mfiore333 Posted June 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 21, 2017 We are doing a 5 day on the Conquest in August out of FLL. I'm on the fence of FTTF, they still have some available . Our flight gets in at 11am. We have 2 kids (4 and 8) , they only thing I'm worried about is embarkation . For half moon cay we have a cabana so we have priority tender anyway. Our flight headed home is at 12:30pm and we can do self walk off and get up early ...would love some advice from experienced cruisers ! Thanks [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malibubarbee Posted June 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Although many people complain that FTTF is offered to too many people now, we still like to have it. It is nice for those moments you need to get to guest services and want to avoid a huge line, as well as initial embarkation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maysel Posted June 21, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I always get it when available. They whisk you right through embarkation and you avoid lines at the guest services. Your room is always ready when you board with your luggage waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted June 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Like someone else said, a lot of people complain about it. Personally we don't sail without it until we become diamond/platinum and won't need it. I like skipping lines, I hate waiting in long lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted June 21, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 21, 2017 We are doing a 5 day on the Conquest in August out of FLL. I'm on the fence of FTTF, they still have some available . Our flight gets in at 11am. We have 2 kids (4 and 8) , they only thing I'm worried about is embarkation . For half moon cay we have a cabana so we have priority tender anyway. Our flight headed home is at 12:30pm and we can do self walk off and get up early ...would love some advice from experienced cruisers ! Thanks [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums It's just giving Carnival money so you can get some free stuff that cost Carnival nothing. If you don't give them the money, someone else will. My advice is to let someone else give them the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bralli Posted June 21, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I used it on the Inspiration a few weeks ago. It was nice having our room ready right away. Crowds of people were milling around with luggage waiting until 1:30 for their rooms. Also the guest services line was like 15 people deep on the first day. We were also let off the ship in front of the crowd, so there really wasn't a line at customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnorris10 Posted June 21, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Honestly does not sound like you will need it - If you on the off chance need to go to guest services try a time that is not so busy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMRPHRN Posted June 21, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Is that 1 cabin or two? I have to say it comes down to whether you want to spend the money. I've used it before and I think with your options I would rather spend that money on drinks and excursions. But to each his/her own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGM112 Posted June 21, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 21, 2017 We love it and get it for every cruise love getting on ship early and having cabin ready unpacked before muster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted June 21, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 21, 2017 It sounds like it might be really handy for your embarkation since you have kids in tow. I'd rather deal with "Wow, mom, look at all this neet stuff on the ship!" than "How much longer will it be? I'm bored." :) Ultimately the decision is yours to make. Personally we won't sail without it, and while you might think you won't need it for the Guest Services priority line, you never know what might happen...as we discovered a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH2340 Posted June 21, 2017 #11 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I love FTTF, I booked it twice in the past, but recently its been sold out.. 7 DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL MAGIC, OCT 21, 2017 sold out 7 DAY MEXICAN RIVIERA CARNIVAL SPLENDOR feb 24, 2018 just booked got fttf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silent Penguin Posted June 22, 2017 #12 Share Posted June 22, 2017 IUltimately the decision is yours to make. Personally we won't sail without it, and while you might think you won't need it for the Guest Services priority line, you never know what might happen...as we discovered a few years ago. If I may ask, what happened that you needed the Guest Services priority line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted June 22, 2017 #13 Share Posted June 22, 2017 We are doing a 5 day on the Conquest in August out of FLL. I'm on the fence of FTTF, they still have some available . Our flight gets in at 11am. We have 2 kids (4 and 8) , they only thing I'm worried about is embarkation . For half moon cay we have a cabana so we have priority tender anyway. Our flight headed home is at 12:30pm and we can do self walk off and get up early ...would love some advice from experienced cruisers ! Thanks [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Save your $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted June 22, 2017 #14 Share Posted June 22, 2017 We are doing a 5 day on the Conquest in August out of FLL. I'm on the fence of FTTF, they still have some available . Our flight gets in at 11am. We have 2 kids (4 and 8) , they only thing I'm worried about is embarkation . For half moon cay we have a cabana so we have priority tender anyway. Our flight headed home is at 12:30pm and we can do self walk off and get up early ...would love some advice from experienced cruisers ! Thanks [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums If your flight gets in at 11:00, assuming that you check bags, it will be at least 11:30 before you can even think about leaving the airport. Factoring in time from the airport to the port, I would guess that you wouldn't board before 1:00. Since the cabins are ready between 1-1:30, I would think that if you are only concerned about embarkation, you could skip FTTF for this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfiore333 Posted June 22, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted June 22, 2017 If your flight gets in at 11:00, assuming that you check bags, it will be at least 11:30 before you can even think about leaving the airport. Factoring in time from the airport to the port, I would guess that you wouldn't board before 1:00. Since the cabins are ready between 1-1:30, I would think that if you are only concerned about embarkation, you could skip FTTF for this trip. This ! I really was only worried about embarkation , I just didn't want the kids getting too restless while waiting. I'll bring some extra stuff in the carry on for them to do but it sounds like overall for this cruise it's not making that big of a difference to buy it. Thanks for all the replies ! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted June 22, 2017 #16 Share Posted June 22, 2017 This ! I really was only worried about embarkation , I just didn't want the kids getting too restless while waiting. I'll bring some extra stuff in the carry on for them to do but it sounds like overall for this cruise it's not making that big of a difference to buy it. Thanks for all the replies ! Sent from my iPhone using Forums I'm usually a big proponent of FTTF. But since you don't even land until 11AM, I don't necessarily see the point if you are on the fence. Whats the worse case scenario? You wait an hour? For me, I would probably get it anyways "just in case" - but since you are on the fence already and not sold on it, don't waste your money and be disappointed if you don't end up using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted June 23, 2017 #17 Share Posted June 23, 2017 If I may ask, what happened that you needed the Guest Services priority line? Our stateroom's AC wasn't working on embark day, so I asked at GS before dinner to have it checked. Later we were told that it "met Carnival's standards" but it was still warm and not being air-conditioned. My sister has medical issues and I wasn't looking forward to 6 nights trying to sleep in a warm, humid room, so (after several visits to GS, and long lines avoided each time) I discussed it with my sister and we decided we'd scrap the cruise and invoke Carnival's Vacation Guarantee. THEN they moved us to a different room with working A/C...apparently the only remaining room available onboard. Total time saved by using the FTTF/VIP line: at least two hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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