Arriving before Royal Caribbean's check-in time?

Hello!

I just got an email that my Royal Caribbean cruise check-in time for a March sailing was moved to 4-6 p.m. due to "port congestion in Miami." We are flying in early that morning and would like to check in as soon as possible.

I know that Carnival makes you wait until your check-in time to get on board, but I was wondering if Royal Caribbean makes you wait as well? Does anyone have any experience with arriving before your check-in time and getting on the ship early?

Thank you!

The better place to ask would be the RCI board, here:

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=83

RCI doesn't enforce the check-in times. I wouldn't advise arriving before 11am...as that just means waiting....any suites/handicapped/VIP folks waiting go 1st....then, it's "as you arrive"...

Hello!

 

I just got an email that my Royal Caribbean cruise check-in time for a March sailing was moved to 4-6 p.m. due to "port congestion in Miami." We are flying in early that morning and would like to check in as soon as possible.

 

I know that Carnival makes you wait until your check-in time to get on board, but I was wondering if Royal Caribbean makes you wait as well? Does anyone have any experience with arriving before your check-in time and getting on the ship early?

 

Thank you!

In this case, I would heed the email. Usually when RC gives a specific reason for a delay, it will be enforced.

We always go before our check in time and don't have a problem with it.

We always go before our check in time and don't have a problem with it.

Normally, I would agree, but it can be different when there's a specific reason given.

Thanks everyone!

Thanks everyone!

You're very welcome.