LukeSkywalker Posted August 6, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Hello, We will be boarding MSC Armonia in Venice. Our travel documents are stating a check-in time at 2pm, departure is at 7pm (the ship arrives at 10am). We are planning to arrive at the port at 1pm. Is that too early? Of course we don't want to arrive too early... we don't either want to arrive with the big rush of passengers. Any advice here? Is 1pm too early? Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSC Cruises USA Posted August 6, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Hello Cruise Critic friend, As long as the ship is cleared, you will be able to board. HAPPY SAILINGS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywalker Posted August 20, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Thanks for your advice!! We are looking forward to our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosstraveltv Posted August 20, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 20, 2012 We checked in on Divina around an hour or so before the time on the ticket and it wasn't a problem. Check-in was fairly fluid despite the large numbers of people passing through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywalker Posted August 21, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted August 21, 2012 thanks for sharing your experience, mosstraveltv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywalker Posted September 30, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Hello, I am back from my cruise on MSC Armonia, just to let you know my experience regarding my question. We arrived early at the pier, at 12.00 noon. Check-in and boarding were the fastest I ever experienced, we were on the ship in a matter of minutes. We had lunch at the buffet, and then went back ashore for a stroll in Venice. For this, you need to bring your passport or ID!! It is clearly marked everywhere. From Venice port, the people mover takes you to Piazzale Roma for 1 Euro each way, from there you can walk this marvellous city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted September 30, 2012 #7 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Youu should be fine with 1:00, worst case you can still drop off your luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinny Posted September 30, 2012 #8 Share Posted September 30, 2012 That's interesting to know. We are going on the 19th October and will be getting to the port about 12 also. Will you be doing a cruise review, I am interested to hear your views on the ship / service/ entertainment and food! Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywalker Posted October 2, 2012 Author #9 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hello Tracy, my report is online now! Let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinny Posted October 2, 2012 #10 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Thanks, I've read your review. Nice to read positive comments! Also picked up a few good shore tips. Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann53 Posted October 3, 2012 #11 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Hello Tracy, my report is online now! Let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Luke we are also travelling on 19th your review was most helpful thank you could you please help with dress code for mdr please dont want to be overly dressed .thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJay Posted October 3, 2012 #12 Share Posted October 3, 2012 You can be overdressed, you can be underdressed (I saw a couple wearing jeans!), but nothing ever happened when Mum and I were in the MDR. No music, or bells and whistles, or even anything! Very over-rated. Sadly, due to Mum falling ill and us having to disembark 2 days early, we never got to return to the buffet dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinny Posted October 3, 2012 #13 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Hi Luke, what was the general dress code for guys on formal nights? My Sister and I prefer our husbands to wear a Tux on formal night, which they have happily done on our previous cruises but they are concerned they may be to overdressed on the Armonia. Tracy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywalker Posted October 4, 2012 Author #14 Share Posted October 4, 2012 A tuxedo is fine, not overdressed on formal nights. It's a very elegant evening, the very vast majority of passengers wears elegant dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann53 Posted October 4, 2012 #15 Share Posted October 4, 2012 You can be overdressed, you can be underdressed (I saw a couple wearing jeans!), but nothing ever happened when Mum and I were in the MDR. No music, or bells and whistles, or even anything! Very over-rated. Sadly, due to Mum falling ill and us having to disembark 2 days early, we never got to return to the buffet dining. sorry to hear that thanks for your views hope your mum is feeling better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann53 Posted October 4, 2012 #16 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hi Luke, what was the general dress code for guys on formal nights? My Sister and I prefer our husbands to wear a Tux on formal night, which they have happily done on our previous cruises but they are concerned they may be to overdressed on the Armonia.Tracy:) hi tracey sounds like we are on same cruise and have same concerns my husband likes to wear the tux but does not feel he will be comfortable in it reading some reviews keep changing our outfits.we are flying from manchester 7.30 fri morning . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann53 Posted October 4, 2012 #17 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hello, I am back from my cruise on MSC Armonia, just to let you know my experience regarding my question. We arrived early at the pier, at 12.00 noon. Check-in and boarding were the fastest I ever experienced, we were on the ship in a matter of minutes. We had lunch at the buffet, and then went back ashore for a stroll in Venice. For this, you need to bring your passport or ID!! It is clearly marked everywhere. From Venice port, the people mover takes you to Piazzale Roma for 1 Euro each way, from there you can walk this marvellous city. hi can you tell me how many formal nights there are in a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinny Posted October 5, 2012 #18 Share Posted October 5, 2012 hi tracey sounds like we are on same cruise and have same concerns my husband likes to wear the tux but does not feel he will be comfortable in it reading some reviews keep changing our outfits.we are flying from manchester 7.30 fri morning . Hi Anne we are also on that flight! After reading Luke's post my Hubby and brother in law will be taking their Tux and wear for at least the 1st formal night. Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywalker Posted October 5, 2012 Author #19 Share Posted October 5, 2012 there are 2 formal nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann53 Posted October 5, 2012 #20 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Hi Anne we are also on that flight! After reading Luke's post my Hubby and brother in law will be taking their Tux and wear for at least the 1st formal night. Tracy hi trinny thats good to know my see you all on flight also after reading lukes report my hubby has got his tux out to so at least there will be three of them in tux .:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann53 Posted October 6, 2012 #21 Share Posted October 6, 2012 there are 2 formal nights thanks for your help looking forward to our cruise .:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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