News and Updates
Settle in for a relaxing day at the beach with your ship as the backdrop.
7/14/20096:53:20 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Albierto and his lovely friend
7/13/20091:47:40 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
4/25/200910:55:19 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
The Carnival Dream showroom
8/6/20084:28:01 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Finalized Passport Rules
3/29/200812:35:09 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Yesterday, the Departments of Homeland Security and of State issued the final rulemaking concerning the requirements of passports for land and sea border crossings under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. After years of development following 9/11, this ruling is the end of the process and can be considered FINAL when helping your clients ensure they have the proper identification when traveling.Effective June 1, 2009, the following rules take effect for cruise passengers:U.S. citizens on cruise voyages that begin and end at the same U.S. port (closed-loop itineraries) must show proof of citizenship* and government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license). A passport will not be required for passengers that fall into this category.*Documents include: Original or certified copy of birth certificate; Naturalization papers; Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by Department of StateAll other passengers and/or itineraries (such as cruises which begin in one U.S. port and return to a different U.S. port or any cruise that begins or ends in a foreign port) will require a passport or other recognized document. For a list of accepted documents, see www.travel.state.gov.The good news for a majority of cruise passengers – American citizens that leave and return on their cruise from the same U.S. port – is that the travel document requirements will remain largely unchanged from how the industry is operating today.CLIA continues to encourage travelers to obtain passports to allow the broadest travel opportunities. Your clients can visit www.travel.state.gov to obtain information on how to apply at more than 9,000 passport acceptance facilities in the United States.Did You Know?
3/7/20088:36:04 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
In 1978, Song of Norway was the first passenger ship to be "stretched." The ship was cut in two, and an 85-foot mid-section was added, increasing guest capacity from 700 to slightly more than 1,000. This “stretching” became a common practice for many years after. Holland America, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian had all lengthened their ships to increase capacity and add newer, brighter common areas.Pregnancy
2/19/20081:49:38 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Guests who are 24 weeks or more into their pregnancy on the date of embarkation will not be allowed to sail. Pregnant women less than 24 weeks must submit, prior to departure, a letter from her attending physician certifying the gestational period and that the expecting mother is fit to sail.
