Independence Dec 20 check-in time email/text

[gusbuf]

I received this text/email today from RCCL about boaridng times for 12/20 sailing on the Independence. Is this typical for all sailings on all ships, or is there a specific reason for this? There are many variable that make this schedule impossible for many people. Here's the text. Any info or comments appreciated. Thanks!

 

Hello, this is Royal Caribbean International. We would like to provide you with important information regarding your sailing on December 20, 2014, onboard Independence of the Seas. To enhance the check-in and boarding experience, we ask that guests arrive to the terminal based on the following times.

 

Guests on deck 10 should arrive for check-in at 1:00 P.M.

Guests on decks 9 & 3 should arrive for check-in at 1:30 P.M.

Guests on deck 8 should arrive for check-in at 2:00 P.M.

Guests on deck 7 should arrive for check-in at 2:30 P.M.

Guests on deck 6 should arrive for check-in at 3:00 P.M.

Guests on deck 2 should arrive for check-in at 3:30 P.M.

 

We invite our Suite, Pinnacle, Diamond Plus, Diamond, Emerald and Platinum guests to arrive anytime between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and look forward to welcoming you onboard the Independence of the Seas.

Edited December 17, 2014 by gusbuf

[Retired LEO]

Ignore it and arrive like you normally would.

[joepeka]

I'm sure others will confirm but this is the standard message Royal sends to embarking guests in order to (in their mind) smooth out the boarding process. If you want to arrive at a time other than your designated deck time, then you can certainly do so. Ignore the communication. ;)

 

Edit: We normally plan to arrive as early as 10:30 or 11:00AM. Never had any issues getting on board right away.

Edited December 17, 2014 by joepeka

[1cruise2U]

I'm sure others will confirm but this is the standard message Royal sends to embarking guests in order to (in their mind) smooth out the boarding process. If you want to arrive at a time other than your designated deck time, then you can certainly do so. Ignore the communication. ;)

 

Edit: We normally plan to arrive as early as 10:30 or 11:00AM. Never had any issues getting on board right away.

 

I was just there don't arrive before 11:00 or you will wait in a long line, we got there at 1:00 there was a line but it was moving, we did't get off until 10:30 on the return and saw all the people waiting in line, they will not let you on before everyone is off

[MichaelCMTX]

Might have less to do with when you can board the ship and more to do with when you can enter your cabin.