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Here is some important information you may need to plan for your cruise!

How do I make a reservation?

Contact Nick Family Cruise at 866-770-NICK (866-770-6425) or your travel professional.

The Nickelodeon Family Cruise with Royal Caribbean International Travel Agency Hours of Operation are as follows:

Mondays & Wednesday - 10am - 8pm EST
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 10am - 5pm EST
Fridays - 10am - 2pm EST
Saturdays - 11am - 3pm EST
Sundays - CLOSED

Do I need a passport to travel?

A valid passport is a requirement for air travel to / from Canada, Mexico the Caribbean and Bermuda

Effective June 1, 2009 only a valid passport (unless otherwise noted below) or other WHTI compliant document will be accepted for entry or re-entry into the United States. For a list of all approved documents click here.

U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises (cruises that begin and end at the same port in the U.S.) will be able to enter or depart the country with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate and laminated government issued picture ID, denoting photo, name and date of birth. A U.S. citizen under the age of 16 will be able to present either an original or a certified copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad issues by DOS, or Certificate of Naturalization issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Please note that neither Nickelodeon nor Royal Caribbean is responsible for your documentation. You will be denied boarding if you do not have the proper documents required. There will be no refunds made available at that date.

What does the price include?

Your Cruise package price includes the stateroom accomodations, ocean transportation, all meals onboard except specialty dining, ship activities and entertainment. All guests receive a complimentary soda package and juice, an exclusive offer only on the Nickelodeon Family Cruise. Click here for pricing.

What is not included?

Spa services, alcoholic beverages, specialty dining, bottled drinks, shore excursions, shop purchases and transportation to/from the port of departure.

What are my payment options?

Nickelodeon requires $1000 deposit per stateroom at time of booking. Balance is due May 1, 2009. For reservations made after May 1, 2009, payment in full is required.

All reservations are subject to the Nickelodeon Family Cruise Terms and Conditions. To download a PDF, click here.

What is the cancellation policy?

Up until April 1, 2009: $500 per stateroom

April 2-May 1, 2009: $1000 per stateroom.

After May 1, 2009: 100% of the cost of booking is due.

All cancellations must be made in writing or email to info@nickfamilycruise.com.

What if I have special dietary requirements?

Once you have received your cruise documents, you can click contact Royal Caribbean directly to let them know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements. Click here for more information.

Can I make name changes to my reservation?

Reservations may be transferred to another guest up until 21 days prior to departure. After that date, there will be a $150 name change fee.

Should I purchase travel insurance?

We strongly recommend that purchase travel insurance. We have a plan with Travel Guard Travel Guard Insurance that was created with families in mind. However you are welcome to pick any plan and you may want to contact various companies to see what is covered on the different plans offered. Travel insurance is not required, but again, highly recommended.

What are my airline options?

American Airlines is the Official Airline of the Nickelodeon Family Cruise with Royal Caribbean International. 

For Nickelodeon Family Cruise Guests can save 5% on the lowest published fare.  Just go to www.AA.com and enter promotional code A8979AI when searching for your flights.  This discount is available for flights to the following airports: Burbank Airport (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Santa Ana Airport (SNA), Ontario International (ONT) and Orlando International (MCO) for travel between July 23-August 19, 2009.

Getting to Port Canaveral

If you drive, there is ample parking at Port Canaveral. Click here for directions.

Orlando International Airport is approximately 45 minutes by car from the Port.

Ground Transfers are available through The Transfer Answer Company *. Click here for more information and to book your ground transfer between the airport and the ship terminal directly with this company. You may also call 1-888-243-9424.

Please note: All guests must be checked-in and on board the ship no later than 90 minutes prior to the published sailing time or they will not be permitted to sail.

Getting to Los Angeles

If you drive, there is ample parking at the Port of Los Angeles. Click here for directions.

Los Angeles Intenational Airport is approximately 30 minutes by car from the Port.

Ground Transfers are available through The Transfer Answer Company *. Click here for more information and to book your ground transfer between the airport and the ship terminal directly with this company. You may also call 1-888-243-9424.

Please note: All guests must be checked-in and onboard the ship no later than 90 minutes prior to the published sailing time or they will not be permitted to sail.

Travel Documents

Travel Documents will be mailed approximately 3-4 weeks prior to departure

What to Bring

With your documents, we will include an "About Your Cruise" Booklet that will list all of our theme events as well as some packing pointers.

* Notwithstanding this referral, Nickelodeon Family Cruise and the owners of Nickelodeon Family Cruise shall have no responsibility whatsoever to you and/or to anyone in your traveling party, for any expense, inconvenience, losses or damages which may be incurred in connection with the use of this vendor. All on shore arrangements of any kind are provided by independent contractors that are separate from and not related in any way to Nickelodeon Family Cruise, including Royal Caribbean International. No person associated with any other person, organization or other entity shall in any way be treated or otherwise considered as a representative or agent of Nickelodeon Family Cruise and in no way shall that person, organization or other entity act directly or indirectly for or on behalf of Nickelodeon Family Cruise.