Craftyninja

We are sailing with another family, and they got an earlier check-in time than we did (all the earlier slots were taken when I checked-in online). If we arrive at the port at the same time as them, what do we do? Is there an area for us to wait in? Should we try and see if Carnival will let us check in early?

We got a cabin! I called a few times, and the ship was still full. I didn't bother to check the website because I was on the wait list and figured they would call before posting openings on the website. Then, late yesterday afternoon, I checked the website just in case, and there were three cabins listed! Just goes to show you not to rely on the wait list and to keep checking.

Our friends are already booked on a cruise, and we decided at the last minute that we want to join them. Of course, while we were trying to decide, the last few cabins got booked. We got on the wait list and have been told to keep checking to see if there are any cancellations, but are there any other tips? Has anyone here successfully gotten on a full cruise?