Carnival Ecstasy Sails on Thursday, April 21, 2011

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1 You have been cordially invited to join THE LISA ROGERS EASTER WEEKEND CRUISE 4DAY Cruise departing Galveston, Texas to Cozumel, Mexico Carnival Ecstasy Sails on Thursday, April 21, 2011 ITINERARY DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART Thursday 4/21 GALVESTON 4:00PM Friday 4/22 FUN DAY AT SEA Saturday 4/23 COZUMEL, MEXICO 9:00am 5:00pm Sunday 4/24 FUN DAY AT SEA Monday 4/25 GALVESTON 8:00am The Rates are as follows: ON BOARD ACCOMMODATIONS SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE** Interior $ /person Ocean View $ /person Balcony $ /person N/A All pricing includes taxes and fees of All pricing is subject to change. **Triple pricing applies to third and fourth persons only. First and second persons pay double rates** PAYMENT SCHEDULE Deposit by 9/10/10 10/10/10 11/10/10 1/10/11 2/10/10 Interior 4D $100 $100 $100 $100 $67.63 Ocean View $100 $100 $100 $100 $ Balcony $150 $100 $100 $100 $ All payment amounts are per person, and single accommodations deposits are doubled. Based on double occupancy rates. Please calculate remaining balances independently or contact ALMEDA TRAVEL.

2 Name: Address: State: Home Phone: Business Phone: Roommate: REGISTRATION Almeda Travel 450 Meyerland Plaza-Houston, TX (713) ph-(713) fax City: Zip: Cell: Cabin Type: Special Needs: Emergency Contact: Phone:

3 DATE: ATTN: A COPY FRONT AND BACK OF YOUR CREDIT CARD AND DRIVER S LICENSE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS TRANSACTION. CHARGE AUTHORIZATION I hereby authorize Almeda Travel to make the following travel arrangements on my behalf and charge my credit card. Also by completing and submitting this form I acknowledge that I have read and agree to all terms and conditions set forth by Carnival Cruises and Almeda Travel respectively: NAME: (Please print) NO: EXP: TOTAL CHARGES $ THREE DIGIT SECURITY CODE: CARDMEMBER SIGNATURE DATE OF TRAVEL: RESERVATION NO DESTINATION: From To PASSENGER(S) NAME(S) Card Member s complete billing address and phone number: Please fax, or a scanned copy of this form with the front and back of your credit card, driver s license and completed registration form to fax, or you can stop by our office.

4 Almeda Travel 450 Meyerland Plaza Houston, Texas (713) ph (713) fax Hours of operation Monday -Friday 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday 11:00am-3:00pm

5 ALMEDA TRAVEL S RESPONSIBILITY: Almeda Travel acts solely as agents for the passenger with respect to all cruise arrangements. In that capacity, we exercise all reasonable care possible to ensure the passenger s safety and satisfaction, but we neither assume nor bear any responsibility or liability for any injury, death, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity arising in connection with the service or any airplane/airline, training, ship/boat, automobile, motor coach, carriage or other conveyance, or the action of a third party, involved in carrying the passenger or in affecting these tours. We are not responsible for damage, additional expenses, or any weather, strike, war, civil disturbances, acts or threats of terrorism, travel warnings or bans, termination or suspension of war risks or other carrier insurance, quarantine, acts of God or other causes beyond our control. All such losses must be borne by the passenger and or tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. In the event of cancellation, delay or rescheduling mandated by any of the aforesaid causes beyond our control, the passenger shall have the option of accepting in lieu of the original tour such rescheduled tour or other substituted tour(s) as may be offered by us, or else, receiving a refund of as much of such advance tour expenditures as we are able to recover on the passenger s behalf from carriers, third-party tour vendors, etc., but, we shall not have any obligation or liability to the passenger beyond the foregoing. We reserve the right to make alterations to the cruises itinerary and to substitute accommodations if this is required. CARNIVAL CRUISES TERMS AND CONDITIONS FUNPASS Advance Registration U.S. Border Security Act Carnival is required to provide the Department of Homeland Security with specific guest information and a final departure manifest 60 minutes prior to departure. To comply, you must register in advance of your cruise by going online to carnival.com/my cruise and clicking on the FUNPASS icon. You will need your Carnival booking number, ship and sail date to access your record. Once you complete the required fields of pertinent information, you will obtain a FUNPASS that will allow you to fast track through a documentation verification process at embarkation. If you do not have Internet access, you can send this information via fax. Contact Carnival FUNPASS department at for the FUNPASS form. Failure to provide the information before midnight of the day prior to the departure date will result in delays in embarkation and will require guest to check in at least 90 minutes prior to the published sailing time. Travel Documents Upon completion of FUNPASS, you will be directed to My Reservation with access to your reservation details online and the option to select electronic cruise documents (if applicable). You will be able to print your boarding pass, reserve shore excursions, refer to frequently Asked Questions, access timely flight information for our Fly Aweigh guests, make dining changes and spa appointments, and more. Deposit and Payment The following deposit is required in order to secure confirmed accommodations: Cruises-To-Nowhere $50 per guest (nonrefundable), balance payable no later than 60 days prior to departure date; 3 day cruises $100 per guest, balance payable no later than 60 days prior to departure date; 4 day cruises $150 per guest, balance payable no later than 60 days prior to departure date; 5 day cruises $200 per guest, balance payable no later than 60 days prior to departure date; 6 & 7 day cruises $250 per guest, balance payable no later than 75 days prior to departure date; 8 day cruises $300 per guest, balance payable no later than 75 days prior to departure date. Carnival accepts American Express, VISA, MasterCard and Discover Network for all cruise payments. Deposit, payment and cancellation term may differ for groups; please consult a travel agent or Carnival for the terms that apply to your specific group. Cancellation and Refunds If a cancellation occurs, the following charges will be assessed: Days Prior to Departure Date 2, 3, 4 & 5 Day Cruises Up to 61 days 60 to 46 days 45 to 30 days 29 to 15 days 14 days or less 6, 7 & 8 Day Cruises Up to 76 days Cancellation Charge (per guest) None (except for Cruises-To-Nowhere* and Early Saver Fares*) Deposit** 50% of Total Fare 75% of Total Fare 100% of Total Fare None (except for Early Saver Fares*) 75 to 46 days 45 to 30 days 29 to 15 days 14 days or less Deposit 50% of Total Fare 75% of Total Fare 100% of Total Fare Total Fare is defined as Cruise Fare, Airfare Supplement, Transfer Services and Pre-/Post-Cruise Vacation Packages. *The deposit is nonrefundable. **For Cruises-To-Nowhere, the cancellation charge is 25% of the Total Fare. In the event of occupancy changes (for example, one guest cancels from a stateroom originally booked for four guests), Carnival reserves the right to change the stateroom assignment, subject to availability, for reservations in staterooms that accommodate three or more guests. Name changes or additions will be allowed at Carnival s discretion and are subject to cancellation charges and rate increases. Reservations will be held until 30 minutes prior to departure without risk of automatic

6 cancellation. No refunds will be made in the event of no shows or interruption or cancellation by the guest after the start of the cruise. We strongly recommend the purchase of travel protection. See Carnival s Cruise Vacation Protection Plan SM for more details. Itinerary Changes/Cancellation We will make every effort to operate the scheduled itinerary for your cruise. However, due to the nature of a cruise vacation, itinerary changes sometimes become necessary for safety, weather, emergency debarkations, mechanical breakdowns, governmental advisories or other reasons. For complete information on Carnival s cruise cancellation or change of itinerary policy, please visit carnival.com or review your Cruise Ticket Contract. Carnival s Cruise Vacation Protection Plan Carnival wants to make sure your cruise is worry-free. However, the unexpected does sometimes occur. That s why we created Carnival s Cruise Vacation Protection Plan. It s the greatest value insurance program in the cruise industry. Please visit carnival.com/vacationprotectionplan for more details. For travel agent use only: Carnival Reservations: Cruise Rates Fuel supplements, government fees and taxes, shore excursions, medical services, items of a personal nature such as bar beverages, gift shop purchases, beauty salon/barber shop and massage services, gambling and service/porterage gratuities are not included in the cruise rate. The amount of fuel supplements and government fees and taxes is subject to change, and Carnival reserves the right to pass through to guests (including fully paid and deposited guests) any increases in such items. Fuel supplements shall mean any additional charge to defray a portion of Carnival s fuel costs. Government fees and taxes may include any and all fees, charges, surcharges, tolls and taxes imposed by U.S. and/or foreign governmental or quasigovernmental authorities, including, but not limited to, U.S. Customs fees, head taxes, Panama Canal tolls, dockage fees, wharfage fees, inspection fees, taxes on airline transportation, hotel or VAT taxes incurred as part of a land tour, immigration and naturalization fees, and Internal Revenue Service fees, whether assessed on a per passenger, per berth, per ton or per vessel basis. In the case of per ton or per vessel assessments, those assessments will be spread over expected passenger counts. Carnival reserves the right to increase published fares and airfare supplements without prior notice. However, fully paid or deposited guests will be protected, except for fuel supplements, government taxes, other surcharges, and changes to deposit and payment and cancellation terms/conditions, which are subject to change without notice. Service Charges A $100 service charge will be assessed for issuing prepaid airline tickets. A service charge will be assessed within 60 days of departure for the following: a.) $50 service charge for any cruise or vacation package changes (per guest, per change), except for stateroom upgrades or the addition of services; b.) $150 service charge for any change from Fly Aweigh to Cruise-Only status and changes to Fly Aweigh cities (per guest, per change). For Early Saver fares a $50 service charge will be assessed per person for ship and/or sailing date changes made prior to the final payment due date. Other service fees will apply for certain guest service requests (cost to be advised at the time of the request). Liquor and Beverage Policy Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board. However, guests (21 years and older only) may bring one bottle of wine or champagne per guest on board only during embarkation, in carry-on luggage, at the beginning of the cruise. A $10 corkage fee per bottle will be charged should you wish to consume this wine in the Dining Room or a $14 corkage fee per bottle in the steakhouse. Guests may bring a small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages. All alcohol, additional quantities of wine/champagne, or excessive quantities of non-alcoholic beverages will be confiscated and discarded without compensation. Guests may purchase a variety of beverages on board the ship. Alcoholic beverages will not be sold or served to anyone under the age of 21. We reserve the right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone. Alcoholic beverages purchased in the ship s gift shops or in ports of call will be retained by Carnival until the end of the voyage. The foregoing is a summary of the liquor and beverage policy and is qualified in its entirety by the complete policy, which is posted on Carnival s web site at carnival.com. Service Gratuities For your convenience, we automatically charge the gratuities for dining and stateroom staff to your onboard Sail & Sign account. The total amount is $10 per guest, per day (our recommended guideline) as follows: $3.50 per day Stateroom services; $5.50 per day Dining Room services; $1 per day Alternative services, distributed to other kitchen and hotel service staff. For Cruises-To-Nowhere, gratuities of $10 per guest, per day must be prepaid. Our Staff is totally committed to exceeding your expectations in every way possible. If you are not satisfied with the service you receive, we encourage you to contact Guest Services while on board. This will allow us to address your concerns in a timely and appropriate fashion. At your discretion, you may adjust the gratuities at any time. For beverage purchases, fifteen percent of the bill is automatically added to the Sail & Sign charge. Room Service staff may be tipped as service is rendered. Tipping your maître d is at your discretion, based upon the service you receive. Guests with Special Requirements Carnival seeks, to the extent feasible, to accommodate guests with special requirements so they are able to enjoy our ships and other facilities. Guests who have any medical, physical or other special requirements must contact our Guest Access Services at , ext , or us at specialneeds@carnival.com to discuss the details of their specific special needs. Passport Information Carnival recommends that all guests travel with a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond completion of travel. For more information or to obtain a passport application, visit Zierer Visa Services (carnival.com/zvs) can also provide application assistance. Minor Guests Guests under the age of 21 years must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or guardian 25 years or older in the same stateroom. Infants must be at least six months old to be eligible to travel. Please note that adult guests are responsible at all times for the safety and behavior of their minor guests. When traveling with a minor and both parents/legal guardians are not cruising, we recommend bringing an original signed and notarized letter from the absent parent/legal guardian authorizing the minor to travel with you. This will expedite processing by the Department of Homeland Security. Guests under the age of 21 staying at any hotel in conjunction with Carnival s Fly Aweigh

7 program or vacation packages may be required to be accompanied by a guest 21 years or older in the same room as per each hotel s policy. Permission for minor guests to fl y unaccompanied is determined by the airlines as per each airline s rules. Guests should check with their scheduled airline for eligibility. Carnival assumes no responsibility for unaccompanied guests under 21 years of age traveling by air. Carnival s Youth Programs feature supervised activities for kids and teens ages Please note guests must be 18 or older to visit the onboard casino. Spa guests must be over 16 and accompanied by an adult if they are between 16 and 18. Medical Services Should you require medical attention while on board, our infirmary staff is available to assist you 24 hours a day. Our shipboard infirmaries meet or exceed the Medical Facilities Guidelines established by the International Council of Cruise Lines and the American College of Emergency Physicians. The medical staff are from the fields of Emergency Medicine and/or Family Practice and are certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Our physicians are independent contractors and, as such, are entitled to render services at a customary charge. The charge for their services and any other medical expenses will be applied to your Sail & Sign account. Carnival strongly encourages the purchase of Carnival s Vacation Protection Plan, which also covers protection for medical expenses incurred during your vacation. For a more complete description of the plan s benefits, terms, conditions and exclusions, please view Carnival s Vacation Protection Plan at carnival.com. Pregnancy: Pregnant guests whose estimated gestational age on the day of disembarkation is 25 or more weeks will not be allowed to sail. Women pregnant less than 25 weeks on the day of disembarkation must submit, prior to departure, Carnival s Pregnancy Certification Form, which must be completed and signed by the guests attending physician. On the Pregnancy Certification Form, the attending physician will be required to certify that her gestational status is in accordance with this policy, and that the expectant mother and baby are in good health and fit to sail. Because the safety of the pregnant mother and unborn child is our number one concern, Carnival will not accept any agreement or recommendation from the guest and/or her physician that the policy be waived. The Pregnancy Certification Form can be accessed at Carnival s web site under the Frequently Asked Questions. Baggage Liability We highly recommend that all guests purchase a vacation protection policy covering baggage, contents and accidents. Carnival s Cruise Vacation Protection Plan is a comprehensive program that is attractively priced. For a more complete description of the plan benefits, terms, conditions and exclusions, please view Carnival s Vacation Protection Plan on Carnival s web site. If you choose not to purchase travel protection, Carnival s liability for lost or damaged baggage, contents and personal possessions is limited to a maximum of $50 per bag with a maximum total limitation of $100 per stateroom regardless of the number of bags. Carnival cannot accept liability for loss or theft of money, jewelry or other valuables left in a stateroom or public areas on board. Safe deposit boxes are available in your stateroom, as well as at the Information Desk, at no charge. We highly recommend guests personally carry any valuables, medication or breakable items on and off the ship. Advanced or Delayed Sailings In the event of strikes, lockouts, riots and stoppage of labor from whatever cause, or for any other reason whatsoever, including inclement weather, the ship owner may at any time cancel, advance or postpone any scheduled sailing and may, but is not obliged to, substitute another vessel and shall not be liable for any loss to guests by reason of such cancellation or substitution. Reservations are subject to change in the event of a full-ship charter. Responsibility Carnival neither controls nor operates, nor is responsible for, the actions of independent contractors, such as airlines, railroad companies, tour operators or ground transporters. Carnival denies any responsibility or liability for late arrival of your flight or train or for any illness, injury, damage, loss of cruise time or other irregularities resulting there from. Carnival s responsibility does not extend beyond the vessel. You are responsible for arriving at the respective ports on time for embarkation and for joining the vessel at its next port of call if, for any reason, you miss a scheduled sailing. Carnival reserves the right to refuse or discontinue passage to anyone when, in Carnival s judgment, it would be considered a risk to the guest s own safety and well-being or the health, safety, well-being, comfort and enjoyment of any other guest or crew member. Cruise passage is subject to the terms and conditions shown on Carnival Cruise Lines Terms and Conditions of Passage Contract Ticket, including the procedure for the resolution of disputes, which must take place in Miami-Dade County, Florida. (Copies of the ticket are available upon request or in the Guest Services section of Carnival s web site.) All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars. Carnival s Vacation GuaranteeSM When it comes to fun, Carnival s got you covered. 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