If you’re embarking your ship in Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) please follow the guide below for information about airports, hotels and travelling to your ship.
IMPORTANT: Never leave your important or valuable items unattended while you are travelling to/from a ship
IMPORTANT: Electronic travel authorisations (ETAs) and declarations (ETDs)
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.
Entry Visa or Travel documents required prior to your travel
Please check with your Global talent partner/ Crew Compliance team what visa or travel documents you need for your entry in Port Everglades.
Immigration check upon arrival in USA
Upon arrival at the airport, please proceed through the normal customs/immigration requirements and collect your luggage.
Missing 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 Port Everglades Port Agent (below) and include the name of the ship you are due to embark
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 Port Agent in Port Everglades together with sending a copy of the Claim Report.
Lost or Delayed Personal Possessions
Unless your Seafarer’s Employment Agreement Part B states otherwise, your personal belongings are not insured by the company while travelling to or from the ship. We recommend that you obtain suitable personal belongings and/or travel insurance to cover loss, damage, or delays to your luggage or other personal property during travel. The company is not responsible for any costs relating to the collection, storage, delivery, or onward transportation of personal belongings that are lost or delayed while in transit.
Joining same day – transfer from airport to the cruise terminal
If joining same day, you will be met by a representative in the baggage claim area holding a sign with our company’s logo.
Joining the next day – transfer from airport to the hotel
If you are joining the next day, please proceed directly to the MBL information desk where you will be met by the representative of the transport company.
Hotels
At the airport you will be advised of the allocated hotel that you will be staying. This will be one of the below hotels.
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.
MEALS
Meal allowances are organized by Carnival UK. The hotel will inform you of your allowance on check-in.
Transfer from Hotel to the Ship
Please be ready in the lobby for pick up no later than 06:45AM, unless told otherwise at check in. If a transportation issue arises, ask the hotel reception to contact the Port Agent.
Fleet Travel emergency contact details
Telephone: +44 (0) 800 0488717 E-mail: fleettravel@carnivalssi.com
Port Agent Emergency contact details
WhatsApp and /or mobile: