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Review Your Reservation
Confirm the guest names and reservation information associated with your booking and make sure any required reservation changes are addressed before applicable deadlines.
June 20 - 26, 2027
Departing from the Port of Galveston, Texas
Departing from the Port of
Galveston, Texas
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Prepare for Your Juneteenth Freedom Cruise™
Your cruise experience begins before you arrive at the terminal. Use this page as your central pre-cruise planning guide for the Juneteenth Freedom Cruise™.
Review the resources below as your sailing approaches so you can complete important preparations, organize your travel plans and arrive ready for embarkation.
Start Here
Your Pre-Cruise Planning Priorities
Begin with these three areas, then use the detailed planning resources below as you prepare for your cruise.
Planning Resources
Everything to Review Before You Sail
Use these resources to work through the major parts of your pre-cruise preparation.
Travel Documentation
Review the travel-document information for your cruise and make sure every guest has the documentation applicable to their circumstances.
- Review identification and travel-document requirements.
- Check names and document information for accuracy.
- Keep required documents accessible during travel.
Travel Insurance
Review your travel-protection options and determine whether coverage is appropriate for your individual travel plans and circumstances.
- Review available travel-protection options.
- Understand applicable coverage, exclusions and deadlines.
- Keep policy and assistance information accessible while traveling.
Pre-Cruise Hotel
If you plan to arrive before embarkation day, review the available pre-cruise hotel information and make your lodging arrangements.
- Consider arriving before embarkation day.
- Review available hotel information.
- Plan transportation between your hotel and cruise terminal.
Online Check-In
When your Carnival check-in window becomes available, complete the cruise line's online check-in process and prepare your embarkation documents.
- Access your Carnival reservation.
- Complete the required guest information.
- Review your arrival appointment and boarding documents.
Cruise Event Schedule
Review the Juneteenth Freedom Cruise™ programming information as event details are finalized so you can plan around the experiences that matter most to you.
- Review signature JFC experiences.
- Watch for programming updates.
- Plan your onboard schedule as details become available.
Cruise Experiences
Explore the Juneteenth Freedom Cruise™ experiences and selected Carnival Jubilee® activities available during your sailing.
- Explore JFC signature experiences.
- Review selected shipboard activities.
- Identify experiences you may want to include in your cruise plans.
Important
Do Not Wait Until the Last Minute
Travel documents, transportation, lodging, insurance decisions, reservation questions and other pre-cruise matters can require time to resolve. Review your arrangements early and revisit your plans as the sailing approaches.
Before You Leave Home
Final Pre-Cruise Check
Before beginning your trip to the cruise terminal, make sure the essentials are accounted for.
Documents & Reservation
Confirm that required travel documents, reservation information, boarding materials and other important records are organized and readily accessible.
Travel & Arrival Plans
Reconfirm transportation, lodging and other travel arrangements and allow appropriate time for delays or changes that could affect your arrival.
Stay Informed
Review current JFC communications and your Carnival reservation information before departure so you are aware of relevant updates or instructions.
Juneteenth Freedom Cruise Assistance
If you have questions about your Juneteenth Freedom Cruise™ reservation or need assistance identifying the appropriate pre-cruise resource, contact the Cruise Reservation Center.
(866) 786-3744Monday–Friday
8:30 AM–5:30 PM