Instructions for the Day of Sailing
Boarding The Ship
*On Friday, February 10, arrive at the Port of Miami at 12:00 pm. The boarding process can take a while. Check-in & Security is very similar to boarding a plane. Please refer to our FAQ section for questions about what belongings are allowed on the ship.
The port address: Terminal D 1435 North Cruise Boulevard, Port of Miami, Miami, FL. Parking is available at the Port of Miami Parking Garage. Cost is $20 per day. For more information, call 305-347-5515 or visit http://www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami/directions_parking.asp
*Make sure you have your valid passport/acceptable identification easily available. You will need it to board the ship.
*Make sure you have your boarding pass on you. You can print out your boarding pass from the Carnival website by logging in and clicking ‘view details’ then ‘view cruise documents.’ You can also print out your luggage tags while on that page.
*Have your luggage tags printed out and attached to your luggage. There will be luggage handlers on the curb of the Cruise Terminal that can take and check-in your large bags. Your bags will go through a security screening then be delivered directly to your cabin (aka stateroom).
*During the boarding process, you will be given your Sail and Sign card, which you should keep on your person at all times. You can’t do anything on the boat without this card. You can’t get off the boat without it. You can’t get back on the boat without it.
*Once you have successfully boarded, you will be able to check in to your cabin. Your cabin number will be on your Sail and Sign card.
*Make sure that you have booked your travel to Miami, FL. If flying in, please make sure your flight arrives in FLL or MIA by the morning of Friday, February 10, 2012, no later than noon.
Once You’ve Found Your Cabin
*After dropping your bags in your cabin, please make your way to the Xanadu Lounge. This is where you will pick up your Bruise Cruise credentials. You must wear your BC wristband at all times to access all Bruise Cruise events. It is recommended that you pick up your credentials as soon as you board, so that you can explore the ship afterwards. Credentials must be picked up before the first event on Friday, 2/10, which begins promptly at 4:45 pm. Bring your ID with you to the pick up.
Let’s get tropical!
Travel Insurance is optional. You can check with your local travel agent for insurance carriers and contact numbers or utilize AAA if you are a member. Visit www.insuremytrip.com for information on cruise insurance and a list of Travel Insurance agencies and their Web sites.
Carnival Ticket Contract:
Bruise Cruise Festival takes place on the Carnival Imagination. You need to understand and agree to the terms of the Carnival Ticket Contract located here.
Bruise Cruise passengers must arrive at the port of Miami, FL by 2pm on Friday Feb 10, 2012 to begin the boarding process on the Carnival Imagination. It is recommended that you arrive earlier than this. Keep this in mind when booking your travel to Miami. Carnival offers transportation from the airport to the port for a minimal fee, please see our FAQ for more details.