Go Cart reservations

[mamaplanes]

Does anyone know when I can make reservations for the go carts on Encore?

 

[shof515]

onboard the ship using the kiosk by the elevator, box office by the theater or use the app

[mamaplanes]

Thank you!

[MNcruisingcouple]

20 hours ago, shof515 said:

onboard the ship using the kiosk by the elevator, box office by the theater or use the app

 

Do you happen to know the hours/days the go carts are open?  Are they open on port days?  And how quickly do we need to reserve?

[BirdTravels]

1 hour ago, MNcruisingcouple said:

 

Do you happen to know the hours/days the go carts are open?  Are they open on port days?  And how quickly do we need to reserve?

Limited hours in port since everyone is off the ship and it takes a lot of crew to run the track. 
 

Check the touch screen kiosks. They will sell out on most cruise, but stand by is possible. 
 

There are times for doubles (parent and young driver). And Singles. 
 

Book early in the cruise in case weather causes cancellations. Give you a chance to try again. 

Edited November 7, 2022 by BirdTravels

[Lucky Dude 2101]

Is booking reservations something Haven concierge can cover as well? Can that be pre-booked prior to getting on the ship? Will be on Encore in a few weeks!

[PATRLR]

Even if you can't get reservations early in the cruise, I recommend trying to go stand by early so you can be sure you get a ride.

 

It doesn't seem to take much negativity in the weather to shut down the track. 

[dandelpino]

12 hours ago, Lucky Dude 2101 said:

Is booking reservations something Haven concierge can cover as well? Can that be pre-booked prior to getting on the ship? Will be on Encore in a few weeks!

Yes. Haven pax have priority reservations and a priority line at the go kart track.

 

To pre-book you would have to call the pre-cruise concierge (1-855-625-4283)

[Lucky Dude 2101]

14 minutes ago, dandelpino said:

Yes. Haven pax have priority reservations and a priority line at the go kart track.

 

To pre-book you would have to call the pre-cruise concierge (1-855-625-4283)

thank you for the information!

[MNcruisingcouple]

8 hours ago, PATRLR said:

Even if you can't get reservations early in the cruise, I recommend trying to go stand by early so you can be sure you get a ride.

 

It doesn't seem to take much negativity in the weather to shut down the track. 

 

How do you sign up for stand by?  Literally "stand by" the track or on the screens? 

[PATRLR]

17 minutes ago, MNcruisingcouple said:

 

How do you sign up for stand by?  Literally "stand by" the track or on the screens? 

As I recall in 2018 on the Bliss (note, the Bliss and the track were brand new), there was a place where people could literally "stand by" for a chance to ride, intermixed with those who had reservations.  I don't recall much more than that because we had reservations.

That was 2018.  A lot could have changed since then.

Edited November 9, 2022 by PATRLR

[shof515]

For those going on the go karts be aware of the scale. they do weight you before you get on the go karts and there is no leeway either. if you are 1 or 2 pounds over, too bad and they refund the 15 dollars 

[Lucky Dude 2101]

4 hours ago, shof515 said:

For those going on the go karts be aware of the scale. they do weight you before you get on the go karts and there is no leeway either. if you are 1 or 2 pounds over, too bad and they refund the 15 dollars 

What is the weight limit? I find this very interesting.

[shof515]

10 minutes ago, Lucky Dude 2101 said:

What is the weight limit? I find this very interesting.

265

[PATRLR]

39 minutes ago, Lucky Dude 2101 said:

What is the weight limit? I find this very interesting.

29 minutes ago, shof515 said:

265

Interesting.  I'm right around that weight and I don't recall being weighed in 2018.  Maybe people like me were breaking the cars so they decided weigh-in was necessary?  😉