Carnival to launch paperless solution for shore excursions

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Carnival's zipline at Amber Cove, the cruise line's port in the Dominican Republic.
Carnival's zipline at Amber Cove, the cruise line's port in the Dominican Republic. Photo Credit: Carnival Cruise Line

Entry to Carnival Cruise Line excursions will soon be paperless. The line announced Wednesday that Carnival's Hub app will offer digital confirmation prior to excursion check-in and that guests' Sail & Sign cards will then be all they need to show upon arrival.

The rollout of the new system will begin with Bahamian private destination Celebration Key when it opens July 19 and will be expanded to other destinations. That includes Alaska and Europe by summer 2026, Carnival said.

In addition to check-in confirmation, the app will include information about excursion logistics such as meeting times and locations. Guests will be able to make last-minute bookings if space is available.

The new system launched in Australia earlier this year and is currently being piloted in the Bahamas and Caribbean.

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