Key Aspects:
- Carnival has issued another scooter policy reminder, this time for Carnival Venezia’s February 22 sailing.
- As a longer Carnival Journeys sailing, it would not be surprising if there were more scooter users onboard.
- Scooters must be the correct size in order to be allowed onboard and must be stored safely at all times during the cruise.
Despite repeatedly sending out reminders about its scooter policy across different sailings, Carnival Cruise Line is sending another refresher for future guests of Carnival Venezia.
This time, the guests to receive this notice are booked on the Vista-class ship’s February 22, 2026, sailing, which will embark in Port Canaveral, Florida.
“We have an important reminder regarding our mandatory policy for safe scooter storage on board,” Carnival wrote in a letter.
“The safety of everyone on board is our priority…all guests are expected to adhere to the following,” the letter continued, before outlining the policy.
Similar letters have been issued in the past, including for Carnival Venezia’s November 30, 2025, sailing. It’s important to make the policy clear early so that guests avoid unpleasant surprises at the cruise port.
What is the Scooter Policy?
The scooter policy can be looked at in terms of following proper decorum in public spaces and safely storing scooters in cruise cabins.
Scooters in Public Places
While out and about onboard, scooter-using guests may not leave their rides unattended in public spaces. They also must make sure to park their scooters in locations that do not block exits or fire doors and ensure they do not obstruct access to any fire or safety equipment.
In the unlikely event of an emergency, it is critical that guests can access exit routes and crew members can reach emergency tools quickly. Otherwise, keeping paths clear is an important part of cruise etiquette and being respectful of other guests.
Scooters in Staterooms
In order to stay in a standard cruise cabin, scooters must be 21 inches or less in width. If the scooter is wider than this, guests will need to purchase an accessible stateroom.
Similarly, travel parties that need more than one scooter in the same cabin will automatically need to opt for the fully accessible stateroom. This is related to making sure that guests can safely navigate their cruise cabins, especially during an emergency when speed is of the essence.
Scooters will be measured during the check-in process at the cruise port, and devices that are found to be too large will not be permitted onboard. If guests cannot come up with alternative arrangements, they could be denied boarding.
And of course, storing scooters in the hallways outside of staterooms is never permitted.
Why Would This Sailing Get a Reminder?
Not all Carnival cruises have or will receive this reminder, which suggests that a larger-than-normal number of passengers have indicated that they will be cruising with mobility devices.
Carnival strongly urges its passengers to let them know at the time of booking, or as far in advance as possible, if they are traveling with a scooter so that the cruise line may verify that their booked arrangements are accessible and safe.
“We strongly encourage guests to inform us if they are traveling with wheelchairs or scooters at the time of booking, or as soon as the need is known, to ensure they have a stateroom that best accommodates their needs,” Carnival’s website states.
In theory, an above-average number of passengers would have submitted the mobility device form online to warrant this reminder.
Do Journeys Sailing Attract Scooters?
In this case, the February 22, 2026, sailing is a 14-night Carnival Journeys sailing to the Southern Caribbean.
The itinerary features calls to destinations throughout the US Virgin Islands, Antigua, St. Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, St. Maarten, the British Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
Historically, Carnival Journeys sailings – which last for nine days or longer – have attracted a larger number of older or retired cruise guests.
Older cruisers tend to be less restricted by jobs and childcare needs, making it easier to get away for longer stretches of time. They also tend to attract the most elite members of the current VIFP loyalty program, which is a demographic that can skew a bit older.
While not always the case, an older demographic can correlate with the need for more mobility devices onboard.
