dalarney Posted December 26, 2019 #1 Share Posted December 26, 2019 We are sailing out of dubai 01 Apr 2020. Our flight arrives in dubai at 6.30am. Can anyone give me an idea of what time we are able to embark or if we can check in our luggage early at the port then perhaps do some sightseeing for a few hours?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted December 26, 2019 #2 Share Posted December 26, 2019 This would be a cruise line policy, one they don't change much if any with the varying ports they serve. Their boarding procedures will be be almost the same in all ports. You don't tell us what cruise line you are using, or what time you are set to sail...so a rough estimation would be you could drop bags after about 9 or 10, and board after 12noon at the earliest. Again, depending on the cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted December 26, 2019 #3 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Welcome to Cruise Critic! Each cruise line has their own forum here for line specific questions and information. Go to the Home Page and click on your cruise line: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted December 26, 2019 #4 Share Posted December 26, 2019 And remember that the cruise terminal in Dubai, even though a full facility, is not like the mega-operations you see in SoFla. Also, you don't have companies in dedicated terminals - it's a joint operation with ad-hoc arrangements. Plus, just because the flight arrives at 6:30, don't necessarily expect to whisk your way through to the port. There can be backups at immigration and customs depending on the arrival pattern when you land, plus the mix of passengers. Some nationalities will take longer to process -- and that can slow the lines. Fact of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalarney Posted December 26, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Thanks for the replies. We are with celebrity & departure is not actually until the following day, we were just hoping to get a jump on a little sightseeing rather than sitting in the port for 4-5 hours waiting to check in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mef_57 Posted December 27, 2019 #6 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Are you loaded down with bags? Dubai Mall has luggage storage if you want to drop luggage for a while. You can check other places using annay Bag, even google maps can find luggage storage in cities. If just rolling carry on, you could maybe check out the souks and 'old Dubai' near the port until a reasonable time for embarkation. Grab lunch and maybe a nap then jead out latered for Glow Garden or Global village....both a good choice for eveni g cool temperatures and light shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalarney Posted December 27, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Thanks for the info, will check out the evening suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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