Port Check In Time - MSC Meraviglia

[castaway04]

Sailing on MSC Meraviglia out of Port Canaveral later this month and curious about recent experiences at the port with check in times. Is MSC turning away guests arriving before the check in times on their e-tickets?

 

Thanks for any help.

[perakcruiser]

7 hours ago, castaway04 said:

Is MSC turning away guests arriving before the check in times on their e-tickets?

Basically the answer is "It can happen". Full ship in the Med (Wetsern) raises the risk a lot. A half empty Mera out of the US makes the risk very small. 

[JT1962]

I was on the Meraviglia on January 23 and no one ever looked at the time for my check in. It could’ve been due to the fact that they were less than 600 people on that sailing. 

[dexddd]

Welcome to CC.

[Fogfog]

Do know an upcoming sailing will have delayed embarkation due to mandatory Coast Guard planned visit and crew required commitments 

So if you try to get onboard for that sailing all including YC will be delayed 

 

[pr8hd]

It can, may, possibly happen.

 

Your cruise documents specifically state not to report early.  As many others have posted, that does not seem to to be the case these days.   But, they can have you wait until your board time.

 

Unlike Airports, Cruise terminals have very few amenities to help pass the time.  

[castaway04]

thank you all for the help and advice