Couple Questions

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Katycaneb

Guest
Hey there!

Just have a couple questions from a new cruiser. I wanted to book some shore excursions online, but it's not giving me the option to. Does your cruise have to be 100% paid off to book shore excursions? I only have a $800 deposit down.

Also, our flight is from San Diego to Canada. Do we need a passport for that??

Thanks in advance! I really appreciate it =)
Katy
 
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joeycox

Guest
I do believe that you have to be fully paid before purchasing your excursions.
and this from US Passport Agency........

Travel Documents

Don't leave home without proper identification! US Passport Agency Offices



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Proof of Citizenship/Proof of Identity


Don't leave home without proper identification. The cruise lines have a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY regarding missing or unacceptable citizenship documents. Make sure you have all of the necessary documentation to travel. IF YOU DO NOT, YOU WILL BE DENIED BOARDING, NO EXCEPTIONS. There is no room for

flexibility on this policy. Guests who fail to provide the cruise line with proper proof of citizenship and photo ID will be denied boarding and will not receive a refund.



IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

The information below is for reference purposes only and is subject to change at anytime without notice. You are advised to contact the cruise line for the latest requirements and if necessary the appropriate consulate, U.S. Embassy or U.S. Immigration office to inquire further about travel documents. Do not rely on the information provided below, as it could change. Check with your cruise line about the specific requirements for your cruise before you show up at the pier. Failure to have the proper documentation could result in denied boarding. If you are denied boarding you will not get a refund. Cruise Direct Online assumes no responsibility for advising guests of immigration, proof of Citizenship and Proof of Identity requirements.



Don't Have a Passport? Time to Get One!
Passport Needed For U.S. Borders
United States and Canadian citizens including newborn infants, are required to have a valid passport if traveling to any foreign port during your cruise and to re-enter the United States . An original or a certified copy of your birth certificate in lieu of a passport is acceptable for cruises to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, Alaska, Bermuda or Hawaii for now, however, a passport is required after December 30, 2006 FOR ALL CRUISES RETURNING TO U.S. AFTER DECEMBER 30, 2006, as birth certificates will no longer be an acceptable form for any destination. A passport is required now, if calling on or coming from a foreign port during your Hawaiian cruise. Passport expiration date must not occur within six (6) months of the termination date of your cruise.

IMPORTANT

• Guests sailing in mid December 2006 whose itinerary transits or ends its voyage in the United States on or after December 30, 2006 will be required to present a valid passport during ship check-in formalities.

• Guests sailing on or after December 30, 2006 will be required to present a valid passport during ship check-in formalities.



Aliens (non-citizens) are required to carry a valid passport and a valid U.S. Multiple Re-entry Visa. Guests

will need to contact the consulates of the islands/countries they will be visiting, to inquire about necessary

travel documentation. Immigrations determines the proper documents which guests must have available

in order to sail.

For information on obtaining a passport, click here:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

Hope this helps!!!!
 
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serene56

Guest
No- you do not have to be fully paid--but how are you looking to book the excursions?
You cannot book excursions by going to carnival web page and clicking on the excursion link.

You need to be registered to use carnival web page-- once registered -on the top right hand corner click on MY PROFILE then click on ADD A BOOKING. put your information there. once that is done your cruise is now registered on the main page of the carnival site.

click on cruise details which will take you to a page that lists your itinerary. clicking on each port will show you what excursions are available for you. (. (I can see mine for 177 days
clicking further allows you to see when the excursions leaves--how long its for and the time plus price.
 
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Katycaneb

Guest
See, I'm confused.

I'm registered on the Carnival website and I can look at my cruise reservation and the shore excursions.

I just can't book them. When I click on "View Shore Excursions" it just shows me my options, but it doesn't seem that there's any place to actually book them. There's a small box at the top right hand corner that says " Already Booked? Book your shore excursions now if you have a fully deposited cruise booking. Book Now" But when I click on the "Book Now" it just brings me back to my reservation.

Hmm... Maybe I should call them?
Thanks for the help. I appreciate it.
 
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serene56

Guest
So you are clicking on cruise details. it should say add shore excursions. if it says VIEW then its probably not available yet. When is your cruise? If its soon the excursions may be sold out.and you will have to wait til you board. Only a limited amount of excursions are online--the rest you can gt at the shore excursion desk.
On my details= the only port that lets me view and not add is the home port of san juan.

if you call let me know what they told you
 
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serene56

Guest
my cruise is in Sept and I can see some excursions. Can you see ANY excursions?
 
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Katycaneb

Guest
Hmm I can see them where its says "view shore excursions" for each port we're at. But not able to actually book. I called Carnival and they said it had to be inside 180 days, but our cruise is 178 days away. They told me to call back on Monday. Guess we'll figure it out then.

I wander if you have to fill out your Fun Pass first or something? Probably not the case, but just taking a wild guess.
 
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serene56

Guest
Nah, mine isnt filled out-
Cant tell you about 180 days. I looked and ours were there. But we are at 177 days.

Bet they will be there come Monday night. Idont think anyone works on the web page on the weekend
 
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