nchristo Posted March 9, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Going on Emerald Princess in August. Anybody know what ships leave on summer Sundays from Fort Lauderdale? Also a few other questions- Best time to arrive to the pier to board as early as possible (and with least line)? Drop bags off before dropping off rental car? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted March 9, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 9, 2010 You want to board as early as possible with the shortest line. Sorry, but early will mean a line. To avoid a line arrive after 2pm or so. We dropped the bags, drove to the airport to return the rental car and then took the free rental car shuttle to the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted March 9, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 9, 2010 We always get there early like 10:30. Boarding starts at around 11:30-noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kempa Posted March 9, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Besides the Emerald Princess, the Celebrity Solstice and the Carnival Freedom will also be in Fort Lauderdale on August 22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchristo Posted March 9, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Thanks a lot everyone. Very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted March 9, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Arriving after 2 pm will mean you do not have full use of the ship on the first paid-for day. We have always arrived between 10:30 and 11:30, and been onboard shortly thereafter. Our embarkation of Emerald last year was efficient and well organized. We were onboard shortly after noon, and were allowed to go straight to our cabin (something RCI does not permit). It was wonderful. Here's the scoop: basically, anytime you arrive there is the potential for a line and a wait. Make the best of it, have a little patience, don't complain, and enjoy every moment of the cruise experience. Hey, you're not at work! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasFireMedic Posted March 9, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Can you drop off your bags, return the rental car, and come back to board the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted March 9, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Can you drop off your bags, return the rental car, and come back to board the ship? Yes, they will start taking bags around 9:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canhardlyweight Posted March 9, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 9, 2010 If we arrive at 11:00 will they let us on the ship or will we have to wait. We are only Gold members so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted March 9, 2010 #10 Share Posted March 9, 2010 If we arrive at 11:00 will they let us on the ship or will we have to wait. We are only Gold members so far. Boarding starts between 11:30 and Noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted March 9, 2010 #11 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Boarding started at exactly noon when we were there on February 7th and we were about 25th or so in line. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mkkao924 Posted March 20, 2010 #12 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Does it matter if we are the first time Princess cruiser? We will take Sapphire for 7-day Alaska RT from Seattle, but we don't know when would be the earliest possible time for us to board. Our flight will arrive Seattle airport around 10:25, and I am assuming going to port directly shouldn't be too early? Thanks, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted March 20, 2010 #13 Share Posted March 20, 2010 By the time you get to the port boarding will be underway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mkkao924 Posted March 20, 2010 #14 Share Posted March 20, 2010 By the time you get to the port boarding will be underway. Thank you. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellebaby Posted March 20, 2010 #15 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Boarding starts between 11:30 and Noon. Do you know what time boarding starts in San Juan with an 11 p.m. departure? Thanks. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted March 20, 2010 #16 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Noon. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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