asalligo Posted January 30, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Can anyone tell me what they actually saw on the behind the fun tour? I heard from someone that they did not get to see much of the crew area, which is one of the things I wanted to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 30, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 30, 2014 My dad did the Behind the Fun on the Carnival Freedom and they saw....... The Laundry Room The Bridge The Galley They had a question and answer session with the singers and dancers The crew dining room I'm sure they went to more places on the ship but those are the ones I can remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovestocruise19 Posted January 30, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I did the Behind the Fun tour on the Liberty and it was AWESOME! :D If you click on my Liberty review link in my signature, I talk about the Behind the Fun tour in posts #136, 138 and 139. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted January 30, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I know one time someone saw the list of people who removed their tips. Sent from my HTC One mini using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted January 30, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 30, 2014 We went near the crews' quarters but because many of them walk late at night and were sleeping we did not, per say, go into their quarters. We also saw where the food is stored; sub-freezers where the meats/seafood is kept, the area where the alcohol/beer is stored, etc. While they didn't open the doors they did show us where the brig and morgue is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
near the beach Posted January 30, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 30, 2014 The galley and met the chief with free samples of chocolate, cold food storage area, beer storage, the laundry room, the towel folding area, the sheet folding area, the recycle area, the training room, had sodas in a crew dining room, saw the engine control room, one of the engine rooms, the crew lounge, backstage in the main show lounge, the bridge where we had photos taken with the captain. Some climbing of steep stairs. We had a good time. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asalligo Posted January 30, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks, it sounds like a great tour even if we see no crew quarters. I am going to try to book it as soon as I am onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulypride Posted January 30, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks, it sounds like a great tour even if we see no crew quarters. I am going to try to book it as soon as I am onboard. I was booked to take it on the Splendor this past week and had to cancel since my husband made it into the Legends Show. I was happy yet disappointed at not getting the tour in. I made him promise me we will take it on the Sunshine when we cruise our next 5 day (no Legends show on those)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNowme1st Posted January 31, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 31, 2014 hoping to do the Behind the scenes tour in March on the Paradise. Taking our grandsons on their 1st cruise. we lost our son, their father, 5 months ago and that is their 1 request, to do the behind the scenes tour. Hopefully we can get abaord on time and book the tour for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bptex Posted January 31, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 31, 2014 The galley and met the chief with free samples of chocolate, cold food storage area, beer storage, the laundry room, the towel folding area, the sheet folding area, the recycle area, the training room, had sodas in a crew dining room, saw the engine control room, one of the engine rooms, the crew lounge, backstage in the main show lounge, the bridge where we had photos taken with the captain. Some climbing of steep stairs. We had a good time. :) I did it on the Triumph a couple of years ago and it was pretty much the same thing but no access to the engine rooms. We talked with the executive chef and watched a fruit carving demonstration as well. We also got to speak with the chief engineer, #2 man on the ship. Of course we met the captain and several of the crew on the bridge. They would answer any questions we had and gave us all demonstrations of what the various equipment does. We went back stage in the showroom and into a changing area where we spoke to the dance manager, who was also a dancer. She showed us all of their costumes and explained how the sets all works. It was way more interesting than I expected. It was really cool seeing the behind the scenes and yes we did see some of the crew quarters, where the lower ranked staff stays. Like the maintenance staff and they were very spartan to say the least. Nothing worse than what I've seen in barracks or on Navy ships though. The best part about it for me was interacting with the crew. They all have some good stories and other than the engineer and the captain they all started at the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott D Posted January 31, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Do you have to pay something to go on the tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tapdancemom Posted January 31, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'd like to take this tour. Is this something that can be booked ahead of time or must be booked on board. What is the price of this tour. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnieiowa Posted January 31, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 31, 2014 We did this on the sensation. Neatest thing to do. Yes you have to pay per person and book as soon As you get on ship as it sells out quickly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepeka Posted January 31, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Do you have to pay something to go on the tour? Yes and I believe the price varies by ship class. We did the Behind the Fun tour on Miracle a few years ago and it was $95 per person; I've heard it's less on the smaller ships (Fantasy class). You have to book on-board at the shore excursions desk - as someone above mentions, you should do it on embarkation day as soon as you board because space is limited and therefore sells out quickly. Edited January 31, 2014 by joepeka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tapdancemom Posted February 1, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thanks guys. I'll be booking that as soon as I get on the Miracle next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted February 1, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) I'd like to take this tour. Is this something that can be booked ahead of time or must be booked on board. What is the price of this tour. Thanks. Here is the info that's out on Carnival.com. http://carnival-news.com/2009/07/23/carnivals-new-behind-the-fun-tours-offer-unique-insight-into-lines-shipboard-operations/ It can only be booked once on board - and they only take between 12 and 16 per group - so it fills up fast. We did it on the Dream - it was very informative and entertaining! Edited February 1, 2014 by happy cruzin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonic67 Posted February 3, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Ah no thanks. I'd rather use that money to help tip the crew and take a shore excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVDFW Posted February 3, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Took it on the Valor, and this is where we went Brig/Morgue Backstage Dressing room Galley Laundry Room Bow of the ship engine control room "I-95" Food storage areas bridge steakhouse break room Crew bar training room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailbtq Posted August 28, 2015 #19 Share Posted August 28, 2015 How much was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayscore Posted August 28, 2015 #20 Share Posted August 28, 2015 How much was it? It was $95 PP when I went. Sign up at the excursion desk ASAP when you board, being they do around 15 passengers only. Maybe another group, if allowed.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzlinda Posted August 28, 2015 #21 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I think it was about $60 on the Fantasy last year. It's cheaper because it's a shorter tour. We didn't see the brig or the morgue. Although we did not see a ton of crew area, the person who gave us the tour was from Human Resources so he was pretty interesting. I thought the tour was super interesting. Also to the poster who said he wants to take his grandsons, first, I'm so sorry for your loss. I just want to mention that I thought there was a minimum age for taking that tour. I only mention it because if the boys are young, I wouldn't want them to have all this excitement, then get there and be disappointed. I could be completely wrong. You might want to investigate a little more to be sure they will be allowed on the tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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