1. Create a checklist: Make sure all of your bases are covered and everyone in your group knows what they are responsible for. Keep it updated and encourage your group to check carnivalconnections.com periodically.
2. Leave a message: CarnivalConnections.com’s message board functionality allows members of your group to create private messages for the rest of your group to view and respond. It’s a great way to answer questions, address concerns, share tips and so on.
3. Keep them posted: Send an email to all the members of your group each week prior to your sail date. Remind them of their cruise payment as well as event obligations and deadlines. Including polls is one way to make these emails fun and interactive. For example, find out who is going to bring the video camera. Or, gather social activity and shore excursion preferences from your group’s members.

Several weeks prior to your cruise you should have finalized the arrangements for your event. Here are a few important tips to get you ready for your cruise.

1. Complete your FunPass: Save time at the port and get to the fun faster by filling out your embarkation documentation ahead of time, online.
2. Know Before You Go: Answers to frequently asked questions on a range of subjects including: passport requirements, tipping policy, directions to the pier, airport/hotel transfers and much, much more.
3. Learn About Our Vacation Protection Plan: The Plan protects you in case of trip cancellation, interruption, baggage and contents, and accidents.

All of the tools featured in CarnivalConnections.com are there to make planning your cruise and event as easy as possible. Use them when you like, however you like. It’s up to you, have fun with it.

We hope your special event is a great success. If you have any other questions or concerns about your group’s cruise, please call your travel agent or 1-800-CARNIVAL anytime.