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We will use this space to post information. We will post common Questions and Answers here. If you have questions that you do not see posted here we have some past cruisers who are willing to try to answer them. If we cannot provide an answer, Jeannie (our Carnival Vacation Planner) will probably be able to answer those questions.

Carnival has a FAQ page on their website. I recommend looking there for any questions that you may have first. If you do not see your question there, you may reach out to the following people.

Michele McCranie Walker - michelemwalker87@gmail.com

Mary Snider - mary@samuelgompersreunion.org

Michaelanne Wallace-Huffer - michaelannewallace@yahoo.com

Laura Milam - laur410@juno.com

1. Drink Packages - Carnival does provide a drink package for cruisers. Currently the price is $59.95 per person/per day + 18% gratuity. This covers up to 15 drinks per person/per day. If anyone in the cabin purchases the drink package, then everyone must purchase the drink package. The drink package also includes sodas, juices, and specialty coffees.

If you want to drink more than 15 drinks on a particular day, you need to stop getting your free drinks at 13, then you can purchase drinks. When you are close to being finished drinking for the day, then use the rest of your included drinks. If you drink your 15 included drinks, and decide that you want another one, you cannot purchase one. They will not sell you a drink after you have had your 15 included drinks.

2. You can prepurchase bottles of water and other beverages to be in your cabin once you arrive onboard. You can order a bottle of alcohol to be delivered to your cabin. They are pricy, but you can drink them when and how you want. You just need to leave them in your cabin.

3. Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board with the following exception - at the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only, guests (21 years of age and older) may bring one 750-ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or champagne, per person, in their carry-on luggage.* Outside this exception, all liquor, beer, other forms of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited in both carry-on and checked luggage and such items will be confiscated and discarded and no compensation will be provided. Each person in a cabin can bring a bottle of wine in their carry-on. If you bring a bottle, ensure that it is either a screw cap or that you bring your own bottle opener. There is a $15.00 corkage fee for the bottle to be opened and served at one of the dining areas.

4. Carnival also has a Bottomless Bubbles package that includes soft drinks and juices.

5. You are allowed to carry on a 12 pack of canned soft drinks per person. Carnival serves Pepsi products, so if you prefer something else, you can bring it onboard with you.

6. You will be able to pick your dining time. We recommend early or your time dining so you can take advantage of the different shows on board.

7. Do not bring anything illegal onboard. You will get caught.

8. Prepay your gratuities and anything else you think you will want to purchase. Internet plans, spa packages, specialty dining choices. There is plenty of time between now and our cruise to ensure everything is paid off.

9. I strongly recommend that you purchase the protection plan. It ensures that your money is protected from unforeseen events that can occur.

10. Please be very careful when you book your flights. I highly recommend that you fly out the day before the cruise as we all know how crazy air travel can be. We will be working with hotels to provide options and we will provide that information as it comes available.

11. Excursions are a fun way to get out and see the ports. With being in Cabo San Lucas two days I plan to find an excursion one day and enjoy the beach the second day.