embark/check in time and one other thing :-)

[leono1]

the check in time for our cruise in miami next saturday on our tickets is 14:00. is there no chance of embarking before this time if we turned up early and there was no queues? i wont leave south beach early if there isnt, ill hang around my hotel a bit, but wanted get on asap for my food and drinks :D

 

do they really not let hair straighteners onboard? ive read someone say they got theirs on and my GF will have hers with her from miami anyways....

[GRANNYOFSIX]

the check in time for our cruise in miami next saturday on our tickets is 14:00. is there no chance of embarking before this time if we turned up early and there was no queues? i wont leave south beach early if there isnt, ill hang around my hotel a bit, but wanted get on asap for my food and drinks :D

 

We haven't sailed yet on the Divina but I was told that a past cruisers was on the ship at 12:30pm and other cruisers were already on the ship....but I don't know for sure.

 

do they really not let hair straighteners onboard? ive read someone say they got theirs on and my GF will have hers with her from miami anyways....

 

I was told that flat irons are permitted and will not be taken away. I'm not worried about that issue anymore, but I must say I was worried when I first booked.

[Crzyfrk62]

I have been at the port between 12-1. Never a problem boarding then.

I have brought my flat iron everytime.

[riclop]

They start checking in at about 1030 and boarding starts around noon.

[leono1]

Thanks guys, I've read a few people say they were on board for 12/1pm but I didn't know if there tickets said maybe a check in time of 12pm (like staggered boarding times) I'll head across when I'm up and out the hotel :)

[quiltsnh]

Sailing is at 7PM? Much later than any other cruises I have been on.

[Homosassa]

Yes, 7 PM. The Divina has a large percentage of its passengers coming from Europe and Asia. I put the latter departure time down to giving those passengers some slack in flight times or adjustment to the time zone change.

 

Boarding also does not start until noon if all goes well. MSC does state 2 PM on the boarding documents and that five hour period (two to seven) for boarding is consistent with other cruise lines stated time of boarding and departure.

 

And before someone wants to post verbiage about needing to be aboard a certain amount of time before departure. It does hold true for the Divina's departure. Muster drill is held around 4:30 - 5 PM. However, there is a planned second drill for those not making the muster.

[RichNY]

Is there a different check in time to the Yacht Club ???

Edited September 2, 2016 by RichNY

[mafig]

Like to know that too (about the YC).:)

[All-ready2cruise]

We found the Yacht Club tent (we were instructed NOT to give our luggage to a porter, and each one that asked us, we simply said, "Yacht Club" and they knew exactly where to direct us (and not ask about taking our luggage again!)). They crossed our name off the list, a tuxedo-with-tailed and white-gloved butler escorted us into the reception area for the Yacht Club.

 

 

Here's the review which valancy1 posted and you'll find the quote in post 13

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2362227

 

Hope this helps,

 

 

From what I've read, I don't think it matters what time, although probably around 10:30 - 11 sounds about right.

Edited September 2, 2016 by All-ready2cruise
ps forgot to mention timing

[mafig]

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From what I've read, I don't think it matters what time, although probably around 10:30 - 11 sounds about right.

 

Good, that's the time we usually get to the port. Later than that and we might miss lunch :eek: in LeMuse.

[All-ready2cruise]

 

From what I've read, I don't think it matters what time, although probably around 10:30 - 11 sounds about right.

 

Good, that's the time we usually get to the port. Later than that and we might miss lunch :eek: in LeMuse.

 

Enjoy your cruise and your lunch.

 

I think for our cruise in Dec. we'll probably have lunch near by and then get to check in around 1:30-2. In the past, that seems to work well in Miami, we'll see.

[riclop]

Is there a different check in time to the Yacht Club ???

 

Just go to the white tent and they will escort you.

[kerryincork]

You might try your luck and arrive an hour earlier

[RichNY]

Just go to the white tent and they will escort you.

 

Sounds good..I was thinking 11 ish..