FTTF time vs. Boarding Pass Time

[marshhawk]

i am checking, cause I thought I knew everything:rolleyes: about FTTF, but when I ordered it, it states hours 11-12, but even though it is printed on my boarding pass that I have fttf, the times state 1-3 for embarking.

 

the port is seattle if that makes any difference-so do I actually get to arrive early with my fttf?

 

or are they going to stuff everyone on in two hours?

[cruizergal70]

With FTTF, you can arrive whenever you want. That's the point. People begin to arrive around 10:30 am or so and wait for the boarding to begin.

Edited August 21, 2016 by cruizergal70

[hartsnvt]

They make everyone pick a time. But if you have FTTF you can go anytime! Enjoy!

[tandemcruzr]

Is Seattle a 'staggered check-in' port?

[marshhawk]

that is what I was thinking, but when I looked at the carnival site, it says the same as the boarding pass, embarkation is between 1-3. that's all it says.

[mistycruiser]

Seattle is not a staggered check-in port yet so show up whenever you want.

Edited August 21, 2016 by mistycruiser

[riclop]

Is Seattle a 'staggered check-in' port?

 

No it is not.

[Donh44]

i am checking, cause I thought I knew everything:rolleyes: about FTTF, but when I ordered it, it states hours 11-12, but even though it is printed on my boarding pass that I have fttf, the times state 1-3 for embarking.

 

the port is seattle if that makes any difference-so do I actually get to arrive early with my fttf?

 

or are they going to stuff everyone on in two hours?

 

 

 

FTTF allows you to arrive whenever you want. FTTF overrides the staggered arrival time.

[Swampbaby]

FTTF allows you to check-in anytime, regardless of the CHECK-IN time shown if a staggered check-in port. You will board after weddings, Platinums, etc. You will BOARD prior to zones. If you get to port early without FTTF you could get zone 1 or 2. Believe me they can have all boarded within an hour of actual boarding start times. We like having the room ready when we arrive and having the usually much shorter line at guest services that's included with FTTF.

 

While I've read you don't need FTTF in Seattle, the other items are worth it to us.

[poobears]

FTTF doesn't change when you can arrive at port unless it's a staggered check in port which your isn't. It also doesn't change boarding time because the ship isn't ready until it's ready although you will get moved to the front behind platinum weddings etc. They can't put you on the ship until everyone from the prior ship gets off. That doesn't change just because you have FTTF.

 

What does change is your room will be ready as soon as you set foot on board so you can bypass the wait your room is not ready signs and go down to your room to drop off all your stuff. Then go either chill out there or go check out the ship. You will get to get into the priority line at guest services if you need anything and that alone can save a ton of time if you run into a problem during your cruise. You also get priority tenders if you have any tender ports and priority debark (I think) which makes getting off a whole lot faster if you need to catch a flight or anything home.

Edited August 22, 2016 by poobears