FAQs
Wedding Celebration Cruise: https://tinyurl.com/2pz9xsv6
Cruise Dates: June 1-8, 2024
Cruise Ship: Carnival Mardi Gras
Livestream Link via LoveCast for Ceremony for those Watching from Home:
https://loveca.st/TheZellners
Wedding Day
Day – June 2, 2024
Ceremony Time – 1:30pm EST
Location – Piano Bar on Deck 6
Reception – Immediately to follow for 60 mins in Piano Bar (Open Bar and Hors D'oeuvres)
Continued Reception - The Brass Magnolia on Deck 6 (Couple will meet everyone there after they take photos for an hour around the ship)
Dinner - Palm Restaurant at 8:00pm on Deck 6
Attire - Business Casual (no jeans) & Converse welcome
Bridal Party Colors - Navy Blue, Silver/Gray, White/Ivory
Rehearsal Dinner
Day: June 1, 2024
Time: 7:00pm EST
Location: Piano Bar on Deck 6
Dinner: Palm Restaurant at 8:00pm on Deck 6
Airport Info
Fly in and out of Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)
Flight Info
Arriving - We recommend flying in a day before the cruise due to the unpredictability of air travel lately. However, if you want to fly in the day the cruise leaves (June 1st) your flight must arrive before 1pm.
Departing – The ship arrives back at port by 7am. We would recommend flying out the day we disembark (June 8th) after 2pm.
Hotel Info
Here is a list of hotels that are near Port Canaveral for those arriving early. We did not create a room block because we weren’t sure people’s plans. Do know that Air BnB’s are also an option. The couple is staying at the Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.
Radisson Resort at the Port: 321-406-5615
Nightly Rate $139 (as of 1/21/24)
Hampden Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port: 321-784-0021
Nightly Rate $303 (as of 1/21/24)
Courtyard by Marriot Cocoa Beach Cape Canaveral: 321-784-4800
Nightly Rate $325 (as of 1/21/24)
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera: 321-242-9400
Nightly Rate $67 (as of 1/21/24)
Cocoa Beach Suite Hotels: 321-783-6868
Nightly Rate $95 (as of 1/21/24)
Econo Lodge Port Canaveral Area: 321-452-7711
Nightly Rate $82 (as of 1/21/24)
Shuttle Info
Carnival does offer a shuttle from the airport to the ship. You can also check to see if the hotel you are staying at also has an airport shuttle and then cruise ship port shuttle. Uber/Lyft are also very popular choices. If you plan your flights with others, there is an opportunity to save money by carpooling!
Carnival Shuttle: https://www.carnival.com/shore-excursions/airport-transfers?rootCategoryCode=shoreex
$39.99 one-way (MLB)
$36.99 one-way (MCO)
Uber/Lyft: ~$100 one-way
Carnival Group #: M0D5N6
Carnival Number: 800-764-7419
Cruise Itinerary
June 1st – Embarkation from Port Canaveral @ 4pm
June 2nd – WEDDING DAY – Sea Day
June 3rd – Nassau, Bahamas Docked 7am – 4pm
June 4th – Sea Day – Onesie Party
June 5th – Amber Cove, Dominican Republic Docked 9am – 6pm
June 6th – Grand Turk Docked 7am – 4pm
June 7th – Sea Day
June 8th – Disembark at Port Canaveral
Carnival doesn’t plan cruise activities on board the ship until each day before. You’ll receive the Fun Newsletter in your cabin each night/on Hub App. We will just plan the fun as we go.
Cruise Extras and General Info
Here is a fantastic link that describes Drink Packages, Internet Options, Specialty Dining, Gratuities (we suggest pre-pay), Tobacco Policy, Prohibited Items, Travel Documents, Luggage Limits/Requirements, etc.
https://www.carnival.com/help?fbclid=IwAR3gCJ0-QB0xvVBjr5mkjMMRNas9EfwfZumalRXTQK-4sESJevnYzHJfk0Q#section-2
Excursions
We want you all to treat this as your own vacation and do whatever your heart desires. We have chosen to do one excursion and you’re welcome to join us or do your own.
Nassau, Bahamas – Playing at the Beach
Amber Cove, Dominican Republic – Hidden River & Natural Pools Adventure https://www.carnival.com/shore-excursions/amber-cove/hidden-river--natural-pool-adventure-445183?selectedVariant=MD20240601007445183202406050930&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0Amaif66HyTnUOhyCqgrgEjyCvl885k2_osaFN_7Qv9v4fVIBw7V3dVlo_aem_AXa8NTUXh-h6xtscTGdqj-Ln19auCtas4H9F5KmhBXpRlMjw0qj8JiU3Q-z8EwSmkXerc5ZGNo9PqZEGuXJHU55n
Grand Turk – Playing at the Beach
Couple’s Travel Plan
Arrive May 30th via Southwest Flight 1240 @ 11:55am in Orlando (MCO)
Staying: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Disney Day: May 31st at Magic Kingdom
Departing June 8th via Southwest Flight 2047 @ 6:20pm (MCO)
Gifts & Registry
The couple kindly requests that no one bring gifts on the Cruise because everything is subject to customs. If you would like to send us something, but know your presence is truly enough, our address is below. Cards as welcome!
10001 E Evans Ave #37d
Aurora, CO 80247
https://carnival.honeymoonwishes.com/Honeymoon-Registry-440744-Carnival-Mardi-Gras-Alisha-Zellner-Malayah-Stamps.html
Whew, thanks for making it to the end. Please let us know if you have questions about anything else!