Faster To The Fun is back...

[Riles34]

Starting this weekend you can purchase FTTF for sailings after December 8th. I never thought it was worth it before so why now? Anyone planning on buying it with the extremely quick boarding these days?

[ninjacat123]

I always bought FTTF before we were Platinum primarily for the shorter line at Guest Services.  

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

Let's see...

Priority tender

Be among first to board

Priority disembarkation

Access to stateroom to drop off carry on

 

I think almost everyone would be interested in buying it (except Ds, Ps, and suites)... if the price is low enough. 

 

But is it worth the (as yet) unknown cost?  We'll see. 

[christyran1228]

@Riles34On John Heald's FB he said for voyages starting December 1 .... where do you see the 8th?

 

Only ask because I sail on the 2nd and might be interested ... 🤔

Edited November 17, 2022 by christyran1228

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

5 minutes ago, christyran1228 said:

@Riles34On John Heald's FB he said for voyages starting December 1 .... where do you see the 8th?

 

Only ask because I sail on the 2nd and might be interested ... 🤔

Did he mention prices? 

[Riles34]

7 minutes ago, christyran1228 said:

@Riles34On John Heald's FB he said for voyages starting December 1 .... where do you see the 8th?

 

Only ask because I sail on the 2nd and might be interested ... 🤔

You are right. Not sure where I got the 8th from!

[Jamericannn]

10 minutes ago, christyran1228 said:

@Riles34On John Heald's FB he said for voyages starting December 1 .... where do you see the 8th?

 

Only ask because I sail on the 2nd and might be interested ... 🤔

 You start sailing on my birthday. Enjoy it for me 🙂

[christyran1228]

5 minutes ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said:

Did he mention prices? 

Will vary per ship ... but didn't see prices specifically.

[christyran1228]

6 minutes ago, Riles34 said:

You are right. Not sure where I got the 8th from!

The 8th would probably be better anyway.  Diamonds, Platinums & suites have already begun checking in for our cruise with the rest of us starting tomorrow, so the perk of an earlier check in time, at least, is pretty much irrelevant for this cruise.  Fortunately it goes fairly quickly now anyway. 

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

14 minutes ago, christyran1228 said:

The 8th would probably be better anyway.  Diamonds, Platinums & suites have already begun checking in for our cruise with the rest of us starting tomorrow, so the perk of an earlier check in time, at least, is pretty much irrelevant for this cruise.  Fortunately it goes fairly quickly now anyway. 

But doesn't FTTF include priority check in line and priority boarding? If you get a late check in time,  FTTF world be very useful. 

[tidecat]

42 minutes ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said:

But doesn't FTTF include priority check in line and priority boarding? If you get a late check in time,  FTTF world be very useful. 

Diamond and Platinum always have priority check in, regardless of their check-in "window".

[christyran1228]

1 hour ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said:

But doesn't FTTF include priority check in line and priority boarding? If you get a late check in time,  FTTF world be very useful. 

I thought now you have to come at your designated check in time, now, regardless of status?

 

This would only really apply to sailings 12/1-4th-ish anyway. 

Edited November 17, 2022 by christyran1228

[asalligo]

I will buy it as soon as it appears, but really only for three perks, being able to ignore my assigned check in time and show up as soon as they open, priority boarding and early room access. 

[asalligo]

1 hour ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said:

But doesn't FTTF include priority check in line and priority boarding? If you get a late check in time,  FTTF world be very useful. 

Yes, when FTTF was available in the past it has always included being able to show up whenever you like and ignore your assigned check in time although you still had to pick one. 

[cruisin from vegas]

Of course my next sailing starts 11/25, bummer I do use it.

[sunshower9]

I always bought it in the past and I've been waiting patiently for it to return.  I will be buying it as soon as it's available.  I sail December 10 so this is perfect.

[cruizinisthebest]

FTTF is 100% profit for Carnival, so you totally can't blame them. Some of the pricing is outrageous.

 

I purchased it a couple of times until the one year I decided not to. Never brought it again as my sister who had it got on 20 minutes later than me. Now I don't need it. I hope the rooms will start to be ready when you board rather than just having people drop off bags but still have to wait till 1:30. If the crew is now fully staffed and all this priority boarding is back, then what is the problem allowing room access?🙄

[cruisingguy007]

1 minute ago, cruizinisthebest said:

FTTF is 100% profit for Carnival, so you totally can't blame them. Some of the pricing is outrageous.

 

I purchased it a couple of times until the one year I decided not to. Never brought it again as my sister who had it got on 20 minutes later than me. Now I don't need it. I hope the rooms will start to be ready when you board rather than just having people drop off bags but still have to wait till 1:30. If the crew is now fully staffed and all this priority boarding is back, then what is the problem allowing room access?🙄

 

Is the cabin access not ready for anyone? Even those with suites? It's listed as a perk but it sounds like no one is getting it? Hope I'm wrong.  

[hurricane0226]

Sometimes are rooms were ready when we went up to drop our carry on's, other times they 

were not, but not really a big deal, since we were going to go and eat.

[jsglow]

So here's what I JUST READ as posted by what I believe is one of John's 'people'.  The key is that all folks (Dia/Plats/FTTFs) are seemingly still controlled by their slotted arrival time.  I personally confirmed with my own PVP that those rules still apply for Dia/Plats so it only makes sense that FTTFs would be subject as well.

 

Anyway, here's the quoted language.  Again, I 'believe' that the person writing works for JH.

 

'QUOTE/UNQUOTE"

We are going to try and have the room is ready but that might not always be possible. That aside here are the current benefits.

FASTER TO THE FUN BENEFITS

• Priority check-in line and boarding (during your arrival appointment)

• Priority water shuttle

• Priority debark

• Priority line/phone at Guest Services

• Early stateroom access for luggage drop off

• Priority luggage delivery 

Cheers

[cruizinisthebest]

35 minutes ago, cruisingguy007 said:

 

Is the cabin access not ready for anyone? Even those with suites? It's listed as a perk but it sounds like no one is getting it? Hope I'm wrong.  

Suites. That's it. 

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

21 minutes ago, jsglow said:

So here's what I JUST READ as posted by what I believe is one of John's 'people'.  The key is that all folks (Dia/Plats/FTTFs) are seemingly still controlled by their slotted arrival time.  I personally confirmed with my own PVP that those rules still apply for Dia/Plats so it only makes sense that FTTFs would be subject as well.

 

Anyway, here's the quoted language.  Again, I 'believe' that the person writing works for JH.

 

'QUOTE/UNQUOTE"

We are going to try and have the room is ready but that might not always be possible. That aside here are the current benefits.

FASTER TO THE FUN BENEFITS

• Priority check-in line and boarding (during your arrival appointment)

• Priority water shuttle

• Priority debark

• Priority line/phone at Guest Services

• Early stateroom access for luggage drop off

• Priority luggage delivery 

Cheers

 

If FTTF port arrival is still tied to the check in time, then the benefits of FTTF are completely watered down, to the point where it really isn't worth that much.  Early boarding was probably the biggest selling point, by far.

 

Maybe FTTF gets the 16 day check in window?  Would make sense, but that is not listed as a benefit.

[IrishSails]

So, it seems like you would have to have received your arrival time slot prior to purchasing FTTF, correct?

[cruisingguy007]

3 minutes ago, IrishSails said:

So, it seems like you would have to have received your arrival time slot prior to purchasing FTTF, correct?

 

No. You can buy anytime after booking. (Listed in excursions I believe)

Edited November 17, 2022 by cruisingguy007

[jsglow]

34 minutes ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said:

 

If FTTF port arrival is still tied to the check in time, then the benefits of FTTF are completely watered down, to the point where it really isn't worth that much.  Early boarding was probably the biggest selling point, by far.

 

Maybe FTTF gets the 16 day check in window?  Would make sense, but that is not listed as a benefit.

100% agree but it completely fits what I heard directly from my PVP about Dia/Plat arrival windows.  For now, we're absolutely still slotted with the 16 day window as our only benefit.  It makes sense that FTTF would be subject to similar rules.  That DOES water the product down significantly and a little (but critical) program detail that Heald needs to get out front of ASAP.  There's going to be a crap ton of folks who might pay good money, not know the protocol,(completely different from pre-Covid days), and take it out on the poor shore side Reps working at the various ports when they arrive at 10:30 with their 12:30 arrival time slot. 

 

 

Edited November 17, 2022 by jsglow