Behind the fun tour

[joepeka]

I loved the tour on Imagination. I got some fun pictures in places I would not be allowed ordinarily (their camera, mine was embargoed) a lanyard and a behind the fun hat.

Yes that is the policy and while I understand it, it is still a bit of a shame. Another competing cruise line which we've sailed allows photos on the bridge during a tour for suite guests which we took full advantage of. :D

[aknguyen]

How do you sign up?

[joepeka]

How do you sign up?

You have to make your reservations at the shore excursions desk on board. Go there as soon as you board.

 

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[Tiger0613]

I loved the tour on Imagination. I got some fun pictures in places I would not be allowed ordinarily (their camera, mine was embargoed) a lanyard and a behind the fun hat.

 

The only thing I didn't like about the tour on Fantasy class ships was the "stairs" down into the engine control room. They were so steep that it felt like I was climbing a ladder. I had to lean back to maintain my grip and footing. I was more unsteady if I hugged the stairs.

 

You just walk into the engine control room on all of the other classes.

[Pellaz]

I've done the BtF Tour on every Carnival cruise so far (so, 7 times) and I've always learned something new each time. I'll do it again on the Magic in October.

 

It's a lot of walking and some up and down stairs but even us old and out of shape people made it through just fine. I probably wouldn't do it again on Conquest class or smaller but I would probably do it on a Vista class if we get the chance.

 

Absolutely do it on a Vista-class. I did it last October on Vista and the Engineering Control Room was almost worth the price of admission alone. It reminded me of a sci-fi space-navy warship's bridge right out of, say, David Weber's books, even down to the hi-def touch-screen display "table."

 

The only thing I didn't like about the tour on Fantasy class ships was the "stairs" down into the engine control room. They were so steep that it felt like I was climbing a ladder. I had to lean back to maintain my grip and footing. I was more unsteady if I hugged the stairs.

You just walk into the engine control room on all of the other classes.

 

Yep, I remember that "staircase" masquerading as a ladder very well. The BtF description warns about the possibility of steep stairs, but that one has been the only one I've seen (on the Imagination, waybackwhen).

[deadmoney]

Always wanted to do the tour but could never justify the cost.

[clearwatergirl]

We did the tour on the Legend a few years back. I agree with the $95 cost. We thought it a bit steep but booked anyway. Glad we did. Fascinating information and discussion with different operations of the ship. I highly recommend doing it once in your cruising journey. Would love to book it on our upcoming Horizon cruise. We'll see. :)