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Lily429

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Lily429

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So, what exactly is VIP boarding? If I remember correctly everyone waits in a very long line to go through security then you get your zone card....is that when you go to VIP area? Or do VIP's go through a different security (shorter) line? It seems to me that the long wait is going through security, after that it's a pretty painless wait. Can anyone clarify the procedure for VIP boarding?

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asalligo

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In Tampa a few weeks ago I was guided to a VIP room to go through the Embarkation process and then to a VIP waiting area. When boarding started, we were taken 1st to line and boarded. We were there early anyway, arrived around 11:15, but we were at least in the first 50 people onboard.

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So, what exactly is VIP boarding? If I remember correctly everyone waits in a very long line to go through security then you get your zone card....is that when you go to VIP area? Or do VIP's go through a different security (shorter) line? It seems to me that the long wait is going through security, after that it's a pretty painless wait. Can anyone clarify the procedure for VIP boarding?

 

 

It depends on where you are boarding. We have used VIP boarding in Port Canaveral - you bypass the lines and go directly to VIP check in which is a counter and roped off area where you sit and wait to board; you are then escorted on ship first.

 

In Jacksonville, you go into a room and check in and then again out to lobby in a special section then escorted to ship.

 

In Miami (by far the nicest VIP we have been too) you go to a seperate room where you check in and then sit in the VIP waiting room with TV's, water, lemonade and really nice comfy couches and chairs. You are then escorted on board.

 

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In Miami (by far the nicest VIP we have been too) you go to a seperate room where you check in and then sit in the VIP waiting room with TV's, water, lemonade and really nice comfy couches and chairs. You are then escorted on board.

 

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Puerto Rico, is the same. Add sandwiches:)

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We are leaving from Miami....last year there was a massive line to get into the terminal and through security. How do you bypass and go to VIP? Is there a sign? Not that I looked but I don't recall seeing a VIP area.

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Anyone know how VIP boarding is in Baltimore? Will be there in just over 50 days! :D

 

You will be escorted to the front of the security line and the you go to the little room with the couches and chairs and then you walk aboard!!!

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We are leaving from Miami....last year there was a massive line to get into the terminal and through security. How do you bypass and go to VIP? Is there a sign? Not that I looked but I don't recall seeing a VIP area.

 

 

Yes there is a seperate VIP to go into the building - just show your boarding pass to all and you bypass all lines (entrance, security) - it is great!!!

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My Miami VIP experoence was awesome, easy and by far heads and shoulders above Tampa.

 

we walked inot the terminal, saw the VIP sign with NO ONE in line, i tried removing the srap thingy and got yelled at by security, went and got a Carnivl rep 10 feet away who opened it. Went straight to VIP, a separate area........just keep asking for VIP if you miss the signs.....waited maybe 3 people and then did not have to wait to board at all. Left theroom and just went to board...not a problem.....whole process maybe took 15 minutes the week of Feb 12 on the Valor.....

 

akk i can say is GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in Miami.....

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Yes there is a seperate VIP to go into the building - just show your boarding pass to all and you bypass all lines (entrance, security) - it is great!!!

 

Just read your review of the valor....it was great!!! We have booked OS 7317, originally had an aft but upgraded to the suite.....we spend a lot of time in our cabin and on the balcony. Like you there are 3 of us, DD and I spend ALOT of time together until she abandons me for camp carnival. DD is turning 9 on this cruise and I turn 50! Sooooooo excited!

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In NY you have a separate secruity line and then are escorted to a private room with comfy couches, cookies, coffee and lemonade. Then you are escorted onto the ship.

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on our recent cruise out of FLL on the Freedom, we skipped the security line that had to have 500 people in it at the time. Find the VIP ropes and follow them. From Cab to Cabin in 15 minutes...no joke. This was with a 2 year old...through security, to counter for keys and signatures, picture and boarding. Done. VIP was such a perk since we chose to go and hang out at the beach in FLL and go to the ship at prime time.

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as one poster said, it depends on the port. in some ports, it's clearly marked. in others, you have to ask the attendant at the door. still in others, if the line isn't long, they won't man a separate VIP security line until the line for pax starts to grow. in this case, you will need to wait on the regular security line, but the wait is short.

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