Embarking your ship in Bridgetown, Barbados

Electronic travel authorisations (ETAs) and declarations (ETDs) are likely to become more common in the future. Many countries are adopting ETAs and ETDs to enhance security and streamline the entry process for visitors.  Because countries are introducing this electronic process at different timeframes, it’s important that you check with your Global Talent Partner / Crew Compliance team what requirements exist in your destination for your nationality.

Please check with your Global talent partner/ Crew Compliance team what visa or travel documents you need for your entry in Barbados. Further details can be found here

All fleet colleagues are required to complete the online Immigration and Customs Form which will be available 72 hours prior to your arrival. Fill in the form at a time and place convenient for you. Once the form is completed, the Immigration and Customs receipts should be saved to your mobile device or printed, for presentation to Immigration and Customs upon arrival.
Using the Online ED Form will enhance your travel experience by providing you with an easy and convenient option, that will improve the ease with which you transit through the airport.

Barbados – Online Immigration & Customs Portal

No. While certain nationalities do require a visa to enter the UK, seafarers traveling through the UK to embark or disembark one of our ships are granted a temporary visa waiver (known as Transit Without a Visa, or TWOV) if they hold a Bermudan ID Card or another eligible Seafarer’s Identity Document. Carnival UK, or your Global Talent Partner, will advise you on which document type is required to ensure compliance for travel.

If you encounter any issues when checking in for your flight, please present this UK Government document to the airline check-in staff and explain that you are traveling as a seafarer on duty—either to join a vessel or to be repatriated home.

Upon arrival at the airport, please proceed through the normal customs/immigration requirements and collect your luggage.

Note that due to the high volume of arriving crew, for transfers from the airport we utilize coaches and crew should allow for a 25-35min waiting period. This allows the coach to be filled as crew make their way out of the Arrivals Hall after clearing Customs and for crew who may have had delayed luggage.

If you are missing luggage, please file a claim with the airline PRIOR to leaving the airport. If your luggage is lost during your journey, please provide the address of the Bridgetown Port Agent (below) and include the name of the ship you are due to embark:

Platinum Port Agency Inc Suite 201, Building 4, Harbour Business Park, Bridgetown, BB11145, Barbados, West Indies

A copy of the claim should be kept for your records. You must notify Crew Manager aboard your ship as soon as possible. The Crew Manager will inform the Platinum Port Agent in Bridgetown together with sending a copy of the Claim Report.

If joining same day, you will be met by a representative of Platinum Port Agency in the Arrival Hall area holding a sign with “P&O Crew” who will be taking you to the cruise terminal to join your ship.

Note that due to the high volume of arriving crew, for transfers from the airport we utilize coaches and crew should allow for a 25-35min waiting period. This allows the coach to be filled as crew make their way out of the Arrivals Hall after clearing Customs and for crew who may have had delayed luggage.

Proceed to meeting point in the Arrival Hall area holding a sign with “P&O Crew”. Platinum Port Agent representative will arrange the transfer to the allocated hotel that you will be staying. This will be one of the below hotels.

Note that due to the high volume of arriving crew, for transfers from the airport we utilize coaches and crew should allow for a 25-35min waiting period. This allows the coach to be filled as crew make their way out of the Arrivals Hall after clearing Customs and for crew who may have had delayed luggage.

If you are joining the next day of your arrival in Bridgetown Platinum Port Agent representative will be taking you to one of the below hotels.

Barbados Beach Club

Address: Maxwell Christ Church Hotel Phone Number: +246-428-9900

Sunbay Hotel, Maxwell Christ Church

Address: Maxwell Christ Church Hotel Phone Number: +246-537-7229

Members of Senior Management Team (Captain, Staff Captain, Chief Engineer, Hotel General Manager, Human Resources Manager) and Executive Officers (Staff Chief Engineer, Staff Electro-Technical Officer, Senior Doctor, New Build – Guarantee Engineer) will be accommodated at the hotel specified below.

Accra Beach Hotel

Address: Rockley Christ Church Hotel Phone Number: +246-435-8920

At the hotel, please be prepared to give them your name and your passport.
All hotel bookings are made on a dinner, bed, and breakfast basis. Depending on your arrival time at the hotel, lunch may also be included.
All incidental charges, such as phone, mini bar, in room movies, baggage handling etc. will be charged to your account and must be paid by you upon check out.

Hotel Meals

Meal allowances are organized by Carnival UK. The hotel will inform you of your allowance on check-in.

Please be ready in the lobby for pick up time as below, unless told otherwise at check in.

All seafarers pick up time:

• Monday to Friday at 07:15AM
• Saturday and Sunday at 08:30AM

Members of the Senior Management Team (SMT) or Executive Team) ONLY – pick up time

• Monday to Sunday at 08:00AM unless otherwise advised

Telephone:            +44 (0) 800 0488717 E-mail:        fleettravel@carnivalssi.com

Platinum Port Agency Inc

Suite 201, Building 4, Harbour Business Park; Bridgetown, BB11145, Barbados, West Indies

WhatsApp / Viber:            +(246) 233-5307   Mobile:             +(246) 233-5307

E-mail:         crewservices@platinumportagency.com