Tennant Posted December 30, 2014 #1 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I just received an email from princess regarding Progressive Check In for my jan 10 Ruby cruise. Being on the emerald deck they request that you do not arrive until 2:00pm. We usually arrive early and board around 11:30 or 12:00. If we stick to our normal schedule will we be allowed to board or will they force us to wait until 2:00pm. We are traveling with elite members who will be permitted board right away so we would strongly prefer not to wait until 2:00. Anyone with experience please advise. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 30, 2014 #2 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Ignore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted December 30, 2014 #3 Share Posted December 30, 2014 You will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted December 30, 2014 #4 Share Posted December 30, 2014 It's more of a suggestion or something Princess prefers you to do. We received the same email in November and ignored it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 30, 2014 #5 Share Posted December 30, 2014 A quick search would produce a few threads on the same subject..... As stated its a suggestion. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted December 30, 2014 #6 Share Posted December 30, 2014 They've been sending out this same email for years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted December 30, 2014 #7 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Ignore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JustinPlusLauren Posted December 30, 2014 #8 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Echoing everyone else - we've always ignored this and showed up when we wanted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted December 30, 2014 #9 Share Posted December 30, 2014 They've been sending out this same email for years now. Everybody gets them. Most people ignore them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceleven Posted December 30, 2014 #10 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Has anyone ever received a suggestion to arrive earlier, i.e., 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 1pm? It seems that, regardless of which deck we are on, they always say 2pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted December 30, 2014 #11 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Has anyone ever received a suggestion to arrive earlier, i.e., 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 1pm? It seems that, regardless of which deck we are on, they always say 2pm. I think Princess knows that longtime passengers tend to arrive early, and just sends out these notices hoping they can get newbies to arrive later to even out the crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisbane41 Posted December 30, 2014 #12 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I am elite and normally turn up around the times given to me on the ticket or email. It means I can sleep in and hotel check out times are very generous so I can sit back and relax all morning or do some touring. I turn up to the ship at my allocated time and go straight on the ship without any dramas at all. I have been on cruises where I have heard passengers have been severely delayed in the morning because everyone turns up at once and ignores the notice. I was once asked about check-in at a Captains Circle party by the circle host and Captain doing the rounds. There were a lot of complaints about slow check-in. All I said was that I was very happy and turned up at my allocated time in the afternoon and was straight on the ship. They actually rewarded me some extras they had to give out. As I said on boarding day I stay in my hotel till the last minute and if I arrive by a private chauffeur driven car I just ask to be driven around the city sights before arriving at the cruise terminal. After over a decade of cruising I never line up or join a queue for anything and take the relaxed approach. I spread my time out as much as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennant Posted December 30, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Thanks everyone for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted December 30, 2014 #14 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Mostly new cruisers to Princess will go with the letter whereas seasoned cruisers will ignore it. It's very difficult for those flying in or driving from a distance to adhere to a time frame to board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted December 30, 2014 #15 Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) I am elite and normally turn up around the times given to me on the ticket or email. It means I can sleep in and hotel check out times are very generous so I can sit back and relax all morning or do some touring. I turn up to the ship at my allocated time and go straight on the ship without any dramas at all. I have been on cruises where I have heard passengers have been severely delayed in the morning because everyone turns up at once and ignores the notice. I was once asked about check-in at a Captains Circle party by the circle host and Captain doing the rounds. There were a lot of complaints about slow check-in. All I said was that I was very happy and turned up at my allocated time in the afternoon and was straight on the ship. They actually rewarded me some extras they had to give out. As I said on boarding day I stay in my hotel till the last minute and if I arrive by a private chauffeur driven car I just ask to be driven around the city sights before arriving at the cruise terminal. After over a decade of cruising I never line up or join a queue for anything and take the relaxed approach. I spread my time out as much as I can. We're with you regarding arrival times. Even if our listed time is earlier, we still like to arrive well after the madhouse created by all those "experienced cruisers" has subsided. A cruise is about relaxing and having a good time. Standing in line for hours is not our idea of doing that. Breezing through security, walking right up to the check-in desk and the best ... skipping the embarkation photos because the photographers have already packed up, is our idea of a relaxed embarkation. Getting on board in time for the highly exalted and much acclaimed "first lunch in the main dining room" isn't worth the trouble either. BTW, don't get me wrong here. It's completely understandable that those with limited or no control over their arrival times don't have this option. Edited December 30, 2014 by beg3yrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marelaine Posted December 30, 2014 #16 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Has anyone ever received a suggestion to arrive earlier, i.e., 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 1pm? It seems that, regardless of which deck we are on, they always say 2pm. I have. The Dolphin deck instructions are to arrive between 12:30 and 1:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceleven Posted December 30, 2014 #17 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I have. The Dolphin deck instructions are to arrive between 12:30 and 1:30. Thanks, that's exactly what I wanted to know. So it seems that those who are given instructions to arrive early and those who arrive at the earliest they can get to the terminal are those most likely to have to deal with the crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire20 Posted December 30, 2014 #18 Share Posted December 30, 2014 They say there is nothing free in life, BUT getting on the ship as early as possible IS Free! Free to explore the ship, free to have a nice lunch, free to relax in the pool or jacquizzi, free to buy your coffee card or soda card, free to make your specialty dining reservations or MDR reservations, free to unpack early,free to take photos of empty public spaces, free to start your much deserved vacation early. Ignore the e-mail get to the ship early and ENJOY........ It's free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted December 30, 2014 #19 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Has anyone ever received a suggestion to arrive earlier, i.e., 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 1pm? It seems that, regardless of which deck we are on, they always say 2pm. Show up at 3 and miss all the hubbub ...buffet fights and wandering the decks for hours. I show up now 2.5 hours prior to sailing, Bags are sent right to the room there is no wait, No crowds no fist pounders saying do you know who I am. Have a nice lunch on shore and show up after the circus has ended....way better to start a cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisbane41 Posted December 30, 2014 #20 Share Posted December 30, 2014 We're with you regarding arrival times. Even if our listed time is earlier, we still like to arrive well after the madhouse created by all those "experienced cruisers" has subsided. A cruise is about relaxing and having a good time. Standing in line for hours is not our idea of doing that. Breezing through security, walking right up to the check-in desk and the best ... skipping the embarkation photos because the photographers have already packed up, is our idea of a relaxed embarkation. Getting on board in time for the highly exalted and much acclaimed "first lunch in the main dining room" isn't worth the trouble either. BTW, don't get me wrong here. It's completely understandable that those with limited or no control over their arrival times don't have this option. I totally agree. It is over a decade of cruising that has taught me its best to avoid the mad rush of people converging on the ship. I have done so many cruises I realise what a rush it is in the morning. One difference with me is that I have to travel some distance to meet a ship and it always involves an overnight stay in a hotel before boarding the ship. If hotel check-out is as generous as 12pm then you can relax at a nice hotel prior to getting on the ship. I always found my bags follow me straight onto the ship if I avoid the mad rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclark Posted December 31, 2014 #21 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Following the recomendation of ticketing at 4:30 makes no sense.Hotels may kick you out at 11 and even if they don't, who wants to wait?Even worse, you PAID for those hours you are missing! My next cruise is three days long, I'm not Waiting to board at 4:30 ( my boarding group)I'll be there by 1:30( first group) Plus, I'm platinum, why should I board last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisbane41 Posted December 31, 2014 #22 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Following the recomendation of ticketing at 4:30 makes no sense.Hotels may kick you out at 11 and even if they don't, who wants to wait?Even worse, you PAID for those hours you are missing! My next cruise is three days long, I'm not Waiting to board at 4:30 ( my boarding group)I'll be there by 1:30( first group) Plus, I'm platinum, why should I board last? If you are platinum you should sit and wait your turn until all the elite people board. No platinum should ever board before an elite.:):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted December 31, 2014 #23 Share Posted December 31, 2014 If you are platinum you should sit and wait your turn until all the elite people board. No platinum should ever board before an elite.:):):) I would never. LOL. I know my place! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted December 31, 2014 #24 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I totally agree. It is over a decade of cruising that has taught me its best to avoid the mad rush of people converging on the ship. I have done so many cruises I realise what a rush it is in the morning. One difference with me is that I have to travel some distance to meet a ship and it always involves an overnight stay in a hotel before boarding the ship. If hotel check-out is as generous as 12pm then you can relax at a nice hotel prior to getting on the ship. I always found my bags follow me straight onto the ship if I avoid the mad rush. I also avoid the rush.....just get there early & carry our own bags on the ship. We have a leisurely lunch, unpack before muster & relax. After all what else can you possible squeeze in that morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclark Posted December 31, 2014 #25 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Just got an email saying boarding won't start until 5:30, last boarding group will be 8:00pm, ship dparture time is 9:00pm. Reason? "Please be advised that during the current cruise there has been a slightly higher than expected number of cases of gastrointestinal illness among guests suspected to be caused by norovirus" For a three day cruise, they have effectively taken away one day. No mention of any compensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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