BeagleAgility Posted November 10, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 10, 2016 I had an extended balcony and bought an FTTF because I like the benefits of it (priority check-in, straight to the room, guest line, etc). Upgraded to an Ocean Suite and was told by the Carnival Rep that I no longer needed the FTTF as I would get all the same benefits (keep in mind - I am NOT a platinum member). So - I cancelled it based on her information so that someone might get the benefits. Well, come to find out - I don't get a lot of the benefits. I do get the priority check-in and boarding but am not able to go to my room right away. I am not happy about this but not a whole lot I can do nor that Carnival is helping me with (although it was based on their information). However, wondering what others have experienced? Can I get to my Ocean Suite right away to at least drop off my carry-on bag? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jst Posted November 10, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Sorry no, your cabin will not be secured and ready for occupancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christie629 Posted November 10, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 10, 2016 The last time we sailed in a suite (Grand Suite) we were told we could access our room early and drop off our luggage (2 years ago). We have a Vista Suite this time. I guess we'll see... Won't be the biggest deal if we can't but I can understand since you had FTTF and then canceled it on Carnival's recommendation being a bit irritated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted November 10, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 10, 2016 The reps don't seem to know the rules! We were told the same thing but I knew better and told the rep that only if you are platinum or diamond will be the suite be ready for you when you board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psouthcomb Posted November 10, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 10, 2016 I have a ocean suite next year on Magic. I bought the FTTF for the simple reason that I can go to my cabin right away, drop off carry on luggage and enjoy lunch without lugging around all that stuff. Worth the extra money to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzkitty Posted November 10, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Just off the Freedom in a Grand Suite. I bought the FTTF and decided to keep it and glad I did!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 10, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 10, 2016 The reps don't seem to know the rules!We were told the same thing but I knew better and told the rep that only if you are platinum or diamond will be the suite be ready for you when you board. I agree. Most reps are not really well rounded on matters related to cruising, with some not having actual experience. I prefer to rely here on CC for reliable info. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtfoor24 Posted November 10, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Check your luggage tags. we upgraded to a suite for the January 7, 2018 cruise on the pride and our luggage tags have The FTTF logo on them. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted November 10, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 10, 2016 If suites got priority in cabin ready at check in -- ALL those cabins (located in the same area) will need to be cleaned and pressed in 2 hours?? not happening even with magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtfoor24 Posted November 10, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Hello serene56, I am not sure about the other ships as I have only ever cruised on the Pride and this is the first time we booked a suite. I was curious what my luggage tags looked like. They do have the logo on them. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrHfuhruhurr Posted November 10, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Hello serene56, I am not sure about the other ships as I have only ever cruised on the Pride and this is the first time we booked a suite. I was curious what my luggage tags looked like. They do have the logo on them. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Do your boarding passes also have the logo? My understanding is the luggage tags get the FTTF logo because suites get priority luggage handling (same as FTTF), but that other FTTF benefits (including having your room ready when you board) are not included. I'd love to learn otherwise, since we're in a suite on Nov. 13th on the Breeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted November 10, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) Do your boarding passes also have the logo? My understanding is the luggage tags get the FTTF logo because suites get priority luggage handling (same as FTTF), but that other FTTF benefits (including having your room ready when you board) are not included. I'd love to learn otherwise, since we're in a suite on Nov. 13th on the Breeze. Its the luggage since suites get the FTTF luggage perk. Does not mean the cabin is going to be ready. I agree with everything that is said here.. You get all the benifits of the FTTF except the cabin being ready. There is jut too many suites to have them all ready by boarding. Edited November 10, 2016 by serene56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted November 10, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Its the luggage since suites get the FTTF luggage perk. Does not mean the cabin is going to be ready. I agree with everything that is said here.. You get all the benifits of the FTTF except the cabin being ready. There is jut too many suites to have them all ready by boarding. And no Priority Guest Services line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtfoor24 Posted November 10, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Do your boarding passes also have the logo? My understanding is the luggage tags get the FTTF logo because suites get priority luggage handling (same as FTTF), but that other FTTF benefits (including having your room ready when you board) are not included. I'd love to learn otherwise, since we're in a suite on Nov. 13th on the Breeze. DrHfuhruhurr , I don't have that cruise paid for yet so I can't bring up the boarding passes. When we called guest services, we just asked about priority tendering, they did tell us that was included. We did not ask about the room being ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 11, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I had an extended balcony and bought an FTTF because I like the benefits of it (priority check-in, straight to the room, guest line, etc). Upgraded to an Ocean Suite and was told by the Carnival Rep that I no longer needed the FTTF as I would get all the same benefits (keep in mind - I am NOT a platinum member). So - I cancelled it based on her information so that someone might get the benefits. Well, come to find out - I don't get a lot of the benefits. I do get the priority check-in and boarding but am not able to go to my room right away. I am not happy about this but not a whole lot I can do nor that Carnival is helping me with (although it was based on their information). However, wondering what others have experienced? Can I get to my Ocean Suite right away to at least drop off my carry-on bag? Thanks. You got bad info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swodog94 Posted November 11, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 11, 2016 We just cruised on Pride from 23-30 OCT 16. We had an Ocean Suite, but did not pay separately for FTTF. Our luggage tags did have the FTTF logo, but our boarding docs just said Priority. We were on the ship by 1pm and went straight to our cabin even though the doors to the passageways were still closed. Our cabin was clean and ready. We dropped off our carry-on's and headed for the Lido to eat. When we came back around 3pm our luggage was outside the door. When we returned to Baltimore on Sunday 30OCT16, we were asked to vacate our cabins no later than 9am. So I can see how the cabin stewards could get all their suites "turned around" in 4 hours, especially since they do such a great job of keeping them clean during the week. I assume that with the new suite perks and FTTF, the staff prioritizes those cabins first, then hits everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted November 11, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 11, 2016 We just cruised on Pride from 23-30 OCT 16. We had an Ocean Suite, but did not pay separately for FTTF. Our luggage tags did have the FTTF logo, but our boarding docs just said Priority. We were on the ship by 1pm and went straight to our cabin even though the doors to the passageways were still closed. Our cabin was clean and ready. We dropped off our carry-on's and headed for the Lido to eat. When we came back around 3pm our luggage was outside the door. When we returned to Baltimore on Sunday 30OCT16, we were asked to vacate our cabins no later than 9am. So I can see how the cabin stewards could get all their suites "turned around" in 4 hours, especially since they do such a great job of keeping them clean during the week. I assume that with the new suite perks and FTTF, the staff prioritizes those cabins first, then hits everything else. And did the doors say it was OK for suites to enter along with Diamond/Platinum/FTTF? I'm guessing not. So you really weren't supposed to be there. If you can leave as late as 9AM and they start boarding at around 11:30, that only gives them 2 and a half hours to get them cleaned. Not nearly enough time if everyone that had a suite along with Diamond/Platinum/FTTF could enter. Suites are not included in the early cabin access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazil65 Posted November 11, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 11, 2016 We got FTTF with our suite just for the access to cabin upon boarding and the VIP GS line. You got bad info and should have kept the FTTF if cabin access was important to you :( !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted November 11, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 11, 2016 We were on the ship by 1pm and went straight to our cabin even though the doors to the passageways were still closed. Our cabin was clean and ready. We dropped off our carry-on's and headed for the Lido to eat. When we came back around 3pm our luggage was outside the door. . the cabins are not secured until the hotel manager has given the all clear. Especially with expensive electronics-- if that door is closed I would not be opening it to drop stuff off. (suppose if they thought the past cruisers left it behind by mistake) By 1pm i would think that cabins should be cleaned and ready-- but people do arrive on the shp before noon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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