Just got the dreaded call & email- 1 Hour Delay for Splendor Embarkation-3/24

I know this happened a few weeks ago when they had the grand opening of the terminal, can't imagine what can be going on now. I have FTTF and still plan on arriving at my time that I had planned on, which is between 10-11am.

March 23, 2018

Dear Carnival Splendor Guest,

Your cruise is tomorrow and we want to provide you with an important update regarding our embarkation plans.

Tomorrow morning, we will need a little extra time to disembark our guests from the previous cruise and have the parking facility cleared for your arrival. So, we kindly ask that you push back your pre-selected Arrival Appointment by 1 hour (e.g., if you were previously scheduled to arrive between 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM, we will now expect you from 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM). Please plan to get to the cruise terminal only during your new time.

As a reminder, in preparation for final boarding and our departure, all guests must be on board the ship no later than 60 minutes prior to the published sailing time or they will not be permitted to sail.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Most importantly, we can't wait to welcome you aboard for a FUN and memorable cruise.

Sincerely,

Denese Waiters

Sr. Director, Guest Services - Contact Centers

Ignore it.

Please let us know were the FTTF people wait at.

Have been told in the new Priority Lounge.

Please check it out for us.

Thank You and have great Cruise.:halo:

I got that lettter before my breeze cruise a couple weeks ago. My check-in was 11:30-12. I ignored the e-mail and was on the ship at 11:52

Port authority is saying she will be arriving late (like 9 AM instead of 7:30) so you might consider delaying a bit...

It will be fine. My last cruise on the Pride had a 6 hour delay.

On board, all good!

We boarded today. They were late arriving and disembarking. We had FTTF and arrived at port about 1020. waited in front of FTTF checkin line and they let us in at 1120. Waited another hour in terminal in the designated FTTF boarding area beside the Captains' Lounge. On ship at 1220 and went straight to our room with luggage then off to the buffet. Beautiful warm sunny day and now underway!.

Good luck with the embarkation.

Keith

We were on the cruise right before this . There was a headwind coming back from MX that slowed the ship.

I fail to see the problem.

But will Guys burgers be cheaper? I mean.... it's their fault my Guys is late....lol

We were on the cruise right before this . There was a headwind coming back from MX that slowed the ship.

The ship was shaking the whole way up. Debarkation was an hour late, first off was 9:15.

Could have been worse, the scheduled Coast Guard Check was canceled.

But will Guys burgers be cheaper? I mean.... it's their fault my Guys is late....lol

No Guys on Splendor.

No Guys on Splendor.

Never even looked into booking her (thank goodness). Splendor needs 2.0 !! 😉

I have never paid attention to these types of notices for delays or trying to slot me into a set time. I just follow through on my plans and never seem to have any real issues. I don't like being controlled and treated live stock so I'm not worried if my actions cause a little issues. I love the way cruise lines want to make up rules as they go along. I always just say show me in the contract that issue.