Preziosa embarking from Civitavecchia

We are embarking on the Preziosa on a Sunday from Civitavecchia. On the ticket it says check in starts at 2pm. Sounds a bit late considering that the ship sails at 5pm. Would like to know if they actually start it before. Thanks in advance.

If it's any help in December we were at the port at 11am. There were lots of others in front of us and we got embarkation group 9, we boarded at 2pm. It might be different now as they're probably at capacity, but it gives you some idea. Have a great time.

Official check in time is always stated as 3 hours prior to sailing, that's just their norm.

There is a chance they will commence boarding a bit earlier, say between 12 & 1. I would not go any earlier than12 or you'll just be in for a long wait.

Thank you both for your reply. We will try to be there around 12. Our hotel is right across the road from where the shuttle bus leaves so we might just see what other people are doing. I am hoping that we will get priority boarding since we will be travelling with a pushchair!

Thank you both for your reply. We will try to be there around 12. Our hotel is right across the road from where the shuttle bus leaves so we might just see what other people are doing. I am hoping that we will get priority boarding since we will be travelling with a pushchair!

Would not have thought so. wheelchair ,yes absolutely. Pushchair, unlikely.

Priority goes to those having paid extra for Aurea experiences and above and Black Card holders. There are loads of people travelling with kids, never seen them give priority for that.