mrsfuzzmo Posted March 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 27, 2017 We missed the behind the scenes tour on the Vista....just didn't get there in time before it was sold out. Is this offered on ALL the ships? We are sailing GLORY in June and will try and get on it if they have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted March 27, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 27, 2017 We missed the behind the scenes tour on the Vista....just didn't get there in time before it was sold out. Is this offered on ALL the ships? We are sailing GLORY in June and will try and get on it if they have it. Yes they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad son team Posted March 27, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) How do you typically sign up for these tours? Is it something you can pre Edited March 27, 2017 by dad son team typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted March 27, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 27, 2017 How do you typically sign up for these tours? Is it something you can pre Get on the ship as early as you can and march over to the tour desk immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwellen Posted March 27, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 27, 2017 How do you typically sign up for these tours? Is it something you can pre Can only sign up on the ship, not ahead of time. On the Breeze last month we boarded with zone 8 and went straight to the shore excursion desk and we were already in the second tour!!! Only two tours of 16 people each are allowed to take the tour. The tour is on the morning of the last sea day. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmrios2 Posted March 27, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I took the behind the scenes tour this last cruise on the Freedom. It was great and so informative. You book it at the excursion or the guest services. Loved it. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad son team Posted March 27, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hmm, my check in is at 12 so I'm Sent from my XT1585 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad son team Posted March 27, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Ok, let me finish. I was going to say that I would guess it will be gone by the time I board. What is the cost of this? Sent from my XT1585 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted March 28, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Ok, let me finish. I was going to say that I would guess it will be gone by the time I board. What is the cost of this? $55 for shorter tours, $95 for longer. I think the "dividing line" is based on whether the ship has a steakhouse (so Fantasy-class ships are less expensive and "bigger" ships are more, except Victory and Triumph which are pretty big ships but only charged $55), .......but opinions vary. :) The more expensive tour has a few more perks and more stops, but I've done 5 tours (3 at $95, 2 at $55) and have always learned something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwellen Posted March 28, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Yes our tour on the Breeze was $95 and lasted 3 hours and 15 minutes. We also received lots of gifts and 3 free pictures at the end. Very worthwhile tour. Almost the highlight of the cruise for us. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted March 28, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Just make sure you have closed toe shoes to wear. And ladies cannot wear skirts. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger0613 Posted March 28, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 28, 2017 In February I was charged $95 on the Triumph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwellen Posted March 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 28, 2017 No cameras or cell phones allowed either. We were "wanded" by Security three different times during the tour. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted March 29, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 29, 2017 In February I was charged $95 on the Triumph. Well, darn. It was $55 on Victory back in 2012 or 2013, which I thought was a pretty good deal since it's almost Conquest-sized...and much bigger than a Fantasy-class ship. When I asked they said it was because Victory didn't have a steakhouse and the tour didn't include it or the champagne you got during the visit there...plus it was shorter and you got less "schwag" and fewer photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamecock_Cruiser Posted March 29, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I have made up my mind that I'm going to do the tour on my upcoming cruise, whether anyone else in my group goes or not. This will be stop #1 and my Blue Patron Margarita will be stop #2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfuzzmo Posted March 29, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Great thanks!! We have FTTF so will sign up as soon as we board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnorris10 Posted March 29, 2017 #17 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Debating on if my kids would enjoy something like this 16 and 12 or if it is something I should just do with the hubby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoorman111 Posted March 29, 2017 #18 Share Posted March 29, 2017 What times do these tours usually take place? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted March 29, 2017 #19 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Here's the info from Vista. I found it on the last page of the big Shore Excursion booklet in my cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwellen Posted March 29, 2017 #20 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Debating on if my kids would enjoy something like this 16 and 12 or if it is something I should just do with the hubby We took our 13 & 11 year old daughters on the tour and they enjoyed it and learned a lot. If you have kids that are interested in how things work or like to see the "behind the scenes" of things they will really like it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnorris10 Posted March 29, 2017 #21 Share Posted March 29, 2017 We took our 13 & 11 year old daughters on the tour and they enjoyed it and learned a lot. If you have kids that are interested in how things work or like to see the "behind the scenes" of things they will really like it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums great i think i will ask them and if they want to do it we will all go ... my oldest i am pretty sure would enjoy it - luckily we have FTTF so we will hop on and go straight to excursions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwellen Posted March 29, 2017 #22 Share Posted March 29, 2017 What times do these tours usually take place? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Our tour was on the morning of the last sea day. All other posts I have seen about this tour on here in the past have indicated the same. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger0613 Posted March 30, 2017 #23 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Well, darn. It was $55 on Victory back in 2012 or 2013, which I thought was a pretty good deal since it's almost Conquest-sized...and much bigger than a Fantasy-class ship. When I asked they said it was because Victory didn't have a steakhouse and the tour didn't include it or the champagne you got during the visit there...plus it was shorter and you got less "schwag" and fewer photos. It lasted a little over three hours. We did get to see the ship's bell. We took three pictures: one group picture at the bell and two on the bridge with the captain(one group and one individual/couple). We got chocolate covered strawberries(tuxedo) in the kitchen. We got to make vegetable flowers. We were shown the doors to the brig and morgue, and we walked by some crew cabins(didn't see inside). We didn't do either of those on the Inspiration. At the end, we ha mimosas, juice, and cookies. There may have been champagne, but I can't remember. I don't remember being offered a mimosa on the Inspiration. We got a plate of chocolate covered strawberries(tuxedo) and other treats delivered to our cabins. The pictures were delivered well after 8pm. We got to keep the lanyard. The goodie bag included: a hat, wristband, a ship facts and chocolate melting cake recipe flyer, and a swan carved out of soap. The carved soap isn't included in the $55 tours. The bag itself is nicer than the one I got on the Inspiration. The bag from the Inspiration was just a drawstring bag. The bag from the Triumph is also drawstring, but it has a zippered front compartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted March 31, 2017 #24 Share Posted March 31, 2017 It lasted a little over three hours. We did get to see the ship's bell. We took three pictures: one group picture at the bell and two on the bridge with the captain(one group and one individual/couple). We got chocolate covered strawberries(tuxedo) in the kitchen. We got to make vegetable flowers. We were shown the doors to the brig and morgue, and we walked by some crew cabins(didn't see inside). We didn't do either of those on the Inspiration. At the end, we ha mimosas, juice, and cookies. There may have been champagne, but I can't remember. I don't remember being offered a mimosa on the Inspiration. Yep, that's consistent with the tours on Conquest-class ships I've done. The mimosas and champagne (and orange juice) were served to us in the steakhouse, which is where those tours ended. We got a plate of chocolate covered strawberries(tuxedo) and other treats delivered to our cabins. The pictures were delivered well after 8pm. Same here, after every tour....except on Liberty, where they just dumped some melted chocolate over some strawberries and called it a day. :o (Terrible galley and meal service on that cruise.) We got to keep the lanyard. The goodie bag included: a hat, wristband, a ship facts and chocolate melting cake recipe flyer, and a swan carved out of soap. The carved soap isn't included in the $55 tours. The bag itself is nicer than the one I got on the Inspiration. The bag from the Inspiration was just a drawstring bag. The bag from the Triumph is also drawstring, but it has a zippered front compartment. Huh, now I'll have to check my collection of Carnival BtF drawstring bags. I don't remember getting one on the cheaper tours at all. I also can't remember if my bags have a zipper. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoneman69 Posted April 1, 2017 #25 Share Posted April 1, 2017 It sure sounds like this tour is well received. Has anyone done it on the Fascination ? Would do it if it's worth while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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