tyeomans Posted July 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 14, 2017 So we booked our cruise last November 2016, and our cruise is in 41 days.... I really wasn't aware of what FTTF was until I joined this board. I got to reading that FTTF sales out quickly, and that is 100% correct! I had got on about 2 months after booking the cruise, and it was already sold out. Complete bummer! Just about 3 months ago, I read that you should frequently check the site to see if any FTTF have opened back up from other people cancelling. Let me tell you that when I read that I was on the hunt. For the last 3 months, I found myself checking the site almost daily hoping to see the big red letters SOLD OUT to disappear, and I was having no such luck, so I gave up. Well today, I decided to go ahead and do online check-in and decided to check one more time for FTTF. It was available!! I clicked add to cart immediately and got that sucker! If you ever decide not to get FTTF and regret it later on, definitely keep checking back because it just might come available again! So excited! Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted July 14, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Roll Tide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KappaLady Posted July 14, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Congrats! Happy Cruising! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted July 14, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Your diligence worked. Enjoy the privileges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbrae Noctem Posted July 14, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Roll Tide! I approve this message. So we booked our cruise last November 2016, and our cruise is in 41 days.... I really wasn't aware of what FTTF was until I joined this board. I got to reading that FTTF sales out quickly, and that is 100% correct! I had got on about 2 months after booking the cruise, and it was already sold out. Complete bummer! Just about 3 months ago, I read that you should frequently check the site to see if any FTTF have opened back up from other people cancelling. Let me tell you that when I read that I was on the hunt. For the last 3 months, I found myself checking the site almost daily hoping to see the big red letters SOLD OUT to disappear, and I was having no such luck, so I gave up. Well today, I decided to go ahead and do online check-in and decided to check one more time for FTTF. It was available!! I clicked add to cart immediately and got that sucker! If you ever decide not to get FTTF and regret it later on, definitely keep checking back because it just might come available again! So excited! Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Nice tip. I'll have to pass this onto a member of my group, that wasn't able to get FTTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted July 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Good for you. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseBride926 Posted July 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Congrats! I definitely agree to keep checking. We had booked fttf a year ago for our balcony room because we have a toddler and priority embarkation/debarkation makes like easier. About a month ago we ended up upselling to a suite so I immediately canceled our long sold out fttf. I'm sure things like that happen all the time so definitely keep checking! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted July 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Congrats! I definitely agree to keep checking. We had booked fttf a year ago for our balcony room because we have a toddler and priority embarkation/debarkation makes like easier. About a month ago we ended up upselling to a suite so I immediately canceled our long sold out fttf. I'm sure things like that happen all the time so definitely keep checking!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I would have kept FTTF so that you could have your cabin ready at embarkation and the FTTF Guest Services line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&TQ Posted July 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Congrats and thanks for the reminder. I totally forgot to book it for my cruise. 318 days and counting. Sent from my Z981 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First and Ten Posted July 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Oh goodie, another FTTF thread :evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdfireman Posted July 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Congrats on Scoring your Faster To The Food... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted July 14, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Oh goodie, another FTTF thread :evilsmile: People don't have to follow , not everyone follows this board daily,we do have choices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First and Ten Posted July 14, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 14, 2017 People don't have to follow , not everyone follows this board daily,we do have choices! i was just commenting that there was another FTTF thread. I enjoy the FTTF threads, there is so much good info and banter ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshower9 Posted July 14, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Congrats! I also managed to snag FTTF by checking everyday after it was already sold out. (y) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseBride926 Posted July 14, 2017 #15 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I would have kept FTTF so that you could have your cabin ready at embarkation and the FTTF Guest Services line. We considered it for the room being ready but overall didn't think it was worth it when someone else could get better use...especially after paying for the upsell lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted July 14, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 14, 2017 We considered it for the room being ready but overall didn't think it was worth it when someone else could get better use...especially after paying for the upsell lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeah I can see that. As long as you don't need the cabin right away it's not that big of a deal although I do love the GS line. Enjoy your suite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathyds Posted July 14, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Good for you!! I haven't been able to get it yet but I keep checking every day...about 5 times a day :):) Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazil65 Posted July 14, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Congrats!!!! I know the feeling well....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYcruzzer Posted July 14, 2017 #19 Share Posted July 14, 2017 i was just commenting that there was another FTTF thread. I enjoy the FTTF threads, there is so much good info and banter ;) Here I thought you were simply adding to your post count......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckett Posted July 14, 2017 #20 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I'm not a FTTF person, however I did want to pipe in and say this type of thing is what I love about these boards. So many helpful people have given great advice, tips, and recommendations that I have used over the years. Take what you can use and shake the rest off! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonarino Posted July 14, 2017 #21 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Big Thanks OP, been wondering if this was even possible. I booked ten months out and was sorely disappointed to find FTTF sold out so far in advance. I even thought about posting the question to see if anybody had ever managed to do what you did. Congrats and have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organized Chaos Posted July 14, 2017 #22 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Good to hear you were able to snag it. We're a bit over 300 days out from ours and, so far, it's still available. I want to get it for the first time because we have a bigger group going this time and I think it'll really come in handy. I'll probably go ahead and buy one for our cabin just to be safe, then convince the others it's a good idea before they're gone. Oh goodie, another FTTF thread :evilsmile: i was just commenting that there was another FTTF thread. I enjoy the FTTF threads, there is so much good info and banter You didn't have to post in it, now did you? This isn't one of the "Is it worth it?" threads. It's a positive outcome for someone who actually wanted it. Not sure why anyone who feels as strongly against FTTF as you do even needs to chime in. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistshar Posted July 14, 2017 #23 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I booked way back and FTTF was available yet at that time. So I bookmarked the site and checked it several times a day. Finally one day there it was and I got it. Even though we have a suite, I wanted it for being able to go to the room as soon as we board. I have mobility issues and it will be so helpful for that option alone. Can't wait for our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodfaerie Posted July 14, 2017 #24 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Clearly, you have the disease now. You will never not be thinking about your next cruise, ever. It's maddening and invigorating at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted July 15, 2017 #25 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Well today, I decided to go ahead and do online check-in and decided to check one more time for FTTF. It was available!! I clicked add to cart immediately and got that sucker! If you ever decide not to get FTTF and regret it later on, definitely keep checking back because it just might come available again! So excited! Congrats! I won't say FTTF is a "make or break" thing for me on Carnival, but (thank to CruiseCritic) I've managed to get it on every Carnival cruise so far, and it's proven its worth several times. I really miss it when I'm forced to sail on Royal (on a yearly charter). When you booked it, did you happen to notice if it said how many slots were available? If it was a bunch, they might have opened up some slots based on capacity, but if it was just one or two, you might have REALLY lucked out. :D Here I thought you were simply adding to your post count......... I think that process is referred to as "ricloping" on CruiseCritic. :halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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