yancycruiser Posted January 7, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 7, 2017 We are platinum status and are departing tomorrow. We like to arrive as soon as feasible. When is the earliest u have arrived? Earliest u boarded? Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted January 7, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 7, 2017 We are platinum status and are departing tomorrow. We like to arrive as soon as feasible. When is the earliest u have arrived? Earliest u boarded? Thank you, We arrive at 10:30, boarding starts around Noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted January 7, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I have gotten to port at 9:30. On board around 11:45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted January 7, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Usually arrive 10 or 10:30 and are usually onboard by noon. We are Elite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted January 7, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 7, 2017 We always arrive at the terminal before noon. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted January 7, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 7, 2017 We like to arrive at the terminal, turn in luggage and get into line by 11 AM. We like to get our vacation started as soon as possible and in that line of thinking we always arrive at the port at least the day before. Cutting it close to departure is no way to start a vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancycruiser Posted January 7, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Thanks for the input. Any others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted January 7, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) We have arrived as early as 11:15, which is perfect for us, and as late as 12:45 ( too hectic, long waits to pull to the curb, that type of thing) In March we might just plan on arriving at 2:00, which is s great time to arrive. Of course, if we decide to arrive around 10:45, I kind of feel like it wouldn't be worth it since the doors won't open until 11:00 and we would most likely still be in a sizable line, so by arriving 11:1511:30 we would kind of avoid the initial rush. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited January 7, 2017 by 4cats4me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted January 8, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 8, 2017 We arrive at 10 and they start boarding around noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted January 8, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 8, 2017 We arrive at 10 and they start boarding around noon. So you have to wait in line for an hour? Or have they ever opened the doors prior to 11:00? I'd rather wait in the comfort of my hotel room Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted January 8, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 8, 2017 So you have to wait in line for an hour? Or have they ever opened the doors prior to 11:00? I'd rather wait in the comfort of my hotel room Doors open prior to 11:00 for check-in. Boarding usually starts 11:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted January 8, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 8, 2017 So you have to wait in line for an hour? Or have they ever opened the doors prior to 11:00? I'd rather wait in the comfort of my hotel room Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Check in normally opens around 10:30 or so. After check in you wait in a seating area, by group number in the order of arrival. Boarding normally starts around noon, but can be a little earlier. I have never seen boarding prior to 11am. A few times I have seen priority passengers board before noon, maybe 11:45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted January 8, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 8, 2017 So you have to wait in line for an hour? Or have they ever opened the doors prior to 11:00? I'd rather wait in the comfort of my hotel room Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I typically come straight from the airport :eek:! (Risky, I know). The only place I have to wait is the cruise port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeurosurgeryNP Posted January 8, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 8, 2017 We've gotten there about 10-10:30 and have boarded by 11:45 ish. Platinum group. Sent from my XT1650 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted January 8, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 8, 2017 We've gotten there about 10-10:30 and have boarded by 11:45 ish. Platinum group. Sent from my XT1650 using Forums mobile app That seems to be a typical experience. I will add a caviat- I was on the Emerald last March- when they ran several concurrent 4 and 5 day cruises. I was boarding at the same time about 700 college Spring-breakers were disembarking. That was a bit of a boon-doggle. We stood in line for a lot longer that time- as many of the college students could not find their cruise cards which is required to disembark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruz4Sun Posted January 8, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 8, 2017 We are elite and always arrived early to the port to stand in line or best case scenario to sit in a lounge. On our most recent trip we had a late check out time of noon at the Embassy Suites on 17th Street. In the morning we ate breakfast and then went down to the pool area to read books. Right at noon we turned in our key card and contacted Uber. Check in was very fast and we still boarded in time to enjoy lunch in the main dining room. This was a low stress way to start our vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted January 8, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Check in normally opens around 10:30 or so. After check in you wait in a seating area, by group number in the order of arrival. Boarding normally starts around noon, but can be a little earlier. I have never seen boarding prior to 11am. A few times I have seen priority passengers board before noon, maybe 11:45. Thanks. We've boarded at pt Everglades many times , terminal 2, and others, but I didn't realize they open the doors as early as 10:30. We never arrive before 11:15-11:30, so now maybe we will attempt a 10:00 am departure from our hotel this time, but last April it was a nightmare upon our 12:30 arrival. They had just opened the doors at noon due to a Delay and people were lined up the length of the building and farther, so that is my only hesitation in arriving too early, even though we have priority boarding we like to avoid all of that mess [emoji3] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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