2026 Mays Family Cruise

WELCOME TO THE 2026 MAYS FAMILY CRUISE REGISTRATION

**Please read all instructions before registering** 

The 2026 Mays Family Cruise will be on board the Mardi Gras, departing from Port Canaveral (Orlando) on May 9 - 16, 2026! 

ITINERARY:

 PORT CANAVERAL (ORLANDO) • GRAND TURK • AMBER COVE • NASSAU BAHAMAS • CELEBRATION KEY • PORT CANAVERAL (ORLANDO)

RATES:

Group rates listed are for double occupancy (2 guests) cabins only. 

Single (1 guest), Triple (3 guests), and quad (4 guests) occupancy cabin rates are based on prevailing rates and are subject to change at any time.  These rates will be confirmed by a Cruise Planners representative upon submission of your registration.  *Prevailing rates offered may have different deposit amounts, payment dates, terms and conditions (including non-refundable deposit rates).

Rates include cruise only; gratuities and insurance are excluded.   

Registering for the cruise does not confirm your cabin.  You will be contacted once your cabin has been confirmed to provide you with final pricing and to process your deposit. During registration, you will be asked for your credit card info for the deposit.  However, your card will not be charged until we have spoken with you to confirm your cruise. 

GRATUITIES:

Gratuities are $112.00 per person and are not included in the pricing.  Gratuities may be pre-paid or paid onboard at the end of the cruise. 

INSURANCE:

Travel protection is highly recommended.  In life, you never really know what may happen… but you can rely on the Carnival Vacation Protection trip cancellation.  Insurance rates are based on the per person total cost of the cruise and must be paid upfront. Rates start at $95.00 per person.  If you would like to purchase insurance, please select "yes" on the registration form and a Cruise Planners representative will provide rates at booking.   Vacation Protection includes:

• Travel Cancellation: 
  • If you need to cancel for some of the most common reasons (severe weather, illness, etc.) you'll get 100% of the cost of your trip back, in cash. If you need to cancel for any reason not listed in the plan — any reason at all — you'll get 75% back in a Future Cruise Credit Certificate.
• Travel Insurance: 
  • Trip Interruption: Up to total Trip cost reimbursement if you must start your vacation late or need to come home early due to illness, injury and more.
  • Baggage: Up to $1,500 if your stuff is lost, stolen or damaged, and up to $500 reimbursement if you have to buy necessary items while your bags are delayed 24+ hours
  • Medical: Up to $10,000 if you get sick or injured on your vacation
  • Emergency Evacuation: Up to $30,000 for emergency medical evacuation and repatriation (services provided by LiveTravel)
• 24/7 Worldwide Travel Assistance
  • Need help while you travel? Assistance is there for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week… anywhere in the world.

*** Carnival Vacation Protection is not available to residents of Quebec, New York or Puerto Rico.

CANCELLATION SCHEDULE:

February 10, 2026:      $250 per person
March 17, 2026:           50% per passenger of total charges
April 12, 2026:              75% per passenger of total charges
April 27, 2026:              100% per passenger of total charges

DEPOSITS / PAYMENTS:

To confirm your cabin, an initial deposit of $250.00 per person is required.  Deposit for single occupancy cabin is $500.00.  Deposits are due by 5:00PM on October 11, 2025.  

Once your cabin is booked, a deposit is due within 24 hours.  If not received within 24 hours, the booking will automatically cancel.  

Final payment date is February 8, 2026.

PAYMENT PLANS: 

We offer monthly payment plans after your initial deposit has been made.  The total balance due will be equally divided among the payments. Payments will be automatically processed each month so that the cruise is paid off by February 8, 2026.  All guests in cabin must be enrolled to be eligible.  Please let us know if you would like to know more about this option.

TRAVEL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S CITIZENS:

When planning a cruise on Carnival, it is important to ensure that you have all the necessary documents to make your trip as smooth as possible. These documents will vary depending on your destination, age, and citizenship status.

In order to sail, guest must be in possession of ONE of the following four options for travel documentation; otherwise, guest will be denied boarding without compensation. 

1) PASSPORTS – THE HASSLE-FREE WAY TO TRAVEL

• "For some voyages, traveling with a passport book is a requirement. Even when not required, we strongly recommend traveling with a passport. You will be traveling internationally, a passport (book) is the best document for hassle-free travel. Not only will it enhance your embarkation experience, it will also get you through customs and immigration processing faster at debarkation."
• "If you are looking for something more accessible, a passport card will also provide a speedy embarkation and debarkation experience. Passport cards are a nice alternative to passport books for sea travel to countries within Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) countries and may also be used as REAL ID (for domestic air travel purposes)."
• "In the event an emergency arises, a passport book is the only acceptable document for flying back home from overseas."

     Note: A passport (book or card) must be valid for at least six months after the last day of the cruise.

2)  U.S. PASSPORT CARD 

• This document will denote both citizenship and identity.
• The passport card cannot be used for air travel outside the United States but is valid for land and sea travel between the United States and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean region and Bermuda.

3)  STATE ENHANCED DRIVER’S LICENSE (EDL)

• This document will denote both citizenship and identity and will contain security features to facilitate the entry process at land and sea ports of entry.
  • The following states issue Enhanced Driver's Licenses:  Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont and Washington.
  • The words ‘Enhanced Driver's License’ as well as the U.S. flag will appear on the license. Some EDL's may also have a star in the upper right corner.
    • A Driver's License with only a star in the upper right corner is a Real ID Driver's License and not an Enhanced Driver's License; it cannot be used as a WHTI-compliant document (as proof of citizenship) but can be used as a photo ID.

4)  GOVERNMENT-ISSUED BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND AN UNEXPIRED GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID 

• Birth Certificate 

• • US-born citizens may obtain a copy of a birth certificate by contacting: The Department of Health and Vital Statistics at: vitalchek.com
  • Original or printed copy of the original issued by a government agency (state/county/city) or the Department of Health and Vital Statistics. Must be clear and legible. Does not need to be notarized. If the guest has laminated their birth certificate, it is acceptable.

• Forms of Photo Identification (ID)
  An unexpired government-issued photo ID** is required of all guests 16 years of age and older. These may not be used as standalone travel documents. They must be used in conjunction with proof of citizenship such as a WHTI compliant document or a Birth Certificate.

         ** A Mobile/Digital version of a photo ID is not an acceptable form of identification.

MISCELLANEOUS REMINDERS

 
Legal names:
First and last names on the cruise and airline reservations should match what is on the guest’s government-issued IDs.  Any name changes will require documentation to bridge the name change; Marriage, Divorce or Legal Name change certificates. 

• For those about to or recently have been married, we recommend that if the unexpired government-issued ID is in the maiden name, the cruise reservation be made in the maiden name.

Minor Guest Policy: Effective February 1, 2025

Traveling with minors:
When traveling with a minor where one parent or both parents or legal guardians are not cruising, we strongly recommend bringing an original signed letter from the absent parent(s) or legal guardians authorizing the minor to travel with you. If there is no second parent with legal claims to the minor (due to sole custody, deceased, etc.) other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, death certificate, birth certificate naming only one parent, would be useful to bring in place of a signed letter. This will expedite processing by the Department of Homeland Security.

REGISTRATION:

Once you start the registration process, you will not be able to save entries and return later; it must be completed in its entirety to be submitted. Before starting, gather information for all guests in your cabin, i.e., names, birthdates, and contact details. When registering, please enter the name of each guest as it appears on their passport or other government-issued identification that they will use for travel. 

Registering for the cruise does not confirm your cabin.  You will be contacted once your cabin has been confirmed to provide you with final pricing and to process your deposit. During registration, you will be asked for your credit card info for the deposit.  However, your card will not be charged until we have spoken with you to confirm your cruise. 

For info regarding the rates, itinerary, staterooms and ship details, please click the green "CRUISE INFORMATION" tab at the top of the page.  To register for the cruise, click the green "REGISTER" tab at the top of the page.  

If you have any questions, please call Beverly at 305-615-1800.

Thank you for choosing Cruise Planners for The 2026 Larks Family Cruise!   In a world of many choices, we're glad you chose us!  We look forward to working with you!