FTTF and Luggage Limit

[FruitStandaficionado]

Because we have a 13 and 15 year old traveling with us, we booked two cabins and we were not able to get FTTF for one. I have already posted about this in another thread... ANYWAY. Is there any reason or rule that would prevent us from tagging all luggage to the same cabin that has FTTF so it will be available when we board ship. Since they don't have FTTF, we can just store everything in our cabin until their room is ready correct?

 

 

 

For what it's with, when packing for a trip and worrying about dealing with lost luggage, it is recommended to "cross" pack items of everyone's in multiple luggage so if luggage goes missing, it doesn't completely ruin your vacation. If your items are in all the luggage I see no issue with checking the luggage to one person. You are not scamming the system. Also remember that many folks on here like to shame people for asking valid questions so it's best to ignore them.

 

 

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[FruitStandaficionado]

We also do not buy FTTF because we have our teenage kids in another cabin. If you did the luggage with FTTF, wouldn't that still leave the 13 and 15 year old alone to check in at the dock? Would just you and your husband go on the ship first?

 

 

 

Some people buy faster to the fun for some of the services, not just early boarding. I purchased FTTF for being able to go straight to my room when I board. They can still board with their children, or they can have the rooms arranged with one adult and one child each, allowing them to split their boarding.

 

 

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[Organized Chaos]

This just thread just made me think of something...If I had FTTF for just my husband and I, could I still just stay in the area with my kids, and not take advantage of the getting on the ship sooner, but still take advantage of the smaller line at the desk, etc....?

If you buy FTTF, you get all of the benefits that come with it whether you choose to use them or not. So yes, enjoy the priority line at GS. :) The passengers who do have FTTF can wait in the terminal with the ones who don't have it. They don't have to board early if you'd rather wait for everyone to go together.

[BallFour4]

Wow, pretentiousness run amok today.

 

You aren't scamming anything or anyone. Have the luggage all tagged to your cabin, make sure they put the orange Priority tape on them. Print the extra luggage tags from your computer before you leave home and secure them with tape. We've haven't done that in the past but we do take our friends carry-ons to our cabin for storage once they board.

 

The other benefit is for tender ports. Priority like diamond, platinum and FTTF can take up to five additional guests with them for the ride from the ship to the dock. The same applies (or has through this January) for self-assist departure. We took the couple cruising with us to the dining room on deck 3 and they walked off with us.

 

Luggage arrival is iffy. We've had it arrive before 1:30 and as late as 7. While not scientific we've had fourteen cruises since platinum. Who knows...

 

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[BallFour4]

Some people buy faster to the fun for some of the services, not just early boarding. I purchased FTTF for being able to go straight to my room when I board. They can still board with their children, or they can have the rooms arranged with one adult and one child each, allowing them to split their boarding.

 

Perfect plan, been there, done that.

 

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[PattBenatar]

Why are you calling this scamming? I mean, Carnival is scamming customers already by making them think paying money for free items is great. So if Carnival can scam, why can't a customer scam back?

 

 

Now that is pure logic. Entitlement at its finest.

 

This is my 3rd cruise with Carnival and all 3 I have HAD to buy FTTF, not because of I wanted to dump my luggage, it is because I am disabled and my Mobility Scooter is in my cabin, if I do not buy one because of the rules, I would be dumped in the atrium until all rooms are ready so maybe 3-4 hours with no possible way to use the rest room, no way to explore the ship, no way to get some food, no way to even watch outside until a escort comes to collect me when the rooms are ready. It pisses me off to read how selfish people are when they scam a company that gives us a great vacation only to have people say I will do as I wish screw everyone else. It would really suck if a family of 4 that only paid for one cabin to abuse the system this way. Don't say wait until 2-3pm to board since then all the HC parking spots are too far to get assistance.

 

If you want to use FTTF then BUY it! Don't scam the company and make others that actually paid for the service to wait because oh woe is me I have to haul my carry on around.

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[kerryincork]

Now that is pure logic. Entitlement at its finest.

 

This is my 3rd cruise with Carnival and all 3 I have HAD to buy FTTF, not because of I wanted to dump my luggage, it is because I am disabled and my Mobility Scooter is in my cabin, if I do not buy one because of the rules, I would be dumped in the atrium until all rooms are ready so maybe 3-4 hours with no possible way to use the rest room, no way to explore the ship, no way to get some food, no way to even watch outside until a escort comes to collect me when the rooms are ready. It pisses me off to read how selfish people are when they scam a company that gives us a great vacation only to have people say I will do as I wish screw everyone else. It would really suck if a family of 4 that only paid for one cabin to abuse the system this way. Don't say wait until 2-3pm to board since then all the HC parking spots are too far to get assistance.

 

If you want to use FTTF then BUY it! Don't scam the company and make others that actually paid for the service to wait because oh woe is me I have to haul my carry on around.

Sorry I don't understand how a family having all their luggage delivered to one room is impacting you?

 

You already have FTTF, the OP said they tried getting it for both cabins, but couldn't. OP didn't ask for rest of family to board at the same time (as I have seen asked on here many times) he didn't even ask about storing carry-on luggage.

 

I just don't get how something that has no impact on your experience upsets you so much?

 

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[BallFour4]

This is my 3rd cruise with Carnival and all 3 I have HAD to buy FTTF, not because of I wanted to dump my luggage, it is because I am disabled and my Mobility Scooter is in my cabin, if I do not buy one because of the rules, I would be dumped in the atrium until all rooms are ready so maybe 3-4 hours with no possible way to use the rest room, no way to explore the ship, no way to get some food, no way to even watch outside until a escort comes to collect me when the rooms are ready.

I really want to believe you are being truthful, I do. But, if you are in a mobility scooter you don't need FTTF for what you are describing. If you've cruised at all you know the order of boarding, and you'd be on the ship right after diamond, platinum and FTTF with that money still in your pocket.

 

You've also posted this on a prior thread:

There is wheel chairs to help with boarding, they can not be used while on board, but once you get to port ask for one(Miami had a bunch at drop off). They allow you to use them to get on board. He has family to help him board it should be no problem.

So, you didn't have a problem before, your just speculating now?

 

My biggest question relates to what does FTTF offer for you in the way of bathroom access, exploring the ship or eating? Do you see where you derailed on common sense?

 

Hit me with your best shot. Fire away...

 

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[firemanbobswife]

I really want to believe you are being truthful, I do. But, if you are in a mobility scooter you don't need FTTF for what you are describing. If you've cruised at all you know the order of boarding, and you'd be on the ship right after diamond, platinum and FTTF with that money still in your pocket.

 

My biggest question relates to what does FTTF offer for you in the way of bathroom access, exploring the ship or eating? Do you see where you derailed on common sense?

 

Hit me with your best shot...

 

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It's been reported by Captain Carnival as well as others that those needing assistance now board with their assigned boarding group/number. They are no longer brought on all at once after the FTTF people. Of course just like anything there may be exceptions depending on the port or personnel working.

I'm not sure about the last part, but maybe they mean they can get to their cabin so are able to use the facilities and such on their own where it's easier? Not really sure.

[hftmrock]

I really want to believe you are being truthful, I do. But, if you are in a mobility scooter you don't need FTTF for what you are describing. If you've cruised at all you know the order of boarding, and you'd be on the ship right after diamond, platinum and FTTF with that money still in your pocket.

 

My biggest question relates to what does FTTF offer for you in the way of bathroom access, exploring the ship or eating? Do you see where you derailed on common sense?

 

Hit me with your best shot...

 

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I'll give it a shot..

 

from what I understand, people with disabilities having scooters ordered for them get put in the lobby and have to wait for an escort that from what people on these boards have said could take hours. The motor scooter is in the cabin and they cant go anywhere without an escort because they take back the wheelchair that they give you temporarily when you board.

 

so they get dumped in the lobby for hours. if they have FTTF, then they can get wheeled to the room where they can get their scooter.

 

so if they dont want to be dumped in the lobby and wait forever for an escort... they get FTTF. at least thats what I have read

[PattBenatar]

I really want to believe you are being truthful, I do. But, if you are in a mobility scooter you don't need FTTF for what you are describing. If you've cruised at all you know the order of boarding, and you'd be on the ship right after diamond, platinum and FTTF with that money still in your pocket.

 

My biggest question relates to what does FTTF offer for you in the way of bathroom access, exploring the ship or eating? Do you see where you derailed on common sense?

 

Hit me with your best shot...

 

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Even if they still had disabled board in that order which they no longer do. You are in the same boarding number as the rest of your party or time you signed up for. Lets stick with that scenario for a minute, I get priority boarding with no FTTF, I am still DUMPED in the atrium with no access to my room just like everyone else who is waiting for rooms to be available. Cruising alone, I have nobody to push me around not body to take me to the rest room etc...... I am literally stuck waiting for my ride.

 

Now with FTTF, I still am escorted on the ship and still dumped in the atrium to wait from my next escort to my cabin, last time it took me over a hour. Mind you I paid for the service to get to my cabin sooner. I did not even care if I had to wait for my scooter at least I could be in a cabin to relax and use the rest room and such if needed. If you have a family or a friend you would not need a additional escort but some disabled cruisers don't have that option.

 

They stopped having disabled cruisers go behind the FTTF recently because the same rationale was have grandma or grams limp a little and our party of 20 gets in first and saves mega bugs, aka/scamming the system. I am so tired of seeing people abusing the system with no regard of how it effects others.

[Pomc99]

Makes sense to tag all your luggage to the room with FTTF. Seems like a no brainer if you check with Carnival's luggage policy your number of bags is equal or less than the room limit. :cool:

[Jana60]

It is called scamming but feel free, since most people on this site thinks scamming/cheating/smuggling is ok, since rules don't apply to them. Why should you use the service on all your luggage that you did not pay for? I suppose all the people who actually paid for the service can have their luggage delayed so you can use the service for both cabins.

 

I could be misunderstanding but it sounds like the OP is saying that he tried to buy faster to the fun for both rooms and just couldn't get it. So I don't think he was trying to get away with not paying the fifty bucks.

 

 

 

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[mistshar]

I really want to believe you are being truthful, I do. But, if you are in a mobility scooter you don't need FTTF for what you are describing. If you've cruised at all you know the order of boarding, and you'd be on the ship right after diamond, platinum and FTTF with that money still in your pocket.

 

You've also posted this on a prior thread:

So, you didn't have a problem before, your just speculating now?

 

My biggest question relates to what does FTTF offer for you in the way of bathroom access, exploring the ship or eating? Do you see where you derailed on common sense?

 

Hit me with your best shot. Fire away...

 

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She said that she will have a scooter in her cabin when she gets there. Therefore she will be able to go where she wants.

[Organized Chaos]

Now that is pure logic. Entitlement at its finest.

 

This is my 3rd cruise with Carnival and all 3 I have HAD to buy FTTF, not because of I wanted to dump my luggage, it is because I am disabled and my Mobility Scooter is in my cabin, if I do not buy one because of the rules, I would be dumped in the atrium until all rooms are ready so maybe 3-4 hours with no possible way to use the rest room, no way to explore the ship, no way to get some food, no way to even watch outside until a escort comes to collect me when the rooms are ready.

First of all, the person you're replying to with this comment is one of the few here that admits to not sailing Carnival. They come to the Carnival section of the forum merely to troll the company and everyone who sails with it. Don't feed the trolls.

 

Cabins do not take 3-4 hours to be ready. Let's say you did not buy FTTF but arrived at the terminal with the earliest check-in time. You'd get a low boarding zone number and be on shortly after weddings, platinum/diamond, & FTTF. You could probably be on board by noon, give or take. By your 3-4 hour logic, cabins wouldn't be ready until 3-4pm. That's just not the case. If you are left in the atrium for 3-4 hours, it's not because your cabin isn't ready, it's because, apparently, Carnival has failed to provide you with an escort in a timely manner. Either that or you're exaggerating a bit because you're clearly angry. If Carnival fails to get you an escort in a reasonable amount of time, this is an issue that you, and others in similar situations who may have experienced the same, need to take up with Carnival. Be mad at them, not the OP, because what he's asking to do isn't keeping you from your cabin.

[Nic6318]

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Of course, the reason Carnival changed their boarding priority for people in wheelchairs was because they saw that "everybody and their uncle" was requesting to be boarded early in a wheelchair and of course the whole party had to accompany grandma. Just another one of those situations where people figured, it's not hurting anybody.

 

It was just yesterday that I commented on another post, how this thread (Carnival thread) seems to draw almost daily questions from people who are just trying to see what others might think about doing something that is maybe not quite right but it doesn't seem too bad. ( e.g. can I share my drinks package? Can we move people around in the cabins so we don't have to both pay for the drinks package. What's the problem with smuggling alcohol, it doesn't affect you? I only left my lounger at the pool for a few minutes why can't I save it?, Why can't I smoke on the balcony, I paid enough for it. etc...) I also said that not surprisingly there are always those who chime in with, "sure it's OK that's what I always do". Of course, very often now there is the line about the "morality police". The plain fact is that most people understand the intentions of rules, few of us need to be told that something is not right. It just seems that if enough people say," I don't care what you think, I'm going to do as I like", then it's alright.

 

In the case of the OP, it really doesn't matter. Either way they aren't going to all board at the same time unless one group waits. The group that boards early with the FTTF are perfectly able to bring everyone's carry on baggage on board early and bring it to the cabin that is ready early. That is allowed. Of course if they are each bringing a case of pop on for instance they would each need to bring it on separately (two groups). As some have already commented, tagging all the checked bags with the FTTF stickers does not mean they will be waiting once on board. That is a best effort priority only, and can arrive anytime. It was only a few days ago that there was a post from someone who had FTTF and didn't receive their bags until 8 p.m.

[tw67]

Some people buy faster to the fun for some of the services, not just early boarding. I purchased FTTF for being able to go straight to my room when I board. They can still board with their children, or they can have the rooms arranged with one adult and one child each, allowing them to split their boarding.

 

 

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I never thought about that, but now I am! I might get it for just our cabin, and not for the kids. I think I just didn't realize that you don't have to board with FTTF! A duh moment!

 

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[Purvis1231]

I am assuming the non FTTF cabin is for the teenagers. I cannot imagine why two teenagers would be worried about getting their luggage earlier. If you divided the cabin one adult and one child just put the FFTF tags on the adults bags and let the kids wait on their bags.

[ShellyStar]

Getting out of hand too. Sickening.

 

I don't see anything wrong with wanting all luggage delivered ASAP. Make sure you get the orange tags on each one.

Agreed. It's a family.

[Havingfun2010]

Now that is pure logic. Entitlement at its finest.

 

This is my 3rd cruise with Carnival and all 3 I have HAD to buy FTTF, not because of I wanted to dump my luggage, it is because I am disabled and my Mobility Scooter is in my cabin, if I do not buy one because of the rules, I would be dumped in the atrium until all rooms are ready so maybe 3-4 hours with no possible way to use the rest room, no way to explore the ship, no way to get some food, no way to even watch outside until a escort comes to collect me when the rooms are ready. It pisses me off to read how selfish people are when they scam a company that gives us a great vacation only to have people say I will do as I wish screw everyone else. It would really suck if a family of 4 that only paid for one cabin to abuse the system this way. Don't say wait until 2-3pm to board since then all the HC parking spots are too far to get assistance.

 

If you want to use FTTF then BUY it! Don't scam the company and make others that actually paid for the service to wait because oh woe is me I have to haul my carry on around.

 

Just a comment off the subject, and speaking of experience. Are you traveling with someone else? Online, you can get a transfer wheelchair really cheap. They run about $110.00. Many of the will pack/fold nice and small and even come with a duffle bag. What this means is on airlines, you can check it and it must be free to check because it is a WC. For the $70.00 you just paid, you can spend a little more and buy something you can use when needed. Yes, I have one for my wife, and Yes, we travel with a mobility scooter, and on some trips, we bring both. You don't need to pay Carnival just to get your scooter.