Miami - Self Service Embarkation Kiosks

[bumbles]

Do the self service kiosks that Carnival uses at the POM actually save time, or is it just as quick to go to an agent? We'll have everything filled out correctly, all have passports and are using a credit card for our onboard account...just wondering what everyone's experiences with these have been.

 

thanks! :D

[Middleager]

When did they start this self service kiosk? I haven't heard of it before.

 

Many times I've used the airport self service kiosk, and it did not save time as the airport agents still told us to go line up like everybody else (because they did not have separate counters that would serve those using the kiosks).

[bumbles]

I believe they started last October...Carnival only...here's the information:

 

Carnival Embarkation Kiosks

In order to enhance our guests’ check-in experience, we have six new embarkation kiosks at the Port of Miami. Guests will be able to complete their FunPass using the kiosk. U.S, Canadian and Visa Waiver Program guests will be able to self-check by swiping their passport and credit card to activate their Sail & Sign Account. Embarkation Staff will be available to assist guests using the kiosk as well as verify citizenship documentation.

[Middleager]

That'll be great, if they do work.