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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Reservation & Account Help Center

Have a question about your Juneteenth Freedom Cruise™ reservation, payments or account? Start here for answers to many of the questions guests have before sailing.

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Need Help With Your Reservation?

Call the Cruise Reservation Center toll-free at (866) 786-3744. Our regular business hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Please have your reservation information available when calling whenever possible.

Reservation & Account

Questions about your reservation, guest information and managing your booking.

How do I book a stateroom?

Available Juneteenth Freedom Cruise™ staterooms may be reserved through our online reservation process or by calling the Cruise Reservation Center toll-free at (866) 786-3744.

Guests requiring an accessible stateroom must call the Cruise Reservation Center rather than booking online.

Where can I find my reservation information?

Your reservation confirmation and communications from Cruising for Causes contain important information about your booking. Keep these communications for your records.

If you cannot locate your reservation information, call the Cruise Reservation Center at (866) 786-3744.

How do I update my contact information?

It is important that your current email address and telephone number remain on file because important cruise information may be sent to you before sailing.

Contact the Cruise Reservation Center if your email address, telephone number, mailing address or other contact information changes.

What if a guest's name is incorrect or needs to be changed?

Contact the Cruise Reservation Center as soon as you discover an incorrect, misspelled or changed guest name.

Name changes may be subject to a fee of up to $75 per person. The applicable charge and whether a requested change can be made will depend on the reservation and circumstances of the change.

Guest names should correspond with the identification and travel documentation that will be presented for the cruise. Do not wait until embarkation to report a name discrepancy.

Can I change a guest on my reservation?

Guest changes may be subject to availability, cruise-line requirements, applicable deadlines and fees. Name changes may be subject to a fee of up to $75 per person.

Call the Cruise Reservation Center before making assumptions about whether a guest can be replaced. We will review the reservation and explain the options available at that time.

What if the stateroom category I want is sold out?

Stateroom inventory can change as guests modify or cancel reservations. When the category you want is unavailable, you may submit a request through our Stateroom Wait List .

Joining the wait list does not guarantee that a stateroom or specific category will become available. If qualifying inventory becomes available, requests can be addressed based on availability and applicable booking requirements.

Payments & Balances

Information about payments, balances, payment schedules, financing and final payment.

How do I make a payment?

Follow the payment instructions associated with your Juneteenth Freedom Cruise™ reservation.

If you are uncertain how to make a payment or need assistance, call the Cruise Reservation Center at (866) 786-3744.

How can I check my remaining balance?

Your reservation and payment records determine the remaining amount due. If you need confirmation of your current balance, contact the Cruise Reservation Center.

Have your reservation information available so we can locate the correct booking.

When is my final payment due?

Your applicable payment schedule and reservation information identify your payment requirements and final-payment deadline.

Do not rely on another guest's payment schedule because reservation terms may differ. If you are uncertain about your deadline, contact the Cruise Reservation Center before the payment becomes due.

Do you offer payment plans or financing?

Payment-plan options may be available depending on when your reservation is made, the applicable fare and the amount of time remaining before final payment.

We also offer financing through FlexPay. FlexPay provides an additional financing option for eligible guests who prefer to finance their cruise purchase rather than use the standard reservation payment schedule.

FlexPay financing is subject to its own eligibility requirements, approval, terms and conditions. Financing is separate from the standard Cruising for Causes payment-plan option.

Can I make additional payments or pay my balance early?

When permitted by your reservation's payment arrangement, additional payments may be made toward the outstanding balance. You may also pay the remaining balance before the final-payment deadline.

If you are participating in a scheduled payment arrangement and want to change how the remaining balance will be paid, contact the Cruise Reservation Center.

What happens if a payment is declined or fails?

A declined or unsuccessful payment does not satisfy the amount due on your reservation.

Address the issue promptly. Contact the Cruise Reservation Center if you need assistance resolving the payment before an applicable reservation deadline.

Can different guests make payments toward the same reservation?

Payment arrangements may allow more than one guest to contribute toward a reservation. Regardless of who submits individual payments, the total amount required for the reservation must be satisfied by the applicable deadlines.

Contact the Cruise Reservation Center if you need assistance coordinating payments for your stateroom.

Changes, Cancellations & Special Circumstances

What to do when your reservation or travel circumstances change.

Can I change my stateroom?

Stateroom changes are subject to current availability, applicable pricing, occupancy requirements and reservation terms.

Changing to another stateroom or category may change the price of your reservation. Contact the Cruise Reservation Center so we can review the available options.

What happens if the number of guests in my stateroom changes?

Stateroom pricing and availability can depend on occupancy. Adding or removing a guest may affect the reservation, pricing or stateroom eligibility.

Contact the Cruise Reservation Center before making an occupancy change.

What if someone in my stateroom needs to cancel?

Contact the Cruise Reservation Center before cancelling an individual guest. Removing a guest can affect occupancy, pricing and the remaining guests' reservation.

Applicable cancellation terms, penalties and cruise-line requirements will depend on the reservation and the timing of the change.

If the cancelling guest purchased travel insurance, they should also review their policy to determine whether the reason for cancellation may qualify as a covered event and what documentation may be required.

Visit our Travel Insurance page for additional information.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Cancellation and refund eligibility depends on the applicable reservation terms and when the cancellation occurs. Cancellation penalties may increase as the sailing approaches.

Your non-refundable deposit is non-refundable. Cancellation of the reservation does not make the non-refundable deposit eligible for a refund.

Review the Cancellation Policy and contact the Cruise Reservation Center before cancelling if you have questions about how the policy applies to your reservation.

Guests who purchased travel insurance should review their policy to determine whether a covered cancellation may qualify for benefits under that policy. Visit our Travel Insurance page for additional information.

What if I need an accessible stateroom?

Guests requiring an accessible stateroom must call the Cruise Reservation Center at (866) 786-3744 to book.

Accessible staterooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Cruising for Causes cannot place accessible staterooms on courtesy hold.

Visit our Accessible Cruising page for additional information.

What if I have an unusual reservation situation?

Not every reservation issue fits neatly into a standard FAQ. If you have a special circumstance involving your guests, stateroom, payment, accessibility needs or another reservation matter, contact us.

Our Cruise Reservation Center can review the specific reservation and explain what options may be available.

Before You Sail

Quick answers and links to other important Booked Guest resources.

When do I complete Carnival's online check-in?

Carnival controls its online check-in process and determines when check-in becomes available for your sailing.

Visit our Online Check-In page for information about preparing for Carnival's check-in process.

What travel documents will I need?

Required travel documentation can depend on citizenship, residency status, itinerary and individual circumstances. Every guest is responsible for traveling with the documentation required for their situation.

Visit our Travel Documentation page for Juneteenth Freedom Cruise™ planning information.

You should also review Carnival Cruise Line's current official travel-document requirements before sailing.

View Carnival's Official Travel Documents & Online Check-In Information

Where can I find information about travel insurance?

Travel insurance can help protect against certain covered circumstances that may affect your trip. Coverage, exclusions, benefits and claim requirements vary by policy and provider.

Visit our Travel Insurance page for additional information.

Where can I find pre-cruise information and reminders?

Important planning information will be available through our Booked Guests resources as the sailing approaches.

Visit Pre-Cruise Details for preparation information and reminders.

Where can I find pre-cruise hotel information?

Guests planning to arrive before embarkation can review available information on our Pre-Cruise Hotel page.

Arriving before embarkation day can also provide additional time for unexpected travel disruptions.

Cruising for Causes or Carnival?

Your Juneteenth Freedom Cruise™ reservation involves both Cruising for Causes and Carnival Cruise Line. Knowing who handles what can help you get assistance more quickly.

Contact Cruising for Causes

Start with our Cruise Reservation Center for questions involving your Juneteenth Freedom Cruise™ reservation.

  • Reservation questions
  • Reservation payments and balances
  • Guest information and name changes
  • Stateroom questions
  • Occupancy changes
  • Accessible stateroom booking
  • Cancellations or reservation changes
  • Juneteenth Freedom Cruise™ programming questions

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival manages the cruise line's shipboard and check-in systems and its own cruise-line requirements.

  • Carnival online check-in
  • Carnival boarding documents
  • Shipboard accessibility services
  • Carnival onboard account
  • Carnival app and onboard systems
  • Carnival shore excursions
  • Cruise-line policies and requirements

Still Need Help With Your Reservation?

Our Cruise Reservation Center is here to help with questions about your Juneteenth Freedom Cruise™ reservation.

Toll-Free: (866) 786-3744

Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Reservation Information: Reservation requirements, pricing, availability, payment terms, cancellation terms, financing eligibility and cruise-line policies may vary by reservation and may change. When information on this page differs from the specific terms applicable to your reservation, your applicable reservation documents, cruise contract and governing terms control. Contact the Cruise Reservation Center if you need assistance understanding your reservation.

Q: How do I book a cabin?

Reserving your cabin is easy! You can book your cabin online here or call (866) 786-3744 and one of our reservations specialist will gladly assit you.

Q: Is there a Wait List?

If a particular cabin category is sold out, we encourage you to Join Our Wait List as we often have cancellations and cabins become available.

Q: Is there any payment plans?

We offer an easy, monthly payment plan to pay for your cabin. To view payment plan details, including paying with Uplift, click here

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Q: What is the cancellation policy?

You can view our Cancellation Policy here or call (866) 786-3744 and one of our reservationists will gladly help you.

Q: How do I buy Travel Protection?

You can contact any provider of your choosing, be sure to mention your trip dates and that you are traveling on the Juneteenth Freedom Cruise.

Q: Is the boat handicap accessible?

Carnival Cruise Line is committed to providing safe, easy. Accessibility information can be found through Carnival Cruise Line.