Early Embarkation - Sydney (The Retreat)

[wechy85]

Hi Everyone

 

We are finally using our FCC from COVID in 2020 and will be on the Celebrity Eclipse.

 

We have a suite and it’s our first time in the Retreat. I know this question has been asked a couple of times but I was looking for info re Sydney - we were given a 1pm boarding window but we’re hoping to board earlier to take advantage of lunch at Luminae and make the most of embarkation day.

 

Is it still ok for suite guests to arrive early?

 

Any other suite tips we should now about!

 

Edited February 11, 2023 by wechy85

[jelayne]

Suite guests can board at any time once the ship is ready.

So if boarding opens at 11 you can go anytime after 11 or after.
 

Drop your carry on’s in your suite, collect your sea pass cards and enjoy lunch in Luminae.

 

 

[CalTexCruiser]

This is what our shoreside concierge told us for our Sydney departure:

 

"Please note, boarding will begin at 1:15 pm and ends promptly at 5:15 pm. Please arrive early to avoid delays."

 

"... as a suite guest you can arrive anytime during the boarding process."

 

 

[wechy85]

Thanks everyone.

 

This cruise is my mum and me - we had been set to sail a Caribbean cruise just before COVID with my dad. Unfortunately he passed away during the intervening time.

 

We have used the extra credit he had to splurge on a suite. I am trying to make this a special holiday for mum so any tips you have please feel free to share.