We cannot stress enough how important it is that all-wedding couples and their guests arrive on time. Please keep in mind there are over 2000 people boarding the ship the same day of your wedding and the check-in process can take up to 45 minutes. Carnival provides special check-in assistance for wedding couples and their guests provided they arrive to the pier on time. Check-in will commence at the designated Check-in Area located inside the cruise terminal. All wedding ceremonies are timed, priced and coordinated for the time allotted for your specific package. You must be Prompt!  Delays on the part of the wedding couple and/or wedding guests may result in rescheduling, limited ceremony and reception time or possible cancellation of the ceremony.

Ceremonies are scheduled and confirmed within two weeks of sailing, all times are approximate and can be delayed due to unforeseen events.  Due to the nature of the cruise industry and various government agencies controlling cruise ships, delays are rare but possible.

Luggage is not delivered to the cabin until after the ship has sailed.  Please be sure to pack all necessary items you will need for your wedding, in a separate carry on suitcase (No larger than 24X16).  (Dress, suit, shoes, make-up, party favors etc.) The Bride & Groom are each allowed 1 small carry on and a garmet bag.  All other luggage should be given to the porters for boarding.  Sailing wedding guests should arrive already dressed and ready.  If necessary they may bring on 1 small (24x16) carryon.   However the only cabins available upon check-in for early boarding is the Bride & Groom’s.

It is recommended that the Bride & Groom and all wedding guests arrive the day prior to sailing (especially during the winter and holiday seasons) so they are not rushed or delayed by travel time and feel more relaxed on their wedding day.  Any delays on the part of the couple arriving late could result in a limited ceremony or even cancellation of the wedding with no refund.  It is also recommended all wedding guests be scheduled on the same flight as the wedding couple. Wedding couples and their guests who are using CARNIVALS FLY AWEIGH PROGRAM*, may need to deviate their flights in order to ensure arrival in time for priority boarding. Early flights the day of sailing may not be available due to airline availability or scheduling. Travel arrangements such as flight times and transportation to the pier from the airport and/or hotel are not arranged by Carnivals Fun Ship Wedding Department. YOUR TRAVEL AGENT MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH CARNIVALS AIR-SEA DEPARTMENT TO COORDINATE YOUR FLIGHT TIMES, FLIGHT DEVIATIONS, CUSTOMIZED TRANSFERS AND CARNIVALS PRE-CRUISE TRAVEL PACKAGES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, NO LATER THAN 45 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR CRUISE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRANSFERS THAT CARNIVAL OFFERS TO THE PORT WILL NOT GET YOU THERE ON TIME.  PLEASE MAKE ALTERNATE ARRANGEMENTS FOR PROMPT TRANSPORTATION TO THE PIER.