On Ship Early?

[Shore>Mom]

Did our online check in for upcoming cruise. Got 11:30 - 12 arrival time. SAS picking us up at Hilton Fort Lauderdale 9:30. I am Latitudes member. Will we have to wait to board? Thanks in advance for any replies.

[Shore>Mom]

Norwegian Sky

[CruiserBruce]

I think I would ask this on the NCL board, as it has to do more with policy and procedure, rather than Miami (I assume that is where you are boarding...you don't say).

 

Generally cruise lines don't vary their procedures much between ports. They have a fixed amount of time to clear off the departing pax and bags, board the new pax and bags, and resupply the ship. Usually in about 8 or 10 hours. If NCL starts boarding at 11:30 or noon, you will not be able to get on sooner. Departing pax must clear the ship first.

[JohninDC]

Picking up at 9:30 should get you to POM about 10:30.

[HollandA]

We were on the Pearl a couple of years ago and were at the port by 10:30 - we had to wait in the terminal but it wasn't bad. Still one of the first groups on board a couple of hours later.