Priority boarding

[jimslady]

Had to book our 2 rooms w an adult in each as per carnival rules. However, my kids are 12 & 18, both of which can board w me in priority Bc they're considered minors. However, it leave my husband by himself! Do you think they'll let him board w us so we don't get separated?

[jgskes]

Had to book our 2 rooms w an adult in each as per carnival rules. However, my kids are 12 & 18, both of which can board w me in priority Bc they're considered minors. However, it leave my husband by himself! Do you think they'll let him board w us so we don't get separated?

 

 

I am platinum and I went on a cruise with 3 rooms. I was the only one platinum. They would only let my daughter board with me. I was a little irritated. I convinced 3 people to go on a cruise and my friend paid for all of us on his credit card. Don't count on it because it has been different before..but I was always able to get multiple cabins on with me as long as we were grouped together in the booking. They said if it was all on my credit card that they would have been able to come on with me. Hope this makes sense...lol.

[Schoifmom]

Had to book our 2 rooms w an adult in each as per carnival rules. However, my kids are 12 & 18, both of which can board w me in priority Bc they're considered minors. However, it leave my husband by himself! Do you think they'll let him board w us so we don't get separated?

 

Nope. You could hang back and board with him, though (and your 18 year old is considered an adult).

 

BTW, you didn't need to book an adult in each room. Just for future reference.

[First and Ten]

So if boarding together is such a big deal (I don't know why it is so important to be able to step off the gangplank at exactly the same time, but whatever). Instead of getting irritated, why not just stay back and all board together?

 

In the case of hubby and the kids, instead of leaving hubby, just stay with him and all board together? Doesn't that solve the problem? :confused:

Edited August 31, 2016 by First and Ten

[Schoifmom]

So if boarding together is such a big deal (I don't know why it is so important to be able to step off the gangplank at exactly the same time, but whatever). Instead of getting irritated, why not just stay back and all board together?

 

In the case of hubby and the kids, instead of leaving hubby, just stay with him and all board together? Doesn't that solve the problem? :confused:

 

I don't know that it is necessary to get so snarky about it. She asked a simple question. Some families like to stick together. There's nothing wrong with that. Maybe there is some anxiety related to leaving her husband to board alone. Maybe it's his first cruise. May they just want to enjoy the experience together!

[First and Ten]

I don't know that it is necessary to get so snarky about it. She asked a simple question. Some families like to stick together. There's nothing wrong with that. Maybe there is some anxiety related to leaving her husband to board alone. Maybe it's his first cruise. May they just want to enjoy the experience together!

 

OK....so I recommended essentially the exact same thing you did....you actually beat me to it. I didn't see your post when typing my response....because you recommend it, its a good idea, and because I recommend it, I am being "snarky"? :confused:

Edited August 31, 2016 by First and Ten

[Schoifmom]

So if boarding together is such a big deal (I don't know why it is so important to be able to step off the gangplank at exactly the same time, but whatever). Instead of getting irritated, why not just stay back and all board together?

 

In the case of hubby and the kids, instead of leaving hubby, just stay with him and all board together? Doesn't that solve the problem? :confused:

 

OK....so I recommended essentially the exact same thing you did....you actually beat me to it, I didn't see your post when typing my response....because you recommend it, its a good idea, and because I recommend it, I am being "snarky"? :confused:

 

See the snarky bit bolded. The way you put it certainly seemed to be condescending. Perhaps it's just residual irritation from that "other" thread that just got way out of hand :)

Edited August 31, 2016 by Schoifmom

[First and Ten]

See the snarky bit bolded. The way you put it certainly seemed to be condescending.

 

I said "I" don't get why its a big deal, but whatever. Meaning because I don't get that mindset doesn't mean it doesn't exist....My point being if boarding all together is such a big deal, Platinum person can stay BACK with the rest of the party....Problem solved....sheesh

 

Speaking for me in that situation, if DW was Plat and I wasn't, I would tell her to take the kids, go to cabin and I will meet you there. I am a big boy, even my first time getting on a ship, I may not be a rocket scientist, but I am thinking I can find my way to my cabin. It isn't that complicated ;)

Edited August 31, 2016 by First and Ten

[jimslady]

Couldn't do the room with the two kids Bc of my 12 year old. And according to carnival my 18 yo is a minor to them Bc you need to be 25 to cruise alone? Anyways, we just wanted to experience the better boarding process the suite gets. Last time we paid for fftf but I hate to waste the money for it this time. And a reply to the other post- it is all on my credit card in my name.

[Schoifmom]

I said "I" don't get why its a big deal, but whatever. Meaning because I don't get that mindset doesn't mean it doesn't exist....My point being if boarding all together is such a big deal, Platinum person can stay BACK with the rest of the party....Problem solved....sheesh

 

Speaking for me in that situation, if DW was Plat and I wasn't, I would tell her to take the kids, go to cabin and I will meet you there. I am a big boy, even my first time getting on a ship, I may not be a rocket scientist, but I am thinking I can find my way to my cabin. It isn't that complicated ;)

 

I agree that it's not complicated, but this is a poster with only 10 posts ... let's give them a little leeway here. Not everyone is that comfortable being separated in crowds. It was a legitimate questions. Sometimes it's not what is said, but how it is said.

[First and Ten]

I agree that it's not complicated, but this is a poster with only 10 posts ... let's give them a little leeway here. Not everyone is that comfortable being separated in crowds. It was a legitimate questions. Sometimes it's not what is said, but how it is said.

 

I made the same recommendation that you essentially did....if you want to all board together, all stay back....we agree on that? Did I say that right and in the right context, with the correct "inflection" as to not be "snarky" (now I am getting a little "snarky", or as I like to say, smart*** ;))

Edited August 31, 2016 by First and Ten

[Elaine5715]

I agree that it's not complicated, but this is a poster with only 10 posts ... let's give them a little leeway here. Not everyone is that comfortable being separated in crowds. It was a legitimate questions. Sometimes it's not what is said, but how it is said.

 

It is a poster with 10 posts but holds Platinum status. Let's not fool ourselves, they were looking for a workaround so hubby can use the Priority boarding.

[tonit964]

Had to book our 2 rooms w an adult in each as per carnival rules. However, my kids are 12 & 18, both of which can board w me in priority Bc they're considered minors. However, it leave my husband by himself! Do you think they'll let him board w us so we don't get separated?

 

Just try and get the next boarding zone number after wedding/Diamond/Plats and you can all board together. You don't have to board priority if you don't want to.

 

This is what we do with family that are not priority.

[First and Ten]

it is a poster with 10 posts but holds platinum status. Let's not fool ourselves, they were looking for a workaround so hubby can use the priority boarding.

 

bingo!!!!

Edited August 31, 2016 by First and Ten

[pohlerbear]

So long as your kids room is next to or a cross the hall, you can book the 12 year old with the 18 year old (unless you have two balconies)

 

Guests 12 and younger

If the relative or guardian insists on booking separate staterooms, minors must either be directly across the hall or next door. Guests 12 and under may not be assigned to a balcony stateroom without a relative or guardian (25 years of age or older).

Guests 13 - 17 years of age

Can be booked up to 3 staterooms away from a relative or guardian (25 years of age or older).

Guests 18 – 20 years of age

Do not have any restrictions and may book whatever location they prefer.

Edited August 31, 2016 by pohlerbear

[jgskes]

bingo!!!!

 

I feel at the least, your family should all get priority boarding with you. My children would already be platinum if they had not changed the program. That being said..when my whole party could not board, I did stay back and board with them because all 3 of them never cruised before and I wanted to experience it with them. I can say..they got the perk of tendering with me...you can have up to 5 people (from what I was told). I can't believe how bent out of shape people get. Someone asked a question..if we can't answer in a nice way...why answer at all?

[First and Ten]

I feel at the least, your family should all get priority boarding with you. My children would already be platinum if they had not changed the program. That being said..when my whole party could not board, I did stay back and board with them because all 3 of them never cruised before and I wanted to experience it with them. I can say..they got the perk of tendering with me...you can have up to 5 people (from what I was told). I can't believe how bent out of shape people get. Someone asked a question..if we can't answer in a nice way...why answer at all?

 

I answered to stay back with the rest of your party....that wasn't nice? You FEEL your family should get priority boarding with you, that's your opinion. Carnival disagrees....I am not being "snarky" I am being direct and just saying it is what it is. So you apparently stayed back and boarded together for the experience (again, not being sarcastic but you are enjoying a cruise with your family. I don't get the "experience" of walking up a gangplank as a big deal, but I guess some people do so more power to you). Net/Net, it all worked out. I hope you had a good time

Edited August 31, 2016 by First and Ten

[cruisinpips]

I'm going out on a limb here and I bet 95/100 people who said to the port agents that you were all traveling together as a family, you will be told to board together in Priority. Possibly I'm wrong, but I doubt it. They don't want to split up a family of 4, if the group were larger, then yes. Enjoy your cruise!

 

 

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[jimslady]

I was just curious. Don't get to vacation much. Only our second cruise. We were going to try to stay the night in port canaveral the night before (we live in Venice about 2 hours away). So that being said we should get to port earlier than last time. The reason I asked about the priority boarding is that I thought it lets us get on board earlier? Is there any other perks w VIP boarding? But I will call and see if I can get the boys in the same room, we got the CS and we got them an interior. I'm sure they'll be hanging out w us in our room but at least all their luggage mess will be contained in their own private space. And to reply to other post, there room is diagonal to ours.

[pohlerbear]

Confused.

 

How are you priority if this is your second cruise?

 

If you have FTTF, you will need to purchase for each room

[jimslady]

I got a free cruise voucher from casino last June on Victory. Used it to get a discounted rate on the captains suite. Got it for $761 including tax port fees etc. IDK how but it was only 300$ a person in that suite. 384$ each for the interior room for the kids.

[Schoifmom]

I got a free cruise voucher from casino last June on Victory. Used it to get a discounted rate on the captains suite. Got it for $761 including tax port fees etc. IDK how but it was only 300$ a person in that suite. 384$ each for the interior room for the kids.

 

Great job! I hope you enjoy your cruise :)

 

You can ask a gate agent about all boarding together with the suite passengers. Worse case scenario ... get there early and get an early zone number for the others and board with them. It's really only a matter of 15-30 minutes if you get a low enough zone.

[pohlerbear]

That's a sweet (suite!)deal. Congrats!

 

You could get FTTF for the other room.

[jimslady]

That's kinda what I was thinking. Pohlerbear had posted that I should be able to have the boys together in same room across the hall. However when I call carnival the lady said no, but I'm going to call back and see what I can do. It wouldn't be a big deal to me either way, but we don't go on vacation often and as stupid as it sounds I know the kids would get a kick out of being considered "VIPS"

[Schoifmom]

That's kinda what I was thinking. Pohlerbear had posted that I should be able to have the boys together in same room across the hall. However when I call carnival the lady said no, but I'm going to call back and see what I can do. It wouldn't be a big deal to me either way, but we don't go on vacation often and as stupid as it sounds I know the kids would get a kick out of being considered "VIPS"

 

Since you've already booked, I would just leave it as is and get it changed on the ship. Next time you book, though, there is no reason to have to put an adult in each cabin.

 

You really should work on getting FTTF for that other room, though.

 

Whatever you do ... have a blast!