I Spent Extra on Faster to the Fun Carnival Here’s Why
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I paid for faster to the fun three times with my own money so I can break down every single perk to help you decide if it's the right move for your next Carnival cruise.
Faster to the Fun gives you access to a dedicated priority line. One time I waited almost an hour just to get into the terminal when I walked outside. If I had fasted the fun, it would have taken only minutes.
In my experience, it's almost useless. The three times I got faster to the fund, my check bag did not get delivered any quicker than when I didn't purchase it.
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Is Carnival’s Faster to the Fun (FTTF) really worth up to $190 per cabin—or is it just another cruise money grab? In this video, I break down every perk, every catch, and real-life examples so you can decide if it’s actually worth it for your next Carnival cruise. I’ve personally paid for Faster to the Fun three different times on three different sailings, just to test it for this video. No sponsorships, no fluff—just honest, data-driven cruise advice. In this video, we’ll cover: What Faster to the Fun actually includes (and what it doesn’t) How the pricing works by cruise length and cabin Priority security, check-in, and boarding Early stateroom access and what “drop your bags only” really means Express luggage delivery (and why I think it’s mostly useless) Priority Guest Services line and when it saves your sanity Priority dining requests and why it almost never matters Tender/water shuttle priority for ports like Cabo and Catalina Priority debarkation and when it can save your travel day Who should definitely buy FTTF vs who should definitely skip it This video is especially helpful if you’re: A family with kids trying to avoid meltdowns and long lines Sharing one cabin with 3–4 people and want to understand the per-person value Sailing shorter 2–5 day cruises where every hour counts Cruising Carnival for the first time and feel overwhelmed by add-ons And if you’re Platinum, Diamond, or in a suite—I’ll show you why you can skip this entirely. 👀 WATCH NEXT: My step-by-step guide to the Carnival check-in and boarding process so you can board earlier without paying for Faster to the Fun: https://youtu.be/2Ub785ytcKY 🦆 Oh, and… I snuck some ducks into this video. Can you find them all? Drop a comment if you do! 🕵️♂️🦆 🔔 Subscribe for more Carnival cruise content: https://www.youtube.com/@ReubensRandomSandwich?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes: https://www.instagram.com/reubensrandomsandwich/ 💬 Let me know what you think in the comments! Check out these videos! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V27AeDmnfUGG9xaI__p0q2VQ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V24tfv3XvTohdPNu0NVutTWi https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V26Wcyq-8in89HLZI6xhw5-C https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V25j2I5oTTsBAzd4-CZbmgmv https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V27KGz9YMfZgqpcdzsf4C9i2 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V2619ijMZnjcVh_L7w_JxZEc https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V25UycisFVWyGgUmUVD1LnOZ WANT TO KNOW WHAT I BRING ON EVERY CRUISE? Here's my list with affiliate links: Extension Cord $19.94 https://amzn.to/3IrknF6 Travel Power Adapter $19.99 https://amzn.to/3TSBT7E Fan $7.99 https://amzn.to/3TjloBw Air Freshener $2.33/item https://amzn.to/4kmovn4 Poo-Pourri $9.99 https://amzn.to/4lincHo Bounty Wrinkle Release $6 https://amzn.to/4ko240S Beach Clips $6.99 https://amzn.to/3GqMeVs Sunscreen $14.98 https://amzn.to/4ezoACS Aloe $7.99 https://amzn.to/3TkVGN5 Liquid IV $20 https://amzn.to/45Vf7na Swigg Water Bottle $14.73 https://amzn.to/40AhZC8 Thermo Flask $42.99 https://amzn.to/3TnYA3t Lanyard $8.99 https://amzn.to/4kn5tgv Quick Release Lanyard $11.99 https://amzn.to/44gNV0M Gorilla Luggage Strap $15.99 https://amzn.to/3Tp0sck Small Luggage Strap $8.99 https://amzn.to/4kobbPg TravelPro Platinum Checked Roller $529.99 https://amzn.to/4nRf823 TravelPro Platinum Carry-On $429.99 https://amzn.to/40E6vxs TravelPro Platinum Set $735.98 https://amzn.to/4kmhHWM Cruise Luggage Tags $5.99 https://amzn.to/4lGTWd6 Ziplock Bags $10 https://amzn.to/40yjIYK Belkin Wireless Charger $59.95 https://amzn.to/4kq9Do3 OLight Flashlight w/Battery Pack $94.99 https://amzn.to/402OKrx Cruise Magnetic Hooks $6.99 https://amzn.to/4kFCe93 Toiletries Bag $27.99 https://amzn.to/45TZDzI Toothpaste https://amzn.to/44quS2Y Electric Toothbrush with travel case https://amzn.to/44quS2Y Blu Atlas Shampoo https://amzn.to/46a5pNK Blu Atlas Conditioner https://amzn.to/4lDPiNs Flushable Wipes https://amzn.to/44cnY2u Travel bottles https://amzn.to/44fTjkW Spray Bottles https://amzn.to/4kn5ZLt This content is for entertainment purposes only. While I do my best to research and provide you with the best information, I've known to be wrong sometimes! PS - I received no sponsorship money for making this video. I do get some money from the YouTube partner program. But if you WANT to sponsor a video, let me know!!8 00:00 Is Carnival's Faster to the Fun Worth It? 00:44 1. What Is Faster to the Fun? 02:06 2. Cost Breakdown 03:55 3. Perk by Perk Analysis 11:58 4. My Recommendation