The "extreme makeover" represents phase two of "Evolutions of Fun," Carnival Cruise Lines' $250-million extensive ship refurbishment program for the line's eight 70,000-ton Fantasy-class vessels.

Carnival Fantasy will be the third ship to be fully outfitted with all "Evolutions of Fun" upgrades, with Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Imagination completed in recent months.

 

 

 

The new program is in the process of being rolled out fleetwide.

 

 

Due to new U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations for cruises departing from U.S. ports, all cruise lines are now required to submit a final departure manifest at least 60 minutes prior to departure. As a result of this new regulation, guests are required to provide us with registration information prior to embarkation.

The easiest and most convenient way to provide this information is to complete the online guest registration process at least three (3) days prior to departure. Guests who do not complete the registration process prior to embarkation will be required to check-in at least 90 minutes prior to the published sailing time or they will be subject to denied boarding and no refunds will be provided to late arrivals.

In addition, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will no longer be accepting oral declarations to satisfy the requirements for identity and citizenship documentation. Guests must present the proper travel documentation at embarkation. For complete information on the required travel documentation, please visit the U.S. Government website (www.travel.state.gov).

We would appreciate your assistance in advising your clients about this important new information and helping the cruise lines to fully comply with these new U.S. Government regulations.