Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted March 5, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 5, 2014 What time did you arrive at the terminal and actually board the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKJJ Posted March 5, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 5, 2014 What time did you arrive at the terminal and actually board the ship? We arrived at the terminal at a little before 10:15 and were turned away. They told us that the ship was still unloading and the only people allowed in were those who were picking up people who were debarking. They told us to try back around 11:00. We showed back up around 10:45 and they were letting people into the port. Judging by the amount of people ahead of us, I'd guess that they started letting people in around 10:30. The lines went quickly and we boarded around 11:45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverpenguin Posted March 5, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 5, 2014 We got there about 1:30 & waiting in line for a little while. We got on the ship about 2:30. Our rooms were ready, so we dropped our stuff off. We realized muster was in a little bit, so we hurried to the lido deck & filled our plates just as they were taking everything up for muster. We finished eating just in time to run back down to Riviera deck & figure out muster station. We later realized it was printed on the S&S card. Oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamecock_Cruiser Posted March 5, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 5, 2014 We got there about 11:15 when we cruise from here and were on board by 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerCruiser Posted March 5, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 5, 2014 have cruised 4 times on her and usually arrive between 10:30 and 11:00. Sometimes Jax Port can be a little on the slower side it seems but we are usually onboard by 11:30 or 12:00 ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momonthego17 Posted March 5, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 5, 2014 We checked in at the FTTF checkpoint at 11:45, boarded the ship and our room was ready at 12:30. Super easy boarding! Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted March 5, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 5, 2014 What time did you arrive at the terminal and actually board the ship? I just got off Fascination on Monday. With Platinum boarding, I boarded a little after 11 AM, about 2 minutes after I was seated after check-in. Smooth process. My luggage wasn't delivered as quickly as I'm accustomed to on other ships, but was satisfactory. My cabin was ready when I boarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted March 5, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Thank you! We have FTTF since windawn said her luggage didn't arrive in a timely matter should we take our luggage on board with us and I assume our room be ready drop it right off or should we let Carnival handle it, I wonder what time by our luggage would arrive if we let Carnival do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted March 5, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Thank you! We have FTTF since windawn said her luggage didn't arrive in a timely matter should we take our luggage on board with us and I assume our room be ready drop it right off or should we let Carnival handle it, I wonder what time by our luggage would arrive if we let Carnival do it? Remember that they do not let you in the gate at Port area until 10:30 am. If you have FTTF, your room will be ready once you board, where you can drop your carry ons and go to Lido to eat lunch. Earliest we have received our luggage on Fascination has been around 2 pm, and the latest is around 4 pm, and we are Platinum. This is on 5 sailings on the Fascination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted March 5, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted March 5, 2014 4pm for platinum! Do you think having the FTTF would get my luggage there even before Platinum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverpenguin Posted March 5, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I doubt it, as diamond & platinum are before FTTF in the Carnival heirarchy. I will say that we didn't have FTTF (or VIFP status) & still had our luggage before dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted March 5, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 5, 2014 4pm for platinum! Do you think having the FTTF would get my luggage there even before Platinum? Notice that 4 pm was the latest.We usually have 2 checked bags, and they never arrive at the same time. You should have no problem getting your luggage before sail away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted March 5, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Perfect thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLJS Posted March 5, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 5, 2014 4pm for platinum! Do you think having the FTTF would get my luggage there even before Platinum? The luggage tags are the same for FTTF and platinum, so the carnival employees have no way of differentiating the two statuses, so you should have your luggage by 4pm. Last summer we had our bags in our room within about 5 minutes of us arriving. We arrived at the cruise terminal about 11:30 and went straight on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tncap Posted March 5, 2014 #15 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Got there at 11, were on board by 1130 and were told rooms were ready. This was in November and without FTTF/priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnvol8753 Posted March 8, 2014 #16 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Went on 2/27. We got there about 11:45 walked right through and right on the boat. Our room was ready about 1230. I think luggage came around 3, I can't really remember for sure. I did not have FTTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted March 8, 2014 #17 Share Posted March 8, 2014 In October, with FTTF, we got there at 10:30 and were on by 11. Luggage was at the cabin, and the cabin was ready. Out last cruise out of NOLA with FTTF, we got there at 10:45, got on the ship at 12, suitcase was no where to be seen and the cabin wasn't ready. Love the Fascination! Not so much the Elation, they said they dont promise that the bags will be delivered early and that there is no promise that the cabin will be ready. Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted March 8, 2014 Author #18 Share Posted March 8, 2014 We are leaving tomorrow and decided to walk our luggage on the ship and since our room should be ready drop it off there as we are on the Empress Deck. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARgal30 Posted March 8, 2014 #19 Share Posted March 8, 2014 What deck will we be on when we first get on the fascination? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare2Believe Posted March 8, 2014 #20 Share Posted March 8, 2014 We arrived between 11:30 and 11:40, and were onboard by 12. All rooms were ready by 12:30. It was the easiest embarkation - EVER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare2Believe Posted March 8, 2014 #21 Share Posted March 8, 2014 What deck will we be on when we first get on the fascination? You will be on deck 3(I think that's what it is)...it's the deck you will also use to get on/off at ports, down by the infirmary/crew area. You do not enter into the atrium, as on other ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverpenguin Posted March 8, 2014 #22 Share Posted March 8, 2014 You will be on the Riviera deck (the lowest deck with passenger staterooms) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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