JEDIKNIGHT Posted May 10, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Leaving for Bermuda/Summit tomorrow, will qualify for suite boarding. Does anyone know recently, what time it was ok to board? Don’t want to get their too early and wait hours for cabin, but i don’t want to be late with throngs of people there. When is a good time to arrive? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 10, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Not sure if this qualifies but I sailed to Bermuda last summer. I went in August and arrived at the pier around 11am (if memory serves). In case this is your first time sailing from there...once you check in they have shuttle buses that take you from the terminal to the ship. (Just an FYI). They have different lines so your Suite Line will be one of them and and if boarding hasn't started yet, there is a section they will seat you inside the terminal with a sign that says "Suite Guests". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDIKNIGHT Posted May 11, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Hi Lois thanks for chiming in. I’ve sailed from NJ a few years ago but remember nothing. Question: Do we drop off the bags BEFORE going on the shuttle? Because I can’t imagine lugging a bunch of huge bags up the steps of a shuttle bus.( I’m with DW, 2 kids, and a nanny. And DW luvs her frigging bags) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted May 11, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Hi, we have sailed out of Bayonne 10 times. Number 11 is coming up in 2 weeks. You will drop your luggage off at the end of the tent with the porters. If you are driving you would do that and then go around to their parking area, pay and park. You could also drop your passengers off with the luggage while you park and then meet them back at the tent at the entrance to go check in. After you are all checked in then you take the shuttle to the ship. Have a great cruise! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Edited May 11, 2014 by CruisingChick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDIKNIGHT Posted May 11, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Thanks CruisingChick… What do you feel is a good time to first arrive at the port? I can’t be too early because 18 month old DS will have had a 90 minute drive, so I don’t want to have to ‘wait around’ too much. But, I’d like to be their early enough to beat high crowds, and hopefully get on the ship with ease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestLakeGirl Posted May 11, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Rooms won't be ready before one. Why not go the other way, stop for lunch on the way to break the trip up, then board later than the crowd who will all be rushing to be the first at the buffet, and who will be dragging their carry ons with them. Skip the lines, skip the crowds, and be able to go directly to your room to un load your carry on and settle in. You say that you don't want to arrive too early, don't want to fight crowds and don't want to wait too long for your room. The best way is to arrive after the crush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted May 11, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Hi, we have sailed out of Bayonne 10 times. Number 11 is coming up in 2 weeks. You will drop your luggage off at the end of the tent with the porters. If you are driving you would do that and then go around to their parking area, pay and park. You could also drop your passengers off with the luggage while you park and then meet them back at the tent at the entrance to go check in. After you are all checked in then you take the shuttle to the ship. Have a great cruise! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Thanks for the good info. This will be our first from this port next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtravel Posted May 11, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Sailing tomorrow. Our plan was to arrive at noon. Is that too early? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted May 11, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 11, 2014 We always try to arrive around 10:30-11:00 am. From 11-1 it gets really busy. After 1:30 starts to ease up again. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 11, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Sailing tomorrow. Our plan was to arrive at noon. Is that too early? No, not in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 11, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Hi Lois thanks for chiming in. I’ve sailed from NJ a few years ago but remember nothing. Question: Do we drop off the bags BEFORE going on the shuttle? Because I can’t imagine lugging a bunch of huge bags up the steps of a shuttle bus.( I’m with DW, 2 kids, and a nanny. And DW luvs her frigging bags) Yes, you drop your bags off before you enter the terminal:).... then go inside to check in.....after the check in you go on the shuttle to the ship. Oh, it is sail day for you....hope you and the family (and the Nanny) have a wonderful cruise:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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