lovesublime Posted January 22, 2012 #1 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Trying to book for either Nov. or Dec. later this year. Baby is due in April and will be sailing with us. I am attempting to book this through an online agency for the onboard credit. If this is easier to do on the Carnival website, then let me know. I would happy to do that. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyFLmom Posted January 22, 2012 #2 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I would assume you can add the child to your booking after its born. Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Cat Posted January 22, 2012 #3 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Do they have anything that states you are not charged for infants under a certain age? Then maybe you just book the two person room? Maybe they would understand if you booked the child as First: Unnamed Middle: Infant Last: Your Last Name. Don't know if that works or not. Probably best to call carnival and find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke gs Daddy Posted January 22, 2012 #4 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Use a false name for now as long as you do not book ES you can always change it before final payment. I did this on our up coming cruise in April. I knew we would take another person and I used the name Snickle Fritz and changed it today for my DSs friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrenalineRush Posted January 22, 2012 #5 Share Posted January 22, 2012 No need to do a fake name..just book it TBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freagan Posted January 22, 2012 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Choice 1: Don't book ES and book TBA. Choice 2: Name the child now and book ES. Either way you will be paying fare for the infant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted January 22, 2012 #7 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Use a false name for now as long as you do not book ES you can always change it before final payment.I did this on our up coming cruise in April. I knew we would take another person and I used the name Snickle Fritz and changed it today for my DSs friend. This is the only solution to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted January 22, 2012 #8 Share Posted January 22, 2012 My TA booked my unborn grandson as "Infant lastname". We called to provide his name and birth date shortly after he was born (April 2009). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted January 22, 2012 #9 Share Posted January 22, 2012 If you use a TA, make sure they dont book ES either, as some of those TAs who dont specialize in Carnival dont know there are NO NAME CHANGES allowed with ES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesublime Posted January 22, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted January 22, 2012 We're not booking ES. The booking form won't let me proceed without a birthdate. She is due to be born April 15, but no guarantee on that...of course. I suppose I could just make something up and change it later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvlqueen Posted January 22, 2012 #11 Share Posted January 22, 2012 If you know what the baby's name will be you could use first initial and last name - as long as first initial would be the same if baby is a boy or a girl (Example: Brittany or Brian = B. Lastname) I think you probably should either work with a Carnival experienced travel agent or call Carnival directly to make sure you have things set up right - you don't want to end up incurring a fee when you shouldn't have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribsun Posted January 22, 2012 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Congratulations ! The child needs to be over 6 months to sail, don't cut it too close. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted January 22, 2012 #13 Share Posted January 22, 2012 We booked our son for hist first cruise before he was born. We knew what his name would be, so our PVP used the actual name, and the due date for his birthdate. After he was born, we changed the birthdate to the actual one. As someone mentioned above, remember that your baby must be at least 6 months to cruise on Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle1836 Posted January 22, 2012 #14 Share Posted January 22, 2012 congratulations! now is the time to make up a good nickname! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritfox Posted January 22, 2012 #15 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Congratulations--why not just call Carnival--I'm sure they have an easy solutions.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yst347 Posted January 22, 2012 #16 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Congratulations--why not just call Carnival--I'm sure they have an easy solutions.:) Call Carnival twice....I'm sure they will have two easy solutions. ;) Congrats Op! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_bay_girl Posted January 22, 2012 #17 Share Posted January 22, 2012 If you use a TA, make sure they dont book ES either, as some of those TAs who dont specialize in Carnival dont know there are NO NAME CHANGES allowed with ES. Name changes are permitted for $50 fee with ES, up to 24 (or 48 hrs) before cruise leaves. My friend booked her cruise using the usual shortened version of her real name that is on her passport. I noticed this when I was helping her complete her funpass. She called Carnival. Entire trip was paid for. They said she would have been denied boarding and had to pay $50 to have her first name changed to what her passport says. This would have been a disaster for our group when we arrived at cruise port :eek: Thankfully I booked her flights correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonCruiser Posted January 22, 2012 #18 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Name changes are permitted for $50 fee with ES, up to 24 (or 48 hrs) before cruise leaves. My friend booked her cruise using the usual shortened version of her real name that is on her passport. I noticed this when I was helping her complete her funpass. She called Carnival. Entire trip was paid for. They said she would have been denied boarding and had to pay $50 to have her first name changed to what her passport says. This would have been a disaster for our group when we arrived at cruise port :eek: Thankfully I booked her flights correctly. Name corrections are allowed. Changing the actual person that will be on the cruise is not. Usually they will even waive the $50 fee for name corrections if you get a supervisor involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted January 22, 2012 #19 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Name changes are permitted for $50 fee with ES, up to 24 (or 48 hrs) before cruise leaves. My friend booked her cruise using the usual shortened version of her real name that is on her passport. I noticed this when I was helping her complete her funpass. She called Carnival. Entire trip was paid for. They said she would have been denied boarding and had to pay $50 to have her first name changed to what her passport says. This would have been a disaster for our group when we arrived at cruise port :eek: Thankfully I booked her flights correctly. ES does not permit name changes, but they do permit minimal name corrections for the $50.00 fee. If you get someone really nice on the phone they may waive the fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_bay_girl Posted January 25, 2012 #20 Share Posted January 25, 2012 ES does not permit name changes, but they do permit minimal name corrections for the $50.00 fee. If you get someone really nice on the phone they may waive the fee. I understand now the "name corrections" vs "name changes" but I guess she didn't get a nice person as she had to pay $50. She called twice two weeks apart but still told she had to pay. Better than being denied boarding :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakesnana Posted January 25, 2012 #21 Share Posted January 25, 2012 To the OP - if the child is going to be the third person in the cabin, you will have no problem changing his/her first name and date of birth. For that reason, you should add the child to your booking as follows: First Name - TBA (to be assigned) Last Name - Your Last Name Date of Birth - Due date. Once your child is born, call and change first name and date of birth. You stated you were not using the ES rate, so that is not an issue. You should book the child now, so that you will be assigned a cabin that accommodates 3 people. If you wait until after he/she is born and the ship has filled up (doubtful, but possible), you may not be allowed to add a third person to your reservation. Good luck and congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_bay_girl Posted January 26, 2012 #22 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I understand now the "name corrections" vs "name changes" but I guess she didn't get a nice person as she had to pay $50. She called twice two weeks apart but still told she had to pay. Better than being denied boarding :eek: Just to clarify, I spoke to my friend about this and she said the rep actually suggested that she could put my friend through to a supervisor to waive the $50 and my friend got excited, but the supervisor refused saying she booked E.S. So my friend got a nice lady on the phone but not a nice supervisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzycick Posted January 26, 2012 #23 Share Posted January 26, 2012 So if the agent misspells your name you have to pay $50 to correct it?! Last year I discovered the agent (not who we usually use, the person responsible for a wedding party) put my birth year is 1968 instead of 1986. Boy would I have been angry if I had to pay for his mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ContingentSea Posted January 26, 2012 #24 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Book a cabin for two, and call the newborn a "carry on" ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJHomer Posted January 26, 2012 #25 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I had this exact sitaution. I booked on the phone with Carnival and explained the situation. We booked ES rate and the lady booking it said she just needed to get with her supervisor. They booked the cruise for us and when the baby was born I called back and added her to the booking with no fees involved. Was rather simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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