VIFP for Priority Boarding, etc

[riverdees05]

When can you purchase VIFP  for Priority Boarding, etc.  We can't stand for long periods of time and want to get this, but couldn't find the answer in their literature.

[DramaQueen22]

There are no perks for VIFP unless you are Diamond or Platinum level.  You may be thinking of Faster to the Fun (FTTF).  You can find that in the Shore Excursion section of your cruise planner.  It is not always available, and it is capacity controlled according to the number of Diamonds/Platinums already booked on a sailing.  You need to check often, it can be available one day then gone the next.

[Nic6318]

2 hours ago, riverdees05 said:

When can you purchase VIFP  for Priority Boarding, etc.  We can't stand for long periods of time and want to get this, but couldn't find the answer in their literature.

 

Hi

 

Just to clarify a few things...

 

While "waiting to board", whether you have priority boarding or not, you do not have to stand. There is seating. 

 

You would have to stand in line waiting to check in. Generally there would be a shorter line with priority boarding, but Carnival has implemented a "check in time" system that that has relieved most of the congestion that used to occur in the past when everybody wanted to arrive first. 

 

If you are not able to purchase the FTTF option (they are limited numbers), arriving later after 1 p.m. for an early sailing, you will find that the lines are moving quite quickly and there would be almost no "standing". You would likely be on board in less than 1/2 an hour, by which time you cabin would be ready. If even this option is not good for you, I would suggest you ask for wheelchair assistance when you arrive at the terminal. This wouldn't process you faster, but you would not be required to stand at all.

 

hope this helps

have a great cruise 

 

[modes]

If you arrive too early the wheelchairs are being used for Debarkation .