How do you sign up for FTTF?

[aknguyen]

I see people say they are watching for it or it's sold out. Where is this information found? I've looked on the Carnival website under my booking and can't figure it out! :confused:

[christyran1228]

You go to book excursions under manage my bookings, and choose the first port. Transfers are there also.

[LynnTH]

It is listed under Shore Excursions for the Port you are leaving from.

[cfr70]

Also, keep in mind it won't show anywhere in the Excursions if it hasn't been released yet. When is your sailing?

[Brad1972]

Or you could just send me $100 and i'll take care of it for you. :halo::halo::evilsmile:;p;p

 

 

 

 

J/K like others have said IF its available it will be in your cruise manager, book shore excursions and look under your home port. if its not there its sold out or not yet available. if it is there and has a price its available. unless it says Sold Out and then they are all sold out.

[teknoge3k]

[aknguyen]

OK, thanks! I didn't look there. I didn't think of it as an excursion.

 

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[riclop]

I see people say they are watching for it or it's sold out. Where is this information found? I've looked on the Carnival website under my booking and can't figure it out! :confused:

Under excursions.

[aknguyen]

We sail June 2019. It's sold out already. :(

[RWolver672]

We sail June 2019. It's sold out already. :(

Keep checking. Sometimes they add more, especially right after full payment is due.

[marshhawk]

FTTF usually holds out a few, based on how many platinum's and Diamonds are cruising. Once that is known, then they may release some. And if you really Really want it, then check every day!.

 

We like getting FTTF because we can get into our cabin early. To the elderly, ones with little ones, and those with tons of baggage when boarding, FTTF really pays off.

 

If you are doing excursions through the cruise line, then there is not need, but if you need to get off early to do your own personal thing, it's good.

 

If you are cruising to a private island, like Half Moon Cay, or the Princess Cay, again, you are on the first boat, go to guest services, and they will have an elevator just for you, and take you down to the tenders.

 

I guess you need to figure out which reason you are purchasing it for, and then see if it meets your needs to spend more. I am not sure that they offered it on our Alaska cruise, but that was a cruise that we didn't need it for. We have for health reasons purchased it ever since Carnival started offering it. Except for our next cruise. It was sold out, and not sure if I needed it. We have cut down our "carry on" the more we cruise. ;p

[RebelAthena]

My Sept 2018 sailing showed “sold out,” but the listing is no longer there, leaving me hopeful for a few more spots.

[CRocks]

Keep checking. Sometimes they add more, especially right after full payment is due.

 

Yup, and I suggest joining the roll call board for that cruise. If FTTF becomes available again, somebody usually posts it + you'll get a notification.

[RaiderDuck]

Never purchased it before, but as soon as I read that you can access your stateroom right away, we booked it. My wife and I both carry small bags with items (such as an iPad, expensive Charlotte Tilbury makeup, etc) we'd rather not check with the baggage, and it'll be great not having to lug them around the ship whilst waiting for our room to become available.

[Pellaz]

Keep checking. Sometimes they add more, especially right after full payment is due.

 

If FTTF slots show up after full payment, it likely means that someone either cancelled the cruise, or the cruise line cancelled 'em when they didn't receive full payment in time. Either way, it's a good possibility for seeing slots open up.

 

I suggest checking at least twice daily, once in the early morning and once later in the afternoon or evening, to see if a slot opens up due to a cancellation. I've been lucky this way twice.

[gotscrapz]

Mine was sold out for my cruise last week and it opened up again about 3 weeks prior to sailing and I got it. It was worth every penny this sailing!!!!! Saved us hours!

[ciship]

I'm considering purchasing for cruise in May 2019 (showing available now). I just don't understand how it helps you in Cabo when tendering? If you are standing in long lines in the stairwells (typical lines on tender days), how does FTTF help you when the staff cannot see the sticker on your SS card (b/c your stuck with a ton of people in a stairwell)? Also, how can we debark early? Do we just show a staff member our SS card with FTTF and they escort us through all the long lines to debark?

[beachgoddess]

I'm considering purchasing for cruise in May 2019 (showing available now). I just don't understand how it helps you in Cabo when tendering? If you are standing in long lines in the stairwells (typical lines on tender days), how does FTTF help you when the staff cannot see the sticker on your SS card (b/c your stuck with a ton of people in a stairwell)? Also, how can we debark early? Do we just show a staff member our SS card with FTTF and they escort us through all the long lines to debark?

You'll get a letter a day or 2 before in your cabin telling you where to wait. You're in an area with FTTF,suites, & platinum I believe. You get the tenders first before other guests that aren't in the groups I mentioned above. Well worth it!

 

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[RWolver672]

I'm considering purchasing for cruise in May 2019 (showing available now). I just don't understand how it helps you in Cabo when tendering? If you are standing in long lines in the stairwells (typical lines on tender days), how does FTTF help you when the staff cannot see the sticker on your SS card (b/c your stuck with a ton of people in a stairwell)? Also, how can we debark early? Do we just show a staff member our SS card with FTTF and they escort us through all the long lines to debark?

 

At a tendering port, you go to Guest Services and they escort you down to the tenders and you walk right on. As another poster mentioned, you will get a letter with luggage tags telling you where to meet. It's usually been in one of the dining rooms for us. When they are ready for your group, someone will come in and escort you to the atrium to get off the ship.

[travlin]

Does FTTP override the time given for boarding? I have a 2:30 boarding time. However, I am in a grand suite and think I may get some of the FTTP perks. I sure would like to get on earlier. I am new to Carnival and need advice.

[Pellaz]

Does FTTP override the time given for boarding? I have a 2:30 boarding time. However, I am in a grand suite and think I may get some of the FTTP perks. I sure would like to get on earlier. I am new to Carnival and need advice.

 

FTTF overrides any assigned arrival time at the cruise terminal. FTTF holders are allowed into the terminal at any time without regard to the arrival time shown. Although FTTF passengers still have to pick a time during online check-in, it has no effect.

 

Whether suite guests get the same priority boarding perk as loyalty cruisers and FTTF is another story. :halo:

[travlin]

FTTF overrides any assigned arrival time at the cruise terminal. FTTF holders are allowed into the terminal at any time without regard to the arrival time shown. Although FTTF passengers still have to pick a time during online check-in, it has no effect.

 

Whether suite guests get the same priority boarding perk as loyalty cruisers and FTTF is another story. :halo:

 

It sounds well worth the money. Otherwise I would be missing the fun on the ship!