Agree with those that don’t rush to board as sitting in a holding room is not my idea of starting a vacation. My plan on our cruise from PE, is to have lunch at 11a,(staying on Los Olas) then take Uber to port after. We will do everything needed when we get on board, (list of what and where on my phone) muster, excursion desk to make some changes, get on wifi, correct some dining app issues, grab a couple of bottles of water and a drink. Then cabin should be ready and hopefully bags also. Unpack and organize cabin. Get the balcony doors between cabins opened.
Vacation now officially starts! Go up on a higher deck to watch sailaway with a glass of champagne and starting to meet our fellow passengers.
We are traveling with DH sister and BIL that has never taken a cruise or anything like it vacation. It will be interesting to get their perspective on everything.