
Passengers who opt to change the cruise date lose their onboard credit. At the time of booking, passengers are entitled to the following perks: reduced deposit, 2-category cabin upgrade, 20% off “Early Saver” rates with price protection. Before May 2021, passengers could only book a future cruise through onboard reps. Onboard booking is through Loyalty and Cruise Rep. Booking ashore can be done through travel agent or the Carnival HUB app. Cruisers are able to book a future Carnival cruise either while on the ship or within 2 weeks after the current cruise. In May 2021, Carnival Cruise Line started offering new incentives to customers on current voyages if they book next cruise while on the ship. In 2021, Carnival Cruise Line updated the cruise ship WiFi service fleetwide, introducing the option to pre-purchase Internet packages online. Upon debarkation, each passenger must present Sign & Sail card for scanning by ship’s security (to know when the entire cruise liner has been cleared of travelers). Passengers with confiscated stuff can reclaim them starting at 6:30 am (debarkation morning) in the designated area. To avoid confusion, luggage tags used during boarding must be removed, leaving just the zone-numbered tags. Passengers who use the new luggage tag system must leave luggage outside the stateroom (in the hallway) the night before debarkation (collection between 10 pm and midnight). It’s recommended not to disembark until your zone has been called as your luggage will not be available for pick-up. Each tag has to be filled out and attached to luggage. Passengers may pick up luggage tags with desired debarkation time (subject to availability). This doesn’t apply to passengers who choose self-assist debarkation. On the day prior debarkation, new Zone-numbered luggage tags are offered in a shipboard designated area (listed in Carnival’s Debarkation Flyer). Only customers who exceeded duty-free allowance must complete one US Customs Declaration Form per household, including family members traveling with them and residing at the same address. In August 2021 the company changed its passengers’ debarkation policy. (new) carnival cruise passengers debarkation policy Ship design is based on Vista-Class, with GT 85,000 tons and passenger capacity around 2800. First ship’s delivery was scheduled for 2023, a second follows in 2024.
New liner’s design will be specifically tailored for Chinese cruisers.
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Another joint venture – “CSSC Cruise Technology Development Co Ltd” (SWS plus Fincantieri) will grant shipbuilding technology licenses and provide technical services to SWS, including supply chain and project management, components, fundamental marine systems.
Additionally, CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping will purchase 2 existing liners from Costa Group – Costa Atlantica (scheduled transfer by 2021-Q3) and Costa Mediterranea (transfer date TBA).
The shipbuilding project has total value ~USD 1,5 billion, not including the options for 4 more liners. The deal was officially signed on November 6, 2021. In February 2021, Carnival Corp and CSSC announced an agreement to build 2 new ships for “CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping Ltd”. The MoU outlined an eventual partnership that could result in a new cruise brand (joint shipowner company), as well as joint development plans for Chinese seaports and destination. In February 2021, Carnival Corporation signed a MoU with China Merchants Group for 2 joint ventures. Круизы: 113 (new) carnival china cruise brand