Check in with first night an over night

[Phamer55]

Has anyone ever done a cruise when embarkation is an overnight stay in port? I'm wondering how late check in would be the first night. I imagine there would be some cutoff, that people couldn't check in at 3am. Also, I assume muster drill would be the 2nd day.

[Phxazzcruisers]

The ship is open 24 hours. Just notify them in advance if you are going to be late. The muster drill will be the second day before departure. Enjoy your cruise

[Cruise Junky]

We did this in Honolulu. Muster was 4:00 pm the second day. You could come and go as you please but I can't imagine the check in staff were there super late

[Officer Dibble]

We did this in Venice in September. We went in to the city in the afternoon and returned at about 8pm. There were still some passengers checking in then. The gangway is open 24 hours.

 

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[2552phxcrzr]

While the gangway may be open for passengers who have already checked in and have their cruise ID cards, checking in may be a whole different matter. Not only would it depend on the cruiseline staff manning their desks, but also whether passport control kiosks are manned by the host country.

[hamrag]

Has anyone ever done a cruise when embarkation is an overnight stay in port? I'm wondering how late check in would be the first night. I imagine there would be some cutoff, that people couldn't check in at 3am. Also, I assume muster drill would be the 2nd day.

 

We have done this a couple of times, actually checking in on day 2 on one occasion. The secret is to let the ship know your plans, and they will advise what and when etc.

[Phamer55]

How do you learn whom to contact for an evening arrival? I doubt calling the main reservation line would work.