CrazyKoi Posted January 8, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Hello, Fellow Vacation Lovers! I hope that everyone is having an excellent day! I had a quick question regarding Port Arrival Time. I did the Online Check-In and selected 10:30-11:00 AM as my "Port Arrival" time. Come to find out, we have to return our rental car early, so I will be at the port around the 10:00-10:30 check in period, anyway. I want to try to scurry on-board to see if I can get onto a waitlist for a sold-out shore excursion at the shore excursion counter, so it would be preferable for me to check-in earlier. I tried to change my port arrival time online and found that I can only select later port arrival times. :( I called NCL Reservations to see about changing and I was told by a representative that "Port Arrival Times" aren't even a system that they have, and that if I want to check in earlier, I just need to get in line. :confused: Online it says "Please arrive at the time selected and/or appointed. Guests arriving early may be asked to wait until their scheduled time." What have your experiences been? If you get there a little early, do you hop in line or wait until your designated arrival time to get in line? Have you ever been turned down when trying to check-in early? How much earlier than your "port arrival time" are you typically at the port? Thank you so much for all of your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhalliv Posted January 9, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 9, 2017 From what I've read and experienced, it depends on the port you are sailing out of. Which port are you sailing out of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guttermandave Posted January 9, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 9, 2017 My cruise consultant at ncl told me, pay no attention to those times... Just get there when you get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted January 9, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 9, 2017 It depends on the port but, in general, those time are just to try to stop everyone arriving very early; advisory not mandatory. The earlier you get there the lower the boarding number and the earlier you get to go through the processes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyKoi Posted January 9, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted January 9, 2017 From what I've read and experienced, it depends on the port you are sailing out of. Which port are you sailing out of? Thank you for your response! We are sailing out of the Port of Miami! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyKoi Posted January 9, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted January 9, 2017 It depends on the port but, in general, those time are just to try to stop everyone arriving very early; advisory not mandatory. The earlier you get there the lower the boarding number and the earlier you get to go through the processes. Thank you so much for your speedy response! This is certainly exciting news! Just out of curiosity, in your experience how early do folks start arriving to check in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyKoi Posted January 9, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted January 9, 2017 My cruise consultant at ncl told me, pay no attention to those times... Just get there when you get there. Awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to respond! I really appreciate you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted January 9, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thinking back to when we were on a B2B that was through Miami, I would thing they would be able to hold you up if they wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted January 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thank you so much for your speedy response! This is certainly exciting news! Just out of curiosity, in your experience how early do folks start arriving to check in? We have arrived at a number of ports about 10.15am and there have been up to 100 people waiting before us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyKoi Posted January 9, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted January 9, 2017 We have arrived at a number of ports about 10.15am and there have been up to 100 people waiting before us. Oh goodness! We will be sure to get there early, then! Thank you so much for lending your expertise! We are newbies to the world of cruising and just too excited for this trip! It sure is helpful to have so many experienced cruisers on this forum to gain insight from! I really appreciate you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted January 9, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) Hello, Fellow Vacation Lovers! I hope that everyone is having an excellent day! I had a quick question regarding Port Arrival Time. I did the Online Check-In and selected 10:30-11:00 AM as my "Port Arrival" time.Come to find out, we have to return our rental car early, so I will be at the port around the 10:00-10:30 check in period, anyway. I want to try to scurry on-board to see if I can get onto a waitlist for a sold-out shore excursion at the shore excursion counter, so it would be preferable for me to check-in earlier. I tried to change my port arrival time online and found that I can only select later port arrival times. :( I called NCL Reservations to see about changing and I was told by a representative that "Port Arrival Times" aren't even a system that they have, and that if I want to check in earlier, I just need to get in line. :confused: Online it says "Please arrive at the time selected and/or appointed. Guests arriving early may be asked to wait until their scheduled time." What have your experiences been? If you get there a little early, do you hop in line or wait until your designated arrival time to get in line? Have you ever been turned down when trying to check-in early? How much earlier than your "port arrival time" are you typically at the port? Thank you so much for all of your help! Do not do anything else. Show up to the port at a time that meets your schedule. Don't worry, you will not be denied entry. You'll get a early boarding group number and will be on board as part of the initial boarding at 11:15-11:30. Edited January 9, 2017 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershep Posted January 9, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thank you so much for your speedy response! This is certainly exciting news! Just out of curiosity, in your experience how early do folks start arriving to check in? Check in usually starts at 9:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneplustwins Posted August 16, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 16, 2017 It depends on the port but, in general, those time are just to try to stop everyone arriving very early; advisory not mandatory. The earlier you get there the lower the boarding number and the earlier you get to go through the processes.Is Miami one of the ports that tries to enforce the arrival time on your E-Docs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted August 16, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Is Miami one of the ports that tries to enforce the arrival time on your E-Docs? No. Nobody cares what time you get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoTech Posted August 16, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Thank you so much for your speedy response! This is certainly exciting news! Just out of curiosity, in your experience how early do folks start arriving to check in? People start arriving early...10am or even earlier. At the Port of Miami, you will end up standing outside in the heat (and/or rain) until they are ready to start letting people into the port building itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneplustwins Posted August 21, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 21, 2017 No. Nobody cares what time you get there.Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted August 21, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Hello, Fellow Vacation Lovers!I hope that everyone is having an excellent day! I had a quick question regarding Port Arrival Time..../quote] Welcome to CruiseCritic. That "arrival" or "checkin" time is only a general guesstimate. Arrive when you arrive and get in line. Nobody cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted August 21, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Hello, Fellow Vacation Lovers!I hope that everyone is having an excellent day! I had a quick question regarding Port Arrival Time..../quote] Welcome to CruiseCritic. That "arrival" or "checkin" time is only a general guesstimate. Arrive when you arrive and get in line. Nobody cares. You realize that you are responding to an 8 month old thread and welcoming someone who has been a member for quiet a while don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted August 21, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 21, 2017 You realize that you are responding to an 8 month old thread and welcoming someone who has been a member for quiet a while don't you? Damn... I hate it when that happens. #^$%(*@#$^(@$^(& Did not notice they had been a member for quite some time and it appears they have been quiet and may have quit visiting this site - LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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