Carnival Cruise Line cruise directors work with various department leaders to set the entertainment schedules on the ships. Scheduling can be tricky as some choices force others. A parade that goes through the central areas of the ship,

Carnival recently outlined new passport instructions for Panama cruise passengers. “To comply with guidelines for going ashore, all guests (including infants) must carry a passport book that is valid for at least six months after the cruise ends," the cruise line communicated.

That's something one passengers complained about to Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald on his Facebook page. "Good morning, I would like to know why we have to selec

Frequent cruisers on the cruise line had very similar answers that new-to-cruise people should pay attention to.

The cruise line and some of its frequent cruisers have explained how they handle situations that could lead to big bills.