Southampton check-in time

[maina]

Recently got notification that our e-tickets are ready for October 8th QM transatlantic from Southampton. Our listed check-in time is 15:30, 15 minutes before the close of check-in. I know it's possible to check in prior to one's listed time, but don't want to push it too much. Do you think 13:30-14:00 might be reasonable? Does it cause problems for stewards (or others) if people from their cabins show up early?

[BlueRiband]

I wouldn't push it that close either.

 

Nobody is turned away if they come early. By 13:30 or 14:00 the mad crush will be over and you will probably just breeze through.

 

Cunard uses staggered boarding times to avoid having 2600 passengers all show up at once.

[maina]

Thanks BlueRiband. When we boarded QM for transatlantic from NY 2 years ago, I think our check-in time was around 14:30; we showed up about 45 minutes before and went through with little to no wait. I just wasn't sure if the situation is similar in Southampton. Last time we were on deck 5, and this time on deck 4, which I suspect is last in the official boarding schedule. But maybe we'll be upgraded and end up with a different "official" check-in time. (Last time we were upgraded from ocean view to sheltered balcony about 2-3 weeks before departure--had to reprint everything. :D)

[MawganTr]

I don't think they take any notice of the times - we usually turn up for 12/12:30 even with a given time of 3:15. I think there is a natural staggering of arrival as people have various modes of transport brining them to the port.

 

 

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