IamaTexasCruiser Posted August 22, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 22, 2013 i purchased FTTF........it has a tiny logo on the boarding pass, but it also has Embarkation: 12:30 - 3:00PM..........i thought the times for FTTF were like 10-12?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddrplm17 Posted August 22, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 22, 2013 How Much $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figdu Posted August 22, 2013 #3 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I have been in my room by 11:00 the last two cruises with FTTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 22, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 22, 2013 How Much $$$ I beleive it is $49.95 per cabin, limited quantities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamaTexasCruiser Posted August 22, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted August 22, 2013 do you remember what times it said on your boarding pass? (FTTF was $50 per cabin i think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 22, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I have been in my room by 11:00 the last two cruises with FTTF. We were on 11:05 on the Splendor on 8/13, bags already in our room.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredgram Posted August 22, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 22, 2013 do you remember what times it said on your boarding pass? (FTTF was $50 per cabin i think) Mine says 1 till 3, but that is regular boarding. Online when I purchased it said 11 till 12. Get there early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamaTexasCruiser Posted August 22, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted August 22, 2013 so we can just show up at 10 or 11? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamaTexasCruiser Posted August 22, 2013 Author #9 Share Posted August 22, 2013 and if we plan to get the cheers program (on day 2), we have to pay for all our drinks on day 1. will all the drinks on day 1 (heavy drinking day :)) be cancelled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figdu Posted August 22, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 22, 2013 do you remember what times it said on your boarding pass? (FTTF was $50 per cabin i think) I think it said 11:00 but I never pay attention to them. I drive to the port so I am usually there between 10:00-10:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills blasters Posted August 22, 2013 #11 Share Posted August 22, 2013 so we can just show up at 10 or 11? We had faster to the fun and showed up about 9:30. We were able to check right in and they had us sit in a special section for fftf. We were on the ship a few minutes after 11. We had also got the email telling us not to show up until after 1, but just disregarded it. Claudia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroboy99 Posted August 22, 2013 #12 Share Posted August 22, 2013 i purchased FTTF........it has a tiny logo on the boarding pass, but it also has Embarkation: 12:30 - 3:00PM..........i thought the times for FTTF were like 10-12?????? There are no specific times for FTTF. You will board after Diamond/Platinum but before the general zones are called. Boarding will begin as soon as all previous passengers have been cleared (Generally 11-11:30am). The faster they get you on, the sooner they start making money! Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfl Posted August 22, 2013 #13 Share Posted August 22, 2013 and if we plan to get the cheers program (on day 2), we have to pay for all our drinks on day 1. will all the drinks on day 1 (heavy drinking day :)) be cancelled? NOPE, you will pay for eachof them that you had on Day 1. "15 FREE" drinks start on Day 2 AFTER you buy the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangaand2roos Posted August 22, 2013 #14 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I think it also depends on the port and the itinerary, but, personally, I'm getting there early no matter what the pass says! Earlier this month, in NYC, we boarded the ship at about 11:15 with FTTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterstale Posted August 22, 2013 #15 Share Posted August 22, 2013 My boarding docs have the FTTF logo on them as well -- and the boarding time listed is the normal time...but the excursion time (since they list FTTF as an "excursion" which I think is funny:p but how else are they going to list it?) is listed as 11am :D We will show up at 10am and sit our little selves down and wait for them to call us aboard!!! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted August 22, 2013 #16 Share Posted August 22, 2013 i purchased FTTF........it has a tiny logo on the boarding pass, but it also has Embarkation: 12:30 - 3:00PM..........i thought the times for FTTF were like 10-12?????? In order to prevent a crowded waiting area at the port, and long lines waiting to board, Carnival tries to stagger things out by asking a certain percentage of passengers not to arrive before a certain time ( in your case, 12:30 - 3:00). My thoughts are, if you didn't want to arrive early and board as soon as possible, why would you bother to buy the FTTF in the first place? Disregard the "suggested" boarding time and get there by 10:00. Since you purchased the FTTF, even if the waiting area is getting full, you'll still be able to board ahead of the general mass.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuddrules Posted August 22, 2013 #17 Share Posted August 22, 2013 so we can just show up at 10 or 11? Got off the last cruise at 8:45 am. People were already lining up to get on. I don't know what time they got on but a few get there early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMAE Posted August 28, 2013 #18 Share Posted August 28, 2013 When you log into you Carnival account, select the cruise, if you purchased FTTF select the My Bill tab. Scroll down to view my orders my FTTF time show 11:00am to 12:00PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted August 28, 2013 #19 Share Posted August 28, 2013 We try to get to port of Long Beach as early as possible to get a handicapped parking spot. It will be great to use the Platinum office to check in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrailfan Posted August 28, 2013 #20 Share Posted August 28, 2013 i purchased FTTF........it has a tiny logo on the boarding pass, but it also has Embarkation: 12:30 - 3:00PM..........i thought the times for FTTF were like 10-12?????? I'm Platinum, and mine say the same thing. That's the "OFFICIAL" boarding time - if you're there before those times, you may (but 99% of the time won't) have to wait in the Terminal. Whenever they do let you board, Diamond and Platinum go aboard, then FTTF's, then general boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinfamof4 Posted August 28, 2013 #21 Share Posted August 28, 2013 i purchased FTTF........it has a tiny logo on the boarding pass, but it also has Embarkation: 12:30 - 3:00PM..........i thought the times for FTTF were like 10-12?????? We got to the port at 10:30 and was in our cabin by 11 with FTTF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted August 28, 2013 #22 Share Posted August 28, 2013 My thoughts are, if you didn't want to arrive early and board as soon as possible, why would you bother to buy the FTTF in the first place? Priority tendering Priority line at Guest Services (this was a cruisesaver for us!) Priority dinner reservations Priority debark should you want to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcruiser Posted August 28, 2013 #23 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Printing my passes out a few weeks ago, and then changed cabins, and reprinted them out again last night, and both have 11:00-12:00 for F2F/FTTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato27 Posted August 28, 2013 #24 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I beleive it is $49.95 per cabin, limited quantities. That is exact:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted August 28, 2013 #25 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Got off the last cruise at 8:45 am. People were already lining up to get on. I don't know what time they got on but a few get there early. Raising my hand wildly!!! I drag my husband to be at the port by 8:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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