Boarding Time on the Dawn

[mlm228]

I'm counting the hours to my vacation on Sunday! Can't wait.

 

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what time they actually start boarding. I really want to get on the ship as early as possible.:o

[2Cruise4Ever]

mlm ~ the Dawn's itinerary states that she pulls into NYC at 10:00 a.m. However, as you know since you've been watching her the last few weeks, she's been getting in around 8:00-8:30. Figure an hour to clear and disembark non-U.S. citizens. And, at least another hour for the remaining passengers. My guess would be 10:30 at the earliest. I've read many reviews of people just off the Dawn and they all say that they've been able to board at various times. If you want to be one of the first, get there early, early, early. The line tends to crowd up very quickly. See the following thread:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=187451 scroll down and you'll see a picture of a typical line at the NY pier.

 

See you Sunday!!!

[cruisesusie]

We were on the May 29 sailing - they started boarding at noon. To avoid traffic, get there as early as possible. We arrived at 10:30 - there were no lines.

 

Susan