Email re: Liberty of the Seas on March 30th

[CruisinMatt]

This just in :eek:

 

We are contacting you with important information regarding your upcoming sailing on the Liberty of the Seas on March 30th. Due to recent government budget reductions, U.S. Customs and Border Protection staffing has been affected, creating a longer immigration processing time for departing guests, and the ship has experienced a later clearance time for arriving guests. Therefore, your check-in window is now between 12:00pm to 3:15pm, which is later than the times published in your cruise documents. Please do not arrive at the terminal prior to 12:00pm. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and look forward to welcoming you onboard.

[Ilovepj]

They always send emails saying that, go as early as you want.

 

Have a great cruise, I love that ship, its beautiful.

[CruisinMatt]

Oh really? Thanks!

 

I live in the area and booked my off-site parking for 11:30 - so I probably will get there around noon anyway! :D

[akcruz]

They always send emails saying that, go as early as you want.

 

Have a great cruise, I love that ship, its beautiful.

 

Ah, no, these have been going out to many cruisers over the past few weeks due to the sequestration since there are fewer customs officials to help clear the ships.

 

I know the cruise docs used to say get to the port around 1 or 2 and it was normal to ignore, but these notifications are very different. If you want to get to the port early, go for it, but just expect a long delay in boarding.

[rstout]

Yeah, just got the same one for the Allure for Sunday...

[yogimax]

Shame on our government for intentionally cutting back on stuff that affects the pubic rather than cutting the waste in their agencies!

[goscudder]

We are also on the Liberty sailing on Saturday. What time have people actually gotten to the port after receiving this email, and what time did they let you on the ship?

[believer33323]

Shame on our government for intentionally cutting back on stuff that affects the pubic rather than cutting the waste in their agencies!

 

Can you say cyprus???

 

P.S. I got one today for my X departure on Sunday in Ft. Lauderdale

[Ilovepj]

HI,

 

Trust me, but I have read many recent reviews of people saying they got to the port at 11am, and were on the ship by 11 30. So you all can go late, but I will be at my ship and eating lunch by 11 30a.

 

I can not say how I know, but I do.

 

Have a great cruise.