Boat Drinks 88 Posted March 7, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 7, 2014 We are sailing the Dream, and wondered what would be the best time to arrive at the port to get on the ship quickly. We were unable to purchase FTTF since it has been sold out for a while now. Our hotel is only a few minutes from the port. What are the typical wait times? Carnival website says to arrive between 12:30 and 3. We were hoping to get on soon after diamond/platinum/FTTF. Is it a first arrive first on board after those priority? Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larkz Posted March 7, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) I've always had good luck arriving around 10:30am (and always I always come prepared with a snack, a drink, and something to read in case boarding is delayed due to some unforeseen issue). ADDED: in most cases, the wait was about 20 to 30 minutes. Edited March 7, 2014 by larkz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted March 7, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Arrive between 10:30 and 11:00 and you will be on pretty quickly after boarding starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfb4cruzing Posted March 7, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) agree. 1030 - 1100. beat the mob and smooth processing and boarding. Edited March 7, 2014 by golfb4cruzing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykiddiewinks Posted March 7, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 7, 2014 We have never had FTTF and usually arrive at the port 10:30-11am, always been on board by noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boat Drinks 88 Posted March 7, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Thank you so much for all the replies. I guess I know what time we are heading there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morganboys Posted March 7, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 7, 2014 we are normally there between 10 and 10:30 and have always been on around 11:30. wait at the hotel or wait at the port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerCruiser Posted March 7, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 7, 2014 always try to get to Pt. Canaveral by 10:30.....love this port as it is one of the easiest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhdelrod Posted March 7, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Agreed 10:30 is a good time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LREcruise02 Posted March 7, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Agree ! Port Canaveral is one of the best ports in my opinion. We are also sailing on the Dream from there and we hope to be there around 10-10:30. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted March 7, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Most hotels want you checked out by 11 so you might as well head straight to the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJinFLA00 Posted March 7, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 7, 2014 We sailed on the Dream last year. We got to the port 11ish and went through the plat line. DD did not have FTTF and went through regular line. They were on board before us (we did get held up for bottle check). This is the BEST and most efficient port for embark and debark! We love Pt Canaveral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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