FAQ
What documentation do I need to bring?
Guests arriving at
embarkation without proper
documentation may not join the
voyage and will NOT
be entitled to a refund.
U.S. citizens taking “closed-loop” cruises are not required to have a passport, but will need proof of citizenship such as an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, a certificate of naturalization, a passport card, an enhanced driver’s license (EDL) as well as a government-issued photo ID. Children are also required to bring proof of citizenship, and if 16 and over, a photo ID is also required.
Although a passport is not required for U.S. citizens taking “closed loop” cruises, we strongly recommend all guests travel with a passport (valid for at least six months beyond completion of travel). Having a passport will enable guests to fly from the U.S. to a foreign port in the event they miss their scheduled embarkation or to fly back to the U.S. if they need to disembark the ship mid-cruise due to an emergency.
Foreign nationals should contact their respective governments to obtain further details. For more information or to obtain a passport application, visit www.travel.state.gov or call the National Passport Information Center toll free at 1-877-487-2778.
What to pack?
On the first day...
For the first day of your cruise,
pack a small carry-on bag with your
travel documents, a change of
clothes, bathing suit, workout
clothes, and any medications you may
need. That way you don't have to
wait for your checked bags to arrive
in your stateroom.
Onboard attire...
Shorts, t-shirts, slacks, trousers,
casual skirts, blouses and
sundresses are all perfect during
the day, whether indoors or out.
For lounging by the pool, pack two
bathing suits (an extra suit in case
the other is wet) and a pair of
casual shoes (e.g., flip-flops,
sandals, sneakers). You'll also need
some casual shorts and a couple of
t-shirts or a cover-up for getting
to and from the pool areas.
If you're planning to visit our
onboard fitness center, be sure to
bring extra shorts, t-shirts and
socks that you won't mind working
out in - plus a pair of tennis or
running shoes/sneakers.
Dinner attire...
There are two distinct types of
evenings onboard: casual, smart
casual and formal.
Suggested guidelines for these
nights are:
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5 Smart Casual And Above Nights: Pants with polo or sweater for men; skirt of pants with sweater or blouse for women. |
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2 Formal Nights: Tuxedo, suit or dinner jacket for men; cocktail dress, gown, or dress pantsuit for women |
Remember, shorts, T-shirts, and bathing suits are not considered appropriate attire in the dining rooms at dinner. Casual dress dining is available nightly in the Windjammer Cafe. And be aware you'll also need smart casual attire for some of the specialty restaurants.
What not to pack?
For the safely of our guests, the following items are not allowed onboard and will be confiscated upon being found: Electrical Transformers, Coffee Makers, Candles, Irons, Illegal Drugs, Flammable Liquids and Explosives, such as fireworks. For security purposes, we also recommend not packing any valuables (such as jewelry) in your checked luggage.
What activities are available for children and teens?
There's no better way
to excite every member of your
family than with a Celebrity
cruise vacation. We offer a e
variety of activities onboard.
Youth Activities are directed and
organized by a special staff of
youth counselors. Youth Counselors
have a formal education in
Recreation, Education, Child
Development or related fields. In
addition Youth Counselors have
experience working with large groups
of children ages 3-17 years of age,
in school/community sponsored youth
programs or summer camps. Youth
Counselors hold certifications in
CPR and some speak Spanish, French,
German, Italian, and Portuguese.
Is internet access available from the ship?
Internet access is available in the
Internet Café 24 hours a day until
6:00 AM on debarkation Day.
Wireless access points are located in several areas
around the ship*.
In order to take advantage of the wireless service,
the guest must bring their own laptop, which must
have the following requirements:
| • | Windows-based operating systems |
| • | Internal modem |
| • | Dial-up Internet capabilities |
| • | Wireless access card. |
The cost for Wi-Fi access through
your own laptop and usage at the internet cafe is:
Base rate is $.65 per minute or choose from one of
the ship's prepaid packages:
$29.95 for 49 minutes
$49.95 for 90 minutes
$79.95 for 150 minutes
$99.95 for 237 minutes
Prices are subject to change without notice.
What is Celebrity's policy on cruising while pregnant?
Celebrity Cruises cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during the cruise or cruisetour. A physician's "Fit to Travel" note is required prior to sailing, stating how far along (in weeks) your pregnancy will be at the beginning of the cruise and confirming that you are in good health and not experiencing a high-risk pregnancy.
Travel Information
Booking Your Flight
Instructions on booking your flight will be sent out as we get closer to our sailing date. Please do not purchase your flights until approximately 42-27 days prior to sailing. That is when you will usually find your best rates.
Hotel Arrangements
Sovereign will be arranging a pre and post cruise hotel for those who will be needing accommodations. Please stay tuned for details.
Bus Transfers
In order to assist you in every facet of the trip, Sovereign Cruises will be offering you affordable, secure, and monitored transportation from our hotel to the ship at Pt. Everglades and returning from the ship at Port Everglades to the airport. Cost and details for this transfer will be sent out as we approach the sailing date.
Directions to Port Everglades
- Port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale)
- 1850 Eller Drive
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
From Fort Lauderdale International Airport
1. Exit Airport and follow signs for US-1 North/ Port Everglades - 2. Exit leads into Eller Drive
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3. Follow the signs to your ships terminal
From Miami International Airport
1. Take 836 East to I-95 North - 2. Exit I-95 North at 595 East
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3. Follow 595 to the end; then follow the Port Everglades signs
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Parking
The guest parking facilities are located adjacent to the terminals at the Mid-Port garage and the North-Port parking garage. The parking fee's are $15 per day for regular sized vehicles and $19 per day for oversized. Complimentary shuttles are offered for Pier 18 guests.
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