FAQs

1. Question: What is the name of the Cruise Ship?
Answer: Carnival Cruise Line “Glory”.

2. Question: What is included in the Cruise rate?
Answer: The price includes your stateroom, entertainment, meals (except in select restaurants), beverages (except soda and alcohol), gratuities, government taxes and fees, port charges and shuttle service between the airport and pier.

Port charges include but are not limited to: (i) taxes/fees assessed by governmental and other agencies; (ii) cost incidental to entering/leaving ports such as pilotage; and (iii) costs incurred while in port.

The cruise vacation price does not include air transportation, shore excursions, telephone calls, internet service, photographs, gratuities on drinks, medical services, purchases aboard ship.

3. Question: Is airfare included in the cost of the cruise?
Answer: No, airline tickets are purchased separately and are not included in the price of the cruise.

4. Question: Into which airport should I fly?
Answer: The Miami International airport is the choice airport for the 2013 Tom Joyner Foundation’s Fantastic Voyage. 

5. Question: When should I plan to arrive and depart from Florida for the cruise?
Answer: Arrival -Please plan to make your arrival on the date of sail no later than 12pm.
Departure- Due to potential weather issues, we recommend that you make flight reservations after 1pm on the day of departure.

6. Question: Is transportation available from the airport to the pier? Do you need my flight itinerary?
Answer: Yes, we have planned for transportation from the Miami International Airport to be available on the sail date for designated hours. More details will be sent out with your cruise documents and through guest communications leading up to the sail date.

7. Question: What types of payments will be accepted?
Answer: Credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover), personal checks (until March 8, 2013), cashier’s checks, or money orders.

8. Question: What happens if I am not able to make the cruise once I have paid?
Answer: Troubles can occur when you least anticipate them forcing you to cancel or interrupt your trip, lose your vacation investment, and incur unplanned expenses. We strongly encourage you to consider the purchase of travel insurance from a national insurer such as Access America or CSA Travel Protection (or type “travel insurance” into a search engine). We earn no fees from travel insurance. Insurers usually require the purchase of coverage to occur near the date of booking..

9. Question: What is accepted as valid proof of citizenship for a United States citizen?
Answer: A current passport is recommended, as it will speed up your embarkation check-in as well as your debarkation formalities with government officials. A voter registration card or Social Security Card is not considered to be proof of citizenship. Visas are not required for U.S. citizens.

10. Question: Can I get Internet access aboard the ship?
Answer: There is Internet aboard the ship. Internet access is billed at rates established by Carnival Cruise Line. You can visit their website at www.carnival.com for correct rate information.

11. Question: How are onboard purchases charged?
Answer: Carnival accepts American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, Carte Blanche, Optima, Diners Club International, JCB cards and cash for deposit on your account.