MtnDweller Posted January 27, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I understand that we need to go to the Excursion Desk upon entering the ship to get a chance at getting a spot. However, we are funding our S&S cards with cash. So, with that being said, do I go to Guest Services or the kiosk and fund our cards first or do they just put your name down on a list for the tour and take the funds the day of the tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad09821 Posted January 27, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 27, 2016 We did this on the Pride last year. We went right to the excursion desk and they wrote our names on the list. Later on in the cruise, they charged our accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddybear231 Posted January 27, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I know they say you can't take any pictures on this tour, but is it possible to sneak some in?! Maybe at least just a shot while on the bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDweller Posted January 27, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I know they say you can't take any pictures on this tour, but is it possible to sneak some in?! Maybe at least just a shot while on the bridge? I did some searching here and read that they wand you before the tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDweller Posted January 27, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted January 27, 2016 We did this on the Pride last year. We went right to the excursion desk and they wrote our names on the list. Later on in the cruise, they charged our accounts. Cool! Thanks! I'll do that and then fund our cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinpips Posted January 27, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) I know they say you can't take any pictures on this tour, but is it possible to sneak some in?! Maybe at least just a shot while on the bridge? You are patted down and a metal detector is used by security prior to the tour, if you have a camera or phone, they take it, the guide puts it in a bag he/she carries and it is returned to you upon completion, so no, you cannot take pictures. They take a few group photos and a photo of you with the captain on the bridge and send those to your room later in the day. Edited January 27, 2016 by cruisinpips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13cheermom Posted January 27, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Cool! Thanks! I'll do that and then fund our cards. This was true for us also, since we used gift cards for our entire sail/sign account. I think they wait until later in the day when they actually print out the tickets to be delivered to your room that first night to charge to your account. I too was concerned about the timing but waited until much later in the afternoon to apply some of our gift cards to cover those expenses. We always have a charge card on file but it has never been charged before gift cards are used entirely. Have fun on the tour, we really enjoyed it and felt it was well worth the price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDweller Posted January 27, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted January 27, 2016 This was true for us also, since we used gift cards for our entire sail/sign account. I think they wait until later in the day when they actually print out the tickets to be delivered to your room that first night to charge to your account. I too was concerned about the timing but waited until much later in the afternoon to apply some of our gift cards to cover those expenses. We always have a charge card on file but it has never been charged before gift cards are used entirely. Have fun on the tour, we really enjoyed it and felt it was well worth the price! Thank you for the info. So, I guess you know what our mission is. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pops72106 Posted January 27, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) I know they say you can't take any pictures on this tour, but is it possible to sneak some in?! Maybe at least just a shot while on the bridge? Anything is possible, why not just take over driving the ship, while in the bridge, that would be way cooler Edited January 27, 2016 by pops72106 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDweller Posted January 27, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) anything is possible, why not just take over driving the ship, while in the bridge, that would be way cooler hee hee! Edited January 27, 2016 by MtnDweller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselovin'girl Posted January 27, 2016 #11 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I took my mom on this tour when we were on the Pride in 2009. It was very interesting and we both enjoyed it very much! :) They take pictures of you on the bridge and give them to you. Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted January 27, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I understand that we need to go to the Excursion Desk upon entering the ship to get a chance at getting a spot. However, we are funding our S&S cards with cash. So, with that being said, do I go to Guest Services or the kiosk and fund our cards first or do they just put your name down on a list for the tour and take the funds the day of the tour? GS will both take your money and book BTF tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilMissScareAll Posted January 27, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Does anyone know the min age on the tour? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDweller Posted January 27, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Does anyone know the min age on the tour? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk As per Carnival's site: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksmycat Posted January 28, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Can you book this as soon as you board the ship? If so, will it be at guest services or the excursion desk? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwrestler171 Posted January 28, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Can you book this as soon as you board the ship? If so, will it be at guest services or the excursion desk? Thanks. Excursion Desk. Make sure you have closed toed shoes and be prepared for a lot of stairs and walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakersdozen12 Posted January 28, 2016 #17 Share Posted January 28, 2016 You definitely don't need to sneak a camera in order to get a bridge picture (not that you could anyway). You get a picture alone with the captain, and also one as a group with the captain. And also a group photo on a deck at the very front of the ship, where they raise the flag. Or at least we did on the Dream this past fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennythenose Posted January 28, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Just took this tour on Jan 2 on the Magic. We had a suite so were in Priority boarding. I went to the Excursion desk immediately and no one was there yet. I asked the employee at the elevators and they said to come back after we sailed. I wasn't comfortable with that so went back about 30 minutes later and was able to sign up at that time. As other posters have stated they put your name on a list and charge it later. I too added our gift card after I put my name on the list. I did have a cc on file already but I don't think she checked anything on the S&S card when she put my name on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted January 28, 2016 #19 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Just took this tour on Jan 2 on the Magic. We had a suite so were in Priority boarding. I went to the Excursion desk immediately and no one was there yet. I asked the employee at the elevators and they said to come back after we sailed. I wasn't comfortable with that so went back about 30 minutes later and was able to sign up at that time. As other posters have stated they put your name on a list and charge it later. I too added our gift card after I put my name on the list. I did have a cc on file already but I don't think she checked anything on the S&S card when she put my name on the list. They don't charge it until they're sure they're going to actually do the tour. If they don't get enough sign-ups, they won't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted January 28, 2016 #20 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Excursion Desk. Make sure you have closed toed shoes and be prepared for a lot of stairs and walking. Thanks for the helpful tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted January 28, 2016 #21 Share Posted January 28, 2016 There are two different lengths for the tours. Fantasy class ships it is about an hour and a golf, others three hours. As mentioned it does entail a good amount of walking but we really enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted January 28, 2016 #22 Share Posted January 28, 2016 You definitely don't need to sneak a camera in order to get a bridge picture (not that you could anyway). You get a picture alone with the captain, and also one as a group with the captain. And also a group photo on a deck at the very front of the ship, where they raise the flag. Or at least we did on the Dream this past fall. On Paradise, we only had one group photo with the captain. But the smaller ships have a shorter (and less expensive) tour. You definitely can't sneak a camera in. A security guard wands you before the tour and goes with you to the "sensitive" areas, like the engine control room and bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durangokid Posted January 28, 2016 #23 Share Posted January 28, 2016 We just did this tour on the Glory yesterday. When we boarded Guest Services would not take a reservation and made us go to the shore excursion desk to sign up. According to the gentleman there, the number of tours is dependent on the number of people interested and number of sea days they can offer it. It is well worth the price, IMHO, and very informative. We had a group picture on the bow and one on the bridge with the Captain. No individual pictures. Also some other goodies including a backpack tote, hat, wristband and some treats delivered to the cabin. Was over three hours for ours and a LOT of steps! Mary in NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyboop16 Posted January 28, 2016 #24 Share Posted January 28, 2016 We just did this tour on the Glory yesterday. When we boarded Guest Services would not take a reservation and made us go to the shore excursion desk to sign up. According to the gentleman there, the number of tours is dependent on the number of people interested and number of sea days they can offer it. It is well worth the price, IMHO, and very informative. We had a group picture on the bow and one on the bridge with the Captain. No individual pictures. Also some other goodies including a backpack tote, hat, wristband and some treats delivered to the cabin. Was over three hours for ours and a LOT of steps! Mary in NC Looks like we are on the same cruise, 2/2/2016. Would you mind letting me know the cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted January 28, 2016 #25 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Excursion Desk. Make sure you have closed toed shoes and be prepared for a lot of stairs and walking. Steep stairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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