s446784 Posted July 11, 2006 #1 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Because I live in Manhattan I have no needed to board the ship before it leaves and miss the crowds. I seemed to one of the last to board after 2:00 last time on the Crown. Our check in time was so quick. No lines they also really did not check our bags really either. I brough lots of ginger Ale on since I am prone to sea sickness. I was wondering if getting there after three is really bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgillygal735 Posted July 11, 2006 #2 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Generally it is 30 minutes prior to the stated sailaway time. I cut it close like that once and found myself rushed and the cabin stewards were busy and could not lend assistance. Also some ships have the drill before they leave port so you may miss it and need to make it up later which can cut into ports of call etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuneauMe Posted July 11, 2006 #3 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I have no needed to board the ship before it leaves and miss the crowds. I think you might have trouble boarding thr ship after it leaves, LOL:D Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted July 11, 2006 #4 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I guess I just don't understand the concept of boarding late. Maybe it's different in NY. The earlier you are on the ship, the earlier your vacation really starts. Ah well, to each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolina katrina Posted July 12, 2006 #5 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Hey, Jeff. Thoroughly agree. The emperor was sorely disappointed on our last cruise because he wanted to be on the ship earlier than we were. But, you're right. The sooner you get on the sooner the fun begins.:D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea-2 Posted July 12, 2006 #6 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I guess I just don't understand the concept of boarding late. Maybe it's different in NY. The earlier you are on the ship, the earlier your vacation really starts. Ah well, to each their own. ;) there ya go, someone who thinks like us...lol, we get there around 6-7a.m. due to going greyhound from Bangor Maine....so we had coffee and donuts with the crew before they started work :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea-2 Posted July 12, 2006 #7 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I think you might have trouble boarding thr ship after it leaves, LOL:D Donna :D lol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted July 13, 2006 #8 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Hey, Jeff. Thoroughly agree. The emperor was sorely disappointed on our last cruise because he wanted to be on the ship earlier than we were. But, you're right. The sooner you get on the sooner the fun begins.:D :D With the Emperor around the fun never ends, does it?:D Of course he wanted to be on the ship earlier, your cabin was right by the buffet!:rolleyes: Sweatpea that must be a heck of a Greyhound! That would be cool to have breakfast with the crew.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolina katrina Posted July 14, 2006 #9 Share Posted July 14, 2006 One advantage of boarding early is that you can have a couple of MGDs before the rest of the people come on board, right Packercruising? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted July 15, 2006 #10 Share Posted July 15, 2006 See that's a very good point! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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