Boarding times for Island Priincess-Los Angeles

[Mr Funship]

Does anybody know what time the boarding starts in Los Angeles for the Island Princess. I believe we depart from San Pedro but not sure. We sail at 9:00pm. Thanks

[cherylandtk]

Depending on when they get passengers from prior cruise off, about noonish. That said, there is always a group that gets there early in hopes of earlier boarding--and frequently they do get aboard before noon. I believe Princess says they start about 1 or 1:30, but that is more likely the latest they would start if prior disembarkation were delayed for some reason.

 

BTW, most Island departures from LA are at 5 pm. You did not mention which cruise you were on, but was wondering which one leaves at 9?

[Pam in CA]

I did the Regal Princess to Hawaii in 2004 and loved it. Got to the cruise terminal at about 11AM but had to wait about half an hour. That didn't bother me 'cause I wound up meeting and chatting with other people waiting to board.

 

Once they open up embarkation, it normally goes very quickly and smoothly. You'll get your cruise card very quickly. The slow-ups are Security and then the Photo Dept. taking pictures. I usually get out of line and walk right past them since I never have and never will buy a boarding photo.

[bdjam]

When we returned to Los Angeles, we docked at about 6:00, the ship was cleared about 8:00 and the last people were off about 9:30. When you’re able to get on depends a lot on the disembarkation process. We arrived at the pier at about 1:00 and pretty much walked right on the ship – the crowds were light at that time. The big plus was that our luggage was delivered by 3:00!

[Mr Funship]

Thanks for the great info

Gene

[Mr Funship]

Hi sorry it must be getting close to the cruise, my lighting fast fingers (Brain), must have had a senior moment! We depart a 5pm. Thanks for the info.