Release of FTTF

[NCcruisin]

Does Carnival release more FTTF after the last day to pay for cruise?

[bury me at sea]

Often this has happened on the cruises I have booked. Start checking a few days before final payment date.

[riclop]

Does Carnival release more FTTF after the last day to pay for cruise?

Not really maybe if someone cancels.

[dolita22]

Our final payment was in early December for our Glory cruise in February, and I have been checking daily both before that and now after (and sometimes multiple times per day) to see if FTTF is available with no luck. At one point I read on here that it may be available both at the 90-day mark and the 60-day mark, but it hasn't been available for us...and by now, I kinda just don't expect it to be. I'll keep checking, but I'm doubtful. I hope you have better luck!

[badmamajama23]

my cruise is in 22 days and I've been checking almost every hour!

[asalligo]

For my last two cruises I have snagged it just a few days after final payment date. I guess someone does not pay and there must be a grace period. Anyone who ever missed final payment know the drill?

[badmamajama23]

For my last two cruises I have snagged it just a few days after final payment date. I guess someone does not pay and there must be a grace period. Anyone who ever missed final payment know the drill?

 

Thank You I needed to hear that to keep up the hope!!

[asalligo]

My Elation cruise in March is a good example. 52 days out today and FTTF became available this morning.

[HawksFan74]

Just keep checking! I booked our upcoming 2/24 cruise on 1/16, just 39 days out. FTTF was sold out at the time, but then became available on 1/23 (32 days out).

Edited January 26, 2018 by HawksFan74
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[hdavidson]

Where can I check for it???

[beachgoddess]

Under excursions in the port you're leaving from.

 

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[Jeffn57]

I checked every day for the last month before our last cruise and got nothing. But... We had a 12:00 noon check-in time. When we got to the port in Miami we unloaded our luggage and walked right in to the terminal and on the boat with nothing but our boarding passes. Best embarkation ever for my wife and I.

[Bulldogsoc]

I booked a March 3 cruise out of Long Beach back in December and FTTF was sold out. I kept checking on a regular basis without luck. this morning the sold out notice was gone and I was able to book it for our two room. Thanks to the posters that gave the advice to keep checking. I guess they now must have a handle on how many weddings, Plats and diamonds they have and can therefore decide how many more they can release.

[Daphne'sMom]

I've booked 2 cruises in the past after final payment (had to pay in full upon booking), and was able to get FTTF both times. Good luck!

[mrswagesmoney]

I'm logging on twice a day to book it for our cruise. Last year it was available on 4/4 and we sailed may 27th. This made our first cruise experience awesome!

[Joebucks]

It blows my mind that Carnival doesn't raise the price of something like this that sells out quickly, by itself.

 

Before I get lectured on it being poor customer service, it is also poor customer service to offer a "premium service" like FTTP, but only those looking on the right day, get it.

[HawksFan74]

It blows my mind that Carnival doesn't raise the price of something like this that sells out quickly, by itself.

I've thought the same thing. On our first cruise 3 years ago, FTTF was $49.95. Since then, the price has gone up to $69.95, but it still sells out. Perhaps it would make sense to start with a higher price (like $99), and then offer a discount closer to the time of sailing if sales are slow. I mean, that is what they already do with cruise fares, right?

[bury me at sea]

It blows my mind that Carnival doesn't raise the price of something like this that sells out quickly, by itself.

 

Before I get lectured on it being poor customer service, it is also poor customer service to offer a "premium service" like FTTP, but only those looking on the right day, get it.

 

That brought a chuckle. I remember the first time I posted after paying 49.95 for FTTF I said I would happily pay more for it. Apparently Carnival saw my comment since I am now paying more for it.

 

Economics suggests there is a point of diminishing returns, but as long as they limit the number offered for sale, they apparently haven't reached that point yet.

[summersigh]

If everyone who wanted FTTF could buy it then add in the high tiers of VIFPs and there is no way the stewards could have all their cabins ready in time for the first wave of boarders :eek: