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Hello all,

I'm curious about the photo taken when you first board. Does it have to be done or can you just politely keep walking and opt out?

This will be my first solo trip and I'm honestly not sure I want to do it.:confused:

Any advice much appreciated

Thanks

Hello all,

I'm curious about the photo taken when you first board. Does it have to be done or can you just politely keep walking and opt out?

This will be my first solo trip and I'm honestly not sure I want to do it.:confused:

 

Any advice much appreciated

Thanks

You can always opt out. My understanding is the photographers get paid based on how many pictures they take. Whether you purchase or not. So I usually let them snap the shot although I know I'm not buying.

I never take photos...just smile and keep walking. ☺

Yes, you can definitely opt out. I do it every cruise. I normally just

walk behind the photographer, and just keep walking.;)

Great question! As others said you can definitely just keep walking and not take the picture. I just say no thanks with a smile without even slowing down.

I usually walk through, thereby opting out. The problem is, sometimes there's a line/backup and it's not clear how you can politely walk around it...say, without having to ask other passengers to step aside and let you through. :-(

I agree with the others, just smile and wave as you walk through or behind the photographer and just skip the picture. If there is a line and you can't get behind them, I just wait and walk through when it is my turn. Never had a problem, same goes for the ports getting off and on the ship.

I usually walk through, thereby opting out. The problem is, sometimes there's a line/backup and it's not clear how you can politely walk around it...say, without having to ask other passengers to step aside and let you through. :-(

I have never had an issue with a line and/or backup. I know there

are always photographers trying to get folks to stop for pictures though:eek:

I know it is their job but if there are people waiting? I just say excuse

me.....I will smile and say I am not butting in line....I am just passing

through to get to the gangway:D......there is no other way around

it......"excuse me" is what I would use if needed;)

The longer I cruise, the more I tend to bypass the photographers. That being said, *if* the opportunity presents itself, I will smile and ask a handsome nearby crew member to pose with me. :D

I've only taken a picture twice. Once was on the first time we cruised and the second one on my last cruise when one of the photographers recognised me. I even ended buying that second picture as appreciation for his work.

Yes you can opt out. I like having it as a record the date and ship is there and it is for an album. Or if I don't like the pic I don't buy it.

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It takes like 5 seconds...what is the big deal? Let then snap the picture and then keep going.

It takes like 5 seconds...what is the big deal? Let then snap the picture and then keep going.

Hi Dave, you are correct, it is no big deal at all. I just say excuse me,

and keep walking. That is no big deal either.:)......as for being 5

seconds? Actually, I have seen lines where folks are standing and it

looks like it would be closer to 15 minutes....but that is besides the

point. Not everyone prefers to have their photo taken upon arrival.

No big deal at all:D

Hi Dave, you are correct, it is no big deal at all. I just say excuse me,

and keep walking. That is no big deal either.:)......as for being 5

seconds? Actually, I have seen lines where folks are standing and it

looks like it would be closer to 15 minutes....but that is besides the

point. Not everyone prefers to have their photo taken upon arrival.

No big deal at all:D

Awesome reply, and another thing, imagine how many wasted pictures are there by the end of the cruise. Even if they are recycled, why give extra work? If I know for sure I have no interest in buying, why do it?

I know some people are paranoid and don't their photo taken. Just say no and keep it moving.

There is a photo stored of each passenger that you have no choice in. Is for safety.📷

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I know some people are paranoid and don't their photo taken. Just say no and keep it moving.

There is a photo stored of each passenger that you have no choice in. Is for safety.

 

 

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The displayed photo offers pervs a chance to identify unescorted females. Nothing paranoid about that.

It takes like 5 seconds...what is the big deal? Let then snap the picture and then keep going.

Sure, YOUR photo is 5 seconds. What I resent is standing in that line for 20 minutes because I can't see how to get onto the ship without waiting for everyone ELSE stopping for photos.

Now that I have more cruises under my belt, I am better at spotting when the holdup in the photo stop, and just pushing my way through. Of course, I cruise out of New York a lot, where that sort of thing is an art form! :)

I agree with the response from "evandbob" - as a woman travelling on her own most of the time, I do not want it advertised to the whole ship that I embarked alone....... just a personal security thing for me.

The displayed photo offers pervs a chance to identify unescorted females. Nothing paranoid about that.

Good point. Never thought of that..

Great question! As others said you can definitely just keep walking and not take the picture. I just say no thanks with a smile without even slowing down.

I second this. I have been on five cruises now and still not a picture taken Except the security photo attached to your sign and sail card. Just a quick smile, no thank you and keep moving. Having your photo taken is totally optional.

I agree. I did a photo on my first cruise, but never since. Just walk on by and keep moving. In addition to my objection to the outrageous prices they charge for these photos, I never look my best during embarkation (esp. if just arrived on a long-distance flight), so I know I would never purchase the photo. If I want a photo of myself at embarkation, I can take a digital "selfie" for free.

The embarkation photo is one of the few I have taken/buy. It makes a great first page for my cruise scrapbook.

Awesome reply, and another thing, imagine how many wasted pictures are there by the end of the cruise. Even if they are recycled, why give extra work? If I know for sure I have no interest in buying, why do it?

Completely agree. I will only let them take my photo if I think I might buy them. Formal nights is when I usually do it. I am not the picture buying kind of person so why would I bother?

I did one embarkation pic when I had Carnival make me a tshirt with the front reading: Carnival...Unfair to Solos! It was just after they changed the solo rate to 200%. I left it hanging with all the pics all week and didn't buy it!

I did one embarkation pic when I had Carnival make me a tshirt with the front reading: Carnival...Unfair to Solos! It was just after they changed the solo rate to 200%. I left it hanging with all the pics all week and didn't buy it!

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