rbiking55 Posted March 9, 2011 #1 Share Posted March 9, 2011 How do they arrange the boarding zones? Is it first come first serve? I plan on getting to the port around 10:30 - and don't wanna wait until 12 to get on the ship because they gave me a late boarding zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 9, 2011 #2 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Yes, first come first to get called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbiking55 Posted March 9, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Sounds good - thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted March 9, 2011 #4 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Not quite. The way the boarding works is weddings, VIP and then first come first served Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted March 9, 2011 #5 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Arriving at port around 12 noon seems ideal, considering they start boarding around 1130ish. I was in zone 9 when i got the NYC terminal around 1230 last year and was on the ship within the hour. If you go to the terminal early, like around 10am they may not let you in since debark is still going on from the previous cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoppingfan Posted June 21, 2012 #6 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Is this still accurate information? I keep seeing people talk about boarding the ship around 11/1130a? I always thought that seemed early but want to be sure before I head to port. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alliezona09 Posted June 21, 2012 #7 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Is this still accurate information? I keep seeing people talk about boarding the ship around 11/1130a? I always thought that seemed early but want to be sure before I head to port.Thanks! Yup still the same~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted June 22, 2012 #8 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Is this still accurate information? I keep seeing people talk about boarding the ship around 11/1130a? I always thought that seemed early but want to be sure before I head to port.Thanks! On all our cruises , boarding starts somewhere between 11 am and 11:30 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL2LAS Posted June 22, 2012 #9 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Wedding parties getting married on the ship, VIPs( Platinum and suite guests) then first come. All of the ships I have been on have usually started embarkation around 10:30-11:00. It will finally be fun to watch people as they get on from the comfort of the Lido with a DOD in my hand:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amready Posted June 22, 2012 #10 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Last year in Puerto Rico it was not first come first on. They handed out the zones based upon the agent you used to check in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISE4JANE Posted June 22, 2012 #11 Share Posted June 22, 2012 On all our cruises , boarding starts somewhere between 11 am and 11:30 am. I just checked my boarding pass that says boarding 12-2:30. If I get there at 10:30, will I have to wait outside or can things get started with my boarding, then I get a zone number and just sit and wait inside until I can get on the ship? Just wondering if I can beat the crowd. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted June 22, 2012 #12 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Last year in Puerto Rico it was not first come first on. They handed out the zones based upon the agent you used to check in. ummmmm That is what I meant by first come first served... The first come get served the lower zones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseaholic76 Posted June 22, 2012 #13 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I just checked my boarding pass that says boarding 12-2:30. If I get there at 10:30, will I have to wait outside or can things get started with my boarding, then I get a zone number and just sit and wait inside until I can get on the ship?Just wondering if I can beat the crowd. :rolleyes: I think all the paperwork says the same for the boarding times but you can get there earlier. We usually get there at 10:30. I don't mind sitting around just knowing that I am a few steps away makes my wait more exciting:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted June 22, 2012 #14 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I think all the paperwork says the same for the boarding times but you can get there earlier. We usually get there at 10:30. I don't mind sitting around just knowing that I am a few steps away makes my wait more exciting:) I agree and it is more fun than sitting in a hotel room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrown2097 Posted June 22, 2012 #15 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Boarding time depends on the debark of the previous cruise. Our 6/11 Destiny out of Miami began boarding at 11:00 (docs said 12:30). Our debark was still ongoing at 11:30 so my guess is that the following trip didn't begin embark until 12:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted June 22, 2012 #16 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Is this still accurate information? I keep seeing people talk about boarding the ship around 11/1130a? I always thought that seemed early but want to be sure before I head to port.Thanks! It's a simple process. They empty the ship, most times by 10:00ish, than approximately 1 hours later (after some cleaning time) and with permission of homeland security, they start boarding. Usual time is around 11 - 11:30. No set time. This is about the same for most ports. Delays do happen, but, seldom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoppingfan Posted June 25, 2012 #17 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Thanks everyone. My boarding pass also says 1230-2p but since we only live about 30 mins from the port, we still plan to arrive early and take in the sites, etc. Again, thanks everyone!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amready Posted June 25, 2012 #18 Share Posted June 25, 2012 ummmmm That is what I meant by first come first served... The first come get served the lower zones Not in Puerto Rico if you went to one agent you would get a different zone number than the person at the agent next to you. And the zones differed greatly. We were watching people get there a half an hour after us and they had a lower zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoppingfan Posted June 25, 2012 #19 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Not in Puerto Rico if you went to one agent you would get a different zone number than the person at the agent next to you. And the zones differed greatly. We were watching people get there a half an hour after us and they had a lower zone. WOW what??? that's not good at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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