Ladysilver Posted April 26, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 26, 2014 We have an owner's suite and our daughter has an inside cabin for our May 25th Navigator cruise. The reservations are linked together. I'm hoping she will be able to board with us. Anyone know for sure? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 26, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 26, 2014 We have an owner's suite and our daughter has an inside cabin for our May 25th Navigator cruise. The reservations are linked together. I'm hoping she will be able to board with us. Anyone know for sure? :confused: They will usually allow the entire party to stay together. If not, wait 5 minutes and board with your daughter. Priority boarding is not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladysilver Posted April 26, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted April 26, 2014 They will usually allow the entire party to stay together. If not, wait 5 minutes and board with your daughter. Priority boarding is not a big deal. Since this is our first suite, it's a big deal to us! :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindyscruise Posted April 26, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 26, 2014 They have always allowed us to board together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladysilver Posted April 26, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted April 26, 2014 They have always allowed us to board together Thank you! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToySoldier Posted April 26, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Not lucky enough to be in an owners suite But have any idea if they give some sort of priority boarding to military? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted April 26, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Not lucky enough to be in an owners suite But have any idea if they give some sort of priority boarding to military? Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToySoldier Posted April 26, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Nope Thanks.....figures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrotfeathers Posted April 26, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Suite people usually have a separate line going through baggage scan. Ask one of the guards and if there is one he will direct you or let you through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladysilver Posted April 26, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Not lucky enough to be in an owners suite But have any idea if they give some sort of priority boarding to military? I think they should! And THANK YOU for your service! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaofwonder Posted April 26, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 26, 2014 There is no separate security for suites at Galveston. Not sure about priority boarding as we arrived late. We had the exact same situation and others on here told us we would be out of luck. So we didn't try. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 27, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Not lucky enough to be in an owners suite But have any idea if they give some sort of priority boarding to military? Make sure you check for a military discount on your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted April 27, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 27, 2014 We have an owner's suite and our daughter has an inside cabin for our May 25th Navigator cruise. The reservations are linked together. I'm hoping she will be able to board with us. Anyone know for sure? :confused: We enjoy sailing in an OS and the perks are great! You will love it! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted April 27, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) No, sorry no priority boarding. Did you check to see if a military rate is available for your cruise? Edited April 27, 2014 by JimAOk1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berylde Posted April 27, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 27, 2014 What does priorty boarding consist of.? In our experience, the only difference we have seen (at Port Everglades) is a seperate check in line. We are sailing next week in an OS. Should I expect anything more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 27, 2014 #16 Share Posted April 27, 2014 What does priorty boarding consist of.? In our experience, the only difference we have seen (at Port Everglades) is a seperate check in line. We are sailing next week in an OS. Should I expect anything more? Priority boarding means you get to board before those without priority boarding. After you check in, you will be directed to a seating area that will be called to board first. Once general boarding has started, there's no more priority boarding. Everyone just walks onto the ship as soon as they check-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker954 Posted April 27, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 27, 2014 What does priorty boarding consist of.? In our experience, the only difference we have seen (at Port Everglades) is a seperate check in line. We are sailing next week in an OS. Should I expect anything more? You need to really investigate the "secret" door, depending which terminal in Port Everglades you are sailing out of. There will usually be a sign for a separate Suite entrance. This is to get on the security line which is usually the one that matters. Yes, once you pass security, there are lines for specific decks, lines for Gold, lines for Platinum, Emerald, D, D+ an Pinnicales & Suites. Once you get through security the lines sort of dissipate. Often the deck line is shorter than the "priority" suite line. If you arrive prior to the ship opening for boarding, there again it will help being in a Suite. You will sit in a separate section and board first when boarding opens. Therefore IMHO, the only benefit I've ever encountered is finding that suite door from the outside that leads to security. Its really not evident in many ports. BTW, Miami told us there was no Suite Entrance by RCI staff manning the lines outside and the lines were crazy due to RCI telling us not to come to the port due to delayed boarding. I walked around the line just to check and sure enough there was a small sign for Suites at the far left. We were in an owners suite. I called my family via cell phone to meet me by the door. Miami doesn't typically have anything other than the Majesty, so they may not have known better when the Adventure docked there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berylde Posted April 27, 2014 #18 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Thxs for reply. After checking in next week, I will ask to sit in special area. I didn't know they had one.. Last Dec., we were in a RFS--boarding was delayed til 1:30 and we waited with everyone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted April 27, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 27, 2014 You need to really investigate the "secret" door, depending which terminal in Port Everglades you are sailing out of. There will usually be a sign for a separate Suite entrance. This is to get on the security line which is usually the one that matters. . Can you give more info on this please, which terms. and location of the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToySoldier Posted April 27, 2014 #20 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I will ask when I get to the gate....never hurts to ask. Oh, and I did get a military rate...wasn't much of a difference. But still, was better than nothing so i'm happy about that. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker954 Posted April 27, 2014 #21 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Can you give more info on this please, which terms. and location of the door. As I mentioned it will depend on which terminal in Port Everglades. some are clearly marked and others just have a separate roped area that is often hidden because the regular line is very long. I can't always keep my terminal straight (cruise too much and do not always have suite access). But my advice to anyone in a suite is, don't necessarily get in the long with everyone line. Walk towards the front and see where the suite signage is. One of the PEV terminals has a double door that is kept closed so unless you are right on top of it, you will miss it. Because the regular folks who are standing in line are blocking its view. Its not far from the main entrance though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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