-related needs by performing tasks like guiding a blind person, alerting a deaf person, pulling wheelchairs, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, or performing other special tasks. Working service dogs are not pets.

Pets, or service dogs in training, are not allowed aboard. Emotional support dogs, which are not recognized by the Department of Justice, are also not permitted on Carnival ships.

For additional information regarding service animals, please click here.

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