elmojessi Posted September 23, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 23, 2019 My husband is turning Platinum on our upcoming cruise (finally, yay!!!) and I was curious how early access to the cabins works? I noticed that the big doors to the cabin hallways are always closed with a sign saying something to the effect of they would be available around 1, so do you just go through those doors and straight to your room? Just curious how it works since we're taking the kids on their first cruise and don't want to drag them all over the ship trying to get to our room if there is some special way that you need to go to get access. We would just want to drop off our water/soda/carryons so we can hit the pool right away! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bases5 Posted September 23, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Usually the signs say No access to the rooms until 1 except D/P& FTTF But yes go thru the doors to your cabin. On the newer ships ( I'm not sure about the older ones) there is a mailbox out side your cabin with you room key in it. People that aren't supposed to be early there mailbox is empty so they can't get into there room early. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted September 23, 2019 #3 Share Posted September 23, 2019 The doors will be closed and probably have signs on them, but you can open them and go straight to your cabin. If a door is locked, just try another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum6264 Posted September 23, 2019 #4 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Yes, just open the big heavy doors and head to your cabin. Your cards will be at your door. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum6264 Posted September 23, 2019 #5 Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Bases5 said: Usually the signs say No access to the rooms until 1 except D/P& FTTF I haven't seen that wording for quite a while - the last couple of cruises just said something about cabins to ready until 1:30 - I guess they figure we know if we are able to go through them or not... like others have said, your keys will be there, others won't. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N7786W Flyer Posted September 23, 2019 #6 Share Posted September 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bases5 said: Usually the signs say No access to the rooms until 1 except D/P& FTTF But yes go thru the doors to your cabin. On the newer ships ( I'm not sure about the older ones) there is a mailbox out side your cabin with you room key in it. People that aren't supposed to be early there mailbox is empty so they can't get into there room early. I agree with the above, however, they have removed the verbiage that indicates that Diamond, Platinum, and FTTF are OK to enter. Best that I remember (and I'm 98% sure on this), the sign now says simply that the rooms won't be ready until X time. However, if you are priority, you can enter and go to your room. Garnett 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bases5 Posted September 23, 2019 #7 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Just now, beachbum6264 said: I haven't seen that wording for quite a while - the last couple of cruises just said something about cabins to ready until 1:30 - I guess they figure we know if we are able to go through them or not... like others have said, your keys will be there, others won't. It said it on the Horizons 3 weeks ago. But then again I may have added words. I did like seeing only a few mail boxes had sail & sign envelopes. Great way to stop people from sneaking into there cabin early 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted September 23, 2019 #8 Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Bases5 said: It said it on the Horizons 3 weeks ago. But then again I may have added words. I did like seeing only a few mail boxes had sail & sign envelopes. Great way to stop people from sneaking into there cabin early Yes, it is. That's another advantage of the new way Carnival gives out the cards. People can't sneak into their cabin before it's ready. I'm sure the people cleaning the cabins appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted September 23, 2019 #9 Share Posted September 23, 2019 "We would just want to drop off our water/soda/carryons so we can hit the pool right away! Thanks!" Please note that bottled water is no longer allowed and soda has to be in cans. You can also bring on 1 750ml bottle of wine per adult. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted September 24, 2019 #10 Share Posted September 24, 2019 For our second to the last cruise, we had FTTF. Got to our cabin and it wasn't ready yet. Our last cruise, we were Platinum and our cabin wasn't ready yet. In both cases, we were allowed to put our carry ons in the cabin. With so many people turning Platinum and FTTF, the stewards can't get all of those cabins ready before boarding starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted September 24, 2019 #11 Share Posted September 24, 2019 57 minutes ago, RWolver672 said: For our second to the last cruise, we had FTTF. Got to our cabin and it wasn't ready yet. Our last cruise, we were Platinum and our cabin wasn't ready yet. In both cases, we were allowed to put our carry ons in the cabin. With so many people turning Platinum and FTTF, the stewards can't get all of those cabins ready before boarding starts. I'm just happy to have access to drop bags. If its not ready yet, no biggie. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted September 24, 2019 #12 Share Posted September 24, 2019 13 minutes ago, elcuchio24 said: I'm just happy to have access to drop bags. If its not ready yet, no biggie. Same here. Grab our cards, drop off our carry ons, then head out to grab something to eat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmojessi Posted September 24, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted September 24, 2019 16 hours ago, tandemcruzr said: "We would just want to drop off our water/soda/carryons so we can hit the pool right away! Thanks!" Please note that bottled water is no longer allowed and soda has to be in cans. You can also bring on 1 750ml bottle of wine per adult. Thanks for the heads up, I appreciate it. I had no idea, though water to us translates to "fizzy water" which is in cans, so we should be good! And you can definitely bet we'll be bringing our two bottles of wine! :o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted September 24, 2019 #14 Share Posted September 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, elmojessi said: Thanks for the heads up, I appreciate it. I had no idea, though water to us translates to "fizzy water" which is in cans, so we should be good! And you can definitely bet we'll be bringing our two bottles of wine! 🐵 Good for you. 🙂 Enjoy your cruise and fizzy water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlphn501 Posted September 27, 2019 #15 Share Posted September 27, 2019 You just open the VERY heavy doors and head to your room like you belong there 🙂 That is what I have to tell myself because I feel awkward going through a door that basically says "do not enter". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCLcruiser91 Posted September 27, 2019 #16 Share Posted September 27, 2019 I don't understand why they don't have signs saying D/P/FTTF are allowed to enter??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted September 27, 2019 #17 Share Posted September 27, 2019 21 minutes ago, CCLcruiser91 said: I don't understand why they don't have signs saying D/P/FTTF are allowed to enter??? Someone asked that question at a Q&A with the CD on a cruise I was on a year or so ago. His answer was that people with priority know they are allowed to enter the hallways and the current signs do a better job of keeping non-priority people from entering hallways before 1:30 PM. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCLcruiser91 Posted September 27, 2019 #18 Share Posted September 27, 2019 PhillyFan33579 - I disagree with the CD - I don't believe all "priority" guests know this... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted September 27, 2019 #19 Share Posted September 27, 2019 35 minutes ago, CCLcruiser91 said: PhillyFan33579 - I disagree with the CD - I don't believe all "priority" guests know this... They should-- 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted September 27, 2019 #20 Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) I can't imagine why new cruisers who have purchased FTTF should, could, or would know this.. Edited September 27, 2019 by bury me at sea 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted September 28, 2019 #21 Share Posted September 28, 2019 I kind of get what Carnival is doing, putting the "open to some", I know what it really says, making a point. People might think if they can go through the doors too. and break the rules. I would assume if a newbie with FTTF might ask customer service why they can't access their cabin. just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlphn501 Posted September 28, 2019 #22 Share Posted September 28, 2019 30 minutes ago, coevan said: I kind of get what Carnival is doing, putting the "open to some", I know what it really says, making a point. People might think if they can go through the doors too. and break the rules. I would assume if a newbie with FTTF might ask customer service why they can't access their cabin. just saying I totally get this, and I would be totally confused had I not found these boards before my first FTTF cruise. And even then, when I was told I would see a sign and to ignore it, I felt uneasy about just walking through the doors. At some point we ended up finding a way to our room without going through the "restricted" doors though, lol. I think we just got lucky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted September 28, 2019 #23 Share Posted September 28, 2019 I've wheeled my one piece of luggage onto a Carnival ship, up the elevator to my deck, through the closed doors and into my cabin about 30 times so far since becoming Platinum and then Diamond. I don't think twice about going to my cabin, it's what I routinely expect, and I've always found it ready. I've always been able to unpack my luggage and then begin to relax and start enjoying my cruise. Entitled or Expected, it's what I'm accustomed to on Carnival. JMO, YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted September 28, 2019 #24 Share Posted September 28, 2019 On my cruise in June on the Magic, I had FTTF. When I checked in at the port, the lady told me that my cabin was ready and I could access it as soon as I boarded the ship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted September 28, 2019 #25 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Be advised: this is not a guaranteed benefit. If there are a lot of Platinums and Diamonds onboard, your room may not be ready upon arrival. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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