Pre-Cruise Details
- How do I print out my Carnival Boarding Documents?
- Can Sixthman book my hotel, airfare, rental car or shuttles?
- Will there be an official kick-off party?
- How do I get to the Port of Tampa?
- When will I be sent my boarding documents?
- What type of identification will I need to board the ship?
How do I print out my Carnival Boarding Documents?
You will need your Carnival booking number to register for your Boarding Pass with Carnival.
IMPORTANT: You must have your Boarding Pass printed out to enter the port on Thursday, September 29th.
Your Boarding Pass will also be used to book shuttle transfers (to and from the airport) and shore excursions in Cozumel (ie. snorkeling, sailing, fishing, scuba, etc).
To Register For Your Carnival Boarding Pass:
- Go to "Manage My Cruise" on Carnival's website, and then click on "Access Your Booking Now."
- You will be asked to enter your booking number, your last name, date of birth, the ship name (Carnival Inspiration) and the sail date (September 29, 2011). You will see a page called My Cruise Manager, where your reservation will be listed.
- Click on the drop down menu under "To Do List" and then click on "Check In/Boarding Pass (FunPass)."
- You will see passenger information needed for all guests in the cabin. The Lead Passenger can fill it out for all cabin mates, or you can fill it out individually.
- When filling out passenger information, you will complete four steps including: passenger information, setting up Sail & Sign accounts, accepting the ticketing contract and travel information. Fill in all the information, and when you complete step 4, click on "View Cruise Documents."
- On the "View Cruise Documents" page you can print your boarding pass (individually or all in one), general information about the cruise, the ticket contract and your Carnival luggage tags for any bags you plan to check with porters. Check each item that you want printed, and click submit. A pdf will pop up for you to print your selected items. The only thing you absolutely have to print is your boarding pass, so be sure to do so!
- Once completed, you can now register for shore excursions, spa services, and shuttle transfers to & from the airport.
If you notice anything wrong with your passenger information (your name, citizenship, birthday, etc.) please give us a call at 877-379-9184 to fix it. If you have any problems with the registration process itself, please call Carnival at 888-227-6482.
IMPORTANT: You must bring your printed Boarding Pass to the port in Tampa on embarkation day. This is your boarding pass, and you will not be permitted in the port without your boarding pass and passport! US citizens without passports may board with a certified copy of their birth certificate along with a government issued photo id (such as a driver's license). DO NOT PACK YOUR DOCUMENTS IN CHECKED LUGGAGE! In fact, just go ahead and print out your boarding documents and pin them to your shirt!
Can Sixthman book my hotel, airfare, rental car or shuttles?
We realize that your vacation begins the moment you book your cabins and we wish we could look after your entire journey. However, the only part of your trip we can truly impact is the part that happens when you step on the ship. In years past, we have tried to manage the experience you have with airlines, rental cars, hotels and shuttles and we just can’t get them to care like we do. We will collect as much data as we can and refer you to airlines, rental cars, shuttles and hotels so that you can make your own choice. We will see you on the ship and put our energy into making it the greatest vacation you have ever had!
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 6-8 weeks prior to the cruise.
How do I get to the Port of Tampa?
Port of Tampa
The Seaport Street Terminal
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:
- $14 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
When will I be sent my boarding documents?
Carnival uses the "Fun Pass" 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 Carnival luggage tags.
What type of identification will I need to board the ship?
From the Carnival website:
Carnival could update this information without notice. Please click here to visit their website for complete passport details.
U.S. citizens traveling on cruises that begin and end in the same U.S. port must show proof of citizenship (such as an original or certified copy of a birth certificate) and a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license). U.S. citizens traveling on cruises that begin and end in different U.S. ports, or begin or end in a foreign port, must have a valid passport or recognized WHTI-compliant document. For a complete list of accepted documents, see www.travel.state.gov.
U.S. Alien Residents need a valid Alien Resident Card. Canadian citizens must present a valid passport. Non-U.S. citizens need a valid passport and a valid, unexpired U.S. Multiple Re-entry Visa, if applicable.
Passport: U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport when traveling via air, land or sea between the U.S. and the Western Hemisphere countries.
Guests may apply for passports at more than 4500 passport-acceptance facilities nationwide. These include: passport agencies, courthouses, post offices, and libraries.
