Navigator from Southampton uk

[lovecruise22]

Hi guys, anyone know how strict RCI are with embarkation time at Southampton? On anthem last year we could just turn up but for navigator they are giving us times per deck? We wanted to go on about mid day but our isn't allowed till 2pm. It says that they will turn you away? Anyone experiences this?

Thanks

[swoopy2110]

Turn up when you want

[lovecruise22]

Just don't really fancy getting turned away

[Iron-Maiden's-No1-Fan]

When we boarded in may from UK there were lots of people seated waiting to be called who had turned up early. You are given a card which is then called to board. If you are platinum or above level then turn up from 11.

 

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[Iron-Maiden's-No1-Fan]

They say it's because they are improving the terminal and there is limited seating 😊 I'd turn up from maybe midday ish ..you may not have long to wait..

 

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[crosby99]

I always have bad luck from Southampton e.g. one year the bridge broke and we ended up stood on it for 2 hours waiting to board as they revered the cruise. That was on navigator.

My sister had worse..........they dropped her case in the sea :D ....It was P&O mind not RCL

[LoisGriffin1]

My documents say anytime from 11. Is that because I am on deck 10?

 

We may avoid the crowds and go shopping in Southampton first.

[crosby99]

My documents say anytime from 11. Is that because I am on deck 10?

 

We may avoid the crowds and go shopping in Southampton first.

 

The biggest issue in Southampton is how many other ships are in that day. If the are several the biggest crowds will be getting into the dock.

[welshrich]

We usually arrive whenever is better for us with transport, sometimes we've had to wait a little while until they clear the ship, other times straight on, Southampton can be a bad port, depends how many ships are in that day and one of the terminals is quite small, I remember doing the Oasis transatlantic which was bad because all the guests who had embarked the previous day in Rotterdam had to get off and clear immigration, we were waiting about 2 hours outside the terminal.

[Sancho_proudfoot]

Yes they may turn you away from the desk. As has been said, work at the terminal makes space limited. If you're given a 2pm slot, arrive at 1.30, otherwise they may say "oh you're too early, please wait until 2 o'clock"

 

Certain classes of C & A members can just turn up and board, though

[sky0000547]

My documents say anytime from 11. Is that because I am on deck 10?

 

 

Yes deck 10 can board from 11am onwards. The lower the deck the later the suggested boarding time. Deck 2 & 3 is like after 3pm.

 

 

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[grahamlivingstone]

I am on deck two and my boarding time is between 11 am and 3pm on 28th October:)

[Clarea]

I am on deck two and my boarding time is between 11 am and 3pm on 28th October:)

Perhaps there are no other ships in port that day?

[Jo and Rob]

Where is the boarding time listed?

 

We sail on 22nd October, deck 10 and Platinum.

[Clarea]

Where is the boarding time listed?

 

We sail on 22nd October, deck 10 and Platinum.

I've seen it on the SetSail pass.

[Sancho_proudfoot]

Perhaps there are no other ships in port that day?

 

Navigator usually sails on a Sunday from Southampton looking through the next few departures there is always at least one other sailing at the same time - on 18th September there are 3 others!

Edited August 23, 2016 by Sancho_proudfoot

[LoisGriffin1]

Quite large ships too!

 

No wonder my hotel sold out in January!

 

It's also the Southampton boat show that weekend.

[darrencolne]

I am on deck two and my boarding time is between 11 am and 3pm on 28th October:)

 

On the same cruise. Have you been given your documents?

[sky0000547]

Where is the boarding time listed?

 

We sail on 22nd October, deck 10 and Platinum.

 

 

You can find the boarding time in your Guest Ticket Booklet. As you are platinum you can board at any time after 11am. Deck 10 is also at about 11am too.

[welshy74]

Anyone know the time for deck 12. Times seem to end at deck 10??

[grahamlivingstone]

On the same cruise. Have you been given your documents?

Only the set sail pass no other documents believe only get them 45 days out