Checkin times by deck...

[ajenali]

Are they strict about the checkin times by deck? Will I be refused check in if I come earlier than the listed time?

[Clarea]

Are they strict about the checkin times by deck? Will I be refused check in if I come earlier than the listed time?

 

 

There has been no reported enforcement of suggested check-in times for RC cruises out of US ports.

[rukkian]

Not just the check in by deck, but we went on the Jewel on 2/11 and they sent a message that the previous cruise had an outbreak of norovirus and to not show up at the pier until at least 12:30, we showed up around 12:20 and there here hundreds already on the ship. We talked to some that didn't get the notice and showed up at 11:15 and got right on. They did not care about the notice of late boarding or the boarding by deck.

[cleophus12]

My sea pass says to check in at 11:30. So it's ok if I arrive a little early or is that early enough to board easily?

[Clarea]

My sea pass says to check in at 11:30. So it's ok if I arrive a little early or is that early enough to board easily?

 

 

If you are boarding at a US port, you can arrive anytime.

[cruzgryphon]

Just be aware of the difference between boarding and checking in. If you arrive earlier than 11:30am you should be able to "check in" but you may have to wait a little to actually board the ship.

[matj2000]

For some reason , that rule does not apply to people who frequent this website.........

[cb at sea]

When you get to port, head to check in. Unless you are there BEFORE they start boarding, it's 1st come, 1st served! If you arrive around 11:30 am, you'll get in line, and be checked in , and board.

[Agavegirl1]

My Sea Pass indicates 12:30. We will need to check out of our Fort Lauderdale Hotel by 11 and are 5 minutes away...so I am guessing no problem for a US Citizen to show up early????

[Bette And Bill]

Are they strict about the checkin times by deck? Will I be refused check in if I come earlier than the listed time?

 

 

We received a similar email. It also states that if you are a C&A member you can check in at any time after check in has started.

[rukkian]

For some reason , that rule does not apply to people who frequent this website.........

What "rule" is that? I have never seen a rule. I have seen suggested guidelines, but that is not the same thing.

 

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[Clarea]

My Sea Pass indicates 12:30. We will need to check out of our Fort Lauderdale Hotel by 11 and are 5 minutes away...so I am guessing no problem for a US Citizen to show up early????

 

 

I'd get to the terminal around 10:30am.

[sg1phileshipper]

For some reason , that rule does not apply to people who frequent this website.........

 

Most people who frequent this website are mostly members of C&A and mails clearly state that if you are a member of C&A you can check-in any time....

[CRUISEFAN0001]

Our Seapass documents for a March cruise show an 11:00--11:30am checking time.

[ajenali]

Thank you all for your replies! :)

[mcatmcat]

If you are boarding at a US port, you can arrive anytime.

 

 

Is it different for example Barcelona? Thank you.

 

 

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[Clarea]

Is it different for example Barcelona? Thank you.

 

 

We've not had any restrictions at Barcelona. In fact, I believe you can board earlier because the local authorities do not require the ship to have a zero passenger count before starting boarding new passengers.

 

I have read that some cruises out of Australia had arrival times enforced.

[PSCruiser]

I don't think that anyone at the pier has any interest in those boarding times, they are just a ploy to spread out boarding by delaying the arrival of some of the newbies.

My feeling has always been that embark day is DAY 1 of my cruise, and I don't intend to spend 2/3 of it ashore.

[CRUISEFAN0001]

We've not had any restrictions at Barcelona. In fact, I believe you can board earlier because the local authorities do not require the ship to have a zero passenger count before starting boarding new passengers.

 

I have read that some cruises out of Australia had arrival times enforced.

That's pretty much the case.

 

Last year when we sailed Allure out of Barcelona...we arrived at 9:30 and had no problem boarding at 10am.

 

Later this month, our SeaPass has us at 11am for boarding (Deck 8), and we'll get there about 10:30am.

 

We have yet to have any real delay in boarding on any cruise.

[bneems]

Wait so I'm going on INDY in a month. The embarkation notice is starting at 12:30pm. My flight arrives in FLL at 10:30am. Can I safely just go to Port Everglades and get on the ship without waiting? Curious to know if I should just hang out in Ft. Lauderdale and kill and hour. Thanks for your insights.

[sheezsmith]

You should go from the airport to Port Everglades and check-in, you will then wait until boarding time, which won't take long. - Enjoy!

[davekathy]

Wait so I'm going on INDY in a month. The embarkation notice is starting at 12:30pm. My flight arrives in FLL at 10:30am. Can I safely just go to Port Everglades and get on the ship without waiting? Curious to know if I should just hang out in Ft. Lauderdale and kill and hour. Thanks for your insights.

 

 

By the time you collect your luggage, grab a cab, make the short ride over to the pier, drop off your luggage and get in line you won't be that early. No biggie if your are. Enjoy your cruise.

[mcatmcat]

We've not had any restrictions at Barcelona. In fact, I believe you can board earlier because the local authorities do not require the ship to have a zero passenger count before starting boarding new passengers.

 

I have read that some cruises out of Australia had arrival times enforced.

 

 

Thank you [emoji3]

 

 

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