ditom Posted November 22, 2012 #1 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hi People, We are on the 1st cruise after the TA on Equinox leaving on Dec 10th. We've been hearing of major complications due to customs etc. So, if there any cruisers that were on last years 1st cruise after the TA on the Equinox, we would like to hear if there were any complications. Thanks, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hancock Posted November 22, 2012 #2 Share Posted November 22, 2012 You can expect to have boarding delayed a bit. Everyone on board will have to go through immigration. There will probably be a health inspection as well. Don't get there too early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerAl Posted November 22, 2012 #3 Share Posted November 22, 2012 You may also experience some delay at tender ports or X excursions involving vessels while they are inspected by the ships safety department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chessbriar Posted November 22, 2012 #4 Share Posted November 22, 2012 There will be delays in boarding as the ship has to go through every inspection they have not done since they left for Europe. Its not just EQ, it's every ship returning from Europe. Health inspection, CDC, Coast Guard, Immigration for all their employees as well as guest. Much more extensive when returning from overseas. We like to get to the port early and wait. At least you have a seat and are prepared. Have a great cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlandocruiser Posted November 22, 2012 #5 Share Posted November 22, 2012 We were on the first Equinox cruise after the TA last December. Boarding began around 12:30 which was earlier than they had originally announced. Fortunately we were leaving out of the new terminal designed for the Allure/Oasis so there was plenty of seating. They boarded suites, then aqua class, then concierge class and then everyone else by when they arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditom Posted November 22, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Just want to say thanks for your quick response. We are elite members due to being diamond on RCCL. Where does that put us in the embarkation pecking order? Thanks again, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ghstudio Posted November 22, 2012 #7 Share Posted November 22, 2012 You get to stand in line with all the other elites or your cabin class. After checking in, you sit with the unwashed waiting to board. If there is delayed boarding they board by category, not by captains club level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massnatives Posted November 23, 2012 #8 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Bummer - I was hoping for early boarding and a lunch at 'lunchtime' - not as an appetizer before dinner. Thanks from me too - I'm on the same cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditom Posted November 25, 2012 Author #9 Share Posted November 25, 2012 You get to stand in line with all the other elites or your cabin class. After checking in, you sit with the unwashed waiting to board. If there is delayed boarding they board by category, not by captains club level. "Unwashed" you say? I hope the waiting area is well ventilated :eek::rolleyes:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMLAalum Posted November 25, 2012 #10 Share Posted November 25, 2012 We were on the Equinox last year immediately following her TA and decided to eat lunch ashore, get on the Cambria Suites shuttle to port @ 1:30 and arrived to a virtually empty check-in area. Piece of cake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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