pshhi2016 Posted April 22, 2022 #1 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Just found out when booking the Mardi Gras for Jan 2023 that you cannot do your on-line check-in more than 2 weeks prior to sail date. Cruise in 2019 was at 30 days out time span and crew at pier stated had multiple people pulled aside to complete. So not sure why time was shortened even more except by someone who does not understand logistics nor "customer centric". Always did same right after cruise deposited to get out of the way and prevent forgetting to do so. 2 week window is usually busy with work & school schedules / get travel docs together / child/pet care / house sitter / packing / stopping mail & newspaper; etc. Not sure what "brain trust" ☹️ decided this but it can and will cause multiple issues at pier. So be prepared to WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRockCruiser Posted April 22, 2022 #2 Share Posted April 22, 2022 It has been this way ever since they resumed cruising after the "Big Pause". 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohlerbear Posted April 22, 2022 #3 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Its been like this for while now (maybe since the restart?) and seems like from recent posts check in is faster then ever. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1kaper Posted April 22, 2022 #4 Share Posted April 22, 2022 They also send you an email reminder. Not a big deal. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hapytobehr Posted April 22, 2022 #5 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Since I have been on Carnival it's ALWAYS been 14 days prior to sailing (16 days for plat/diam). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1kaper Posted April 22, 2022 #6 Share Posted April 22, 2022 1 minute ago, hapytobehr said: Since I have been on Carnival it's ALWAYS been 14 days prior to sailing (16 days for plat/diam). Until this year, the last time I had cruised was 2014. It was open earlier back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hapytobehr Posted April 22, 2022 #7 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Just now, 1kaper said: Until this year, the last time I had cruised was 2014. It was open earlier back then. If you say so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdmundXXIII Posted April 22, 2022 #8 Share Posted April 22, 2022 10 minutes ago, 1kaper said: Until this year, the last time I had cruised was 2014. It was open earlier back then. I’ve been on 14 cruises with Carnival, 13 of them before the pandemic. All of them allowed me to check in weeks or months in advance, except the most recent one in August of 2021; and my upcoming cruise next month. The extra two days (16 instead of 14) for Platinum/Diamond is a bonus they are giving because there currently is no “priority” line available. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted April 22, 2022 #9 Share Posted April 22, 2022 You're worried about nothing. We've been on 3 Carnival cruises since last August with a 16 day check in window and embarkation was a breeze on each one. No delays, no issues, no problems. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyxie Posted April 22, 2022 #10 Share Posted April 22, 2022 45 minutes ago, hapytobehr said: If you say so.... She's correct. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted April 22, 2022 #11 Share Posted April 22, 2022 57 minutes ago, pshhi2016 said: Just found out when booking the Mardi Gras for Jan 2023 that you cannot do your on-line check-in more than 2 weeks prior to sail date. Cruise in 2019 was at 30 days out time span and crew at pier stated had multiple people pulled aside to complete. So not sure why time was shortened even more except by someone who does not understand logistics nor "customer centric". Always did same right after cruise deposited to get out of the way and prevent forgetting to do so. 2 week window is usually busy with work & school schedules / get travel docs together / child/pet care / house sitter / packing / stopping mail & newspaper; etc. Not sure what "brain trust" ☹️ decided this but it can and will cause multiple issues at pier. So be prepared to WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😬 It's been this way since the restart and we've never had to wait on the 4 cruises we've done since then. You are right though as you used to be able to check in after you made final payment. Hasn't been an issue under the current rules though. 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anyislandwilldo Posted April 22, 2022 #12 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Platinum and diamond get 2 days before the 2 week window to check in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadofsix Posted April 22, 2022 #13 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Welcome to the Post-Shutdown world. I haven't had any problems on the three cruises so far since the restart and my overall observation is this new system is working more efficiently. It may be directly related to needed the COVID vaccination now that must be taken at least 14 days prior to cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRockCruiser Posted April 22, 2022 #14 Share Posted April 22, 2022 25 minutes ago, Dadofsix said: Welcome to the Post-Shutdown world. I haven't had any problems on the three cruises so far since the restart and my overall observation is this new system is working more efficiently. It may be directly related to needed the COVID vaccination now that must be taken at least 14 days prior to cruising. Indeed, it seems this is in place with the 2-week timeline because now there is no excuse for mis-stating your current vax status and other elements of the health questionnaire. If I checked in 90 days prior to sail date (like it used to be) and some new requirement evolved (like requiring a booster, or timing/type of your COVID test, or being able to speak Klingon, or whatever) in between checking-in and actual sailing, I might not be aware until I get to the check-in line at the port. Now, it is clearer what is expected for your sailing, since it is a closer horizon. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted April 22, 2022 #15 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Welcome to the new normal. I've cruised a number of times since the restart and your fears are unfounded. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djptcp Posted April 22, 2022 #16 Share Posted April 22, 2022 What's the big deal? We've been on 7 cruises since the start up (4 on Carnival and 3 on Holland) and the two week (16 days as we are Diamond and 2 weeks being 4* Mariners) has been fine. We leave on our 8th cruise in one week and did the check in on Carnival last week without any hiccups. No worries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizergal70 Posted April 22, 2022 #17 Share Posted April 22, 2022 6 hours ago, pshhi2016 said: Just found out when booking the Mardi Gras for Jan 2023 that you cannot do your on-line check-in more than 2 weeks prior to sail date. Cruise in 2019 was at 30 days out time span and crew at pier stated had multiple people pulled aside to complete. So not sure why time was shortened even more except by someone who does not understand logistics nor "customer centric". Always did same right after cruise deposited to get out of the way and prevent forgetting to do so. 2 week window is usually busy with work & school schedules / get travel docs together / child/pet care / house sitter / packing / stopping mail & newspaper; etc. Not sure what "brain trust" ☹️ decided this but it can and will cause multiple issues at pier. So be prepared to WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😬 Why do you need to check in so early? I don't get the complaint. Surely, choosing an early arrival time isn't that important. You'll still get on the ship. I never check in until 24 hrs before embarkation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolSW Posted April 22, 2022 #18 Share Posted April 22, 2022 It will be OK, and you will be OK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virga Posted April 22, 2022 #19 Share Posted April 22, 2022 7 hours ago, hapytobehr said: Since I have been on Carnival it's ALWAYS been 14 days prior to sailing (16 days for plat/diam). I have been sailing carnival for... many... years, and while I can't remember what the check-in window was back in the day, I KNOW the extra two days for plat/diamond is new - like, new since the restart less than a year ago new. There was no reason to allow elites to check in earlier until they 'had' to get everyone to schedule their arrival due to plague concerns. I usually checked in a few days before sailing - as a frequent Carnival cruiser, I could always arrive when it suited me - but now I have to do it exactly 16 days before my cruise to get my desired time slot. It's irritating but not a big deal from where I'm sitting - of the dozens of things I have to do in any particular two week period, this one is pretty much my favorite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moviela Posted April 22, 2022 #20 Share Posted April 22, 2022 This change to a shorter period has lawyer written all over it. Nothing you can do, so check in when available. Since I've been cruising the embarkation has become easy. It was like a bee hive with people standing in long lines and buzzing all over the terminal. Now I "sail" through the Dome with almost no delay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjcalley Posted April 23, 2022 #21 Share Posted April 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Virga said: I have been sailing carnival for... many... years, and while I can't remember what the check-in window was back in the day, I KNOW the extra two days for plat/diamond is new - like, new since the restart less than a year ago new. There was no reason to allow elites to check in earlier until they 'had' to get everyone to schedule their arrival due to plague concerns. I usually checked in a few days before sailing - as a frequent Carnival cruiser, I could always arrive when it suited me - but now I have to do it exactly 16 days before my cruise to get my desired time slot. It's irritating but not a big deal from where I'm sitting - of the dozens of things I have to do in any particular two week period, this one is pretty much my favorite. Absolutely nothing to do with your post BUT I saw in your signature line that you are a recent convert! I follow a Facebook page for them but I never see posts anymore! It crossed my mind the other day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virga Posted April 23, 2022 #22 Share Posted April 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Tjcalley said: Absolutely nothing to do with your post BUT I saw in your signature line that you are a recent convert! I follow a Facebook page for them but I never see posts anymore! It crossed my mind the other day! Ahahaha, I have used mobile so long that I had forgotten what I must have set my signature as! I am no longer a 'recent' convert, of course, but I am still grateful for my introduction to His Noodliness - RAmen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjcalley Posted April 23, 2022 #23 Share Posted April 23, 2022 7 hours ago, Virga said: Ahahaha, I have used mobile so long that I had forgotten what I must have set my signature as! I am no longer a 'recent' convert, of course, but I am still grateful for my introduction to His Noodliness - RAmen! RAmen 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrate13 Posted April 23, 2022 #24 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Sorry, but I don't see the problem. If someone can't take ten minutes of their day to fill out the online stuff, then perhaps they are way too busy to cruise in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTLCruiseGal Posted April 23, 2022 #25 Share Posted April 23, 2022 There are far more important things to stress about prior to your cruise. For example, is 5 pairs of black flip-flops, 3 pairs of sneakers, 34 pairs of underwear, and 12 pairs of shorts too much for a 3-day cruise? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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