PRE-CRUISE DETAILS


What type of identification will I need to board the ship?

From the Carnival website:

Carnival could update this information without notice.  Please visit their website for complete passport details: http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/New_Passport_Requirements.aspx

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) Passport Requirements became effective June 1, 2009, for land and sea borders. While the WHTI requires a valid passport for land and sea travel, a final ruling was issued allowing leniency for “closed-loop” cruises, i.e., sailings that both originate and terminate in the same U.S. port.

Recent guidance received from the Department of Homeland Security indicates the documentary requirements under WHTI for “closed loop” cruises are not limited to cruises that travel only to contiguous territories or adjacent islands. This means U.S. citizens calling on ports in Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica and Belize will also be exempt from the passport requirement.

U.S. citizens taking “closed-loop” cruises are not required to have a passport, but will need proof of citizenship such as an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, a certificate of naturalization, a passport card, an enhanced driver’s license (EDL) as well as a government-issued photo ID. Children are also required to bring proof of citizenship, and if 16 and over, a photo ID is also required. Canadian and Bermudian citizens are required to have a passport for air, land and sea travel, including all Carnival cruises.

Although a passport is not required for U.S. citizens taking “closed loop” cruises, we strongly recommend all guests travel with a passport (valid for at least six months beyond completion of travel). Having a passport will enable guests to fly from the U.S. to a foreign port in the event they miss their scheduled embarkation or to fly back to the U.S. if they need to disembark the ship mid-cruise due to an emergency.

If a cruise begins and ends in different U.S. ports or begins and ends in a foreign port (such as our Alaska cruises and Hawaii cruises) a valid passport or other recognized WHTI-compliant document is required. A valid passport is required if you are traveling on any of our Europe cruises.

For more information, a complete list of WHTI-compliant documents or to obtain a passport application, visit www.travel.state.gov.

U.S. Alien Residents need a valid Alien Resident Card. Non-U.S. citizens need a valid passport and a valid, unexpired U.S. Multiple Re-entry Visa, if applicable.

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How do I get to the Port of Tampa?

Address:
The Seaport Street Terminal
651 Channelside Drive
Terminal #2
Tampa, Florida 33602

The Seaport Street Terminal is located in an area referred to as the Garrison Seaport Center and is adjacent to the Florida Aquarium.


Travel Time:

15 miles from the Tampa International Airport; travel time is approximately 20 minutes.

DIRECTIONS TO THE PORT:

Traveling from the North

  • I-75 south to I-4 west  -OR- I-275 south to I-4 east.
  • Take Exit 1 - sign will read: Port of Tampa/Ybor City.
  • Take 21st Street south.
  • Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Highway 60.
  • East Adamo Drive/Highway 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street.
  • Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.
  • After dropping off your luggage at the terminal, the entrance to the parking garage will be on your left.

Traveling from the South -

  • I-75 North
  • Take Crosstown Expressway west (toward Tampa).
  • Take 22nd Street north exit - sign will read: Port of Tampa/Ybor City.
  • Take 22nd Street north.
  • Turn left on East Adamo Drive/Highway 60.
  • East Adamo Drive/Highway 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street.
  • Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal
  • After dropping off your luggage at the terminal, the entrance to the parking garage will be on your left.

Traveling from the East

  • I-4 west.
  • Take Exit 1 - sign will read: Port of Tampa/Ybor City.
  • Take 21st Street south.
  • Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Highway 60.
  • East Adamo Drive/Highway 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street.
  • Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.
  • After dropping off your luggage at the terminal, the entrance to the parking garage will be on your left.

Traveling from the West - Tampa International Airport -

  • I-275 North (stay in right lane).
  • Take I-4 East.
  • Take Exit 1 - sign will read: Port of Tampa/Ybor City.
  • Take 21st Street south.
  • Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Highway 60.
  • East Adamo Drive/Highway 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street.
  • Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.
  • After dropping off your luggage at the terminal, the entrance to the parking garage will be on your left.

PARKING:

$12 per day (Rates subject to change by the Port Authority)

  • Covered parking garage.
  • Full payment due upon entering the garage.
  • Accepted forms of payment: U.S. dollars, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover Network®.
  • No advance reservations required.
  • Oversized vehicles will be charged per space, per day. For more parking information, contact: 813-905-5072

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Can Sixthman book my hotel, airfare, rental car, or shuttles?

Sixthman and Malt Shop Memories Cruise have partnered with Travel Leaders to handle all of your pre and post-cruise travel needs.   After you have booked your cabin, contact one of their experienced agents to secure your air travel and hotel accommodations, as well as any ground transportation needs you may have in relation to your trip.

Travel Leaders is based out of Michigan and will be available to book any of your travel to and from Malt Shop Memories Cruise for a $20 service fee Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm EST at 800-765-4284.  Just tell them you are booked on the Malt Shop Memories Cruise to get the discounted Service fee and options available to our guests.

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Are there airline discounts?

We hope to secure an airline partner to offer discounted flights. Watch the GETTING THERE page of our website for updates or if you are a registered guest of the event you will be sent an email as details are confirmed.

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Are there rental car discounts?

We hope to be able to offer discounted car rental to our guests.  Watch the GETTING THERE page of our website for updates or if you are a registered guest of the event you will be sent an email as details are confirmed.

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Will there be an official kick-off party?

Details about any activities taking place in Tampa the night prior to the event will be announced approximately 3 months prior to the cruise.

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When will I be sent my boarding documents?

Carnival uses the "Funpass" system, which allows you to print your boarding pass and luggage tags online, much like an E-Ticket. To do so, you will be sent a unique BOOKING NUMBER 3-5 weeks prior to the cruise and be directed to the Carnival site.

You will not be mailed any cruise documents or luggage tags.

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