leono1 Posted September 1, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 1, 2016 the check in time for our cruise in miami next saturday on our tickets is 14:00. is there no chance of embarking before this time if we turned up early and there was no queues? i wont leave south beach early if there isnt, ill hang around my hotel a bit, but wanted get on asap for my food and drinks :D do they really not let hair straighteners onboard? ive read someone say they got theirs on and my GF will have hers with her from miami anyways.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANNYOFSIX Posted September 2, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 2, 2016 the check in time for our cruise in miami next saturday on our tickets is 14:00. is there no chance of embarking before this time if we turned up early and there was no queues? i wont leave south beach early if there isnt, ill hang around my hotel a bit, but wanted get on asap for my food and drinks :D We haven't sailed yet on the Divina but I was told that a past cruisers was on the ship at 12:30pm and other cruisers were already on the ship....but I don't know for sure. do they really not let hair straighteners onboard? ive read someone say they got theirs on and my GF will have hers with her from miami anyways.... I was told that flat irons are permitted and will not be taken away. I'm not worried about that issue anymore, but I must say I was worried when I first booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crzyfrk62 Posted September 2, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I have been at the port between 12-1. Never a problem boarding then. I have brought my flat iron everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted September 2, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 2, 2016 They start checking in at about 1030 and boarding starts around noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leono1 Posted September 2, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Thanks guys, I've read a few people say they were on board for 12/1pm but I didn't know if there tickets said maybe a check in time of 12pm (like staggered boarding times) I'll head across when I'm up and out the hotel :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltsnh Posted September 2, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Sailing is at 7PM? Much later than any other cruises I have been on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted September 2, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Yes, 7 PM. The Divina has a large percentage of its passengers coming from Europe and Asia. I put the latter departure time down to giving those passengers some slack in flight times or adjustment to the time zone change. Boarding also does not start until noon if all goes well. MSC does state 2 PM on the boarding documents and that five hour period (two to seven) for boarding is consistent with other cruise lines stated time of boarding and departure. And before someone wants to post verbiage about needing to be aboard a certain amount of time before departure. It does hold true for the Divina's departure. Muster drill is held around 4:30 - 5 PM. However, there is a planned second drill for those not making the muster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichNY Posted September 2, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) Is there a different check in time to the Yacht Club ??? Edited September 2, 2016 by RichNY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted September 2, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Like to know that too (about the YC).:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted September 2, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) We found the Yacht Club tent (we were instructed NOT to give our luggage to a porter, and each one that asked us, we simply said, "Yacht Club" and they knew exactly where to direct us (and not ask about taking our luggage again!)). They crossed our name off the list, a tuxedo-with-tailed and white-gloved butler escorted us into the reception area for the Yacht Club. Here's the review which valancy1 posted and you'll find the quote in post 13 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2362227 Hope this helps, From what I've read, I don't think it matters what time, although probably around 10:30 - 11 sounds about right. Edited September 2, 2016 by All-ready2cruise ps forgot to mention timing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted September 2, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 2, 2016 [quote From what I've read, I don't think it matters what time, although probably around 10:30 - 11 sounds about right. Good, that's the time we usually get to the port. Later than that and we might miss lunch :eek: in LeMuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted September 2, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 2, 2016 From what I've read, I don't think it matters what time, although probably around 10:30 - 11 sounds about right. Good, that's the time we usually get to the port. Later than that and we might miss lunch :eek: in LeMuse. Enjoy your cruise and your lunch. I think for our cruise in Dec. we'll probably have lunch near by and then get to check in around 1:30-2. In the past, that seems to work well in Miami, we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted September 3, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Is there a different check in time to the Yacht Club ??? Just go to the white tent and they will escort you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryincork Posted September 3, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 3, 2016 You might try your luck and arrive an hour earlier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichNY Posted September 3, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Just go to the white tent and they will escort you. Sounds good..I was thinking 11 ish.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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