Carnival Valor 9 April - Embarkation Question Miami

[LTS1960]

Does anyone know the "real time" we can embark in Miami? The Carnival webpage states that the terminal does not open until 1:30 pm but I have read numerous threads that say that they were on the ship by 11:30 or 12:00. Can anyone help as I would love for us to get there early but don't want to wait outside the Terminal for 2 hours with 3 children? We are doing the Eastern cruise 9 Apr. Can't wait!!

[CruizinToo]

I am not totally sure either how ever , we too are leaving the 9th on victory. I have heard numerous people say go ahaead and go and , that is what I intend on doing .

[cshradr7]

My family and i were on the valor on march 19 --> last week. we got to the ship around 11:30 and there were already people on the ship so i'd say you could begin to board as early as 11:00 or so. when we got there at 11:30 the lines were minimal and we were on board eating lunch by noon. have an excellent time on your vacation. ours was amazing and i wouldnt change anything except for the windy weather on the last day. HAVE FUN!!!