Rare lfreda Posted July 28, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Does anyone have any recent experience getting Vibe passes on the Getaway? Just wondering how the competition is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted July 28, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Haven, Ambassador, Platinum Plus, and Platinum members board first. Just depends on how many of them want a pass. If you are not in one of the first General boarding groups, you may be out of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lfreda Posted July 28, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted July 28, 2018 I am casino so I am good with boarding and the sailing I am on (8/19) seems to be undersold. I was just wondering if I was on a fast walk, a jog or a sprint! I had to run last year on the Breakaway and we were 42 & 43 but I had to try and throw a $20 to the guy taking the numbers. BTW - He refused to take the $20. We were in a race with 3 wonderful ladies and we laughed all week in Vibe about how we were racing each other to guest services. I know some folks on here don't think Vibe is worth it, but when I get a week without our 3 kids, I don't want to see yours. No offense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted July 28, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Sailed Getaway June 3rd. We were able to obtain Vibe passes. It was actually mad rush to get them. People were actually running past us. My two young adult children then followed the runners and we caught up with them on the line at guest services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lfreda Posted July 28, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Vac44 - What boarding group were you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBTN Posted July 28, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 28, 2018 We were in the Haven July 1-8 and were numbers 18 and 19. They were gone by boarding group 2. You’ll need to be at port by 10-10:30 to have a shot if you don’t have priority boarding. Price is now $129 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenT412 Posted July 28, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 28, 2018 I know some folks on here don't think Vibe is worth it, but when I get a week without our 3 kids, I don't want to see yours. No offense! This is what I told my husband. We are teachers leaving our kid with the grandparents. Lol Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegal415 Posted July 28, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Interesting to read that Haven passengers also do Vibe. I guess to ensure that on the days at sea, they are not sharing the Haven pool with the sometimes loud and unruly kids I've read about? Now I'm wondering if we, too should try to run get Vibe passes? We are early 60's, no kids or grandkids traveling with us, prefer quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lfreda Posted July 28, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted July 28, 2018 If you were in the Haven, why did you have to wait for passes? I have always requested them in advance. Perhaps that is something that is not available anymore??? Cruisegal - I would 100% recommend getting Vibe passes on top of Haven. It is a kid free heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted July 28, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Vac44 - What boarding group were you? We got to the port before 8:30 a.m. and there were about 20 people in front of us. We were able to preboard because my dad qualified for assistance so we did not have a boarding number. My husband went with my dad while I went with my kids to guest services. There were a lot of runners. We got vibe tickets 17-21 I think. We got held up checking in a really long time (they could not find our cabin cards). For that reason, I went ahead and got my dad assistance (it was already noted on his reservation). If we did not have the preboarding assistance, we would not have gotten the vibe passes as we lost alot of time checking in. My best advice is to make sure you get to the port early and get checked in quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted July 28, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 28, 2018 If you were in the Haven, why did you have to wait for passes? I have always requested them in advance. Perhaps that is something that is not available anymore??? Cruisegal - I would 100% recommend getting Vibe passes on top of Haven. It is a kid free heaven. We are in a Haven Aft next time we sail. How do you request vibe passes in advance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted July 28, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 28, 2018 We are in a Haven Aft next time we sail. How do you request vibe passes in advance? The concierge will usually have passes, anyway. Making a request doesn't really do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegal415 Posted July 28, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 28, 2018 The concierge will usually have passes, anyway. Making a request doesn't really do anything. Wait, is this true?! If we are in the Haven, can we request Vibe passes ahead of time through the concierge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted July 28, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Wait, is this true?! If we are in the Haven, can we request Vibe passes ahead of time through the concierge? Not exactly. People can request but even without the request, the concierge will have some. When people arrive and the concierge gives them, it feels like their request was granted but it's an illusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinHarvey Posted July 28, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 28, 2018 I am casino so I am good with boarding and the sailing I am on (8/19) seems to be undersold. I was just wondering if I was on a fast walk, a jog or a sprint! I had to run last year on the Breakaway and we were 42 & 43 but I had to try and throw a $20 to the guy taking the numbers. BTW - He refused to take the $20. We were in a race with 3 wonderful ladies and we laughed all week in Vibe about how we were racing each other to guest services. I know some folks on here don't think Vibe is worth it, but when I get a week without our 3 kids, I don't want to see yours. No offense! Not sure how CAS is going to help you. You get priority check in. No priority boarding in Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted July 28, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 28, 2018 The concierge will usually have passes, anyway. Making a request doesn't really do anything. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted July 28, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Interesting to read that Haven passengers also do Vibe. I guess to ensure that on the days at sea, they are not sharing the Haven pool with the sometimes loud and unruly kids I've read about? Now I'm wondering if we, too should try to run get Vibe passes? We are early 60's, no kids or grandkids traveling with us, prefer quiet. We have sailed on both the Escape and Getaway and both times were able to secure Vibe passes. We really do enjoy it. We used it a lot on the Getaway in June. Even our two very young adult (18 & 19) children enjoyed it. Next May we will be on the Escape again, this time in a Haven category, and I think we will be getting Vibe passes again. For us having open lounges, hot tub, sun, shade, and a bar in a secluded area without kids is very relaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegal415 Posted July 28, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Not exactly.People can request but even without the request, the concierge will have some. When people arrive and the concierge gives them, it feels like their request was granted but it's an illusion. Sorry to perseverate but just to clarify, if we're in Haven we don't need to do the mad dash to guest services, the concierge can get us Vibe passes on the Getaway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted July 29, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Sorry to perseverate but just to clarify, if we're in Haven we don't need to do the mad dash to guest services, the concierge can get us Vibe passes on the Getaway? Whoa, it depends. The concierge has some but once other Haven guests take those, there are no more. You don't have to run but if you saunter onto the ship hours after general boarding begins, there is no guarantee that the concierge will have anything. The BEST option for Haven guests is to arrive and check-in before general boarding begins. Then, use priority boarding and saunter (no need to run) to Guest Services. Don't count on the concierge to have passes as other Haven guests may get there before you. The concierge can call down BUT if the passes are already gone from there, nothing more can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted July 29, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Whoa, it depends. The concierge has some but once other Haven guests take those, there are no more. You don't have to run but if you saunter onto the ship hours after general boarding begins, there is no guarantee that the concierge will have anything. The BEST option for Haven guests is to arrive and check-in before general boarding begins. Then, use priority boarding and saunter (no need to run) to Guest Services. Don't count on the concierge to have passes as other Haven guests may get there before you. The concierge can call down BUT if the passes are already gone from there, nothing more can be done. I think we will saunter. I would rather get them ourselves instead of chancing it with the concierge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lfreda Posted July 29, 2018 Author #21 Share Posted July 29, 2018 No priority boarding in Miami for Casino??? Well that makes my decision to upgrade to the Haven really easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole1975 Posted July 29, 2018 #22 Share Posted July 29, 2018 (edited) IMHO I think the whole process of getting Vibe passes is ridiculous and undignified. There has got to be a better way. I would go with the Haven if having a lounge chair under an umbrella looking at the ocean is important to you. The Haven sundeck on the top level is lovely and has plenty of chairs and umbrellas. I have been fortunate enough to travel when there were no problematic children or adults and most of the chairs were empty. I had a server coming up every 15 minutes or so asking me if I wanted anything. It was my happy place on the Getaway! Oh and I forgot to mention, peace and quiet-no loud music or loud people. Edited July 29, 2018 by Seminole1975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lfreda Posted July 29, 2018 Author #23 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I upgraded to the Haven. Running for Vibe passes is not my idea of a vacation. Does anyone know who the concierge is on the Getaway right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegal415 Posted July 29, 2018 #24 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I think we will saunter. I would rather get them ourselves instead of chancing it with the concierge. I agree. Will maybe fast walk. If we get to the port at 10 to check in, we should still be in the first group to get on board if we're Haven right? (Miami, Getaway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3sonsnj Posted August 4, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 4, 2018 We have sailed on both the Escape and Getaway and both times were able to secure Vibe passes. We really do enjoy it. We used it a lot on the Getaway in June. Even our two very young adult (18 & 19) children enjoyed it. Next May we will be on the Escape again, this time in a Haven category, and I think we will be getting Vibe passes again. For us having open lounges, hot tub, sun, shade, and a bar in a secluded area without kids is very relaxing. Did you know that kids are no longer allowed on the Haven sundeck, it is only for those 16 and older? Would you still feel the need to acquire a Vibe pass knowing that? I'm just curious . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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