Carnival Cruise Line is utilizing facial biometric expertise to expedite the debarkation course of for its friends. 9 of Carnival’s 14 U.S. homeports are utilizing this expertise, and the debarkation course of has been expedited by a median of 30 %.

The expertise compares the visitor’s picture to their passport or visa photograph to confirm their identification with over 98 % accuracy. Visitors preferring to choose out of the facial biometric course of can request a handbook doc examine from a CBP Officer.