What time do they open the Halls to the rooms?

[Lyn1Lyn]

Will be on the Sunshine in November. We have a 12 o'clock check in time. We're planning on getting there for 12 o'clock, but was curious as to what time they allow people to their rooms. I was on the Dream a few years back and I could recall that it was around 1:30 ish. Has anyone been on the Sunshine recently that could tell me the approximate time?

 

Trying to figure out if we want to wait to check in, until the time when we might be able to go straight to our rooms. Since we'll have children with us, and it mt be easier to drop off carry-on and such prior to going to eat lunch etc.

Edited October 16, 2016 by Lyn1Lyn

[mamajules]

It is the same...around 1:30.

 

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[ksy8384]

1:30pm is correct.

[RWolver672]

If you purchase FTTF, you can go to your cabin as soon as you board the ship even though the hallway doors will be closed. There will be a sign on the door saying Platinum/Diamond and FTTF are welcomed to enter.

[MCFTJCH2V]

The standard is 1:30, unless you are VIP, purchased FTTF, or the type to just go to your room anyway. No one stops you.

[Pyrate13]

No one stops you.

 

Not necessarily the case. On the Conquest last year we were stopped at the doors and told we could not go to the cabin unless we had priority or FTTF. We had to show our FTTF on the S&S card. Just saying.

[funinthesun1964]

1:30 is the norm, it can be earlier if they are done with their duties, or it can be later if a special circumstance happened, such as a coast guard inspection, etc. But most of the time it does happen very close to 1:30.

[tef43]

And ...

 

A 12:00 check-in time does *NOT* mean you will be boarding at 12:00.

 

12:00 is the time that you will be allowed to enter the terminal in order to get in line to check-in.

[BoDidly]

Not necessarily the case. On the Conquest last year we were stopped at the doors and told we could not go to the cabin unless we had priority or FTTF. We had to show our FTTF on the S&S card. Just saying.

 

Sad part of this, On most Carnival ships there isn't anyone at the doors that will even bother to check. We have been cussed at by people waiting by the doors while going through the doors to our cabin . Moments latter they enter behind us :eek:. Even though there are signs on the door for those that are allowed to enter ,most people ignore .

[dacsmom]

Will be on the Sunshine in November. We have a 12 o'clock check in time. We're planning on getting there for 12 o'clock, but was curious as to what time they allow people to their rooms. I was on the Dream a few years back and I could recall that it was around 1:30 ish. Has anyone been on the Sunshine recently that could tell me the approximate time?

 

Trying to figure out if we want to wait to check in, until the time when we might be able to go straight to our rooms. Since we'll have children with us, and it mt be easier to drop off carry-on and such prior to going to eat lunch etc.

 

Your 12:00 time is your check in time, not boarding time. Why not choose a later check in time and then when you board your cabin will be ready.

[jimbo5544]

The standard is 1:30, unless you are VIP, purchased FTTF, or the type to just go to your room anyway. No one stops you.

 

 

The "it's my vacation" mentality is a sad thing, even sadder when some post it here. Believe it or not, rules are not meant to broken.

 

 

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[Domino D]

The standard is 1:30, unless you are VIP, purchased FTTF, or the type to just go to your room anyway. No one stops you.

 

One time, we were able to go at around 12:30 because the cabins were ready, so maybe you had that experience. However, as others have said, they will stop you. There are employees checking your S&S.

[skrufy]

If you choose to arrive at the port later than your check in time, you do not have to change your time. Just cant arrive earlier or you will wait outside.

[PoppyandNana]

Will be on the Sunshine in November. We have a 12 o'clock check in time. We're planning on getting there for 12 o'clock, but was curious as to what time they allow people to their rooms. I was on the Dream a few years back and I could recall that it was around 1:30 ish. Has anyone been on the Sunshine recently that could tell me the approximate time?

 

Trying to figure out if we want to wait to check in, until the time when we might be able to go straight to our rooms. Since we'll have children with us, and it mt be easier to drop off carry-on and such prior to going to eat lunch etc.

 

You'll come off more knowledgeable and savvy if you use correct terminology.

 

Rooms are cabins or staterooms.

Halls are passage ways.

 

While we're at it I'll throw out some more:

 

Ceilings are overheads

Floors are decks

Bathrooms are heads

Where you sleep is called a berth

Dining rooms and buffets are mess halls

Food is prepared in galleries

Front of ship is fore; where the anchor is is called forecastle

Rear of ship is aft

Right side is starboard

Left is port

Middle of the ship is admidships

Beam is the widest point of a ship

Belay is to stop whatever you're doing

Displacement is the weight of water displaced by the immersed volume of a ship's hull, exactly equivalent to the weight of the whole ship.

Flag of convience is the business practice of registering a merchant ship in a sovereign state different from that of the ship's owners, and flying that state's civil ensign on the ship. The practice allows the ship's owner to reduce operating costs or avoid the regulations of the owner's country.

Lee is the side of the ship protected from the wind.

 

Remember a few of these and you'll soon sound like an old sea dog.

Edited October 16, 2016 by PoppyandNana

[DebJ14]

We were stopped on the Valor and had to show our S&S card.

 

Same here. We were stopped on both the Liberty and the Freedom. Some who came in behind us were turned back.

[RW20]

This one won us pub trivia!

 

An aft deck with a short bult on it is the poop deck!

 

 

You'll come off more knowledgeable and savvy if you use correct terminology.

 

Rooms are cabins or staterooms.

Halls are passage ways.

 

While we're at it I'll throw out some more:

 

Ceilings are overheads

Floors are decks

Bathrooms are heads

Where you sleep is called a berth

Dining rooms and buffets are mess halls

Food is prepared in galleries

Front of ship is fore; where the anchor is is called forecastle

Rear of ship is aft

Right side is starboard

Left is port

Middle of the ship is admidships

Beam is the widest point of a ship

Belay is to stop whatever you're doing

Displacement is the weight of water displaced by the immersed volume of a ship's hull, exactly equivalent to the weight of the whole ship.

Flag of convience is the business practice of registering a merchant ship in a sovereign state different from that of the ship's owners, and flying that state's civil ensign on the ship. The practice allows the ship's owner to reduce operating costs or avoid the regulations of the owner's country.

Lee is the side of the ship protected from the wind.

 

Remember a few of these and you'll soon sound like an old sea dog.

[Je Souhaite]

The "it's my vacation" mentality is a sad thing, even sadder when some post it here. Believe it or not, rules are not meant to broken.

 

 

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Yes they are. The ones following the rules are sitting or walking around with their luggage. The rule breakers have started their vacation baggage free.

[jimbo5544]

Yes they are. The ones following the rules are sitting or walking around with their luggage. The rule breakers have started their vacation baggage free.

 

 

Bull it's

Called entitlement grabbing, rule breaking is rule breaking. They should be turned around. Period.

 

 

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[JAGR]

You'll come off more knowledgeable and savvy if you use correct terminology.

 

Rooms are cabins or staterooms.

Halls are passage ways.

 

While we're at it I'll throw out some more:

 

Ceilings are overheads

Floors are decks

Bathrooms are heads

Where you sleep is called a berth

Dining rooms and buffets are mess halls

Food is prepared in galleries

Front of ship is fore; where the anchor is is called forecastle

Rear of ship is aft

Right side is starboard

Left is port

Middle of the ship is admidships

Beam is the widest point of a ship

Belay is to stop whatever you're doing

Displacement is the weight of water displaced by the immersed volume of a ship's hull, exactly equivalent to the weight of the whole ship.

Flag of convience is the business practice of registering a merchant ship in a sovereign state different from that of the ship's owners, and flying that state's civil ensign on the ship. The practice allows the ship's owner to reduce operating costs or avoid the regulations of the owner's country.

Lee is the side of the ship protected from the wind.

 

Remember a few of these and you'll soon sound like an old sea dog.

 

Wow! Thanks, Professor! All this time I though food was made in a galley, not a gallery!

[poobears]

Typically it's between 1:30 and 2. I have been able to drop luggage off early though and no I didn't break any rules. On different occasions Dh and I have been checking out the floor our rooms were in while we take our ship tour pics and the attendant asked us which room we were in and told us our room was ready if we wanted to go through the doors and drop off our luggage.

 

It never hurts to casually stroll down there and look around (unless you have a ton of carry on luggage), when they ask I tell them I'm just seeing what area our room is in so I know where to come back to drop off my luggage later. They are the ones that offer to let me drop it then. I don't ask.

[Reader0108598]

You'll come off more knowledgeable and savvy if you use correct terminology.

 

Rooms are cabins or staterooms.

Halls are passage ways.

 

While we're at it I'll throw out some more:

 

Ceilings are overheads

Floors are decks

Bathrooms are heads

Where you sleep is called a berth

Dining rooms and buffets are mess halls

Food is prepared in galleries

Front of ship is fore; where the anchor is is called forecastle

Rear of ship is aft

Right side is starboard

Left is port

Middle of the ship is admidships

Beam is the widest point of a ship

Belay is to stop whatever you're doing

Displacement is the weight of water displaced by the immersed volume of a ship's hull, exactly equivalent to the weight of the whole ship.

Flag of convience is the business practice of registering a merchant ship in a sovereign state different from that of the ship's owners, and flying that state's civil ensign on the ship. The practice allows the ship's owner to reduce operating costs or avoid the regulations of the owner's country.

Lee is the side of the ship protected from the wind.

 

Remember a few of these and you'll soon sound like an old sea dog.

 

Now this is just for fun right! I have one more to add

 

A Ship IS A SHIP NOT A BOAT:)

Edited October 16, 2016 by Reader0108598

[kierra]

I'm so tempted to get FTTF just to unpack and get that out of the way early but I know in the past when I tried to sneak into my room it seemed like those big bulkhead/ fire proof/ passageway doors were locked out so you couldn't get to your room. I don't want to pay for FTTF and not get to drop things off so how do you get to your room if you have FTTF? Do you just try to open the hallway door and wait for someone to unlock it or?

[DebJ14]

I'm so tempted to get FTTF just to unpack and get that out of the way early but I know in the past when I tried to sneak into my room it seemed like those big bulkhead/ fire proof/ passageway doors were locked out so you couldn't get to your room. I don't want to pay for FTTF and not get to drop things off so how do you get to your room if you have FTTF? Do you just try to open the hallway door and wait for someone to unlock it or?

 

The doors are shut, but not locked. The sign on the door tells Diamond, Platinums and FTTF people to come right in. You just open the door following the instructions for which leaf to open first.

[BoDidly]

The doors are heavy so your going to have to use your big boy/girl muscles.

[stargate fan]

The standard is 1:30, unless you are VIP, purchased FTTF, or the type to just go to your room anyway. No one stops you.

 

The past few cruises there have been crew members in red "Ask Me" shirts at the stairwells. They have asked us to come back around 1:30 when the cabins are accessible. We showed our Platinum cards and they told us to go ahead.