F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you are a veteran on the road or joining us for the first time, please take a moment to review the frequently asked questions below. We will update this information closer to August, so please keep an eye on our social media channels for the latest updates.

I Pre-Registered for mine or my childs costume what do I need to do now?

•⁠ ⁠You will have first priority, within 48 hours, to choose and register for the costume of your choice, in any Caribbean Sessions sections.
(In-house only)

•⁠ ⁠If you do not purchase within the 48 hours, don’t worry, your deposit will be safe until you make a decision, but you will lose priority if a section goes out of stock. 

•⁠ ⁠If you decide you don’t wish to play mas anymore, you can request for your deposit to be returned. This has to also be done within the 48 hour priority period. All deposits will be refunded via the method used to pay, minus the processing fee.

I want to order my child/myself a costume where do I need to go?

All our sections are available via our partner Playmas.

Caribbean Sessions Children:
https://caribbeansessions.playmas.store/olympus-artemis-poseidon

Caribbean Sessions Adults:
https://caribbeansessions.playmas.store/olympus-athena-and-hermes-2026

Azure Mas (Children):
www.caribbeansessions.playmas.store/azure-childrens-mas

Chic Mas (Adults):
https://caribbeansessions.playmas.store/chic-mas-hera

Bacchanal Babes (Adults): https://caribbeansessions.playmas.store/bacchanal-babes/overview

Please note that Monday’s Adult Mas is strictly 18+

What size should I order?

Please take a look at the size guides below for help in ordering your correct size. Caribbean Sessions cannot be held responsible for any incorrect sizes ordered and would advise measuring ahead of purchase.

Childrens Costumes are sold by Age – please take this into consideration when ordering if a size smaller or bigger may be required.

Womens Standard Bras are available from a 28-42 bust size and A-K Cup Size

Womens Cage Bras are available from Cup Size A-F only

What does my package include?

Your all inclusive Notting Hill Carnival experience includes the following:

– Your/Your Childs Costume including any upgrades purchased
– Breakfast
– Hot Lunch
– Snacks
– Premium Drinks & Refreshments*
– Branded Drinks Cup
– SIA Security
– 100% Soca Music
– Toilets and Refresh station
– Security & First Aiders

Sunday:
Respite Vehicle (Where available T&C’s apply)

Please Note that at least 1 Parent/Guardian is required per child. Additional Tshirts can be purchased within your Playmas Account.

*No Alcohol is served on Sunday

What meal options do you offer?

When ordering your or your child’s costume, please select either a meat or vegetarian meal option.

If you or your child have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know in advance. While we cannot guarantee allergen-free meals, we will work with our catering partner wherever possible to accommodate requirements.

Can I cancel my order? Or Can I change my order?

You are welcome to cancel your booking at any time, although your deposit/Payments are non-refundable – absolutely no refunds or claims will be issued. If you wish to sell you package on to another person, we will need written consent via email from both parties or the costume to be sold via the marketplace within Playmas.

We cannot guarantee any changes to your costume will be possible once production has begun. All Sizes ordered are final. Please email us as soon as possible if you notice a problem with your order.

When Is Distribution?

The distribution schedule will be communicated via email and our socials in August.

Please note; that some sections’ distribution may fall on a different day/location from others, please ensure you are aware of your collection date once communicated.

After the final date for collection, all uncollected costumes and payments to date will be forfeited and will remain the property of Caribbean Sessions Mas.

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before registering your interest with Caribbean Sessions. By registering with Caribbean Sessions you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions then you may not participate in the carnival with Caribbean Sessions. In these terms “we”, “us”, “our” or “Caribbean Sessions” refers to Caribbean Sessions and “you” and “your” refers to you as a participant in the Caribbean Sessions carnival mas band. We may modify these terms, for any reason at any time, by posting a new version on our website; these changes do not affect rights and obligations that arose prior to such changes. Your continued use of our website or any of our goods or services following the posting of modified terms will be subject to the terms in effect at the time of your use.

Please review these terms periodically for changes. If you object to any provision of these terms or any subsequent modifications to these terms or become dissatisfied with our website, goods or services in any way, your only recourse is to immediately terminate use of our website, goods or services.