Carnival Questions from a Long-Time Cruiser

[GMoney]

Hi Carnival Cruisers - I've spent some time on sea, but it's been awhile since my last Carnival cruise. I'm trying to help some friends plan a cruise on Liberty to the Eastern Caribbean on July. Can anyone help with my questions below? I'll keep researching. Thanks!

 

> Can you bring soda / water onboard without it being confiscated?

 

> Can you cancel pre-booked shore ex within 24 hours with no penalty?

 

> Is there a program / babysitting for a 3 yo?

 

> Is there self-debarkation?

[Irishlinny]

Yes, you can bring a "reasonable" amount of soda/water on board (eg a 12 pack of soda), but it needs to be in your carry on luggage.

As far as I know you can cancel shore excursions 24 hours out w/o penalty.

Camp Carnival is in place for kids and there are separate groups for different age groups

[angel2wyld2]

Hi Carnival Cruisers - I've spent some time on sea, but it's been awhile since my last Carnival cruise. I'm trying to help some friends plan a cruise on Liberty to the Eastern Caribbean on July. Can anyone help with my questions below? I'll keep researching. Thanks!

 

> Can you bring soda / water onboard without it being confiscated?

 

> Can you cancel pre-booked shore ex within 24 hours with no penalty?

 

> Is there a program / babysitting for a 3 yo?

 

> Is there self-debarkation?

 

1. You can bring 12 pack of soda or water per person and 1 bottle of wine per person

2. Yes

3. Camp Carnival

4. Yes

[ChefSusan]

Hi Carnival Cruisers - I've spent some time on sea, but it's been awhile since my last Carnival cruise. I'm trying to help some friends plan a cruise on Liberty to the Eastern Caribbean on July. Can anyone help with my questions below? I'll keep researching. Thanks!

 

> Can you bring soda / water onboard without it being confiscated?

Yes, you can carry on board up to 12 20 oz cans or bottles of soda or water, as well as 1 750ml bottle of wine per person over the age of 21. This must be in your carry-on luggage; if it is in your checked luggage, you run the risk of having it confiscated and returned the last night of the cruise.

> Can you cancel pre-booked shore ex within 24 hours with no penalty?

Yes you can - contact Carnival directly, or if you booked through a TA, have them contact Carnival on your behalf.

> Is there a program / babysitting for a 3 yo?

Camp Carnival is available for children 2-11, and are broken up into three groups: 2-5, 5-7, 7-11 (or something like that). You can pre-register your child for camp via Carnival; on-board registration starts at 6:30pm - check your Fun Times (aka Carnival Capers) for location.

> Is there self-debarkation?

Self-debarkation is available for those passengers who are able to walk off the ship with their own luggage and do not need assistance. It usually begins immediately after the non-USA passengers have cleared customs.

See above...