While you are getting used to the layout of the ship please take care in doorways, thresholds and stairs, and watch your step. Please use handrails and grab bars.

In the cabin, we recommend that you keep the floor clear of obstructions. It's a good idea to leave one light on at night (such as the one in the bathroom) so that when you awake you can see the cabin clearly.

For everyone's safety, we ask that you don't run through the ship, and take extra care on wet decks. Children are especially requested not to run or play on the stairways. When entering or leaving a room, be careful with the doorsills. They take a bit of getting used to. You'll find a ladder in your cabin to get in and out of the upper berths. When you use it, though, make sure it is firmly secured. Your Room Steward will be happy to assist you. You'll also find safety hooks on some of the furniture, which we ask you not to remove.

Emergency Drills

Prior to sailing everyone will go through a Safety Drill. If at any time you hear the emergency signal, don your life preserver and go to your "Muster Station." You'll find the, location of your Station by reading the instructions posted in your cabin. The Captain and his officers will direct you once you have reached your Muster Station. Remember, these safety drills are performed in the interest of guest safety. They're conducted in accordance with the rules of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, signed in London in 1948. All Carnival ships meet international safety standards for new ships developed in 1960 and meet the latest fire safety requirements.

Life Jackets

Life jackets are for everyone. Make sure that there are sufficient life preservers in your stateroom at embarkation time. If there aren't, speak to your Room Stewart who will locate them and show you how to wear them. Children's life jackets are available for our younger guests upon request.

Ships' Plumbing

All guests are requested not to throw extraneous objects into the wash basins or toilets. The drainpipes are apt to become clogged, and repairs are impossible while the ship is at sea or in most foreign posts. Please use the wastebaskets and receptacles found in all the bathrooms.

Airline Delays

Experienced travelers know that air travel schedules can be affected by a number of factors. Should your flight arrive at your ship's home port after the ship's scheduled sailing time due to weather, mechanical problems, or the like, contact Carnival at (800) 327-9501 and/or a supervisor at the airline's ticket counter for assistance in securing hotel accommodations and flight arrangements to your ship's next destination. If the airline is unable to secure hotel accommodations, the following hotels will offer a preferential rate. Please call prior to arrival at the hotel for reservations and identify' yourself as a Carnival guest.