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Does having FTTF provide you access to the water taxis earlier? I thought I had read that it does but can’t find the information again. (Specifically for getting onto Princess Cays)

We are booked for late dining. I’m really hoping to switch to Your Time Dining. When we booked, we were put on a waitlist for YTD. When I’ve logged in to look at my booking, early dining and YTD have both been options to waitlist. Now, YTD is no longer listed. Does anyone know what that means?

Does anyone have any recent-ish experience booking FTTF on the Freedom? We are considering it. 

We have 2 one ways booked with Hertz from MCO to Port Canaveral also, early August. Same, best price by far. Hoping for a good experience 🤞🏻Please share your experience. 

Are there gas stations close to the car rental agencies at Port Canaveral?

We just did the Spirit to Alaska at the end of June. There were 2 elegant nights, the second and 6th nights.  

Thinking of spending a beach day on Grand Turk. Looking for a nice beach with chairs and umbrellas where we can do some swimming. Any suggestions?

On 6/25/2024 at 1:44 PM, Saint Greg said:

It always has for me. It's been awhile since I've been in that situation but I always found the maitre d email address for the ship and sent a request to him. I don't know if that made a difference or not. Another option would be sending the request to John Heald on fb. If you go that route be sure to tell him I sent you.

 

So, how do you find the email address for the maitre d?

It is the Carnival Freedom. I booked June 6. We cruise on August 3. Hoping for the best 🤞🏻

We were only able to confirm late dining for our cruise in early August. We are on the waitlist for YTD. Anyone ever have luck with a waitlist coming through? If it doesn’t, is there any chance we could get it switched once on the ship?

Looking to rent a car for after our cruise. We will be in Port Canaveral. What is a good time to say for pickup?

We are a party of 3 and will be on the Carnival Freedom, with a stop on Princess Cay. I see the Umbrella and Lounger rental under Carnivals excursions is for 2 people. Would we have to rent 2? Can one of us just put a towel down nearby? Thanks for the help. 

Change of plans. We need to get from a Disney hotel to Port Canaveral. Don’t want to rent a car. What suggestions do you have? Any idea of cost of Uber/Lyft on a Saturday morning? 

What are the options for renting a car from Port Canaveral? I’m assuming all rental options will pick you up at the port and shuttle you to their office. 

2 minutes ago, FOPMan said:

What port? Canaveral? Tampa? Port Everglades? PortMiami? Jacksonville? West Palm Beach?

Looking at 2 different cruises. Would plan Port Canaveral and MCO or port of Tampa and Tampa airport. 

What are the earliest suggested flight times after disembarking for both Orlando and Tampa?

I am looking to book a cruise. At different times, different cabin types show as available. I really want an OV. If I book an inside cabin and later a OV shows as available, would I be able to switch?

Has anyone ever booked a family harbor suite for only adults? I am looking at a cruise for myself, 25 yo daughter and 21 yo son. The family harbor suites are showing available but, in reading about them, it looks like they are designed more for families with young children. 

Looking to book a cruise for 3 of us. The only options are suites. If I try to book for 4, OV are available. Do these types of cabins ever become available for fewer guests, maybe as the sailing date gets closer, if they aren’t getting booked?

3 hours ago, lazydayz said:

Correct.  But call Carnival and ask them the question as a hypothetical.  If you are comfortable with the answer, you say ok, we need to cancel one person.  The earlier you do the cancellation, the less the penalty will be. And yes, the rest of you who don’t cancel can still cruise, likely in the same cabin as originally booked.  Good luck.

It’s still actually all hypothetical at this point. We are considering booking for 4 of us but may find my husband is not able to come. 

21 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said:

Also depends if it was Guest 1, Guest 2, Guest 3 or Guest 4

How would that make a difference?

8 hours ago, lazydayz said:

It depends.  How long until your cruise? 

Early August. 

7 hours ago, mz-s said:

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3401/~/i-need-to-cancel-my-booking%2C-is-there-a-penalty%3F

I did read this but found it a little confusing. 
 

If I understand correctly, depending on when we’d cancel that person, we could get some of our money back. The rest of us would just continue on with the cruise?

What happens if we book a cabin for 4, but then one person has to cancel?

We are cruising to Alaska in June on Carnival Spirit. Which port does Carnival use? We are planning to stay in Seattle for a few days before the cruise. What would be the best way to get to the ship? Afterwards, we are flying home the day we disembark. What is the best way to get back to the airport? Thanks for your help!

Thanks all. After reading through several posts, we are deciding between the Belltown Inn, Mediterranean Inn and Mayflower Park.