What time do most people board?

[ab0si]

I'm going to be on the Amsterdam leaving Long Beach for a canal cruise. Schedule sailing time is 5 p.m. Going el cheapo cabin (I think I read somewhere that HAL has different check-in lines for different classes).

 

While I don't want to board at the last minute (which probably translates to 3:30), I have no particular desire to be on-board before my room is available. More importantly, I hate waiting in line.

 

Any thoughts from HAL regulars about what time I should arrive at check-in to minimize the wait in line?

 

Thanks

[jhannah]

Cabins are generally ready between 1:00 and 1:30. I'd say to show up around 2:00. Should be a no-line check in.

[maxout]

Some like to arrive early (boarding typically begins about 11:30) and park their carry ons and grab some lunch in the Lido/Terrace Grill or MDR and then maybe the explore the ship for a bit. Cabins are usually ready by 1:30.

[kazu]

as long as you don't mind grabbing something on the Lido if you are hungry.

 

Last post is correct to the best of my knowledge right around 1 to 2pm for cabins = oops staterooms being available.

 

You may miss a lot of lineups at that time too. Just make sure you are there at least one and 1/2 hours before and you have done your on line check in. (you have to be cleared).

Have a great cruise...and the only difference in the check in is just for the deluxe verandah suites and the penthouse. No other difference and no other preference that I know of. Have a good time. :)

[ab0si]

thanks. 2ish is what I was thinking. Now, if there is a line then I can blame jhannah. kidding, honest. I appreciate your suggestion.

[jjb415]

I've always arrived around noon-ish, no matter where we were departing. There has seldom been much of a line at that time, but, I've never departed from Long Beach.