airlink diva Posted October 12, 2009 #1 Share Posted October 12, 2009 On the Carnival board, one of the regular posters PaulMedik just returned from his cruises (he normally do back to back). While he didn't use them, Paul mentioned and took pictures of the self check in Kiosks that Carnival is using in the Miami location. I know that several other Carnival cruisecritic people have mentioned using or seeing the Kiosks in Miami. Carnival is using Miami as a test site and if successful, expand it to all the ports. Since Holland America is under Carnival corporation and Fort Lauderdale is right up the road, I can see Kiosks added. From what I read, it's just an addition to the check in windows to speed up the process. Do you think that this is the wave of the future for the cruiselines??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y's Owl Posted October 12, 2009 #2 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Most likely it will and then they won't need as many people manning the check in desks, so they can cut expenses. Then later they will start charging for the privilege. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momatibm Posted October 12, 2009 #3 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I figure it's like the early boarding privileges on some cruise lines charge when you get in to a European port -- hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted October 12, 2009 #4 Share Posted October 12, 2009 sounds doable to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted October 12, 2009 #5 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Personally I don't see this as a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted October 12, 2009 #6 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I sure hope so. Most people are using them in airports these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted October 13, 2009 #7 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I think it's a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted October 13, 2009 #8 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I presume there still has to be a person in the process to check the passports and take the ID photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMuir Posted October 13, 2009 #9 Share Posted October 13, 2009 It may be a good idea financially, but I'd miss the interaction with a live human being, especially when I'm in SUCH a good mood. Also, many times when I've used an airport kiosk I've needed assistance with a balky computer or poor instructions, so there still would have to be one person for every two or three kiosks, anyway. It just seems like the nice touches are slipping away, one by one........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollynme Posted October 13, 2009 #10 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'm in favor of anything that gets me on board and to the Lido faster! I wonder if the kiosk takes your picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rentlady Posted October 14, 2009 #11 Share Posted October 14, 2009 This prosumer idea is just a cheap way to get around hiring enough personnel by the cruise/air lines. I'm retired and do not need a job, so I resent working for the company that requires one to do their job.I resent this, especially when I am on vacation and having a fun time. This really makes me mad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucory Posted October 14, 2009 #12 Share Posted October 14, 2009 This prosumer idea is just a cheap way to get around hiring enough personnel by the cruise/air lines. I'm retired and do not need a job, so I resent working for the company that requires one to do their job.I resent this, especially when I am on vacation and having a fun time. This really makes me mad! Efficiencies make your cruise cheaper and this will get the lines moving faster... When checking in for a flight, these kiosks can be a godsend, especially when you take a glance at the "live person" checkin with a queue that stretches out the door. :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi2929 Posted October 14, 2009 #13 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I presume there still has to be a person in the process to check the passports and take the ID photo? When we checked in at the airport in St Thomas the check-in machine was able to read our passports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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