Embarkation

[NCteacherlovescruising]

We just booked yesterday and did our online check-in today. They did not give us a port arrival time. What is the earliest we should arrive?  I’m always anxious to get on the ship as soon as possible!  I did see where there is a special tent for YC guests and that we have our own waiting area, but no details on check-in or boarding times. 

Edited May 14, 2023 by NCteacherlovescruising

[Fissues]

Depends on which ship and cruise. Care to share?

[NCteacherlovescruising]

19 minutes ago, Fissues said:

Depends on which ship and cruise. Care to share?

Seaside out of Port Canaveral, June 25-July 2. 

[Fissues]

Typically YC is 11:00 boarding at Terminal 10

[sverigecruiser]

You can probably check-in around 10 am.

[NCteacherlovescruising]

17 hours ago, Fissues said:

Typically YC is 11:00 boarding at Terminal 10

Thank you!

 

55 minutes ago, sverigecruiser said:

You can probably check-in around 10 am.

Thank you!

[rikitikitavii]

2 hours ago, NCteacherlovescruising said:

Thank you!

 

Thank you!

Checking in at 10:00 does not necessarily mean boarding at 10:00. We sailed YC on MERAVIGLIA in January out of Port Canaveral, there were several groups late debarking. This caused boarding to be after noon for YC and non YC.

Also, YC embark area, unless they changed, is just an extension of the main boarding area, separated by a low wall.

[NCteacherlovescruising]

1 hour ago, rikitikitavii said:

Checking in at 10:00 does not necessarily mean boarding at 10:00. We sailed YC on MERAVIGLIA in January out of Port Canaveral, there were several groups late debarking. This caused boarding to be after noon for YC and non YC.

Also, YC embark area, unless they changed, is just an extension of the main boarding area, separated by a low wall.

I understand that. I’m not new to cruising, just to MSC. I always like to get there, everywhere really, early. We will have a 90 minute drive, without traffic, so we’ll most likely leave around 8:30 and not worry about traffic conditions. 
 

They don’t have nicer seating in the YC waiting area?  Celebrity does so I just expected it. And I thought I saw a video where they were serving Champaign while passengers were waiting there. 

[kelleherdl]

The Yacht Club check in area of Terminal 10 at Port Canaveral is not purpose built. MSC sails from an older terminal that never had a proper VIP area. Please don’t let that turn you off. If you arrive at Terminal 10 after about 10:00 you will not be spending much time there. As soon as the ship is open for boarding you will be promptly escorted to the Topsail Lounge on the ship. The Terminal 10 area does have light refreshments, including sparkling wine, if you desire, for the short stay there.
 

If you see the design concepts for the new MSC constructed terminal at Port Miami you will be wowed by what MSC will have for YC guests. Those of us who often sail MSC from Port Canaveral can’t wait for the announcement that MSC will build its own terminal there. Unfortunately, it looks like Galveston will get the next new MSC terminal in the US.

Edited May 16, 2023 by kelleherdl

[NCteacherlovescruising]

1 hour ago, kelleherdl said:

The Yacht Club check in area of Terminal 10 at Port Canaveral is not purpose built. MSC sails from an older terminal that never had a proper VIP area. Please don’t let that turn you off. If you arrive at Terminal 10 after about 10:00 you will not be spending much time there. As soon as the ship is open for boarding you will be promptly escorted to the Topsail Lounge on the ship. The Terminal 10 area does have light refreshments, including sparkling wine, if you desire, for the short stay there.
 

If you see the design concepts for the new MSC constructed terminal at Port Miami you will be wowed by what MSC will have for YC guests. Those of us who often sail MSC from Port Canaveral can’t wait for the announcement that MSC will build its own terminal there. Unfortunately, it looks like Galveston will get the next new MSC terminal in the US.

Thanks for clearing that up. We will go in with proper expectations so we won’t be disappointed.