Dear Team Member,

If you are a new hire, welcome aboard and for those signing off, enjoy your vacation! Please read the information
provided below to assist you.
HOTEL accommodations have been arranged at the hotel checked-marked below:

HOLIDAY INN MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

1111 South Royal Poinciana
Miami Springs, FL 33166
(305) 885-1941

COMFORT INN
5301 NW 36 Street
Miami, FL 33166
Telephone: (305) 871 - 6000

EXTENDED STAY AMERICA

MIAMI AIRPORT - 25th Street
7750 NW 25th Street
Miami, FL 33122
Telephone: (305) 716 - 9005

DOUBLETREE MIAMI MART AIRPORT HOTEL

711 NW 72nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33126
Telephone: (305) 261 - 3800

HOLIDAY INN INTL ORLANDO AIRPORT

5750 T.G. Lee Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32822
Telephone: (407) 851 - 6400

RENAISSANCE ORLANDO AIRPORT HOTEL

5445 Forbes Place
Orlando, FL 32812
Telephone: (407) 240 - 1000

CROWNE PLAZA JACKSONVILLE AIRPORT

14670 Duval Road
Jacksonville, FL 32229
Telephone: (904) 741 - 4404

SHERATON TAMPA RIVERWALK HOTEL

200 North Ashley Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone: (813) 223 - 2222

HOLIDAY INN LOS ANGELES

9901 S. La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Telephone: (310) 649-5151

FOUR POINTS SHERATON

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT
9750 Airport Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-645-4600

HOLIDAY INN HOUSTON

INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT
15222 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Houston, TX 77032
Telephone: (281) 449 - 2311

SHERATON NORTH HOUSTON

AT INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT
15700 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Houston, TX 77032
Telephone: (281) 442 - 5100

CROWNE PLAZA NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT

2829 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70062
Telephone: (504) 467 - 5611
DOUBLETREE BALTIMORE-BWI Airport
890 Elkridge Landing Road
Linthicum, MD 21090
(410) 859-8400

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DOUBLETREE BY HILTON
NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT
2150 Veterans Blvd
Kenner LA 70062
Telephone: (504) 467 - 3111
HOLIDAY INN SEATAC
17337 International Boulevard
Seattle, WA 98188
Telephone : (206) 248 - 1000

INN PLACE CHARLESTON AIRPORT HOTEL

(PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS SHERATON)
4770 Goer Drive
North Charleston, SC 29406
Telephone. (843) 747 - 1900
WYNDHAM GARDEN HOTEL
NEWARK AIRPORT
550 Route 1 and 9 South
Newark, NJ 07114
Telephone: (973) 824 - 4000

HOLIDAY INN SYDNEY AIRPORT

Bourke Road & Oriordan Street
Sydney, Australia 2020
Telephone. 011 (61) 29 330 0600

RADISSON HOTELAT JFK AIRPORT

135-30 140th St.
Jamaica, NY 11436
Telephone: (718) 322 - 2300

Employees staying at these hotels at company expense are ambassadors and representatives of Carnival
Cruise Lines and, therefore, your dress, grooming and personal hygiene affect both the publics impression of
the business and internal morale. This includes conducting yourself in a professional manner & dressing
appropriately when in the Public Areas of the hotel including the lobby, restaurant, gym and pool area.
SMOKING IN HOTELS: Hotels are non-smoking and you will be responsible for any fine/penalty levied by the
hotels, if you smoke in the room. Please ask the front desk for the designated smoking areas in the hotels.
Hotel stay - Meals are included with your hotel stay; see the hotel front desk clerk for the meal vouchers.
Incidentals such as movies & videos, phone calls, mini bar, internet etc. are not covered.
Airline tickets will be delivered to the hotel, check with the front desk clerk. Be ready in the lobby, as indicated
on the Final Assignment List in the Lobby and the shuttle bus will take you to the port or airport. If your name is
not on the list, call the Shipboard Human Resources department immediately at (305) 406-4649 or 1-888-8717150.
Final Ship Assignment - Upon arrival at the hotel, check the bulletin board or binder in the Hotel Lobby
for the sign-on ship list or ask the front desk clerk if unable to locate. This list will confirm your sign-on
date and final ship assignment. Keep in mind that the ship on the employment letter or any request submitted,
is subject to change due to company needs. If the list is not available, call Carnival Cruise Lines at (305) 4064649 or 1-888-871-7150.
Arrival Confirmation - At least 21 days prior to the scheduled arrival date you will need to confirm your arrival
by e-mail at confirm@carnival.com or via the manning agent. On the email include your name, Crew ID
number, position, arrival date and arrival city as per your airline ticket. Keep a copy of the e-mail reply for
your records and also bring it with you when you return.
Crew Data Sheet The passport, medical, and data sheet will be collected when you board. Please have all
documents ready when you leave the hotel. Do not pack these documents in your suitcase.
Medical exam The medical must be performed in your home country by the company designated physician &
facility. It is your responsibility to maintain a valid medical and have all the medical tests done as required by
Carnival Cruise Lines. The medical should be valid for a minimum of 6 months as of the sign on date for team
members in a tipped position or 8 months for those in a non tipped position. The physical cannot be performed
more than six weeks prior to your scheduled sign-on date. Please bring 3 copies of the medical form to the ship.
English Standard All new hires need to bring a copy of their Marlins English Language Test Score Sheet with
them when they sign-on, and present it to the Training & Development Manager (Corporate Training
Department) onboard.
Passport & Visa Requirements - Your PASSPORT and C1/D visa must be valid for at least 1 year from
scheduled sign-on date. If you arrive with an expired passport or C1/D visa, or if they are due to expire within 1
year, you will be sent home at your own expense. Please verify that the embassy issues you a C1/D multiple
entry visa. All other types of visas will NOT allow you to work on a vessel.
U.S. citizens must travel with a passport. A C1/D visa is not necessary for United States Citizens, Alien
Resident Card Holders, Canadians and/or Canadian Residents.
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When applying for your visa, the application now requires the Ships IMO number, please note below for your
reference.
SHIP NAME

FLAG

IMO#

CARNIVAL

FLAG

IMO#

Panama

8700773

Carnival Pride

Panama

9223954

Panama

8711344

Carnival Legend

Panama

9224726

Carnival Sensation

Bahamas

8711356

Carnival Conquest

Panama

9198355

Carnival Fantasy
Carnival Ecstasy
Carnival Fascination

Bahamas

9041253

Carnival Glory

Panama

9198367

Carnival Imagination

Bahamas

9053878

Carnival Miracle

Panama

9237357

Carnival Inspiration

Bahamas

9087489

Carnival Valor

Panama

9236389

Carnival Sunshine

Bahamas

9070058

Carnival Liberty

Panama

9278181

Carnival Elation

Panama

9118721

Carnival Freedom

Panama

9333149

Carnival Paradise

Panama

9120877

Carnival Splendor

Panama

9333163

Carnival Triumph

Bahamas

9138850

Carnival Dream

Panama

9378474

Carnival Victory

Panama

9172648

Carnival Magic

Panama

9378486

Carnival Spirit

Malta

9188647

Carnival Breeze

Panama

9555723

Luggage We suggest you travel light with 1 bag plus a small carry-on due to certain luggage fees which
airlines may levy on travelers. With this in mind, we suggest you bring some US funds with you to cover these
costs.
Lost Luggage In the unfortunate event your luggage is lost when flying into the USA; please make a claim
with the airline. In addition, you should give the Carnival Cruise Lines address for delivery (see below) and
include your crew ID number on your luggage tags so it can be sent to the ship you are scheduled to sign-on.
Upon boarding, please let the Manager of Staff Administration (MSA) know of your lost luggage & provide copies
of forms so he/she can assist you. When the luggage is lost when flying home, please give your home address
in your country of residence.
The Carnival Cruise Lines office address and contact information is:
Address:

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES

3655 N.W. 87th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33178-2428

Phone:

(305) 406 4649 24 hours coverage.

1-888-871-7150 - FREE CALL WITHIN THE USA

Fax numbers:

(305) 406 4903

(305) 406 4924

Thank you for your attention to the above.

Shipboard Human Resources
Carnival Cruise Lines

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