Staggered Check In in Long Beach

[SadieN]

Carnival has just announced Staggered Check In for Long Beach.

 

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3180

 

Earliest time slot is 12:30, looks like the 9:30 Early Check in has been eliminated.

 

To choose your Check In time go to 'Edit Online Check In'.

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Anyone have experience / reports back with the new staggered check-in time? First check-in is at 12:30, but what time can one actually arrive at the port?

[vbecky]

if have FTTF can you arrive 11-12 like the boarding pass says?

[SadieN]

Just off the Hi cruise this past Sunday and asked the gate keepers about check in times.

 

The priority building was starting check in at 9:15 (usually starts at 9:30.) FTTF was also starting at this time. The regular line gate keeper said that they'll check you in when you arrive, with the admonishment to check in next time at your chosen time.

In other words, not much has changed in Long Beach. Except many did follow the times and getting off and being picked up was much easier.

[movingimages]

Just off the Hi cruise this past Sunday and asked the gate keepers about check in times.

 

The priority building was starting check in at 9:15 (usually starts at 9:30.) FTTF was also starting at this time. The regular line gate keeper said that they'll check you in when you arrive, with the admonishment to check in next time at your chosen time.

In other words, not much has changed in Long Beach. Except many did follow the times and getting off and being picked up was much easier.

 

Thanks for the update Sadie! So it looks like as Platinum we can get there early. I hope your Hawaii trip was great! I have booked for Fall 2018. :)

[CoW mAn]

I suspect they made the change with the Miracle in mind. Whenever I've sailed out of Long Beach on a Fantasy Class (either the Inspiration or Imagination) check in has been a breeze but when I sailed on the Miracle it was a zoo so they probably are more strict only when it's busier, i.e. when the bigger ship is in port.

[vwrestler171]

Was no change on Miracle a cpl weeks ago. Everyone was still showing up early and they were allowing them to check in.