FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. What travel documentation do I need?

Everyone will need to present an accepted form of identification to board the cruise ship. We strongly recommend that all guests present a passport as their form of ID on boarding day, and for some guests a passport is required. The passport must be valid for six months after the day the cruise ends. The name on your passport should match the name on your reservation. Guests who do not bring required documents may be denied boarding.

While some other forms of ID may be accepted for your cruise, a passport is the very best option and here’s why: A passport is the hassle-free, gold standard for traveling between countries. Boarding and disembarking through customs with a passport is faster than other types of ID documents. If you have an issue while exploring a foreign port (such as missing the ship), it’s best to have a passport with you.

UNITED STATES CITIZENS & PERMANENT RESIDENTS

Accepted Cruise Identification for U.S. Citizens:

It is strongly recommended that all United States citizens have a government-issued passport valid for at least six months beyond the return date of the cruise. Your passport should have at least one blank page per stamp.

U.S. citizens that board a cruise ship at a port within the U.S., travel within the Western Hemisphere, and return to the same U.S. port on the same ship will require a valid Passport, U.S. Passport Card, Enhanced Driver's License or Trusted Traveler Program Card such as Nexus, Sentri or Fast. In the absence of any of the documents listed above, U.S. citizens will need to present BOTH an identification and citizenship document from each of the lists below in order to board the ship:

Identification Document

- Government Issued photo identification card

Citizenship Documents

- U.S. Government Issued Birth Certificate (original)
- U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (original)
- U.S. Consular Birth Abroad Certificate (original)

Guests age 16 and older who present an official U.S. state-issued birth certificate will also need to provide a valid driver’s license or picture ID issued by the government. A U.S. citizen under the age of 16 will be able to present either an original, notarized, or certified copy of his or her birth certificate, a consular report of birth abroad issued by the Department of State, or certificate of naturalization issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Note: Baptismal papers and hospital certificates of birth are not acceptable. Voter registration cards or Social Security cards are not considered proof of citizenship.

Accepted Cruise Identification for U.S. Permanent Residents:

United States Permanent Residents must have a United States Permanent Resident Card. Additionally, a passport from your home country is strongly recommended.

NON-UNITED STATES CITIZENS

If you are NOT a United States citizen (are traveling on a non-United States passport), please verify your specific documentation requirements with your country's consulate before departing. Please note that non-United States citizens may require a visa(s). Many countries require passports to be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected return and may require blank passport pages for entry and exit stamps.

Accepted Cruise Identification for International Guests (non-U.S. Citizens)

Non-U.S. citizens will require a passport valid at least six months after the cruise ends and any necessary visas.

ALL ATTENDEES

It is the sole responsibility of each attendee to verify and obtain all necessary documentation and vaccination requirements for travel.

Based on your nationality, you may require an entry visa to board your cruise or enter certain countries. It is the guests' responsibility to identify and to obtain all the necessary visas before commencing their cruise. Guests of all Nationalities should contact the Embassy (Consular Services) of each country on your cruise for specific visa requirements, information, forms and fees for your nationality.

It is important that the name on your reservation be exactly as it is stated on your passport or other official proof of nationality. If your name has changed since your document was issued (e.g., marriage or divorce), you are required to update the document with the new name or provide an official supporting document (e.g., a state, county, or province issued marriage license; divorce decree; or legal name change document) with proof of the name change. All documents must be the original or a notarized copy. Additionally, if you are using an identification (e.g., driver's license) and a citizenship document (e.g., birth certificate), then BOTH documents must match the name on your reservation. Otherwise, it may result in delay or possible denial of boarding.

Should the last names of the parent and minor child traveling with them differ, the parent is required to present the child's valid passport and visa (if required) and the child's birth certificate (original, a notarized copy or a certified copy). The name of the parent(s) and the child must be linked through legal documentation, some examples are: state, county or province-issued marriage license, divorce decree, government-issued name change document, or official adoption paper.


Q. How do I obtain or renew a Passport? (United States Citizens)

Click HERE to learn everything you need to know about how to obtain or renew a United States Passport.


Q. Am I required to take a COVID-19 test or be vaccinated prior to embarking on my cruise?

All travelers are welcome to sail regardless of vaccination status and will no longer be required to provide proof of pre-departure testing to board.


Q. May I board a Celebrity ship if I am pregnant?

Celebrity Cruises cannot accept guests who will be more than 23 weeks pregnant at any time during the cruise. All guests are required to sign a health questionnaire upon check-in to ensure they are aware of the pregnancy policy.


Q. What is Celebrity’s age policy for infants?

Infants sailing with Celebrity Cruises must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise. Please be aware that guests travelling with a young infant that does not meet the infant policy will be denied boarding. No refunds or other compensation shall be due from the cruise line to anyone as a result of the denial of boarding to an underage infant or other accompanying guests.


Q. What is the cost to bring additional guests?

Most cruise cabins are designed to accommodate two passengers. If you wish to bring an additional guest, contact Jessica Kraut (jessica.kraut@funeraldirectorslife.com) or Drew Seale (drew.seale@funeraldirectorslife.com).


Q. How is airfare being handled for this event?

Guests have the option to book their own airfare and will be reimbursed up to $850 per flight OR the cost of the ticket whichever is less. Reimbursement is for coach/economy tickets only. First Class, business class, exit row, and other upgrades will not be reimbursed. Guests who choose to book their own airfare must submit itineraries for reimbursement by Wednesday, February 12th.

When registering for the trip, you will have the option to book your airfare through our travel partners, Destinations, Inc., or book your airfare on your own.

If you choose to book your airfare through Destinations:

Destinations partners with Sequel Travel to fulfill any event air needs. There is a fee of $40 per ticket for airfare assistance, in addition to the cost of flights. Additional ticketing fees may apply after ticketing due to possible schedule changes that require re-issues by our air desk.

Our main point of contact at Sequel Travel is Lyra Yamasaki. She will reach out to the main registrant by emailing a proposed schedule, or she may contact you by phone. You must respond within 24 hours to secure a proposed itinerary and ensure the best pricing and schedules. After ticketing, there is typically only a 24-hour window to make changes. Please review your ticketed itinerary as soon as possible and advise if there are any changes required. If you are departing from a city where there are 10 or more travelers, you may be included in a group block. Notification of this schedule will be sent to you by the project manager over your event.

Flight booking assistance is done on a 'first come, first served' basis. 

You may also request assistance and add flight information for additional (third and fourth) guests, but please note this will be at your own expense.

If you choose to book your airfare on your own:

​You must purchase your airfare and submit your flight itinerary by Wednesday, January 29th. This itinerary must include the cost of the ticket for reimbursement and tax purposes. We will reimburse each qualifier up to $850 per ticket for you and your plus one OR the cost of the coach ticket—whichever is less. Reimbursement is only for coach fare – any upgrades (first class, exit row, preferred seating, etc.) are at the expense of the qualifier. Please submit your full itinerary AND receipt to FDL@destinationsinc.com.

Arrival & Departure Parameters

Your flights should arrive and depart from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL). If you are arranging your own flights, flights can arrive anytime on March 29, 2025. Flights can depart anytime after 12:00 PM on April 6, 2025.


Q. If I booked flights on my own, where can I submit my flight itinerary?​

Once you have booked your flights, please submit your full itinerary and receipt to FDL@destinationsinc.com by Wednesday, January 29, 2025


Q. When should I leave for the airport?

Recommended airport check-in time for domestic flights is two hours prior to departure. Please check with your airline for schedule changes or flight delays and confirm the recommended check-in time prior to leaving for the airport. Please remember to allow extra time if you are unfamiliar with the airport, are leaving during heavy traffic times, or have excess baggage.

For the latest information regarding what to bring, what to leave at home, and what to generally expect while traveling, please visit the Transportation Security Administration website at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html.


Q. What can I expect when arriving and departing?

Arrival Information

Flights can arrive at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) anytime on Saturday, March 29, 2025. We will be staying overnight at a hotel in Fort Lauderdale the night of March 29th before boarding the Celebrity Ascent on Sunday, March 30th. 

Due to government regulations requiring cruise lines to submit final departure manifests at least 60 minutes prior to sailing, guests are requested to complete their online check-in no later than 3 days prior to their cruise. If you do not complete your online check-in 3 days prior, you will be required to complete this process at the pier at least two hours prior to the published sailing time.

Departure Information

If you are planning to depart Florida on April 6, 2025, we recommend you schedule your flight to depart after 12:00 PM. This will ensure you have enough time to depart the ship and transfer to the airport.


Q. Should I purchase travel insurance?
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Because unforeseen circumstances may arise, we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. Travel Insurance gives you access to a 24-hour assistance hotline for expert, personalized support in a crisis. Travel insurance can reimburse you for prepaid, non-refundable trip costs - including vacation rentals, car rentals, hotels and flights - if you have to cancel for a covered reason, and can reimburse you for eligible meals, accommodation and transportation expenses during a covered delay. Travel insurance can also reimburse you for care following a covered medical emergency while traveling. Travel insurance can even arrange and pay for a medical evacuation if needed. Coverage is only available for United States citizens.

Please email our Destinations Travel Partner and advise you are interested in purchasing Travel insurance. They will provide the Sequel Travel Vacation Department the necessary information for your travel insurance quote and connect you with an agent.


Q. How do I complete my online check in with Celebrity for the cruise?

We will receive and send out everyone's booking numbers a few weeks before our sailing. Once you receive your booking number you will be able to complete your online check-in with Celebrity and pre-book specialty dining, excursions, spa treatments, beverage packages, and more.

Online Check-in is available 45 days before our cruise and remains available up to 3 days before our cruise. You will need your booking number as well as create a Celebrity Guest Account or log in (if you already have a Celebrity Guest Account) in order to complete online check-in.

App Check-in is available 45 days before our cruise and remains available until the morning of our sailing. You will need your booking number, the Celebrity App, as well as create a Celebrity Guest Account or log in (if you already have a Celebrity Guest Account) in order to complete app check-in.

Once you have completed the Check-In process online or in the app, you will receive an Xpress Boarding Pass. This indicates that you successfully completed the check-in process for yourself and those guests listed on your Xpress Pass.


Q. How much luggage can I take?
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AIRLINES

Most airlines permit each passenger to take one carry-on bag and one additional personal carry-on item, such as a purse or briefcase/laptop case. All carry-on items must fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead compartment. Most airlines will allow you to check bags as well. Please check with your airline to confirm current luggage limitations and any applicable fees* for carry-on and checked baggage. Please note that many airlines charge significant fees for overweight or oversized luggage. Luggage may be locked only with a TSA approved lock.

*Please note that all baggage fees are at your own expense.

CRUISE

Each guest is permitted to carry a reasonable amount of luggage aboard the vessel; however, for your comfort and convenience, it is recommended that you limit the number of pieces you take. Each guest has the option to carry their luggage on board or check in luggage prior to boarding. Luggage may include suitcases, trunks, valises, satchels, bags, hangers containing clothing, toiletries, and similar items. Luggage may be locked only with a TSA approved lock.

Carry On Luggage: Carry-on luggage must be able to fit through the x-ray screening machines. These machines vary in size from port to port, however, they are generally similar to those found at airport security check points. Guests wishing to carry their luggage with them during boarding should note that their stateroom may not be immediately available to store their luggage. It is a good idea to pack a small carry-on bag with a change of clothes and bathing suit. That way you don't have to wait for your checked bags to arrive in your stateroom.

Check In Luggage: If you check your luggage with a porter, your checked baggage should be delivered to your stateroom within a few hours of setting sail if tagged properly.

We recommend that guests personally carry any boarding documentation such as passports, visas, citizenship documents, and family legal documents and all medications.

To minimize the potential for diversion or loss of medications, we advise that all medications remain in their original, labeled prescription containers. It is also advisable to pack at least three days of extra medication in the event of an unexpected change in the itinerary of the voyage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 
Be sure that all baggage and personal belongings are properly insured. Items such as medication, jewelry or other valuables, breakable or perishable items, and important documents should be hand-carried. Responsibility will not be assumed by the airline or cruise ship for loss of or damage to these items.


Q. What items can I carry on?

Due to potential security issues on flights, the Transportation Security Administration has updated its aviation security measures. For the latest information regarding what to bring, what to leave at home, and what to generally expect while traveling, please visit the Transportation Security Administration website at https://www.tsa.gov/.


Q. What should I pack?

For the first day of your cruise, pack a small carry-on bag with your travel documents, a change of clothes, bathing suit, and any medications you may need. That way you don't have to wait for your checked bags to arrive in your stateroom.

Don’t forget to hand carry your identification documents, sailing documents, valuables and medications in your carry-on bag.

We suggest that guests transport all their medications in their carry-on luggage to minimize the potential for diversion or loss of medications and advise that all medications remain in their original, labeled prescription containers. It is also advisable to pack at least three days of extra medication in the event of an unexpected change in the itinerary of the voyage.

DURING THE DAY

SHORESIDE

For warmer climates, pack swimsuits and cover-ups, walking shorts and shirts that protect from the sun, lightweight slacks, skirts or sundress, and a light sweater or jacket. Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are always encouraged.

Around the globe, consider appropriate shoes and gear for the excursions you have planned and the terrain you’ll encounter. For instance, you may pack water shoes if hiking a waterfall or a headscarf or conservative dress for visiting museums, mosques, temples, and churches. 

SHIPBOARD

Throughout the ship, casual resort wear, sundresses, shorts, polos, or button-downs are appropriate, paired with sandals, low heels, and loafers. Make sure you bring active wear and sneakers if you plan to hit the gym!

Poolside, bathing suits with coverups, T-shirts, tanks, hats, and sunglasses are welcomed. 

In main and specialty dining, we ask guests to refrain from wearing swimsuits, see-through coverups or robes, bare feet, tank tops, T-shirts, and baseball caps. 

AT NIGHT

Most nights, Smart Casual attire is appropriate for dinner in the Main Dining Room(s). For 7 night cruises or longer, there will be two (2) Evening Chic nights where women should feel comfortable in cocktail dresses, skirts, pants or designer jeans with an elegant top. Men should feel comfortable in pants, designer jeans, long sleeved or button-down shirt, sweaters, sport coats or blazers.

SMART CASUAL

Smart Casual attire is required for entry to main dining, specialty dining, and the Celebrity Theatre. Smart Casual means you look comfortable yet tasteful in a dress, skirt, long pants, or jean, and stylish top or button-down. Shorts and flip flops are not considered Smart Casual. 

EVENING CHIC

Each itinerary features one to two “formal” nights we call Evening Chic. Evening Chic means you dress to impress, glamorous and sophisticated in your own way, with a cocktail dress, skirt, slacks, or designer jean, an elegant dress top or blazer—some guests even pack a tuxedo or gown for onboard photos. The Daily program, delivered to your stateroom and available at the Guest Relations Desk, will be your guide to the correct attire each evening. If you do not wish to participate in Evening Chic, Smart Casual attire is acceptable for dining and theater.

LAST NIGHT OF THE CRUISE

Bring an overnight bag for your last night at sea. Staff will collect your luggage the night before disembarkation and you will need an overnight bag to carry your night clothes and toiletries.


Q. Can I travel with my medication?

The answer is yes, with some qualifiers. Here are a few tips that you might find helpful.

It is not necessary to present your medication to, or notify an officer about any medication you are traveling with unless it is in liquid form (See next bullet).

Medication in liquid form is allowed in carry-on bags in excess of 3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight. It is not necessary to place medically required liquids in a zip-top bag. However, you must tell the officer that you have medically necessary liquids at the start of the screening checkpoint process. Medically required liquids will be subject to additional screening that could include being asked to open the container.

You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened.

You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage. It’s highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.

TSA does not require passengers to have medications in prescription bottles, but states have individual laws regarding the labeling of prescription medication with which passengers need to comply.

Medication is usually screened by X-ray; however, if a passenger does not want a medication X-rayed, he or she may ask for a visual inspection instead. This request must be made before any items are sent through the X-ray tunnel.

Nitroglycerin tablets and spray (used to treat episodes of angina in people who have coronary artery disease) are permitted and have never been prohibited.

Additional Information


Q. What items are prohibited?

Weapons, illegal drugs & Substances (including marijuana, cannabis, extracts of THC and/or CBD), and other items that could interfere with the safe operation of the ship or the safe and secure environment of our guests and crew are prohibited. The United States Transportation Security Administration also recommends that you do not pack fragile or expensive items (such as jewelry) in checked luggage.

The following are examples of items that guests are not allowed to bring onboard. These and other similar items will be confiscated upon being found. Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, flammable liquids, explosives, and dangerous chemicals will not be returned.

- Firearms & Ammunition, including realistic replicas.
- Sharp Objects, including knives and scissors.*
- Illegal Drugs & Substances
- Aerial Drones**
- Candles & Incense
- Coffee Makers, Clothes Irons, Steamers & Hot Plates***
- Baseball Bats, Hockey Sticks, Cricket Bats, Bows & Arrows
- Skateboards & Surfboard
- Martial Arts Gear
- Self-Defense Gear, including handcuffs, pepper spray, night sticks.
- Flammable Liquids and Explosives, including lighter fluid and fireworks.
- HAM Radios
- Hookahs & Water Hookah Pipes.
- Electrical Extension Cords
- Dangerous Chemicals, including bleach and paint.
- Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages****
- Potentially hazardous food and/or food that requires refrigeration.

*Personal grooming items such as safety razors are allowed. Scissors with blade length less than 4 inches are allowed.

**Aerial Drones: guests are welcome to bring drones on their cruise for use on land only and outside of the port area. Drones are not to be operated onboard the ship at any time. Different countries may have different rules. Guests assume full responsibility for understanding all local authority rules related to drone usage and for obtaining ay required permissions for drone operations. Any liability, including environmental damage from drone usage is the guest’s responsibility. Celebrity Cruises® assumes no liability for guests drones that may be confiscated by local authorities for violating local laws or for any accident or injury resulting from a guest drone flight. While onboard, drones must be stored safely in the stateroom. Drones used on the ship will be confiscated till the end of the cruise. A Guest Conduct Policy warning will be issued and guests may be subject to disembarkation at their own expense for onboard drone usage.

***Items that generate heat or produce an open flame are strictly prohibited. This includes heating pads, clothing irons, hotplates, candles, incense and any other item that may create a fire hazard. NOTE: The only exception to this policy are curling irons,  hair straighteners and personal fans that are ""certified"" low wattage. Please note that our staterooms are equipped with dual voltage 110/220 AC outlets, and it's essential to ensure that your personal appliances are compatible with these voltage ranges to avoid any damage or safety issues. Matches and normal lighteners are allowed onboard. However ""torch lighters"" and novelty lighters that look like guns are not allowed onboard. Torch lighters emit a powerful concentrated flame, and therefore are prohibited.

****Alcoholic beverages that are purchased in ports-of-call or from shops onboard will be stored by the ship and delivered to you on the last day of the sailing. Alcoholic beverages seized on embarkation day will not be returned.


Q. Do I need an electricity adapter?

All Celebrity ships are equipped with North American standard, 110 volts AC and standard European 220/230 volts AC plug outlets.


Q. What if I have a special health concern?

If you have any health concerns that may require special attention, please contact us prior to departure. Passengers requiring prescription medications are advised to keep them in their carry-on luggage. While we don't require information about the extent of your health concern or disability, the more information you can share with us about your specific needs, the better we are able to assist you.