Cloud9Family Posted October 14, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I recently booked an early saver for February under my maiden name. I didn't think about it as Carnival input my information for me as a past guest. My maiden name is still on my current drivers license along with my married name. Does anyone know if this will be a problem for me? Example: Booked under Jane Doe License says Jane Doe Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 14, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Your name on your booking MUST match the name on your IDs....you're fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted October 14, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I would just call Carnival and fix it. They should be able to fix it simple. Tell them you didn't realize they booked under your maiden name without adding the married name and tell them exactly what is on your license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryansmith18 Posted October 14, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 14, 2015 My wife went through this a few years ago. Not a big issue, just called Carnival up and they fixed it within a few minutes. Just make sure it matches your passport or driver's license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted October 14, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Your name on your booking MUST match the name on your IDs....you're fine. However, OPs driver's license doesn't match the name on the booking. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud9Family Posted October 14, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Since the early saver does not allow name changes I didn't know if a name correction is considered the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted October 14, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Why not call Carnival to see what needs to / can or cannot be done rather than discussing it on an opinion chat board? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springs741 Posted October 14, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Even with ES you can correct the name. I did it for my son in law. Passport name and booking name were just slightly different. PVP said they need to be exact but there was no charge for the correction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdGuyMG Posted October 14, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 14, 2015 The more important issue and the basis for an accurate answer to your question is what are you using for Proof of Citizenship? If a passport, your booking should be made as your name appears on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud9Family Posted October 15, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Thank you for the helpful replies. To respond to summersigh... I just realized the mistake today and am unable to call Carnival today. I thought I would reach out to this helpful and experienced community to maybe calm my worries until I am able to make the call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted October 15, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Well to be honest if worse comes to worse, and it won't or shouldn't, all you have to do is take your marriage license with you. Happened to me once after married. Took my marriage license and no problem. But, I still say call Carnival and fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted October 15, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Thank you for the helpful replies. To respond to summersigh... I just realized the mistake today and am unable to call Carnival today. I thought I would reach out to this helpful and experienced community to maybe calm my worries until I am able to make the call. I was just concerned that some of the information you were getting seemed to be conflicting and I've heard stories on Cruise Critic about folks who were denied boarding because names didn't match up perfectly. My hope was that Carnival would give you the correct information and/or fix what needed fixing.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted October 15, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) I would call to see if they can change it. We ran into this with our DIL a few years ago. She took the marriage license and it was all good. I believe as long as you have a "bridging" document showing the connection between the two names you are good. At least it worked for her. Edited October 15, 2015 by jamesr3939 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted October 15, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I would call to see if they can change it. We ran into this with our DIL a few years ago. She took the marriage license and it was all good. I believe as long as you have a "bridging" document showing the connection between the two names your are good. At least it worked for her. ^^^^^Winner,Winner, Chicken Dinner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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