asalligo Posted November 17, 2022 #26 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Yes, if they make you adhere to the arrival time with FTTF, then I would see no value in purchasing it. Hopefully they will not do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted November 17, 2022 #27 Share Posted November 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, asalligo said: Yes, if they make you adhere to the arrival time with FTTF, then I would see no value in purchasing it. Hopefully they will not do that. Honestly, if they weren't ready to launch 'show up when you want' for Dia/Plats which apparently they were not then they are way out too far over their skis on this. This has the potential to create a lot of ill will. HOPEFULLY they carefully explain the applicable rules before accepting anyone's hard earned money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted November 17, 2022 #28 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Come to think of it, allowing FTTF the 16 day check in, but make them still adhere to the check in window, could lead to a lot of abuse. Buy FTTF. Check in at 16 days. 3 days later, cancel FTTF for a full refund, and you get to keep the major benefit of it anyway. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted November 17, 2022 #29 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Just now, PrincessArlena'sDad said: Come to think of it, allowing FTTF the 16 day check in, but make them still adhere to the check in window, could lead to a lot of abuse. Buy FTTF. Check in at 16 days. 3 days later, cancel FTTF for a full refund, and you get to keep the major benefit of it anyway. Good point. Carnival needs to cancel the 16-day/14-day stuff and go back to the way it was. JMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted November 17, 2022 #30 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Just now, cruizinisthebest said: Good point. Carnival needs to cancel the 16-day/14-day stuff and go back to the way it was. JMO. Yes, and, and maybe that's coming. This all gets solved when the Dia/Plats are 'show up when you feel like it' again. Not sure but maybe they are working their way through that as we uncover the hole in their procedure. They should start to pay us a consulting fee! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Thenagers Posted November 17, 2022 #31 Share Posted November 17, 2022 52 minutes ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said: If FTTF port arrival is still tied to the check in time, then the benefits of FTTF are completely watered down, to the point where it really isn't worth that much. Early boarding was probably the biggest selling point, by far. Maybe FTTF gets the 16 day check in window? Would make sense, but that is not listed as a benefit. I agree that it is not as much of a benefit now if the benefits above are the facts? I also bet they will be raising the price. It was 119 on my last Horizon cruise and totally worth it! I might book for my Mardis Gras cruise in April and cancel if the reports are bad for the product? I am predicting at least 159 for the newest ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Thenagers Posted November 17, 2022 #32 Share Posted November 17, 2022 22 minutes ago, asalligo said: Yes, if they make you adhere to the arrival time with FTTF, then I would see no value in purchasing it. Hopefully they will not do that. Definitely not worth it until the later cruises in December. The 16 day window is already available for the 1st weekend in December cruises. So they will not be able to benefit from that paid service unless they are allowed to board any time? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WhaleTailFlCruiser Posted November 17, 2022 #33 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Figured this was coming back, Doesn’t matter to me since I turn Plat next cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WhaleTailFlCruiser Posted November 17, 2022 #34 Share Posted November 17, 2022 5 hours ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said: Let's see... Priority tender Be among first to board Priority disembarkation Access to stateroom to drop off carry on I think almost everyone would be interested in buying it (except Ds, Ps, and suites)... if the price is low enough. But is it worth the (as yet) unknown cost? We'll see. Its sold in a limitednumbers based on voyage and number of guests ext Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyglow Posted November 17, 2022 #35 Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said: Come to think of it, allowing FTTF the 16 day check in, but make them still adhere to the check in window, could lead to a lot of abuse. Buy FTTF. Check in at 16 days. 3 days later, cancel FTTF for a full refund, and you get to keep the major benefit of it anyway. They could easily solve that by making FTTF nonrefundable once you check in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlmonday Posted November 17, 2022 #36 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) When FTTF first started I purchased on a few different cruises but then they doubled the price over time. I thought it was worth it at $50 Edited November 17, 2022 by karlmonday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesatgsu Posted November 17, 2022 #37 Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, staceyglow said: They could easily solve that by making FTTF nonrefundable once you check in. Or make you check-in again if you cancelled. I will be checking in on it for my December 18th cruise. I plan to buy, but if I don't get real priority boarding, I will cancel it. We do have a tender port, but are considering an excursion that may make that not worth anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Thenagers Posted November 17, 2022 #38 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jamesatgsu said: Or make you check-in again if you cancelled. I will be checking in on it for my December 18th cruise. I plan to buy, but if I don't get real priority boarding, I will cancel it. We do have a tender port, but are considering an excursion that may make that not worth anything. I’m probably going to book for my kids spring break interior cabin this weekend. I have the suite across the hall but was going to board later since they don’t get priority. It is Mardis Gras and Easter so assuming it will be crazy busy. Anything to improve the waiting will be worth it. Might rethink it if it is a watered down version of what we had on Horizon in 2019. Edited November 17, 2022 by Thenagers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted November 18, 2022 #39 Share Posted November 18, 2022 If anyone purchases soon, it'd be interesting to see if their online check in date changes from 14 to 16 days. Hopefully we'll get reports one way or the other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted November 18, 2022 #40 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I’m going to buy it if possible. We are cruising the Panorama in February and have heard it’s a madhouse checking in. And going directly to our room is an advantage we love. This is my last cruise as gold, so after that I’m one of the cool kids. 🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted November 18, 2022 #41 Share Posted November 18, 2022 26 minutes ago, kona_wahine said: I’m going to buy it if possible. We are cruising the Panorama in February and have heard it’s a madhouse checking in. And going directly to our room is an advantage we love. This is my last cruise as gold, so after that I’m one of the cool kids. 🤣🤣🤣 Please report back how it goes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john91498 Posted November 18, 2022 #42 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Now that staggered check in is in place, I don't se the need for fttf. but then again, we usually have a suite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
160july Posted November 18, 2022 #43 Share Posted November 18, 2022 We bought it for every cruise but 1. Even booking suites it was worth it to us just to drop off bags and avoid waiting in a packed room waiting to board. Also waiting in guest services the one time we didn't have it took over an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinto18 Posted November 18, 2022 #44 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Before we turned platinum we bought it once..and that was before the price went way up. Honestly..for us not worth the price , Id rather spend on other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Illbcruzn4life Posted November 18, 2022 #45 Share Posted November 18, 2022 8 hours ago, kona_wahine said: I’m going to buy it if possible. We are cruising the Panorama in February and have heard it’s a madhouse checking in. And going directly to our room is an advantage we love. This is my last cruise as gold, so after that I’m one of the cool kids. 🤣🤣🤣 I hope they dont charge what they did prepandemic if you’re room is not ready and you still have to stick to a check in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweak89 Posted November 18, 2022 #46 Share Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) Here it is, popped up in excursions this morning (cost was $129): Edited November 18, 2022 by tweak89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aggie182 Posted November 18, 2022 #47 Share Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) Was able to purchase for our 7-day over Christmas ay $129.95 and for our Summer 8-day for $149.95. Edited November 18, 2022 by aggie182 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogsoc Posted November 18, 2022 #48 Share Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) I just booked it for our 8 day Xmas cruise on the Magic departing Dec 23. It was $129.95. It says our check-in date is December 9th, so that is 14 days. Aggie182 has posted the screen shots and it makes not mention of your appointed arrival time. Cheers. Mark Edited November 18, 2022 by Bulldogsoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted November 18, 2022 #49 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Big profit for Carnival. It is a good idea for them to bring it back. There's no way I'm paying $150 for these things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houst Posted November 18, 2022 #50 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Faster to the fun is LIVE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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