Embarkation time

[dee2673]

Morning, all. I was wondering if HAL sends an e-mail with what time we should embark as I read somewhere. We are leaving from San Diego Dec 10th. After reading alll the threads about this, I was thinking we'd arrive a little later, have a nice lunch elsewhere. We are in Neptune Suite. In Seattle last year, we were onboard within 20 minutes of arrival, about 11:30 am. That would be ideal, as we have shore excursions we'd like to book asap, using our OBC. Just trying to make the process as stress free as possible.

[dee2673]

Sorry..disregard..just looked at my express docs...have GOT to cruise more

[catl331]

Despite what it says on your docs (probably 1:00), boarding starts around 11:30 worldwide - unless there is a need for deep cleaning after a Norovirus outbreak, or Coast Guard inspections.

[Krazy Kruizers]

We always try to get to the cruise terminal by 10:30 - 10:45. That way we can get through security and checked in.

HAL tries to start boarding at 11:30.

HAL also tries to have all cabins ready by 11:30 so that you can drop off your carry-ons and any other items that you don't want to lug around.

Being in a Neptune Suite -- you will be among the first on the ship.

Lunch in the dining room is from Noon until 1:30.