ON BOARD ATTIRE Casual attire is the order of the day. We suggest shorts, sundresses, tank tops, etc. for the ladies, and for men; shorts, polo shirts, T-shirts, etc. will do. We suggest you wear rubber-soled, low heeled or fl at shoes for extra traction while on board. The use of any footwear with wheels, including but not limited, to Heelys© shoes, is prohibited on board our ships. For dining you may want to dress up a bit and/or bring along a light sports jacket or cardigan. Most evenings we have a Cruise Casual dress code, but there are those Cruise Elegant evenings one or two nights throughout your “Fun Ship” voyage, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your more elegant attire. For those who want casual attire for dinner time, the Lido Restaurant is open nightly, and has a more relaxed theme.
However, shirts and shoes/footwear (flip-flops) must be worn at all times inside the Lido Restaurant.
• Cruise Casual Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Sport slacks, khakis, jeans (no cut-offs), dress shorts (long), collared sport shirts; Ladies - Casual dresses, casual skirts or pants and blouses, summer dresses, Capri pants. Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Casual dinner for ladies and gentlemen: cut-off jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, gym or basketball shorts, baseball hats, fl ip-fl ops and bathing suit attire. • Cruise Elegant Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Dress slacks, dress shirts. We also suggest a sport coat. If you wish to wear suits and ties or tuxedos, by all means we invite you to do so. Ladies - Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; if you‘d like to show off your evening gowns, that’s great too! Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Elegant dinner for ladies and gentlemen: jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, shorts, t-shirts, sportswear, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire.
However, shirts and shoes/footwear (flip-flops) must be worn at all times inside the Lido Restaurant.
• Cruise Casual Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Sport slacks, khakis, jeans (no cut-offs), dress shorts (long), collared sport shirts; Ladies - Casual dresses, casual skirts or pants and blouses, summer dresses, Capri pants. Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Casual dinner for ladies and gentlemen: cut-off jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, gym or basketball shorts, baseball hats, fl ip-fl ops and bathing suit attire. • Cruise Elegant Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Dress slacks, dress shirts. We also suggest a sport coat. If you wish to wear suits and ties or tuxedos, by all means we invite you to do so. Ladies - Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; if you‘d like to show off your evening gowns, that’s great too! Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Elegant dinner for ladies and gentlemen: jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, shorts, t-shirts, sportswear, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire.
SMOKING POLICY All staterooms and suite accommodations are entirely smoke free, including the outside balcony. This policy includes all forms of smoking, including but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, electronic cigarettes, and personal vaporizers. Cigarette, E-cigarette, and personal vaporizer smoking will continue to be allowed in designated exterior open deck areas, as well as in our night clubs (except Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Vista), on ships with designated jazz clubs, and in certain areas within the casino (for playing guests) and casino bar. Cigar and pipe smoking will continue to be allowed in designated exterior open deck areas and in jazz clubs (where available). Note: Guests who smoke in their staterooms or on their balconies will be assessed a $250 cleaning and refreshing fee on their Sail & Sign account. Information on this fee is included in Carnival’s cruise ticket contract. Guest agrees to strictly comply with Carnival’s non-smoking policy. For details about the smoking policy and designated smoking areas, please contact your Travel Professional or visit www.carnival.com/core/faq
STAY IN TOUCH Cellular Phone Service We offer an advanced roaming network on board Carnival Cruise Line ships, allowing you to make and receive calls while at sea using your own mobile phone and telephone number. Rates for usage of your cellular phone are determined by your home mobile carrier. You will be billed by your home mobile carrier for your international roaming usage on your regular mobile phone bill. For more information, visit www.cellularatsea.com. Phoning Home at a Low Rate For our guest’s convenience, the ship’s telecommunications network offers direct dialing via satellite from the stateroom telephone. This is available 24 hours a day regardless of the ship’s location. The rate is $1.99 per minute, and charges are billed to the guest’s on board Sail and Sign Card. Wireless Internet Services To keep you connected while at sea, satellite Internet access is available via WiFi throughout the vessel and in the Internet Café. The Internet Café is open 24-hours and features individual terminals where you can surf the Web, chat online, and access your private e-mail account (Gmail, AOL, Hotmail, Juno, Yahoo, etc.) Wireless Users – Laptops and other WiFi equipped devices The Wireless Internet Service is compatible with a Wireless 802.11b card, which is the industry standard. You may use your personal laptop while on board, your iPhone and all other WiFi equipped devices and most software installed on them without restrictions. VPN access on the other hand is restricted to connections of the type, which are not IPSec or PPTP connections. Kindly discuss your VPN limitations with your company’s IT department if you are planning to work while sailing. We are not able to change your settings on board. Pricing Instructions on how to create an account and pricing details are present on-screen in the Internet Café or on your laptop once you connect to Carnival WiFi. Internet pricing is identical, whether you are using the Internet Café terminals, your own laptop or other wireless devices. All Internet charges will be billed directly to your on board “Sail & Sign” account. For details, visit www.carnival.com FAQ section.
Bringing Liquor and Beverages Onboard - Embarkation
Bottled Water
We know some of our guests are accustomed to bringing on their own supply of bottled water so as part of this policy we have significantly reduced the pricing for (purified) bottled water which will be conveniently delivered directly to your stateroom. Once onboard, the purchase is non-refundable; guests may take home any unopened bottles.
- Guests are prohibited from bringing water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages onboard that are packaged in bottles.
- A small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages (i.e., sparkling water, sodas, juice, and milk) packaged in cans or cartons 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.
- 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.
- A $15 USD corkage fee (a charge exacted at a restaurant for every bottle of wine served that was not bought on the premises), per 750 ml bottle, will be charged should guests wish to consume their wine or champagne in the main dining room, steakhouse or bar.
- All liquor, beer, other forms of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages outside of the exceptions referenced above are strictly prohibited in both carry-on and checked luggage and such items will be confiscated and discarded and no compensation will be provided.
Bottled Water
We know some of our guests are accustomed to bringing on their own supply of bottled water so as part of this policy we have significantly reduced the pricing for (purified) bottled water which will be conveniently delivered directly to your stateroom. Once onboard, the purchase is non-refundable; guests may take home any unopened bottles.
Galveston Cruise Ship Terminal Directions for Carnival and Parking
2502 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550 Terminal 1 or 2
Webpage for Galveston cruise port:
www.portofgalveston.com/9/Cruise
2502 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550 Terminal 1 or 2
Webpage for Galveston cruise port:
www.portofgalveston.com/9/Cruise