Fern Crest Posted August 23, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) Just got an email saying the cruise prior to mine (the one underway right now), will be experiencing late debarkation, and we should arrive an hour later than planned, and bring only one suitcase if possible. I checked if it was a genuine Carnival email, and it is. Is this standard operating procedure and they are trying to lessen the load (so to speak) at the port? Or is this something else, like engine trouble or something else that lets them predict they will be late to disembark? Edited August 23, 2017 by Fern Crest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moviela Posted August 23, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2017 It could be a matter of smart navigation around some bad weather. It could be a berthing problem at the port due to late departure of previous boat. I would not worry about an hour delay. One suitcase is a smarter way to travel anyhow as it makes your movements more flexible as you only need to herd one bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasGuy75219 Posted August 23, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Since Carnival went to staggered check-in ("Arrival Appointments") and people learned they will actually make you wait outside until your check-in time, there's no longer the need for Carnival to indiscriminantly send out mass "don't show up early" emails like they used to do. There's likely a specific reason they expect delayed boarding, possibly a 90-day crew inspection where (I believe) the entire crew has to have their passports/visas/immigration paperwork reviewed by CBP. Sent from my SM-G920P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMUSCRUISER Posted August 23, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'm on this cruise and didn't get this email I got the one bag email but nothing about a delayed boarding Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khicks1 Posted August 23, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I received it and was wondering the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepeka Posted August 23, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Since Carnival went to staggered check-in ("Arrival Appointments") and people learned they will actually make you wait outside until your check-in time, there's no longer the need for Carnival to indiscriminantly send out mass "don't show up early" emails like they used to do. There's likely a specific reason they expect delayed boarding, possibly a 90-day crew inspection where (I believe) the entire crew has to have their passports/visas/immigration paperwork reviewed by CBP. Sent from my SM-G920P using Forums mobile app This is what I'm guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted August 23, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Since Carnival went to staggered check-in ("Arrival Appointments") and people learned they will actually make you wait outside until your check-in time, there's no longer the need for Carnival to indiscriminantly send out mass "don't show up early" emails like they used to do. There's likely a specific reason they expect delayed boarding, possibly a 90-day crew inspection where (I believe) the entire crew has to have their passports/visas/immigration paperwork reviewed by CBP. Sent from my SM-G920P using Forums mobile app Probably the answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Crest Posted August 24, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Here's the email. Odd that it wasn't sent to everyone on the upcoming cruise. It's probably the weather, or that 90 day cruise employee paper certification that was mentioned. IMPORTANT INFORMATION CARNIVAL CONQUEST Dear Carnival Guest, Your cruise is right around the corner and we want to provide you with important information to help expedite your embarkation experience. We expect the disembarkation process from the previous cruise to run later than usual. Therefore, please add one hour to your Arrival Appointment and plan to come at the new time. Guests who arrive outside of their Arrival Appointment can expect longer wait times in line. While we have you, just a few reminders to get you off to a great start: If you haven't done so already, please visit us at www.carnival.com/OnlineCheckin to complete your Online Check-in and select your Arrival Appointment now. To help you pack, we suggest you limit your luggage to a maximum of one bag, per person. Guests are not allowed to bring bottled beverages, i.e., water, sodas and other non-alcoholic drinks on board. Please review our beverage policy located in our FAQs at help.carnival.com. To enter the terminal, present your boarding pass and a government-issued picture ID (applicable to all guests 16 years and older), citizenship documents (including any necessary visas) and completed health questionnaire. If you are a Diamond, Platinum guest or have purchased Faster to the Fun, you may proceed to your stateroom as soon as you board. Staterooms are available from 1:30 PM for all other guests. Guests who are scheduled to arrive before this time usually check their bags curbside so they can be free to enjoy lunch, which will be served on Lido Deck until 3:15 PM. Checked luggage service is only available until 2 hours before the ship's published departure time. Guests arriving after this time will be responsible for taking their bags on board. In preparation for departure, all guests must be checked-in and on board the ship no later than 60 minutes prior to the published sailing time or you will not be permitted to sail. We are looking forward to welcoming you aboard for a FUN and memorable cruise vacation. Sincerely, Denese Waiters Sr. Director, Guest Services - Contact Centers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR989 Posted August 25, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Wonder if it just went to those with earlier check in times. I have FTTF so I'm thinking I'm heading there around 11 still Sent from my Pixel XL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted August 25, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 25, 2017 The Conquest in FLL is notorious for late boarding, at least for my last two cruises out of that port. One time Diamonds didn't begin boarding until 12:45, the other was 1:30PM!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue91652747 Posted September 1, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Anyone have an update on this? We got the email for this Sunday out of Fort Everglades on Splendor only it asked us to limit to 2 bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted September 1, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I got it for mine for August 21st and it was baloney. I also had an 11:00-11:30AM check in time and am Platinum. I shared an Uber with a couple who had a 12PM time and they never got the letter or the phone call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherimo Posted September 3, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 3, 2017 We got this too for the Conquest 10/14 - 10/22 FLL cruise. A little concerning since we're supposed to be first out after dry dock. Hope there's no major construction delay announcement coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Crest Posted September 4, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted September 4, 2017 As far as I could tell, there was no delay when we boarded the Conquest on the 26th. We showed up at 11:15, and basically walked through the terminal, checkin and onto the ship. I have no clue what the letter is supposed to do. One theory we came up with was that they were getting new crew that day, and paperwork might take longer than normal. It might also explain why the fire drill ran really long, and the pretend fire spread, and the location for crew to meet was repeated. New crew wouldn't necessarily go to the right place, and that would cause them to need more instruction. Just my theory, but I like it. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted September 4, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 4, 2017 As far as I could tell, there was no delay when we boarded the Conquest on the 26th. We showed up at 11:15, and basically walked through the terminal, checkin and onto the ship. I have no clue what the letter is supposed to do. One theory we came up with was that they were getting new crew that day, and paperwork might take longer than normal. It might also explain why the fire drill ran really long, and the pretend fire spread, and the location for crew to meet was repeated. New crew wouldn't necessarily go to the right place, and that would cause them to need more instruction. Just my theory, but I like it. ;) I got the same one for the cruise before yours and it wasn't delayed at all. If they keep sending these letters for every cruise, they are going to have people ignore them just like the ones they used to send before they started staggered check in. You can only cry wolf so many times before people won't believe you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted September 4, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 4, 2017 As far as I could tell, there was no delay when we boarded the Conquest on the 26th. We showed up at 11:15, and basically walked through the terminal, checkin and onto the ship. I have no clue what the letter is supposed to do. One theory we came up with was that they were getting new crew that day, and paperwork might take longer than normal. It might also explain why the fire drill ran really long, and the pretend fire spread, and the location for crew to meet was repeated. New crew wouldn't necessarily go to the right place, and that would cause them to need more instruction. Just my theory, but I like it. ;) Are you saying that there was a crew fire and boat drill on your embarkation day? If so, that means a USCG inspection, which can last all day. Even without new crew, if the inspectors are not satisfied with the conduct of the drill, they can have it repeated, and repeated, and repeated until it is done to their satisfaction. The longer the crew is detained doing the drill, the less time they have for the normal turn-around duties of loading food, booze, stores, fuel, luggage, and cleaning the cabins. It is pretty typical for the cruise line to send out a delay notice when a USCG drill is scheduled, but I'm surprised that the inspection wasn't mentioned, as it usually is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nina_930 Posted September 5, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I received the same letter. I just got back, we left on Aug 31 and with FTTF we were boarded at 11:15ish. Nothing was said to people about their baggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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