John Heald reveals details for his next FFS cruise in 2024

[Honolulu Blue]

I'm on the road with limited tools, but I wanted to share this. The original post is on his page; you may have to scroll down to read it.

 

TL,DR:

• February 17, 2024
• Carnival Horizon from Miami
• 8 day Southern Caribbean (nice itinerary)
• Registration begins in August to be part of the group

 

If you're booked on this already, congratulations. Or is it I'm sorry?

Edited February 25, 2023 by Honolulu Blue

[Illbcruzn4life]

What is an FFS cruise? Been around here a long time but don’t ever remember reading about one

[shof515]

6 minutes ago, Illbcruzn4life said:

What is an FFS cruise? Been around here a long time but don’t ever remember reading about one

For Fun Stake cruise, its what John Heald calls them. Its a like a group cruise where he does special events. this page has more information:

https://gallivantingsouls.com/ffscruise/

[Illbcruzn4life]

1 minute ago, shof515 said:

For Fun Stake cruise, its what John Heald calls them. Its a like a group cruise where he does special events. this page has more information:

https://gallivantingsouls.com/ffscruise/

Tyvm. Always learn something new on CC. 😊

[lesters]

We were on the last on - FFS 5 - and to be honest even though we had paid for the "excursion" to be included in the events - $25 pp we didn't do a single party or event LOL

I wasnt sure what all was going to be involved so didnt want to miss out on anything cool or fun but the times of events didnt really work for us and I wasn't interested in standing in lines for a picture.  I enjoy his updates on FB - but wasnt too concerned with a bunch of participation in events. 

 

I did however stand in line on the last day - to get the FFS gift - which were fairly nice to go style coffee mugs.  It was a nice souvenir of the cruise in general so I was happy with them.  

Did I get the value of $25 pp - probably not but that was more about me not jumping into any events or parties that had drinks included etc.    I don't think I'd be too fussed about doing it again but it was fun to see what the options were and how it all worked.

[sanmarcosman]

1 hour ago, lesters said:

Did I get the value of $25 pp - probably not but that was more about me not jumping into any events or parties that had drinks included etc.    I don't think I'd be too fussed about doing it again but it was fun to see what the options were and how it all worked.

People here say the basic rates are higher for the FFS cruises and I have looked and seen this to be true. So there's that to consider in the value of a cruise with JH. Thanks for the information.

[lesters]

9 minutes ago, sanmarcosman said:

People here say the basic rates are higher for the FFS cruises and I have looked and seen this to be true. So there's that to consider in the value of a cruise with JH. Thanks for the information.

 

I can't comment on that.  We ended up on this cruise after originally booking one out of Galveston for later in February.  After looking at how insane $$ flights from Saskatoon to Houston were, we started looking at other options.  Then I received a notification about upcoming Brian Christopher Casino cruises on Carnival -  my DH loves him and follows his videos.  We were able to move from our Galveston plan to this one out of PC - much better flights as well.   We had casino rates that were higher than we normally pay  - $1600 for a balcony (double occupancy).  We booked two rooms at this rate - DH had $500 OBC and I had $200 OBC.  We took my parents along and did the old switcheroo once on board - gave them my $200 OBC.  

Not sure what the rate was without the BC element.  It was after we booked that we found it out was not only a Brian Christopher Slots cruise but a JH FFS.  So we had TONS of options for group parties etc.  Participated minimally in both LOL - did the group slot pull with BC, the welcome party and got to play in the casino with him a few times.  I really should write up a summary of this trip LOL

At any rate - I wanted to share what we had paid for our sailing as info as well.

[Illbcruzn4life]

6 hours ago, sanmarcosman said:

People here say the basic rates are higher for the FFS cruises and I have looked and seen this to be true. So there's that to consider in the value of a cruise with JH. Thanks for the information.

not a fan so I'll pass. 

[sanmarcosman]

43 minutes ago, Illbcruzn4life said:

not a fan so I'll pass. 

Did you get the idea from that that I thought paying more for a cruise to be on the same ship with JH was a good value?  lol

[Illbcruzn4life]

2 hours ago, sanmarcosman said:

Did you get the idea from that that I thought paying more for a cruise to be on the same ship with JH was a good value?  lol

I thought must people on here would think that, but you, NAH! Lol

[pe4all]

I was actually looking to book this cruise.  Now that I see it is a FFS cruise I am sooo glad I didn't and went with the Magic 2 weeks before.

[texaridian]

Lesters mentioned that the cost to participate in John's FFS activities was only $25 several years ago.  Does anyone have more up to date information?  Was that to be part of all of the group activities?  Thanks for any information.