FAQs
Dear Wedding Party:
We are celebrating a very special day that our bridal couple has chosen to share with you, their family and friends. It is very important that we all do everything in our power to make the day special and memorable for them. A shipboard wedding may be a new experience for you, so we ask that you review the information below to ensure a stress free and safe day for everyone.
Boarding: Priority boarding is provided for bridal couples, as well as their guests, being married on the day of sailing. The time to board the ships is controlled by US Customs and Immigration. No one is allowed to board the ship until US Customs and Immigration clear the ship. Due to the terrorist attacks on our country, US Customs and Immigration have increased security measures. In the event the delay in boarding affects the time of the wedding, the wedding will be delayed accordingly.
Guests: We ask for all guests to be at the Pier at 9:30 AM to begin the check-in process so once the ship has cleared, we will be able to priority board before all other cruising passengers. Guests who do not arrive at the time we board will have to make their own way on the ship.
Non-Sailing Guests: All non-sailing guests are to be completely dressed and ready for the wedding when arriving at the cruise terminal. The bride and groom submitted a guest list for all non-sailing guests including your names and date of birth. You will need to provide your state issued photo ID at the time of check in, please have it available. You will leave your ID with Security in the terminal and be given a guest pass to board the ship. Non-sailing guests are welcome to tour the ship until the ceremony time. All non-sailing guests must debark the ship immediately after the reception. When leaving the ship, you will need to redeem your ID in the ship’s terminal.
Sailing Guests: All sailing guests (except the bride and groom) should be completely dressed and ready for the wedding when arriving at the cruise terminal. Time permitting, sailing guests may have an opportunity to go to their stateroom, however, the cabin may not be ready. Only the bride and groom’s cabin is guaranteed to be ready. The bride and groom may carry on a garment bag in addition to a carry-on bag. Only one hand-carry-on bag will be permitted for sailing guests and must fit through the security machine. Luggage not to exceed 24”w x 16”h. All other bags must be checked with the Porters. Please ensure that you have everything you need for the wedding and reception, as you will not see your checked bags until after the reception. Please ensure that all ticket documents have been completed prior to arrival at the pier to expedite check-in and have proper boarding documents available. Once onboard, you may go to your stateroom. If you lose your way, any Carnival Cruise Lines staff member can direct you.
Required Travel Documents:
Valid U.S. Passport
Passport Card
Original or legible copy of a Birth Certificate (issued by the Department of Vital Statistics)
Certificate of Naturalization
Enhanced Driver's License
Trusted Traveler Program Membership Card (i.e. Nexus Card, Sentri Card or Fast Card)
A Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Copies of the following will NOT be allowed:
1. US Passports
2. Naturalization Papers
Originals, or copies will NOT be allowed:
*Baptismal Certificates
*Hospital issued "Certificate of Birth"
The Ceremony and Reception: Please ensure that you are aware of the time that you need to be at the ceremony and that you know the location. Maps of the ship are available at the Information Desk. Please be on time. Delays on the part of the wedding couple and/or the wedding guests may result in limited ceremony or reception time. All ceremonies are performed before the ship sails and all ceremony times are approximate and can be delayed due to unforeseen events.
On behalf of our wedding couple, Carnival Cruise Lines, and our wedding staff, we thank you for your support and for sharing in this special day.
MOBILE ALABAMA CRUISE TERMINAL
201 South Water Street
Mobile, AL 36602
For more information on the Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal, visit www.shipmobile.com or call: 1-888-SHIPMOBILE (1-888-744-7662) or email: Kathy.nicholas@shipmobile.com.
Travel Time: 25 miles from the Mobile International Airport; travel time is approximately 45 minutes.
DIRECTIONS TO THE PORT
Traveling from 1-65 South
· Stay on 1-65 southbound all the way to where it meets Interstate I-10
· Take I-10 east until you are almost at downtown Mobile and be prepared to take Exit 26A, Canal Street
· This exits off the right (east side of the interstate)
· Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Water Street
· Water Street is a 4-lane road with a median and will curve back to the north toward the terminal
· Stay on Water Street for two blocks
· The garage and terminal will be on the right side
· There will be signs directing you to baggage drop off and parking
I-65 South/I-165 Option
· At exit 9, take ramp right for I-165 South toward Prichard/Downtown Mobile (5.2 miles)
· Keep straight onto North Water Street (0.7 miles)
· Keep straight onto South Water Street (0.1 miles)
· Turn right onto Government Street (0.2 miles)
· Keep straight onto Government Street (0.2 miles)
· Turn left onto South Claiborne Street (0.4 miles, Holiday Inn on the corner)
· Turn left onto Canal Street (0.1 miles)
· Keep left onto Henry Aaron Loop/Canal Street (0.2 miles)
Traveling from the East on I-10 West
· Stay on I-10 across the Mobile Bayway Bridge and go through the I-10 George Wallace Tunnel
· Coming out of the tunnel, go three-quarters of a mile (3/4) and take Exit 25A, Texas Street
· Turn left at the end of the exit ramp onto Texas Street
· You are now going to double back onto the Interstate
· Slowly drive under I-10 and proceed to the left turn lane to the on-ramp and get back on to the Interstate, I-10 East
· Once back on the Interstate, stay in the right lane for one-quarter mile (1/4 mile), then take the next exit, Exit 26A, Canal Street
· Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Water Street
· Water Street is a 4-lane road with a median and will curve back to the north side of the terminal
· Stay on Water Street for two blocks
· The garage and terminal will be on the right side
· There will be signs directing you to baggage drop off and parking
Traveling from the West on I-10 East
· Stay on I-10 eastbound almost to Downtown Mobile
· Be prepared to take Exit 26A, Canal Street
· Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Water Street
· Water Street is a 4-lane road with a median and will curve back to the north toward the terminal
· Stay on Water Street for two blocks
· The garage and terminal will be on the right side
· There will be signs directing you to baggage drop off and parking
PORT PARKING – Prices are subject to change
· Covered garage adjacent to the terminal
· Full payment due upon entering the parking garage
· Accepted forms of payment: U.S. Dollars, credit/debit cards (cash preferred)
· No advance reservations required.
· Handicap Parking (same price as regular size vehicle) available with proof of valid permit.
· An off-site secured location will be used as needed; shuttle service from the off-site location to the terminal will be provided complimentary.
Regular Sized Vehicles (see note below)
4-day cruise: $70.00
5-day cruise: $85.00
7-day cruise: $120.00
Note: Any vehicle that will fit in a regular sized parking space (including SUV’s, motorcycles, extended cab trucks, 15 passenger vans)
Oversized Vehicles (see note below)
4-day cruise: $140.00
5-day cruise: $170.00
7-day cruise: $240.00
Note: campers, etc.
Oversized Vehicles (see note below)
4-day cruise: $210.00
5-day cruise: $255.00
7-day cruise: $360.00
Note: buses
Airport Parking
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