Look who's been in your cabin!

[grumpyjr88]

YB Nrml,

 

I am the 'OP' and have no issue with being identified as such. If I did have an issue with it, that in and of itself would be cause for concern. ;)

 

When we arrived at our room our steward was still in our room finishing up. I asked if the rooms to the starboard side were finished and he stated they were working that direction and had just pulled the rooms and they were not clean yet. I asked if I could step in and get pictures of the open rooms and he said no problem. He then came out into the hallway and pointed out the open doors and stated that all cabins with the doors open were still being cleaned and were fine to look into.

 

This was NOT the first time that I have taken pictures of unoccupied cabins at embarkation. As others have stated there will frequently be TA tours between cruises and specific cabins will be cleaned and pretty much all cabins will be open for viewing. On B2B cruises in the past I have always enjoyed touring the OPEN Unoccupied cabins and will continue to do so. It is a common request when someone sees an upcoming cruise in a signature to request specific room pictures to be taken upon early embarkation. Prior to FTTF it was unsual to encounter any cabins that were already closed; completely clean and ready for occupants, which by the way a closed door indicates a room is clean and ready for passengers and closed doors were not opened.

 

The two cabins that I took pictures of were of interest to me; we had the inside booked until three days prior to the cruise and we considered booking the suite beside ours for the boys. The inside cabin was unoccupied for our sailing.

 

I can fully understand that you may feel I am teaching my children that it is OK to trespass. My children witnessed my interaction with our steward and on past cruises they have seen similar discussions. Would I enter an open door during a cruise or allow my children to do so? Absolutely not.

 

Not that it really matters, but that does make much more sense than thinking you had just let yourself into someone else's room! LOL

 

I do enjoy seeing photos of all the different cabins so please disregard my previous comment and continue shooting but do try to remember to get the cabin number. ;)

[Chmie]

I tend to glance into rooms with open doors just to see how the other half lives. I've never walked into someone else's room or taken pictures of one. Last cruise, while we were unpacking with our door open, we did have a couple ask if they could have a closer look at our suite. It was not a issue with us, took less than a minute and they did thank us. Main thing was - they asked first. :)

[mousey]

Here's my take on this discussion...

 

Once the cabin I'm going to occupy is cleaned for my use...I wouldn't like anyone going into it. Not even my cabin steward; unless it was absolutely necessary for them to do so. I don't care if someone has asked for permission and been given it or not...once the cabin is cleaned for my use...I prefer that no one enter it without my permission. However before it's cleaned, or after I've vacated it, I could care less if anyone went into it.

 

I personally feel it would be an invasion of my privacy if anyone didn't respect my feelings about this. Would the world end if someone entered my cabin after it had been cleaned, or would it ruin my cruise...no, of course not. But I sure as heck wouldn't like it...not one little bit. From the time that my cabin is cleaned for my use, to the time that I vacate the cabin at the end of the cruise...that cabin is my private sanctuary and no one should be in it unless I've given them permission to be there or they are a member of the cruise staff that has a very important reason/need to be there.

 

For what it's worth...that's my take on this issue.:D

[sjn911]

:D That is hilarious. Especially at a B & B where you probably encountered those honeymooners repeatedly. :o

 

I am not sure we saw each other closely enough by the face LOL..it was sudden shock..mutual "excuse me"s"..{{{"They were so sweet..not mean a real newly wedded Romeo and Juliet"}}} ... and me locking their door running out..red faced and in my late 20's...everyone pretended nothing happened at breakfast which thankfully Iwas leaving when only young couple there came down ..maybe even they thought the owner made a mistake with unlocked door..my prayer:o:o..even if the proprietor says ok..the rule is have them unlock or tell you which rooms are ok..i e..all open doors...or give your keys... This was how they had folks choose rooms...

 

LOL...it is a chuckle but I still get red..even as I am typing..:o.

 

Thanks for joking with me...Sarah

Edited May 8, 2014 by sjn911

[christmas]

I don't understand why some of you are saying you "own" the room for that cruise. You don't OWN the room, you are RENTING the room for that cruise. I see no problem with someone taking pictures of a room when it is VACANT. When it is OCCUPIED you should NOT go in without permission.

[CruiseCrazyCouple0611]

All the more reason to do FTTF so you can immediately go to your cabin, drop off your carryon and secure your room before heading to the Lido deck for lunch;)

[zephyrhillscruisers]

To clarify:

 

If its an organized group tour of cabins *after* debarkation and before room prep, cool.

 

When I've arrived early and our room, or even the floor isn't ready, the double doors are sealed. To me that indicates room prep is underway and not ready for passengers. Just out of curiosity does the FTTF crowd get to the rooms even before they're ready? Perhaps that's what I'm missing. Once the double doors are open, i've always found our room locked, with whatever on board gifts we purchased awaiting us.

 

I hope thats the situation for all rooms, but if it's not, then I mistook the FTTF for just getting on board to lido, or where ever till the rooms are ready.

[Kristi Williamson]

To clarify:

 

If its an organized group tour of cabins *after* debarkation and before room prep, cool.

 

When I've arrived early and our room, or even the floor isn't ready, the double doors are sealed. To me that indicates room prep is underway and not ready for passengers. Just out of curiosity does the FTTF crowd get to the rooms even before they're ready? Perhaps that's what I'm missing. Once the double doors are open, i've always found our room locked, with whatever on board gifts we purchased awaiting us.

 

I hope thats the situation for all rooms, but if it's not, then I mistook the FTTF for just getting on board to lido, or where ever till the rooms are ready.

 

Yes, all VIP and FTTF holders can go straight to their rooms immediately upon boarding the ship to drop of carry-ons, etc...before lunch.

 

I think I'm torn on this one. We don't pre-order anything, so we have nothing in our rooms before we get there. Once we drop off our things, I close the door and make sure it's locked before leaving.

 

However, I genuinely can't fathom walking into a cabin that's not mine once I embark. I'm platinum, so I'll be on the ship early and I just don't think I could walk around a cabin that wasn't mine, though I'm not sure I'd care if someone wanted to take a quick peek at ours. (don't use the bathroom or lick the phone, though! :D:p)

Edited May 9, 2014 by Kristi Williamson

[Almost Packed]

I have walked inside another cabin on embarkation day the moment the doors were opened. The cabin next to me (aft wrap) was open and I wanted to see it. Since no one was occupying it at that moment, I didn't see a problem. I just looked around, touched nothing, and walked out.

 

As others have stated, if I'm not "checked in" to my cabin and began to occupy it, not a big deal. However, if I have entered my cabin, now I have taken possession and it is mine for the week lol. Same as others. If the door is still open it's not ready for the next guest anyways.

 

Of course, this is only on embarkation day. I would never think of entering an open door after embarkation day. People be smart, close your doors lol.

[YB Nrml]

I don't understand why some of you are saying you "own" the room for that cruise. You don't OWN the room, you are RENTING the room for that cruise. I see no problem with someone taking pictures of a room when it is VACANT. When it is OCCUPIED you should NOT go in without permission.

 

I don't believe anyone said they "owned" their cabin, at least I didn't. Just sayin!

Edited May 9, 2014 by YB Nrml

[RWolver672]

What it all boils down to is personal choice. Some are offended by it, some aren't. There's nothing wrong with either one.

 

Someone mentioned that the cabins belong to Carnival, not the passengers. So does the engine room, kitchens, etc. Just because it doesn't have a "Do Not Enter" or "Crew Only" on the door doesn't mean that you can go in there just to look around. I personally would never go into another cabin but that's just me.

[mzloolue]

We're platinum so we were going to our cabin to leave our junk when we embarked last week.

I noticed the upper/lower cabins hanging open and obviously not ready.

I said to DH that it did not look too bad and we stuck our heads in to take a look.

The only upper/lowers we had ever stayed in had actual bunk beds.

 

I looked into an unoccupied room at Walt Disney World too because I wanted to see if I liked the room better than what I had booked.

 

What is the big deal?

[YB Nrml]

What it all boils down to is personal choice. Some are offended by it, some aren't. There's nothing wrong with either one.

 

Someone mentioned that the cabins belong to Carnival, not the passengers. So does the engine room, kitchens, etc. Just because it doesn't have a "Do Not Enter" or "Crew Only" on the door doesn't mean that you can go in there just to look around. I personally would never go into another cabin but that's just me.

 

Very well said.

[jimbo5544]

Quite a thread. Just as a point of reference, as a TA and doing ship tours (in home ports) we have been escorted by BDM's into many rooms (as they have been ready for new clients). I would be willing to wager it happens a lot. As long as someone has not taken occupancy yet, I see no issue whatsoever.

[TrinaLC]

I have walked inside another cabin on embarkation day the moment the doors were opened. The cabin next to me (aft wrap) was open and I wanted to see it. Since no one was occupying it at that moment, I didn't see a problem. I just looked around, touched nothing, and walked out.

 

As others have stated, if I'm not "checked in" to my cabin and began to occupy it, not a big deal. However, if I have entered my cabin, now I have taken possession and it is mine for the week lol. Same as others. If the door is still open it's not ready for the next guest anyways.

 

Of course, this is only on embarkation day. I would never think of entering an open door after embarkation day. People be smart, close your doors lol.

 

I agree with this wholeheartedly.

 

If the door is still open on embarkation day then by definition it is still under the Steward's control and supervision. Once the Steward has "signed off" and closed the door, then it is ready for the next passengers.

[TrinaLC]

Here's my take on this discussion...

 

Once the cabin I'm going to occupy is cleaned for my use...I wouldn't like anyone going into it. Not even my cabin steward; unless it was absolutely necessary for them to do so. I don't care if someone has asked for permission and been given it or not...once the cabin is cleaned for my use...I prefer that no one enter it without my permission. However before it's cleaned, or after I've vacated it, I could care less if anyone went into it.

 

I personally feel it would be an invasion of my privacy if anyone didn't respect my feelings about this. Would the world end if someone entered my cabin after it had been cleaned, or would it ruin my cruise...no, of course not. But I sure as heck wouldn't like it...not one little bit. From the time that my cabin is cleaned for my use, to the time that I vacate the cabin at the end of the cruise...that cabin is my private sanctuary and no one should be in it unless I've given them permission to be there or they are a member of the cruise staff that has a very important reason/need to be there.

 

For what it's worth...that's my take on this issue.:D

 

BUT - as long as the doors are still open, they remain under the Steward's control and supervision. They are still being cleaned or prepped. Once the Steward is done, he or she closes the doors. At that point, the room is essentially turned over to the next pax. Until then, they have not been converted over for the next pax.