BOOKING YOUR FLIGHT
It is highly recommended that all
cruisers arrive the day before the ship departs in Miami, FL.
This is due to the fact that many unforeseen travel and weather
occurrences could hinder your ability to arrival in a timely
manner, preventing you to be able to sail with us the next day.
HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS
Sovereign will be arranging a pre and post cruise hotel in Miami
for those who will be needing accommodations. Please stay
tuned for details.
DIRECTIONS TO THE PORT
Port of Miami – Dodge Island
1015 N. America Way
Miami, FL 33132
Port of Miami website
Directions:
From Miami International Airport - 7 miles:
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Take 836 East through the toll plaza. |
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Exit at US1 NE 2nd Avenue/Biscayne Boulevard. |
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Turn right on Biscayne Boulevard. |
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Stay in the left lane. |
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Turn left on NE 5th Street. |
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Drive across the bridge and follow the signs to your
ship’s location. |
PARKING INFORMATION
The guest parking areas are located adjacent to the piers.
Depending on pier location, there are multi-level garages or,
flat open-air lots. Parking garages accept cash, Visa or
Mastercard. Flat level lots are cash only. The fees are $20 per
day for regular size vehicles. Rates vary for oversized
vehicles.
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What documentation do I need to bring?
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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. |
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 three distinct types of evenings onboard:
casual, smart casual and formal.
Suggested guidelines for these nights are:
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4 Casual Nights: Sport shirts and slacks
for men, sundresses or pants for women |
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1 Smart Casual Night: Jackets and ties
for men, dresses or pantsuits for women |
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2 Formal Nights: Suits and ties or
tuxedos for men, cocktail dresses 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.
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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 Royal Caribbean cruise vacation. We offer a huge
variety of activities onboard and excursions on shore, so
you can explore and have fun as a group or break out and do
the things you each love most.
Many of our excursions offer the excitement and wonder that
appeal to all ages. Be sure to check the descriptions to
pick the ones your family will enjoy.
Onboard, our Adventure Ocean Youth Program offers adventure
(and education) for kids ages 3-17 with different activities
and programs for different age groups. For our youngest
guests and their parents, we offer Fisher-Price Playgroups
with interactive sessions for 6 to 36-month-olds developed
by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price. |
IS INTERNET ACCESS AVAILABLE FROM THE SHIP?
Yes, there are two options for staying connected while
onboard.
Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi)
There will be designated "Hot Spots" throughout the ship
To use our WI-FI access, you'll need:
A laptop, Windows operating system, and 802.11b Wireless
networking capability
The cost for Wi-Fi access through your own laptop is:
Base rate is $.55 per minute or choose from one of our
prepaid packages:
$28.00 for 60 minutes
$38.00 for 90 minutes
$55.00 for 150 minutes
The Internet Cafe/Workstation
These stations provide access to e-mail and the Internet,
plus direct connections to favorite websites for stock,
sports and entertainment updates. You can also send virtual
postcards while at sea, and in ports-of-call worldwide. If
you don't have an e-mail account, you can also establish one
onboard.
The cost is $.55 per minute or you can choose a prepaid
package:
$28.00 for 60 minutes
$38.00 for 90 minutes
$55.00 for 150 minutes
Prices are subject to change without notice. |
WHAT IS ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S POLICY ON CRUISING WHILE
PREGNANT?
Royal Caribbean International 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. |
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