Boarding time

[215girl]

I just checked the boarding time for my cruise and it says 1:30pm, but my plane lands at 10:05 will I be able to get on the ship or do I have to stand around until 1:30?

 

Thanks. :o

[cb at sea]

ALL of the docs say that...ignore it. Head to the port after your flight...you should be able to start boarding right away.

[215girl]

ALL of the docs say that...ignore it. Head to the port after your flight...you should be able to start boarding right away.

 

 

ok thanks

[sailingawaysoon]

We always get to the port early and just wait till the line opens. Generally, we've been on the ship in most cases by 11. That's always been nice because you can get a lot of photos before the ship is too crowded. Enjoy your cruise!

[Jimnbigd]

By the time you get your luggage at the airport and shuttle over to the cruise terminal, it will probably be around 11:15 or later. Then you have to check in at the cruise terminal including going through security (similar to an airport but OK to have liquids and scissors in your carry-on luggage). It will probably be 11:45 or later before you actually walk on the ship. Now, your cabin probably won't be ready until 1pm or later, so be prepared to haul your carry-on bags around for a while. Go to the buffet and enjoy lunch (already included in the price). Honey-stung chicken is traditional the first day -- pretty good if it is fresh, not so great if it has sat in the warming tray a while. Depending on the ship, you might have other choices for lunch like a sandwich at Cafe Promenade. MDR is not open for lunch when you board.

 

Now, occasionally ships are delayed. Sometimes ships are late in returning. Sometimes customs/immigration delays the previous passengers from leaving. Often there is no place to get food near the cruise terminal. So, I suggest you take some non-perishable wrapped food like cereal bars, just in case. Besides, the cereal bars work well for airport terminals too, and keep a long time.