todurkin Posted August 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I sail on the Pride in February 2019, and been stalking the Carnival site cause the FTTF has been sold out since I booked last month. Logged on this AM, and boom, was able to snag one! Just logged on again, and saw they are back to being sold out...For those still looking to get it for a future cruise, perseverance wins the day! I know for some, the price increase makes it not worth it...But, for me, living in Bmore, love knowing I can get on the ship ASAP (fingers crossed it's return is on time) and be able to drop stuff off in the room. Don't care if it's 20 degrees when we board, as soon as I step on the ship, I'm on island time, and the sooner the better :cool::cool::cool:...and having priority tendering in Princess Cay is a huge plus! Happy sailing everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRocks Posted August 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 15, 2018 We always got it before turning platinum, it's a big help! Stateroom's ready, luggage arrives earlier, priority boarding + debarkation, worth every cent. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiacruizers Posted August 15, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I was able to snag FTTF 2 months ago for my December 2018 cruise. I stalked the website every day until it opened up. I will never sail without it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setlok Posted August 15, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I'm sure this is a dumb question...we got FTTF for our cruise...what do we do after we board? Last time we finally found a table somewhere and just sorta sat there. (we didn't have FTTF on that one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todurkin Posted August 15, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I'm sure this is a dumb question...we got FTTF for our cruise...what do we do after we board? Last time we finally found a table somewhere and just sorta sat there. (we didn't have FTTF on that one). With FTTF, you can head straight to your room to drop off the any carry-on stuff you have as your room is ready when you board (instead of waiting till 130-2pm). At that point, free to explore the ship! I know some take advantage of the priority line at guest serves to line up excursions and things like that...Also, your bags should arrive sooner, so can unpack before muster drill. For me, it'll be about dropping off my carry-on stuff, going for lunch at BlueIguana, and then getting a cocktail and exploring my home for the next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todurkin Posted August 15, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I was able to snag FTTF 2 months ago for my December 2018 cruise. I stalked the website every day until it opened up. I will never sail without it!!! Nice! I agree, don't think I'll ever sail without it again. It's like having a balcony room...Booked one 4 cruises ago, and now can't sail without it! We always got it before turning platinum, it's a big help! Stateroom's ready, luggage arrives earlier, priority boarding + debarkation, worth every cent. Congrats! Thanks! Definitely the perks make it worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setlok Posted August 15, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 15, 2018 With FTTF, you can head straight to your room to drop off the any carry-on stuff you have as your room is ready when you board (instead of waiting till 130-2pm). At that point, free to explore the ship! I know some take advantage of the priority line at guest serves to line up excursions and things like that...Also, your bags should arrive sooner, so can unpack before muster drill. For me, it'll be about dropping off my carry-on stuff, going for lunch at BlueIguana, and then getting a cocktail and exploring my home for the next week! Thank you! This is only our 2nd cruise so we are still learning. But I was lucky enough to get the FTTF and a Villa in HMC. Starting to get excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewats784 Posted August 15, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Since FTTF 1st came out, we have booked it every cruise. It is really nice not to have to drag your carry on stuff around with you until the cabins open at 1:30 or 2:00. We meet our cabin steward and head up to lunch. Being one of the 1st ones on board, there is not the line for lunch that there is latter. We also like to get unpacked as soon as our luggage arrives. If you are tendering in to any of your ports you don't have to wait to get on a tender, you will be put on the next available. We have also used the special line at the services desk to ask questions or if we need anything. We also do self assist debarkation too so that we are on our way to the airport and home as soon as possible. We would hate to go back to not having FTTF, although after my next cruise in February I should be platinum. Woo Hoo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted August 15, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I stalked the website about 20x a day waiting for it to show up for my March 2019 cruise. When it popped up one afternoon, I snagged it! So excited to try FTTF for the first time! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted August 16, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I was able to snag FTTF 2 months ago for my December 2018 cruise. I stalked the website every day until it opened up. I will never sail without it!!! If FTTF was sold out and you were never able to get it, would you cancel your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 16, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I sail on the Pride in February 2019, and been stalking the Carnival site cause the FTTF has been sold out since I booked last month. Logged on this AM, and boom, was able to snag one! Just logged on again, and saw they are back to being sold out...For those still looking to get it for a future cruise, perseverance wins the day! I know for some, the price increase makes it not worth it...But, for me, living in Bmore, love knowing I can get on the ship ASAP (fingers crossed it's return is on time) and be able to drop stuff off in the room. Don't care if it's 20 degrees when we board, as soon as I step on the ship, I'm on island time, and the sooner the better :cool::cool::cool:...and having priority tendering in Princess Cay is a huge plus! Happy sailing everyone! A waste of $90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaiderDuck Posted August 16, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 16, 2018 A waste of $90. Not if you hate standing in lines or if you want immediate access to your room to drop off your carry-on stuff or if you want the priority tendering. If FTTF is not worth the money to you personally, it still may be worth it to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwsportsnut Posted August 16, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Have also been stalking for the last 2 months and today it pops up. Enjoy getting to room early and also being able to debark early and avoid some of the custom lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricew001 Posted August 16, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I have a cruise in Nov 2019 and they don't show it yet. How far in advance do they open it? I've not done it before but this is a short cruise and we'll fly in the night before so I want to make every second count! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcdancerkc Posted August 17, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I can assure you that even if you are on the ship ASAP, your luggage may or may not be delivered at your cabin before mustering. Ship Happens :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jma624 Posted August 17, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 17, 2018 For those of you who stalk the website 20 times a day everyday for months to finally get the privilege of shelling out $90, have you ever compared the time that you spent trying to get this with the actual amount of time you saved on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyStar Posted August 17, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I sail on the Pride in February 2019, and been stalking the Carnival site cause the FTTF has been sold out since I booked last month. Logged on this AM, and boom, was able to snag one! Just logged on again, and saw they are back to being sold out...For those still looking to get it for a future cruise, perseverance wins the day! I know for some, the price increase makes it not worth it...But, for me, living in Bmore, love knowing I can get on the ship ASAP (fingers crossed it's return is on time) and be able to drop stuff off in the room. Don't care if it's 20 degrees when we board, as soon as I step on the ship, I'm on island time, and the sooner the better :cool::cool::cool:...and having priority tendering in Princess Cay is a huge plus! Happy sailing everyone! Good for you. I always said I wouldn't book FTTF but we were working on a cruise out of San Juan and flight times were really early or very late. It's a long day to fly for us to get home so we were opting for really early. Getting off the ship fast is not always easy even with self debarkation. We were looking at FTTF. Never say never. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissalcsw Posted August 17, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Congrats, I usually try to grab it as well. I like the perks and the cost is worth it to me. Enjoy your cruise!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzincat50 Posted August 17, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 17, 2018 For those of you who stalk the website 20 times a day everyday for months to finally get the privilege of shelling out $90, have you ever compared the time that you spent trying to get this with the actual amount of time you saved on board? I am retired and I can't afford to live on a Cruiseship, but I can afford to make the few cruises I do go on a little more enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturngrl Posted August 17, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I found it for my October 2019 Paradise cruise as soon as I booked the cruise through my TA. I've urged my friends cruising with me to take advantage of this pronto, before it sells out! Yes, it's worth the $70 per cabin for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florings Posted August 17, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 17, 2018 We get FTTF every cruise and enjoy boarding early, taking our wine and carryon to our cabin immediately, and being able to find a table on Lido for lunch before luggage arrives. I have purchased it for next February cruise already, too. After that one, we will finally be platinum! But, boy, this has been nice value for the $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted August 18, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Not if you hate standing in lines or if you want immediate access to your room to drop off your carry-on stuff or if you want the priority tendering. If FTTF is not worth the money to you personally, it still may be worth it to others. I always hear about how FTTF eliminates lines. How does FTTF eliminate lines? Are you talking about expediting the already quick check in process and guest services line? Paying extra to be the first person off of the ship? Priority tendering can be nice. Too bad it doesn't work coming back. This is all minuscule compared to the actual lines you will be in on the trip. What they really should do is charge at least double, and include priority access to punchliner, buffet, getting off/on at ports, reserved pool seating, etc. That would be a fantastic option for "those who hate waiting in lines". To me, FTTF is an early access to the ship more than anything else. If any one benefit was eliminated, that one would hurt the most. I can understand why some love it. For me, an extra 2 hours on board is not worth $90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyStar Posted August 18, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Not if you hate standing in lines or if you want immediate access to your room to drop off your carry-on stuff or if you want the priority tendering. If FTTF is not worth the money to you personally, it still may be worth it to others. Exactly. I swore I would never buy it but I would consider it under special circumstances. Never say never. Viva la difference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kutty77 Posted August 18, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I booked it for my up coming cruise too. I like the idea of having my room ready earlier even thought I have seen people just opening up the fire doors their selfs and going into their cabins and not being told to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciship Posted August 18, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I've never purchased, but finally caved for our upcoming May 2019 cruise. Our last cruise we spent WAY too much time waiting in lines at the service desk, waiting in hot, sweaty stairwells to board a tender, and lugged around our allowable soda and wine and carry-ons until our room was ready two hours after we boarded. Hopefully, we are going to pleased with FTTF for the money we spent on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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