Carnival Breeze & Carnival Ecstasy Carnival Cruise Line announced Faster to the Fun is open for booking on 2024 cruises. Faster to the Fun is a program that allows stateroom to purchase extra benefits (more info on benefits below). This post will look at the 2024 Faster to the Fun price and benefits the program comes with.
What You Get With Faster to the Fun
Carnival's website shows the Faster to the Fun program includes priority check-in, stateroom ready upon boarding, express luggage, dedicated line at guest services, priority dining reservations, priority water shuttle boarding to go from ship to shore, and priority debarkation. One thing to note is Carnival's brand ambassador John Heald posted on Facebook that for now Faster to the Fun guests can drop off their bags to the stateroom, but it is not guaranteed that the stateroom will be ready before 1:30pm.
What You Get With Faster to the Fun
Carnival's website shows the Faster to the Fun program includes priority check-in, stateroom ready upon boarding, express luggage, dedicated line at guest services, priority dining reservations, priority water shuttle boarding to go from ship to shore, and priority debarkation. One thing to note is Carnival's brand ambassador John Heald posted on Facebook that for now Faster to the Fun guests can drop off their bags to the stateroom, but it is not guaranteed that the stateroom will be ready before 1:30pm.
Carnival Cruise 2024 Faster to the Fun Price
Carnival Cruise Line's Faster to the Fun program will be more expensive in 2024 compared to 2023. Prices vary based on itinerary length and some ship classes have programs that cost more. The following are the prices/cost per cabin of purchasing Faster to the Fun:
Carnival Cruise Line's Faster to the Fun program will be more expensive in 2024 compared to 2023. Prices vary based on itinerary length and some ship classes have programs that cost more. The following are the prices/cost per cabin of purchasing Faster to the Fun:
- 2-3 day length cruises: $69.95 per cabin
- 4-5 day length cruises: $99.95 per cabin
- 6-8 day length cruises: $139.95 per cabin - On Excel class ships (Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee) the price will be $159.95 per cabin
- 9+ day length cruises: $189.95 per cabin
How do I book Faster to the Fun?
In your online Carnival Booking Manager you can visit the Shore Excursions section and look for Faster to the Fun under the Day 1 of your cruise. Faster to the Fun will not load if there are no spots remaining or the program is not offered for your cruise or homeport.
In your online Carnival Booking Manager you can visit the Shore Excursions section and look for Faster to the Fun under the Day 1 of your cruise. Faster to the Fun will not load if there are no spots remaining or the program is not offered for your cruise or homeport.
Are there cruises where Faster to the Fun is not available on?
Yes, unfortunately Carnival has some itineraries that guests can purchase Faster to the Fun. These itineraries include Carnival Journeys cruises, cruises in Europe, or cruises that depart from Norfolk and San Francisco. This list is from Carnival's website as of 10/15/2023, but please note the homeport availability is subject to change.
Yes, unfortunately Carnival has some itineraries that guests can purchase Faster to the Fun. These itineraries include Carnival Journeys cruises, cruises in Europe, or cruises that depart from Norfolk and San Francisco. This list is from Carnival's website as of 10/15/2023, but please note the homeport availability is subject to change.
Does each guest in a stateroom have to pay for Faster to the Fun?
No, only 1 purchase of Faster to the Fun is needed per stateroom. Carnival charges a rate per room instead of per person. Whether a room has 1 guest or 4 guests, the price will be the same in a stateroom.
No, only 1 purchase of Faster to the Fun is needed per stateroom. Carnival charges a rate per room instead of per person. Whether a room has 1 guest or 4 guests, the price will be the same in a stateroom.
Can guests with Faster to the Fun Go To Their Stateroom Upon Boarding?
Staterooms are usually closed to guests when boarding begins. Guests with Faster to the Fun are allowed to drop their belongings by their stateroom, but cannot stay in their stateroom until the designated time that all guests can access staterooms. Stateroom stewards are usually working to clean and turn-around rooms so their process is disrupted when guests come to the stateroom early to stay.
Staterooms are usually closed to guests when boarding begins. Guests with Faster to the Fun are allowed to drop their belongings by their stateroom, but cannot stay in their stateroom until the designated time that all guests can access staterooms. Stateroom stewards are usually working to clean and turn-around rooms so their process is disrupted when guests come to the stateroom early to stay.
Should Platinum, Diamond, and Suite guests purchase Faster to the Fun?
If you are a VIFP Platinum & Diamond guest or a suite guest that has priority boarding benefits, you do not need to purchase Faster to the Fun for your stateroom. You should already have priority boarding that will be before Faster to the Fun guests.
For embarkation day and check-in, guests with Faster to the Fun will follow posted signage at the cruise terminal to make sure they are going into the correct check-in lines and in the designated place for boarding.
If you are a VIFP Platinum & Diamond guest or a suite guest that has priority boarding benefits, you do not need to purchase Faster to the Fun for your stateroom. You should already have priority boarding that will be before Faster to the Fun guests.
For embarkation day and check-in, guests with Faster to the Fun will follow posted signage at the cruise terminal to make sure they are going into the correct check-in lines and in the designated place for boarding.
The Scheduled Boarding Order To Get On The Ship:
With priority boarding back for Platinum & Diamond VIFP guests and now guests can purchase Faster to the Fun, a common question has been who gets on first. Carnival's brand ambassador John Heald covered this question in a post on Facebook. The order of boarding is planned to be the following:
1. Diamond Guests
2. Suite Guests
3. Platinum Guests
4. Faster to the Fun
5. Boarding Times Based On Zone Numbers
Please note the Faster to the Fun program is subject to change!
With priority boarding back for Platinum & Diamond VIFP guests and now guests can purchase Faster to the Fun, a common question has been who gets on first. Carnival's brand ambassador John Heald covered this question in a post on Facebook. The order of boarding is planned to be the following:
1. Diamond Guests
2. Suite Guests
3. Platinum Guests
4. Faster to the Fun
5. Boarding Times Based On Zone Numbers
Please note the Faster to the Fun program is subject to change!