skedman Posted March 30, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I am going on my 1st MSC cruise next month out of Lisbon. My question revolves around the timing of checking in at the port on embarkation day. My check-in opens at 1pm and it says that my check-in closes one hour later (2pm). Does this me that I can only check-in between 1 and 2 pm? The ship doesn't leave port until 6pm and I had planned on looking around town until 3:30 or so and then check-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KINGBOBOFTHENORTH Posted March 30, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I've never had anyone at the port look at the form that has the designated check-in time. The advice I always give everyone is just "get there when you get there". However, if you're not planning to get there until 3:30pm or 4pm even, I think you're taking a big risk. Not sure what time check-in and boarding actually closes, but it's likely around that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFox27 Posted March 30, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Boarding documents now appear to have a window for your check in. They were being strict on this for Covid reasons but that does seem to have been relaxed now. However, check in will close a minimum of 2 hours before your sailing time. Personally, I wouldn't look to be any later than 3pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perakcruiser Posted March 30, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 30, 2023 4pm is not a problem if the ship leaves at 6pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skedman Posted March 30, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Thanks for the replies. I just want to be able to take some time after my plane gets in in the morning to tour Lisbon some without having to cut it short just to check-in and then go back out. I may be so tired that it won't matter much, but I would like the option. 3:30pm is about as late as I would even consider a check-in. My plan is to taxi to the port from the airport, drop off my luggage, then pick up a hop-on hop-off bus and kick around as long as I can (or am awake for). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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