travelnut1967 Posted June 19, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 19, 2016 We arrive at BWI on Thursday at 9am. We were wondering how early we can get to the port that day. We can pick up our luggage and wait a little while at the airport before taking a taxi to the ship. Would getting to the port around 1030 to 11am be too early? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 19, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 19, 2016 That would be good timing.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted June 19, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 19, 2016 In our experience at Baltimore with Grandeur, boarding usually begins around 11:00, so if you arrive around 10:00 that would give you enough time for luggage drop off and check in with little wait to baord. Landing at 9:00, I would head straight to the port from BWI. No need to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted June 19, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 19, 2016 We arrive at BWI on Thursday at 9am. We were wondering how early we can get to the port that day. We can pick up our luggage and wait a little while at the airport before taking a taxi to the ship. Would getting to the port around 1030 to 11am be too early? Thanks, perfect time actually. it will be right around that I have actually been BOARDING more than once out of there. I wouldn't even wait after picking up luggage. with rare exceptions they start letting you in to drop off bags by 9-930. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DragonOfTheSeas Posted June 19, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I agree. If you are later [around noon] the security and check in lines can be long. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judymag Posted June 19, 2016 #6 Share Posted June 19, 2016 We arrive at BWI on Thursday at 9am. We were wondering how early we can get to the port that day. We can pick up our luggage and wait a little while at the airport before taking a taxi to the ship. Would getting to the port around 1030 to 11am be too early? Thanks, I arrived at 10:30 dropped my bag went through the security did the medical questionnaire used the wash room did check in spent a long time chatting with the check in agent as he's Irish we were on board having coffee in park cafe at 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted June 19, 2016 #7 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Boarding went extremely well yesterday. We boarded around 11 and no problems. Bags were delivered to our cabin quicker than any other time, on any other ship. This despite the new boarding ramp is still not in place. R&D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted June 19, 2016 #8 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Boarding went extremely well yesterday. We boarded around 11 and no problems. Bags were delivered to our cabin quicker than any other time, on any other ship. This despite the new boarding ramp is still not in place.R&D How is the pier looking? Much visible damage? Are they boarding from pier level, or is there another ramp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun2snorkel Posted June 20, 2016 #9 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Boarding is on Deck 1 - pier level. The damaged part of the ramp has been removed. Boarding and debarkation were very smooth. We boarded earlier than we ever have for a Grandeur cruise! Leaving the ship, we had tag number 3. We left the ship around 8:00 and the line for customs looked very long. However it went fairly fast. Too bad our drive back to NC was the worst we have had - so much traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted June 20, 2016 #10 Share Posted June 20, 2016 How is the pier looking? Much visible damage? "Nothing noticeable." Are they boarding from pier level, or is there another ramp? "Pier level and seems to be no problem, other than a minimal delay at the elevators." R&D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Steve Posted June 20, 2016 #11 Share Posted June 20, 2016 "Pier level and seems to be no problem, other than a minimal delay at the elevators." R&D Good to know. Thanks for the update. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinhill Posted June 20, 2016 #12 Share Posted June 20, 2016 We arrive at BWI on Thursday at 9am. We were wondering how early we can get to the port that day. We can pick up our luggage and wait a little while at the airport before taking a taxi to the ship. Would getting to the port around 1030 to 11am be too early? Thanks, it is a great port to board and they will let you on around 10:30. I live near Baltimore and i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to go out of here. they are very organized and FAST! Have a wonderful cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinlady1947 Posted June 20, 2016 #13 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Terminal is open at 9 am. We got there around 8:45 and had to wait outside. Went smoothly after that. No problem. Gwen :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwms Posted June 29, 2016 #14 Share Posted June 29, 2016 We've only done Grandeur once, but we can't say enough nice things about the Baltimore port. Would not hesitate to go that route again and probably will for a New England cruise next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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