Anthony & Jennifer’s Carnival Firenze Wedding Celebration
Carnival Cruise Line will do a criminal background check. The Criminal background check for persons convicted of felonies involving aggravated physical and/or sexual assault, armed robbery, and related offenses, and other violent crimes. Carnival may deny boarding to guests with these felonies on their records. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DO YOU HAVE A VALID PASSPORT?
IT MUST NOT EXPIRE BEFORE FEBRUARY 7th, 2027, OR
YOU’LL BE DENIED ACCESS ON THE SHIP!!!
Any guest without proper documents will not be allowed to board the vessel, and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued
18 and under may use Birth certificates if they do not have a passport.
INFANTS YOUNGER THAT 6MONTHS & PREGNANT WOMEN 24 WEEKS BEYOND ARE PROHIBITED ON THE BOAT
HAVE YOUR PASSPORT IN HAND, NOT IN YOUR CARRY-ON
(All medicine should also be in your carry-on)
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August 3rd CHECK IN
Download the Carnival App
ARRIVAL CHECK IN TIME FOR OUR GROUP:
11 AM
Please plan to arrive with plenty of time to park and walk to the cruise terminal.
Unfortunately, Guests will be unable to embark after the final boarding time.
LONG BEACH CRUISE TERMINAL AT THE - QUEEN MARY
231 WINDSOR WAY, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90802
PARKING IS $23 PER DAY. ONSITE
PARKING MAY BE LIMITED AND MAY BE DIRECTED TO AN OFF-SITE LOT.
IF YOU ARE REDIRECTED TO OFF-SITE PARKING, SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FROM LOT
YOU WILL BE GIVEN A LANYARD TO PUT YOUR ROOM KEY IN. Keep your key in your lanyard, it is your ID & “Credit card” because the ship is CASHLESS (if you’re going to utilize room service, bring cash for tipping)
Also, once you check in, you can go straight to enjoy lunch, your rooms will not be ready to access until around 1:30pm
SET YOUR ALARM TO MEET IN THE “MAIN DINING ROOM” FOR OUR NIGHTLY GROUP DINNER AT 6 PM
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AUGUST 4TH
WE WILL PORT NEAR CATALINA ISLAND 8 AM
THE SHIP WILL PROVIDE MANY SMALLER (TENDER) BOATS TO GET YOU TO SHORE, STARTING AS EARLY AS 8 AM
Whether you enjoy Catalina bright and early or want to stay on the ship and sleep in
The tender boats take about 30 minutes to get to the island from the ship
so plan accordingly to make it to the
12:00 PM
WEDDING CEREMONY & COCKTAIL RECEPTION
AT: TOPSIDE by NDMK
708 Crescent Ave, Avalon, CA 90704
YOU WILL BE GIFTED A MATCHING GROUP WHITE T-SHIRT ON OR BEFORE EMBARKATION DAY
THIS IS WHAT WE WILL ALL WEAR FOR THE COCKTAIL WEDDING CELEBRATION ON CATALINA ISLAND
If you want to pack matching shorts, skirt, accessories, etc., the logo colors are the RED & NAVY BLUE & TEAL photo that you saw at the top of this page.
Anthony & Jennifer Registry
After the party, we will all walk back to the ship together
MAIN DINING ROOM GROUP DINNER AT 6 PM
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AUGUST 5TH
8 AM Ensenada, Mexico
MAIN DINING ROOM GROUP DINNER AT 6 PM
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AUGUST 6TH
SEA DAY
WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR CHECK IN YOU WILL BE GIVEN A DAILY ITINERARY OF ACTIVITIES THAT THE BRIDE AND GROOM WILL BE UP AT, IF YOU’D LIKE TO JOIN THEM
BUT MARK YOUR CALENDAR & SET YOUR ALARM TO JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL
ONLY ONE-HOUR Private Cocktail PARTY
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the LIMELIGHT LOUNGE
MAIN DINING ROOM GROUP DINNER AT 6 PM
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AUGUST 7TH
CHECK OUT
YOU MUST EXIT YOUR ROOM BY 8:30 AM
TRIPLE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE ALL YOUR BELONGINGS BECAUSE IT WILL BE A HASSLE TO TRY AND TRACK THEM DOWN LATER
F L Y I N G H O M E AUGUST 7TH?
THE SHIP SHOULD ARRIVE BACK BETWEEN 7 AM - 10 AM WITH ABOUT AN HOUR OR TWO TO EXIT THE SHIP. IF YOU’RE FLYING OUT OF LAX AND WANT TO GET THROUGH TSA WITHOUT STRESS, IT IS SAFEST TO
PLAN ON FLYING OUT AFTER 2 PM IN THE AFTERNOON.
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CONCERNED ABOUT BEING SEA SICK?
“Sick bay” has meds, but also TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR about getting Sea Sick patches
OR if YOUR DOCTOR recommends the over-the-counter BoNine or Meclizine
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PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE MAY 1st, 2026, if you need:
FOOD ALLERGIES - click HERE to see food options on the ship
CPAP MACHINE - NEEDING
EXTENSION CORD OR DISTILLED WATER
ON BOARD WHEELCHAIR OR
SCOOTER RENTAL
MEDICAL ACCOMMODATIONS (SHOWER CHAIR, RAISED TOILET SEAT)Medical Services
Should a guest require medical attention while aboard one of our vessels, the Medical Center staff is available to assist 24 hours a day. The on-board medical centers are staffed and equipped to...
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What to pack or NOT to pack?
COMFORTABLE CLOSED-TOE WALKING SHOES AND A HAT FOR SUN PROTECTION
YOU DO NOT need to pack your own beach towels.
To help you plan, on cruises of 3-5 days, please limit your luggage to a maximum of one bag per person. Each checked bag and carry-on bag should not weigh more than 50 pounds, and, when lying flat, bags must not exceed 16 inches high by 24 inches wide (the length of the bag is not a factor). For security screening purposes, all luggage should be unlocked. Oversized luggage and locked luggage may cause delivery delays.
You must personally carry on any boarding documentation (passports, visas, I.D), valuables, medications, and items that require special handling or that you need access to while your checked luggage is being delivered. And don't forget your personal toiletries (travel size or standard container size).
There are a number of must-pack items that we recommend every cruiser consider when preparing for a Carnival cruise. Before you get started, check out our What to Wear section and research the weather forecast for the ports you’ll be visiting to determine exactly what you will need to bring.
15 Carnival Cruise LUGGAGE Guidelines
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ITEMS NOT ALLOWED ON BOARD
Any illegal narcotics/drugs, including synthetic, designer drugs, marijuana, cannabis, and cannabis derivatives such as Cannabidiol (CBD) items, which may be labeled as medical marijuana. While certain CBD products used for medicinal purposes may be legal in the U.S. based on state and local laws, they are not legal under U.S. federal law and in all the ports we visit and therefore are also considered prohibited items.
All weapons and any item made, adapted or intended for use as an offensive weapon: firearms (including replicas, imitations and their components), spears or spear guns, crossbows, crossbow bolts and long bow arrows; blunt weapons, including knuckle dusters, brass knuckles, clubs, coshes, batons, flails or Nunchaku; sharp pointed weapons, including throwing stars; air, BB, pellet pistols or rifles, stun devices and tasers, any projectile-weapon, including paintball guns, etc.
All items containing incapacitating substances, such as gas guns, tear gas sprays, mace, phosphorus, acid and other dangerous chemicals that could be used to maim or disable
All ammunition
All explosives, including imitation explosives and devices
Fireworks, flares, pyrotechnics
Flammable substances and hazardous chemicals (e.g., petrol, methylated spirits, paint thinners)
Compressed gas tanks, bottles, cylinders including dive tanks, propane tanks and aerosol cans (Refer to Exemptions)
Alcohol (hard liquor) and beer
Non-alcoholic beverages in containers other than a can or carton; excessive quantities per person (over 12 cans/cartons per person); excessive size per can/carton (over 12 ounces each)
Electrical and household appliances containing any kind of heating element, such as irons, clothes steamers, immersion heaters, heating blankets, water heaters, coffee machines, hot plates, toasters, humidifier, etc. (All Carnival ships offer valet laundry service for a nominal fee, and most ships (excluding Carnival Firenze, Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Venezia) also provide facilities with ironing boards and irons.)
For safety reasons, electric heating pads are not allowed to be used onboard. We recommend a refillable heating pouch that can be filled with hot water or a disposable heat therapy/hot compress that can be purchased in many pharmacies.
Knives, scissors and open razors. (Recreational dive knives are allowed but must be held in the custody of the Guest Services Manager or Chief Security Officer and must be checked out/in by the owner for dive excursions during the cruise. Large scissors used by scrapbook and quilting enthusiasts are at times permitted with prior notification from the Security Services Department but are held on board in the same manner as dive knives.)
Handcuffs or other restraining devices
Self-balancing hover boards and air wheels
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), communication scanners, wideband receivers, satellite phones, transformers, lasers and laser pointers.
Satellite dish, routers and other internet-related equipment
Curtains, drapes or hanging room dividers
Boom boxes, radios and all types of speakers (including Bluetooth, portable and wireless)
Candles and incense
Helium-filled balloons
Inflatable kiddie pool
Hookahs
Any footwear with wheels, such as, Heely’s type shoes
Kava
Surfboards, boats and canoes
Fish of any kind; if fish are caught during an excursion, they must be shipped home.
Alcoholic Beverages - alcoholic beverages in checked luggage will be confiscated
Can I get WiFi?
(Mark your calendar to purchase for a discounted price on their 4th July sale)
What kind of plans do they have?
CLICK HERE TO SEE WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU!
What restrictions are there?
Please note that as our services are carried via satellite, there are a few limitations compared to your home network.
Sites blocked under the Carnival Fair Use Policy (adult content, violent content, etc.) will remain inaccessible under any plan or plan upgrade.
All plans support for usage on one device at a time.
Netflix and Hulu are supported, with individual subscriptions required.
iMessage is included in all plans.
FaceTime is available with both the Value and Premium plans.
Satellite internet speed may vary depending on location and time of day.
VPN connections are not supported. 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 for plans purchased pre-cruise vary from plans purchased at time of sailing.
There will be no refund after plan is activated on board.
What are some tips to improve the experience?
Once on board, turn on airplane mode and connect to Carnival Wi-Fi. By using airplane mode in settings, you avoid roaming fees charged by your carrier
To benefit from faster speeds, turn off background app data services and updates
Get the most from your cruise internet time and your trip — make sure you are powered up and prepared before you board the ship. Here are a few things you want to remember to pack for your cruise:
Wi-Fi enabled laptop and mobile devices
Power supply for each of the devices you are bringing with you
Data cables to transfer pictures
Headphones
FIRENZE ACTIVITIES
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Academy of Fun
Who knew it would be fun to learn while on vacation? You will be invited to attend a series of enrichment courses designed to help expand your horizons such as photography, stargazing and social media – these are just a few types of classes you might find on board.
Shipboard Team Member Connections
Here, Carnival Journeys participants can learn more about shipboard life held at different times throughout the voyage.
We like all our guests to have fun and are committed to providing you a great vacation. Please take a few moments to review some important information and policies that we ask all guests to be familiar with.
Travel Documents & Personal Information
Proper travel documents are required at embarkation and throughout the cruise. While we will do our best to provide you with as much information as possible, you should always ensure that you follow all travel and documentation requirements for your cruise. Any guest without proper documents will not be allowed to board the vessel and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued. Carnival assumes no responsibility for advising guests of proper travel documentation. Read more about travel documentation requirements here.
Liquor, Beverage & Prohibited Items Policies
Guests are not allowed to bring hard liquor, beer, or plastic/glass bottled beverages (e.g., water, sodas, and other non-alcoholic drinks) on board. Please review our Beverage Policy for more information.
All speakers (including Bluetooth, portable, and wireless types) and radios are prohibited and will be held and returned at the end of the cruise. For safety reasons, public announcements must be heard by all guests and crew. Consequently, guests must use earphones when listening to music or watching shows/movies on personal devices in public spaces. For everyone's safety, there are certain prohibited items that should be left at home. Prior to sailing, please review our Prohibited Items List.
Personal Safety
Although everyone's safety is our number one concern, all guests should take responsibility for their own personal safety. You're on a moving ship, so please hold on to handrails when walking around. When out on deck, be mindful of wet surfaces (especially by the pool area), always wear shoes/sandals and dry-off before enjoying any of our outdoor sports equipment.
The ship's officers are responsible for your safety and making sure everyone on board feels welcome under our "Have Fun. Be Safe." motto. Please direct any concerns to our Guest Services team so that those matters can be addressed promptly. The captain and our officers have the authority to enforce our policies and make decisions in order to provide for a fun and safe environment for all. Consistent with our commitment to safety, disruptive behavior is not tolerated and any guest whose conduct affects the comfort, enjoyment, safety or well-being of other guests or crew will be disembarked at their own expense and banned from sailing on Carnival in the future.
Mobility Devices
For the safety of all our guests and crew, mobility devices cannot be left in hallways or other public areas. Mobility devices must be stored in the guest's stateroom in a manner that does not block a clear and safe exit path from the stateroom. Unless you have reserved a fully accessible stateroom, mobility devices must be able to fit in a standard stateroom with a 22" entry doorway. Guests may be required to have their scooters sized at the time of check-in to ensure they fit in the stateroom. Scooters that do not fit in the stateroom will not be allowed on board. Should a guest be unable to make alternate arrangements to rent a smaller scooter or travel without it, he/she will be denied boarding and no compensation will be provided. Please review the Mobility Limitations Page for full details.
Items Overboard
Carnival is committed to protecting the environment so that generations of cruisers can enjoy the ocean and the beautiful destinations we visit. Please closely follow guidelines for recycling, both on and off the ship, and be mindful of items going overboard when on open decks or balconies. We are obligated to report any items going overboard, intentionally or not, so please advise a crew member should that occur.
Any willful or negligent act of discharging or releasing any unauthorized items overboard, without the express permission of the ship's staff may result in a $500 charge, per violation. Additionally, the reimbursement cost of Carnival property will be posted on the guest's Sail & Sign® account. Further, this may also result in the disembarkation of all guests in the stateroom. Please review our Items Overboard Policy.
Gratuities
Cruisers in INTERIOR staterooms (non-balcony rooms) will be charged $17 per day, per person.
As a reminder, gratuities will be automatically added to your onboard Sail & Sign account as a convenience. At your discretion, adjustments to the recommended amounts may be made during the cruise, but no adjustments will be made after the cruise ends.”
To help you plan, we have provided recommended guidelines. Please visit the Service Gratuities page for more information.
DRINK PACKAGE
The cost of the Bottomless Bubbles beverage package is $11.99 per person, per day. The price for children is $6.95
Items Overboard Policy
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The Fun Shops Gift Orders
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Laundry Service
Self-Service Launderettes Self-service launderettes are located on staterooms decks. There are 2 or 3 washers, 2 or 3 dryers, and 1 iron and ironing board in each launderette. The cost is...
CPAP Machines and Oxygen Equipment
Carnival permits guest who use BIPAP, CPAP, Concentrator, and Nebulizers onboard. You must bring your own equipment on board for personal use. Please hand-carry these items and do not place...
Duty-Free Allowance
The following procedures pertain to U.S residents and Non-U.S residents returning to the United States. Guests who have not exceeded the allowance listed below are not required to complete a form but...
Lost and Found (Missing Items)
DID YOU LEAVE SOMETHING BEHIND WHILE HAVING FUN ON YOUR CRUISE? Fill out a lost item form and we’ll begin our search. Visit www.carnival.com Scroll down to the footer and click Post-Cruise...
Carnival's Youth Program Carnival's Youth Programs are year-round, fleet wide programs that provide daily fun filled and age appropriate activities for children and teenagers between the ages of 6 months to 17...
Forms of Payment
Credit Cards We accept:
American Express Card
MasterCard
Visa
The Discover Card
Diner’s Club
Pool Safety Carnival Cruise Line is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all of our guests in all aspects of their cruise experience. This includes pool safety, which we have always taken...
Preparing for Debarkation Day The Debarkation Talk is held in the morning, the day prior to debarkation (or last sea day), starring none other than your Cruise Director in the main...
Reserving Sun Loungers Chairs and loungers on the pool deck are in high demand, particularly during days at sea when many guests want to enjoy time in the sun and pools. Carnival has a system designed to ensure that...
Cloud 9 Spa When it comes to complete relaxation from the inside out, nothing beats a trip to Carnival’s Cloud 9 Spa™. From the minute you step inside, the soothing ambiance begins to work its magic. Renew...
Security Access System All Carnival ships use a visual identification security access system to enable only authorized individuals to access the vessels. This system records the movement of guests and crew who...
Specialty Restaurants - Dining Reservation Information Like any destination restaurant, reservations are highly recommended. Reservations can be made prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing 'Manage My Booking/Cruise Manager'. Requested...
Policies for Shipboard Water Sports Please note the following policies, rules, and restrictions for using the pools, waterslides, spray parks, and hot tub spas on board our ships. Pools Pools are generally open 8:00am...
Shore Excursion ‘Pre-Sail’ Information You can book, manage, and cancel your shore excursions online at Carnival.com. The following departments may be contacted for any inquiries pertaining to the Pre-Sail of Shore Excursions online. Tour...
Calling Home Ship-to-Shore Communication For our guests' convenience, the ship's telecommunications network offers direct dialing via satellite from the stateroom telephone. This is available 24 hours a day...
Water Shuttle Ports At certain ports of call, our ships anchor at sea, and a complimentary water shuttle service is required to transport guests between the ship and shore. Guests should keep this in mind when...
Scattering of Ashes Bringing Cremated Remains On Board A guest may bring cremated remains on board. Please note the following procedures and policies: The guest must bring the deceased’s Death Certificate. The remains...
Damaged or Lost Luggage If a guest determines that their bags have been damaged or lost during the embarkation process, they must complete a claim with Guest Services. If the bag is damaged and/or lost during the...
Passenger Vessel Services Act The Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) prohibits the transportation of passengers between two different U.S. ports on any vessel other than a U.S.-flag vessel that meets all requirements for U.S...
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24 Hour Room Service: We have expanded our 24 Hour Room service menu to give our guests a greater variety of upgraded culinary choices for in-room delivery; charges may apply.
Decorating Your Stateroom Door and Stateroom: Decorations may consist only of fire-retardant materials. Please note that items sprayed with fire-retardant spray are not acceptable
Decorations may only be placed on the stateroom door and not the surrounding frame, walls or railings
You may use magnets or Command Strips but no adhesives such as tape or glue.
Over-the-door hanging organizers must hang inside the stateroom, must also be of fire-retardant material and cannot damage the door
No decorations of any kind are allowed on balconies
No decorations or items may be placed over light fittings or fixtures. This may restrict the airflow and cause the item to ignite
No string lights of any kind are allowed
_______________________________________________________________________Interior state rooms - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgSVxQdqeaQ
Deluxe Ocean View - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hm8k9i6EUd4
Ocean View - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El2VbwzGU8M
Balcony Room sample - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF7t6ZbHCLU