Recieved automated call for Navigator 4/12/15

[Carguylee]

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

[Clarea]

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.

[Carguylee]

Thanks, I didn't think so but was just wondering since I didn't remember that from last time.

[wolfganghowell]

It's a reasonable attempt to cut down on the crowds but the only ones falling for it are new cruisers. :D

[Susie51]

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.

[FOXTROT]

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:

[Carguylee]

Thanks for the info everyone. I assumed it was trying to help spread out the people coming in. 3 more days!

[NemoCrownie]

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...

 

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[loverofpv]

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!!