Rare mcatmcat Posted March 11, 2017 #26 Share Posted March 11, 2017 10am[emoji800] I rather wait outside the terminal [emoji539]a few minutes and seat patiently [emoji336]inside the terminal than arriving past 12pm which for us is late. By the end of the day [emoji283]we felt like if we were on day 3. We are extremely active[emoji963]🏻 on day 1 since we try to enjoy every second of our vacation. [emoji483] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISFANS3 Posted March 11, 2017 #27 Share Posted March 11, 2017 You pay for the first day, we arrive at 10'45. Most of time on board by 11;30... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baowen Posted March 11, 2017 #28 Share Posted March 11, 2017 As early as possible - 10:30 ish. Like to spend as much time on the ship as possible Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdec Posted March 11, 2017 #29 Share Posted March 11, 2017 We like to go early usually around 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket3D Posted March 11, 2017 #30 Share Posted March 11, 2017 We don't like dragging around carry-on bags. So we show up about 12:30 since cabins aren't available until about 1PM. Works good especially with priority boarding. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snit13 Posted March 11, 2017 #31 Share Posted March 11, 2017 We prefer 11:30 since hotel check out is normally 11:00. Also, the early birds have already checked in and are most likely claiming their chairs at the pool or at lunch venues. Most times this puts on ship about 12noon and only have to hang out until 1 when cabins open, usually enjoying an adult beverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelCMTX Posted March 11, 2017 #32 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Rarely before 2:00pm. As others have stated, the impatient pushy folks are already gone and the Terminal is a ghost town. For the "I don't want too haul my bags around" crowd, we've had no problem requesting a late check out and avoiding the impatient pushy folks there too. When we get aboard the suite is ready, and even sometimes the bags are already there. Get on board the first available minute and all you have are eating and walking around on the ship. Plenty of time to do that the rest of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangjoe Posted March 11, 2017 #33 Share Posted March 11, 2017 We arrive between 10:30 & 11:00. We always like to get a good start on our vacation. We grab a bite at either the Windjammer or Park Café, then we find a seat by the pool and get our first cocktail of the trip and enjoy the people watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14Terry Posted March 11, 2017 #34 Share Posted March 11, 2017 11:30- noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungirl28 Posted March 11, 2017 #35 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Between 10:30 & 11:00. I just want to get on board as soon as possible. Not pushy but ready for my cruise vacation and a Pina Colada. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricka47 Posted March 11, 2017 #36 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I second that! Your paying for it! Might as well get onboard early and enjoy! That's my theory as well. We usually are there by 10:30. One time though,, before we lived in Florida and don't need to fly, we were the last to get to the ship in Miami due to late flights (booked through RCI). We sailed at 5:00 and we walked on at 4:55 with the person on the pier telling us to hurry as they were holding the ship for us! I think that was an 11-day "Circle the Caribbean" on the Grandeur about 15 years ago and that first day was not fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj Posted March 11, 2017 #37 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Like to arrive between 12-1 pm since the rooms are ready by 1. Got on the Harmony by 12:30 and went to Chops to make reservations etc and then it is time to go the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowler15547 Posted March 11, 2017 #38 Share Posted March 11, 2017 We sail from the northeast usually (Baltimore or Jersey), and typically arrive around 10AM. I like to be on as early as possible and it is better waiting at the terminal then at the Hotel. Last year I was 4th on! This way we get on early, beat the crowd at the Windjammer, and get to enjoy the ship. I love watching the port operations and the longshoremen loading all the luggage/supplies on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeCricket Posted March 12, 2017 Author #39 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Thanks. I think we will get there early and wait out front if we need to. I know we won't be able to sleep in! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcchane1 Posted March 12, 2017 #40 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Changes depending on the situation but our next cruise in 3 weeks on IoS we have the limo picking us up at 10:30 from the Embassy Suites so I would guess we will be at the port around 11am. We are in a suite so should be able to board relatively quick. I have also heard sometimes the concierge meets you and walks you to your suite, not sure if this is true and if would happen before 1pm. Either way doesn't matter, we will just enjoy the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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