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I have fond memories of the Paradise as it was my ship for my first two cruises. It was also non smoking back then.

 

However, my least favorite cruises were on the Holiday and the Elation. I just won a free cruise and I won't even consider sailing on a fantasy class ship, even for free.

A www I was just about to say I loved the elation[emoji4]

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Yeah there are according to a very nice pvp I have found lol. I think I will take your advice and just book the jr, as he would like being close to the action and food and stuff! Thank you! U are the best!

 

 

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I meant not book the jr suite! Lol. Can't type. Anyhow just going to let the very nice pvp put me in a balcony room close to the action. Suite or not!

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not on this ship. I cant see paying that kind of money for the junior suite.

Plus its a long walk to the food/pools since these are in the aft and the jr suites are on the front

 

Are they available for your sailing?

Yeah there are according to a very nice pvp I have found lol. I think I will take your advice and just book the jr, as he would like being close to the action and food and stuff! Thank you! U are the best!

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How much is cheers for a seven day cruise now?

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It has the nicest Serenity Deck that I have seen , 2 decks with 2 hot tubs , hammocks , double lounges and a bar . Fore , convenient to the water slide .

This makes me excited about booking on the liberty!

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there is only 2 junior suits . Both on lido deck all the way forward. Both these cabins have the same size balcony as booking a regular balcony cabin.

 

 

 

on the suites-- the tub is very small. No grand illusion of taking baths together thats for sure

 

 

 

 

 

A cruise will be more of a relaxing holiday compared to disney where its hurry hurry, rush rush-- then wait some. He may prefer a relaxing holiday over one like that

In your honest opinion, do you think it is worth the extra money to pay for an ocean suite or is a junior suite just as good?

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Good gracious you're a panicky one.

 

Just pick a suite and enjoy your cruise. :cool: You've only been on 1 cruise and your fiancé none, so what does all this fuss about nothing matter?

 

Go to their online site. Type in your cruise. Pick a cabin. Pay the money. Ta Da! Done!

 

Congrats on the marriage.

How am I panicky? Because I want information before I book? Btw I have been on several cruises. And it isn't a fuss. I just wanted to know if fttf was available before I booked a suite. And when I went to book a suite I just wanted to know the difference in them before I booked. A very wonderful poster helped me with that, when carnival told me there was no difference in them at all. Sorry I like to make an informed choice, and even more sorry that you feel the need to be mean. I rarely post on this site because it seems not matter what info you need there are some people out there that use this site to try and start arguments.

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I find the good thing about a cruise is that you can do a lot or do nothing. Your choice depending on your mood. I gotta' believe it's a lot different from being on a drill rig.

Lol I know that. I was mainly joking, but I do know the idea of sitting on a balcony and looking at the ocean wouldn't be something he is in too, since he stares at water for 28 days straight lol. Last time we had a cruise booked, we ended up skipping it and going to disney instead lol. But if I book it, we are going this time lol.

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Boy, you're really running into the "A" team of Carnival agents. Sounds like they may need to do a little training.

 

Remember, after you book, be sure to check the status of FTTF a couple of times per day. They do open up more as departure get closer and someone may decide to cancel their FTTF and that could end up available at any time.

 

We've always found the Ocean Suites to be acceptable for us. We got a Grand Suite once but don't consider it to be worth the additional cost. We also stayed in a standard balcony once and found it to be a little small and cramped.

I swear, if there is 13 bad apples at Carnival, I have talked to every single one of them lol. I was just going to give up and book the Disney sailing, but they don't have a casino..... lol I just happened to run across that, never would have thought to ask... Anyway I have given up with Carnival for today. I am going to try again tomorrow. I'm starting to think maybe all this is a sign that we shouldn't cruise for our honeymoon lol. I have cruised before, but my fiancé hasn't. He told me to book whatever honeymoon I want, that he didn't care where we went. I think I am just worried that he won't like a cruise, since he works on drill ships all over the world. Come home from working on a ship, to get on a ship lol. But his drillship doesn't have towel animals lol.

All you need to do is go over and peruse the Disney boards where you can read postings from fans whose ring tones are probably the theme from "It's a Small World".

hahahaha...... this literally made me lol

check it out here.

 

carnival liberty staterooms

 

 

 

 

 

captain's suite

deck: lido deck

category: cs

size: 500 sq ft.; balcony: 150 sq ft.

occupancy: up to 5 guests

amenities: a separate bedroom with two twin beds that convert to a king-sized bed, a private large, furnished balcony, living area with sofa-bed, two private bathrooms, one with full-size bathtub with whirlpool jets and shower, the other shower only. Additional amenities include a vanity area with sink and table, dressing room, walk-in closet, bathrobes, toiletry amenity basket, beach towels, refrigerator, mini-bar, 2 interactive flat screen tvs, mini-safe, phone, and hairdryer.

please note: smoking is prohibited in all guest staterooms, but is permitted outside on balconies. Beginning october 9, 2014, smoking will not be allowed in staterooms or on balconies.

 

grand suite

deck: empress deck

category: gs

size: 345 sq ft.; balcony: 85 sq ft.

occupancy: up to 4 guests

amenities: two twin beds that convert to a king-sized bed, a private furnished balcony, and sitting area with sofa. A private bathroom includes a shower, whirlpool tub, double sink, and bidet. Additional amenities include a vanity area with sink and table, dressing room, walk-in closet, bathrobes, toiletry amenity basket, beach towels, refrigerator, mini-bar, interactive tv, mini-safe, phone, and hairdryer.

please note: smoking is prohibited in all guest staterooms, but is permitted outside on balconies. Beginning october 9, 2014, smoking will not be allowed in staterooms or on balconies.

 

ocean suite

deck: empress deck

category: os

size: 275 sq ft.; balcony: 65 sq ft.

occupancy: up to 3 guests

amenities: two twin beds that convert to a king-sized bed, a private furnished balcony, and sitting area with sofa. A private bathroom includes a shower, whirlpool tub, double sink, and bidet. Additional amenities include a vanity area with sink and table, dressing room, walk-in closet, bathrobes, toiletry amenity basket, beach towels, refrigerator, mini-bar, interactive tv, mini-safe, phone, and hairdryer.

please note: smoking is prohibited in all guest staterooms, but is permitted outside on balconies. Beginning october 9, 2014, smoking will not be allowed in staterooms or on balconies.

wheelchair accessible staterooms: 7228

 

junior suite

deck: lido deck

category: js

size: 275 sq ft.; balcony: 35 sq ft.

occupancy: up to 3 guests

amenities: two twin beds that convert to a king-sized bed, a private furnished balcony, and sitting area with sofa. A private bathroom includes a shower, whirlpool tub, double sink, and bidet. Additional amenities include a vanity area with sink and table, dressing room, walk-in closet, bathrobes, toiletry amenity basket, beach towels, refrigerator, mini-bar, interactive tv, mini-safe, phone, and hairdryer.

please note: smoking is prohibited in all guest staterooms, but is permitted outside on balconies. Beginning october 9, 2014, smoking will not be allowed in staterooms or on balconies.

 

thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!

Okay. After talking with the 13th carnival rep ( And I literally mean 13th), they have confirmed that FTTF is sold out. Okay cool, all I needed to know. So I started asking about the suites. I wanted to know what the main differences were between the junior, ocean, and grand suites (and if the Liberty even had these). The Carnival rep told me that none of their ships have different classes of suites. She stated that all their suites were the same on all their ships. Said there was no such thing as a grand suite. I thanked her for the information, but now I need more info lol. What is the difference in the suites?

Well, you're not getting on before 10:30 or 11:00 even with FTTF. And you can get on without FTTF at that time and have some lunch and a couple of drinks. Boom, it's 1:00 and your room's ready. That's worst case if FTTF is not available.

 

FTTF is nice. No doubt about it. But it's not worth busting a blood vessel over it. :)

Not really busting a blood vessel. Its just I have this weird expectation that a company that sells a certain service or product would be able to provide information about the said service or product. Super weird, I know.

I think I would just plan to board around 1:00 and by the time you get on the ship your room will be available. That way you can avoid all the obvious stress you're going thru and save the extra money you'll pay for Disney. After booking, if you are able to get FTTF then you can board at 10:30 or 11:00 and your room will be available. I know you seem like FTTF is a real serious need but it's actually only a couple of hours earlier than normal boarding.

 

 

 

Having said all that, we always try to get FTTF and even skipped a cruise because it wasn't available. But we're retired and don't really care about the schedule. We can cruise next week or next month. Doesn't matter.

 

 

 

Hopefully someone on the roll call will help you out.

I would wait till one, but I will already be there since I am getting married there at 9.

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Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!!

 

If this is the cruise that works for you two, I would book the balcony.

FTTF additional openings may become avail. before your departure date and can purchase then. If not, you cld take additional wedding day pictures on board along with a couple of visits to the bars. :o

The thing is fttf could be available now. Problem is I don't know because apparently this is carnivals special secret. According to them, they have no information on their own cruises

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Disney DOES offer the cabins available when you board.

 

 

 

So does Princess. (free of course)

 

 

 

I dont know if I could book a cruise based if I could get FTTF or not

I am not booking it on the basis of fttf. I am thinking about disney now just because of Carnivals lack of customer service

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I didnt know that disney sold FTTF on their cruises... I thought cabins will be available as soon as you got on anyways.

 

Princess does that -- cabins are available as soon as you board

Disney doesn't offer fttf. That is why I said I would already know the answer to my question since they don't offer it lol

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I didnt think they would help you. Its capacity controlled. I agree with the above poster....go to the roll call and ask someone to check the booking.

See if is available.

 

They only sell 30 per sailing

I understand it is capacity controlled. I am not asking if they can open up a space or anything like that. I am only asking if it is still available. Carnival by far has the worst customer service I have ever dealt with. I am seriously just thinking of booking the disney Magic sailing that same day. At least with them I already know the answer to my fttf question since they don't offer it. Sorry for ranting guys, is just frustrating that no one at carnival seems to even care [emoji30]. I have posted on the roll call btw.

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I received an email back from Carnival. They stated " Thank you for contacting us. We appreciate the opportunity to be of assistance.

Faster to the Fun (FTTF) is sold like a shore tour for the home port."

Thanks carnival for your assistance in not answering my question at all....,

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I know the facebook group for our cruise said that previois cruises, close to sailing, they released more fttf spots. I guess because as someone pointed out above, maybe less diamond and platinum guests. This said, does not help in your situation.

 

From experience, as previously suggested by someone, arrive after 1pm and the crowds should be gone.

 

We have arrived in Barcelona at 10:30am and were onboard by11pm. We have also arrived at 3:30pm for 4pm depart and were onboard in 15 minutes. Most people want to get on board asap. If you take it easy and arrive later, suite and fttf may not be required.

 

For our NOLA in March, we may do the aquarium in the morning to pass time before boarding. Maybe your departure port has something close as well.

 

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I would take it easy and try not to board asap, except for the whole I will be right by the port getting married and all.

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What time are you getting married?

 

Are you getting married on the ship?

I am not getting married on the ship. I am getting married five minutes from the port at 9:00 am. No guests, just him and me.

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Book a balcony. Arrive at the pier at 1pm and your cabin will be ready when you board.

 

Do NOT book a cruise using your new married name. Use your maiden name and make sure all your documents are in order

Yeah but I will be down there already because I am getting married and all.

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Call them and ask if fttf is sold out for the cruise you are looking at. Even if sold out, maybe they can free up a spot as an incentive to book.

 

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I have called them. Twice. They told me there was no way for them to get this information

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Thanks!

Okay, here goes. My fiancé and I are finally getting married! (yay) and have decided to elope and get married first thing in the morning Feb 1, before we board the Liberty, for a 7 day honeymoon cruise. This was all decided this past week before he left for Africa (not yay). Anyway, while he is at work I have to set everything up. I am in the process of booking the cruise and haven't done it yet because I can't get any answers from Carnival. See, we either want to book a balcony room with FTTF or a suite. (we don't want to wait longer than we have too lol). Well I looked online and can't tell if the FTTF is sold out or not. So I called Carnival twice and both people told me "That isn't information Carnival has". If Carnival doesn't have it, who does? They told me they never know how many FTTF are available or when they run out. When I asked who knew, they said they didn't have that information either. So maybe there is a magic genie that decides this stuff, who knows. Anyway, my questions are

1. Does anyone know how to find out if FTTF is sold out for a particular sailing?

2. If I book I suite, I know I get VIP check in, but is the room ready when I board like with FTTF?

Thanks in advance for all the advice!