Can a Registered Sex Offender (Tier 1) go on a Carnival Cruise Line?

Can a registered sex offender go on a cruise? my husband is a RSO (Tier 1) and we want to go on a cruise with our kids. By no means is my husband any danger to anyone (he was young and girl was 15). I have read all types of posts of people claiming they were denied etc. I booked a cruise from Florida to the Caribbean in January 2017 for a cruise in January 2018 and we do not require passports.

Some people claim they were notified right after booking but I booked a while back.

I really don't want any judgments just want to know if anyone has any info?

Best to call Carnival to confirm and have a definite response.

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Can a registered sex offender go on a cruise? my husband is a RSO (Tier 1) and we want to go on a cruise with our kids. By no means is my husband any danger to anyone (he was young and girl was 15). I have read all types of posts of people claiming they were denied etc. I booked a cruise from Florida to the Caribbean in January 2017 for a cruise in January 2018 and we do not require passports.

 

Some people claim they were notified right after booking but I booked a while back.

 

I really don't want any judgments just want to know if anyone has any info?

Here's a recent thread covering this subject:

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2543791

After reading that board the consensus was no. The original poster contacted Carnival and they told her no. I would however call them yourself and just ask a general question from your work phone. I can’t imagine someone being banned for life.....

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My understanding is that Carnival does process passenger lists through lists for sex offenders, and if discovered does not allow them to cruise.

No, not allowed. You can call Carnival and confirm. Read the linked thread.

Thank you for your replies. I will have someone call on my behalf.

Thank you for your replies. I will have someone call on my behalf.

Come back and let us know what you find out so we can help the next person.

Thank you for your replies. I will have someone call on my behalf.

Why not call yourself? That way you'll be sure of the information directly instead of hearing it third hand.

Why not call yourself? That way you'll be sure of the information directly instead of hearing it third hand.

Probably doesn't want to leave a trail back to themselves.

Probably doesn't want to leave a trail back to themselves.

Unfortunately it is what it is, and if the facts prevent him from boarding then they are running a big risk by purchasing the cruise and hoping to not be caught - with no refund available. Best to know for sure up front. No judgement here but his past is what it is and unfortunately so are the cruise line's policies.

That is what I was thinking when I suggested calling themselves.

My understanding is that Carnival does process passenger lists through lists for sex offenders, and if discovered does not allow them to cruise.

So where did you learn that Carnival checks all of their passengers for sex offenses?

No means No. Accept it and move on. Why do you need to call and ask again?

So where did you learn that Carnival checks all of their passengers for sex offenses?

I read about it, I believe here.

Usually its caught before the cruise, and not when they get to the pier. From what I've read, the cost of the cruise is refunded.

No means No. Accept it and move on. Why do you need to call and ask again?

I haven't called Carnival at all. I was just asking for others experiences or maybe for someone who works for Carnival to respond. I don't have to accept anything and I'm free to ask whatever I want since there are many families in my situation. Not all whom are classified as S.O.s should be registered as such but unfortunately we will live with it. However, it doesn't hurt to ask.

I haven't called Carnival at all. I was just asking for others experiences or maybe for someone who works for Carnival to respond. I don't have to accept anything and I'm free to ask whatever I want since there are many families in my situation. Not all whom are classified as S.O.s should be registered as such but unfortunately we will live with it. However, it doesn't hurt to ask.

Completely agree, which is why I suggested you call Carnival first hand to see what they will tell you relevant to the facts regarding your situation. They - not us - will be the ones to provide the correct answer as it would apply specifically to you.

Unfortunately it is what it is, and if the facts prevent him from boarding then they are running a big risk by purchasing the cruise and hoping to not be caught - with no refund available. Best to know for sure up front. No judgement here but his past is what it is and unfortunately so are the cruise line's policies.

 

That is what I was thinking when I suggested calling themselves.

I booked the cruise 10 months ago and I do have insurance. I was just wondering since I had read some experiences if anyone knew for sure. That's all.

I booked the cruise 10 months ago and I do have insurance. I was just wondering since I had read some experiences if anyone knew for sure. That's all.

Hope it all works out for you.

Hope it all works out for you.

Thank you!

I booked the cruise 10 months ago and I do have insurance. I was just wondering since I had read some experiences if anyone knew for sure. That's all.

Generally, if you are denied boarding, that's not covered under insurance.

Generally, if you are denied boarding, that's not covered under insurance.

If they cancel I've read that they refund it. But we shall see.

If they cancel I've read that they refund it. But we shall see.

"they refund it" as in the cruise line will refund? Yes, most likely, if the passenger cancels before the penalty date. After penalty date, the passenger will lose some money, usually.

If you have not made the final payment then I would cancel & not take a chance of losing your money

JMO

Can a registered sex offender go on a cruise? my husband is a RSO (Tier 1) and we want to go on a cruise with our kids. By no means is my husband any danger to anyone (he was young and girl was 15). I have read all types of posts of people claiming they were denied etc. I booked a cruise from Florida to the Caribbean in January 2017 for a cruise in January 2018 and we do not require passports.

 

Some people claim they were notified right after booking but I booked a while back.

 

I really don't want any judgments just want to know if anyone has any info?

Check out this thread on CC

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2560327

DON

Check out this thread on CC

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2560327

 

DON

Thank you Don.