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CARNIVAL LAUNCHES NEW ON-LINE EMBARKATION PORTAL
System Will Collect Required Governmental Data, Speed Up Embarkation
Process
MIAMI (11/03/03) - To comply with the new data-gathering
requirements by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Carnival
Cruise Lines has established a new on-line embarkation portal that enables
guests to submit the required information for their upcoming "Fun Ship"
cruise.
The new system will be launched Nov. 25, 2003, and be in effect for
all Carnival departures beginning Dec. 15, 2003.
Registering on-line prior to the voyage will also serve to streamline the
embarkation process. For guests who register prior to 40 days before
sailing, cruise documents will include a "FunPass" allowing them to "fast
track" through embarkation when they arrive at the cruise terminal. Guests
may register up to two days prior to sailing and may also print their own
"FunPass" once the registration process is complete. Travel agents also
have the option of entering the requested information on behalf of their
clients.
The new system is in accordance with the new DHS regulations that
require cruise lines to provide specific guest information - first, middle
and last name, gender, date of birth, nationality and permanent address -
for all U.S. guests prior to the departure of the voyage. Non-U.S. guests
must supply additional information such as country of residence, passport
and visa details (if applicable), and destination address following the
cruise.
"With today's stricter security measures and data-collecting requirements,
we wanted to develop a system that complies with the new DHS regulations
while enabling our guests to board their 'Fun Ship' cruise in the quickest
and most efficient manner possible. Our new on-line embarkation portal meets
these new requirements while serving to speed up the embarkation process,"
said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.
To access the new system, guests can log on to Carnival's web site,
www.carnival.com/m http://www.carnival.com/myycruise and click on the
"OnLine FunPass" icon. From there, guests are instructed to enter their
Carnival booking number, last name and ship and sailing date. Guests may
register for their cruise at any point after initial deposit is made.
Those who do not have Internet access may contact Carnival's reservations
department to have a registration form faxed to them. Completed forms may
be returned to Carnival via a special toll-free fax number, no later than
five business days prior to sailing.
The new on-line registration system is available in conjunction with
departures on all 19 Carnival ships which operate voyages ranging from three
to 16 days to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii,
Panama Canal, Canada, New England and Bermuda.
System Will Collect Required Governmental Data, Speed Up Embarkation
Process
MIAMI (11/03/03) - To comply with the new data-gathering
requirements by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Carnival
Cruise Lines has established a new on-line embarkation portal that enables
guests to submit the required information for their upcoming "Fun Ship"
cruise.
The new system will be launched Nov. 25, 2003, and be in effect for
all Carnival departures beginning Dec. 15, 2003.
Registering on-line prior to the voyage will also serve to streamline the
embarkation process. For guests who register prior to 40 days before
sailing, cruise documents will include a "FunPass" allowing them to "fast
track" through embarkation when they arrive at the cruise terminal. Guests
may register up to two days prior to sailing and may also print their own
"FunPass" once the registration process is complete. Travel agents also
have the option of entering the requested information on behalf of their
clients.
The new system is in accordance with the new DHS regulations that
require cruise lines to provide specific guest information - first, middle
and last name, gender, date of birth, nationality and permanent address -
for all U.S. guests prior to the departure of the voyage. Non-U.S. guests
must supply additional information such as country of residence, passport
and visa details (if applicable), and destination address following the
cruise.
"With today's stricter security measures and data-collecting requirements,
we wanted to develop a system that complies with the new DHS regulations
while enabling our guests to board their 'Fun Ship' cruise in the quickest
and most efficient manner possible. Our new on-line embarkation portal meets
these new requirements while serving to speed up the embarkation process,"
said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.
To access the new system, guests can log on to Carnival's web site,
www.carnival.com/m http://www.carnival.com/myycruise and click on the
"OnLine FunPass" icon. From there, guests are instructed to enter their
Carnival booking number, last name and ship and sailing date. Guests may
register for their cruise at any point after initial deposit is made.
Those who do not have Internet access may contact Carnival's reservations
department to have a registration form faxed to them. Completed forms may
be returned to Carnival via a special toll-free fax number, no later than
five business days prior to sailing.
The new on-line registration system is available in conjunction with
departures on all 19 Carnival ships which operate voyages ranging from three
to 16 days to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii,
Panama Canal, Canada, New England and Bermuda.
