Carguylee Posted April 9, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Hey just wondering if this is normal. I received an automated call today saying boarding starting at 11:30, and then listed the decks and what time they would board. Up till 2:00 P.M. It's been 4 years since I last sailed RCCL and don't remember getting the call. What's the chance that we are checked in at 11:30 and have to wait till 1:00 to board with our decks time according to the message? I realize diamond exc will be called to board first and don't expect to board at that time. Just wondering what's realistic to expect. Thanks in advance for any info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 9, 2015 #2 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Hey just wondering if this is normal. I received an automated call today saying boarding starting at 11:30, and then listed the decks and what time they would board. Up till 2:00 P.M. It's been 4 years since I last sailed RCCL and don't remember getting the call. What's the chance that we are checked in at 11:30 and have to wait till 1:00 to board with our decks time according to the message? I realize diamond exc will be called to board first and don't expect to board at that time. Just wondering what's realistic to expect. Thanks in advance for any info This is normal. So far, no one boarding at a US port has reported being required to wait until their suggested boarding time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carguylee Posted April 9, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thanks, I didn't think so but was just wondering since I didn't remember that from last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfganghowell Posted April 9, 2015 #4 Share Posted April 9, 2015 It's a reasonable attempt to cut down on the crowds but the only ones falling for it are new cruisers. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted April 9, 2015 #5 Share Posted April 9, 2015 My friend was on Princess and she got a text telling her the boarding time for her deck. I wonder if this is the policy for most cruise lines now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXTROT Posted April 9, 2015 #6 Share Posted April 9, 2015 We recieved the call for our cruise last month. By the time we were to board we had lunch, toured the ship & was relaxing in our room.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carguylee Posted April 9, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thanks for the info everyone. I assumed it was trying to help spread out the people coming in. 3 more days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemoCrownie Posted April 10, 2015 #8 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I know everyone can't wait to board but the other side is that we got the message (times 3) for our January cruise and our group actually waited until a little after our boarding time. Loved it... Our room was open so no lugging our carry-on and the ship vibe seemed more relaxed and crew seemed not as stressed. This wasn't totally intentional on our part but I do get why RCI is trying to stagger the boarding and I will try to adhere to there schedule, if doable, in the future. If I had to be out of my hotel room or had an early arriving flight then boarding would be at whatever time fit my schedule but I do get it... Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tablet using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loverofpv Posted April 10, 2015 #9 Share Posted April 10, 2015 We got a call today too, but it said boarding time was from noon until 3:30, nothing specific to deck floors...we have always liked to get to the port by 10:30. We are sailing April 16th on the Liberty. Can't wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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