Embarking Glory 5/7

[Goofy63]

I just wanted to ask if anyone knows how early we can emabrk on the Carnival Glory for may 5th. I know officially it is 1:30, but I have heard some people say it is earlier and some say not until 1:30, does anyone know?

[GroupCruiser]

We handed our bags to the porters at 11:20 on March 5, already a long line going into the building but it moved quickly. As soon as you go in you go through security, then up an escalator, wait in a winding line to get to the counter for check-in, then get your Sail & Sign card, head to another line for Security photo, boarding photo, and finally on to the ship. Whole process took about 30 minutes, we were on board before noon.

 

I imagine the whole thing depends on the on-time arrival time of the ship at Port Canaveral, and if they clear the ship on time.

 

They give you a letter while waiting in line that they are "pleased to allow you to board early", and to not go to your cabin until 1 pm. If you look at the Capers for the first day, everything opens at noon including the buffets, bars, and so on.

[mnsawyer]

I would agree...we arrived at the port around 11:15 a.m. but didn't get onto the ship until around 12:30 or so.

[kbatschke]

Depends on when the ship arrives at port. Last week, it arrived 1:30 minutes late, consequently, we sat in the shuttle bus until about noon (45minutes after leaving the hotel,) waiting for a spot to park and unload. This is unusual. Still, we were in line at noon and on the ship by 1pm or so.

[Boston6]

On the Glory 2X and was allowed to board around noon each time.