What time can I get on board

[fatjay]

We are going on Equinox in March I'm just wondering what time will we be able to board ship leaves 1600 from Miami so I was just trying to find out about boarding time and should I check in and do express passes also is there anything else I can do to make boarding easier thanks in advance

 

Jason & Val

 

 

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[C 2 C]

Normally about 11 am.. if disembarkation goes smoothly.

 

Back to backers meet at 10 disembark about 10:15 and get back from immigration about 10:45.

There is always someone who refuses to get off at the designated time and the ship cannot be "zeroed" (all passengers disembarked)

Suites and Zeniths board followed by AQ, Concierge ....etc. begins soon after.

[keesar]

We are going on Equinox in March I'm just wondering what time will we be able to board ship leaves 1600 from Miami so I was just trying to find out about boarding time and should I check in and do express passes also is there anything else I can do to make boarding easier thanks in advance

 

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11 am is usually the earliest. To make things easier, bring Xpress Pass, Passport, and credit card. Carry your valuables with you on board.

[Lineaway]

11AM but it will probably be crowded. Usually takes about 45-60 minutes if your lucky. If you wait until 1-1:30 or so it can be quicker. We also are on the Equinox in March (31)and I am debating getting there early to take advantage of the MDR Lunch or hanging out at our Hotels pool and check in later.............

[CHEZMARYLOU]

Definitely do your on line check in and bring your express pass. That will make the boarding process quicker. If you have status with Celebrity or are in a Concierge room or above look for the signs or ask the attendant in the terminal what line you should be in. We've always tended to arrive at the port around 11:30. Except for our 1st few cruises and one time when the ship was late being cleared we have not had any issues boarding.

[Luvcrusn]

We usually arrive at the port at 10:30AM. The Concierge Class luncheon is from 11:30 to 1:00, so definitely by 11:30 but we have been on the ship as early as 11:00.

[mousefansmom]

I had this question also...we are new to Celebrity (not new to cruising). We are on the Equinox in March as well...which sailing are you on?

 

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[fatjay]

We are on the 31st of March thanks for the advice just I’m driving down from Orlando as I’m going no to the magic vs bull game in Orlando the evening before and trying to work out times as I’ve got to take the hire car back to Miami airport and get on the shuttle advice seems to be drop me wife off at the cruise terminal the take the car back but she’s not to happy about that but just gonna see what time we have on the day I think I’m going to leave Orlando at 6am that should leave me plenty of time

 

 

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[fatjay]

We are on the 31st of March thanks for the advice it’s just I’m driving down from Orlando as I’m going no to the magic vs bull game in Orlando the evening before and trying to work out times as I’ve got to take the hire car back to Miami airport and get on the shuttle advice seems to be drop me wife off at the cruise terminal then take the car back but she’s not to happy about that but just gonna see what time we have on the day I think I’m going to leave Orlando at 6am that should leave me plenty of time

 

 

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[chaps612]

Just came off of our Christmas cruise. Showed up at the port (FLL) at 1030 and was onboard by 1045. It wasn't crowded at all.

[Saturngrl]

We are on the 31st of March thanks for the advice just I’m driving down from Orlando as I’m going no to the magic vs bull game in Orlando the evening before and trying to work out times as I’ve got to take the hire car back to Miami airport and get on the shuttle advice seems to be drop me wife off at the cruise terminal the take the car back but she’s not to happy about that but just gonna see what time we have on the day I think I’m going to leave Orlando at 6am that should leave me plenty of time

 

 

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You should be just fine driving from Orlando to Miami in approximately 4 to 4.5 hours. Your plan sounds great!

[TheBeatnik]

I board the Equinox next Wednesday, and I will keep you guys posted. We are flying into FLL at 9:30, and we hope to be at the ship by 10:30, after bags and transportation. We are concierge class.

 

 

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[helen haywood]

Express Pass, credit card if your account will not be funded by cash and your ID!!

[pa-annie]

First X experience ... on Refection 3/23/18. Do the X ships always dock at the same terminal in Port Everglades, anyone know which terminal will be most likely?

 

BZ

[davekathy]

I board the Equinox next Wednesday, and I will keep you guys posted. We are flying into FLL at 9:30, and we hope to be at the ship by 10:30, after bags and transportation. We are concierge class.

 

 

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Bon Voyage.

[mscinmia]

First X experience ... on Refection 3/23/18. Do the X ships always dock at the same terminal in Port Everglades, anyone know which terminal will be most likely?

 

BZ

 

Most likely will be terminal 18. Looks like the only ship in port that day.

[Cruise Raider]

And even though you might be able to board between 11:00 and 11:30, your stateroom will most likely not be ready until 1:30 or maybe even 2:00 PM. So, you will need to keep your carry on luggage (with valuables) with you until that time.

[Luvcrusn]

If you are Concierge Class and go to the luncheon in the MDR they will store your carry on in a separate section. When we did that last our storeroom was ready by the end of lunch.

[riclop]

We are going on Equinox in March I'm just wondering what time will we be able to board ship leaves 1600 from Miami so I was just trying to find out about boarding time and should I check in and do express passes also is there anything else I can do to make boarding easier thanks in advance

 

Jason & Val

 

 

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It varies.

[GordonJasmine]

I like to get on the ship as early as possible. Can't wait to get our vacation started ASAP!

[gerelmx]

Our Xpress pass for Eclipse March 18 says from 11:30 to 15:00

[Rushn1]

11AM but it will probably be crowded. Usually takes about 45-60 minutes if your lucky. If you wait until 1-1:30 or so it can be quicker. We also are on the Equinox in March (31)and I am debating getting there early to take advantage of the MDR Lunch or hanging out at our Hotels pool and check in later.............

 

We are also on the Equinox on March 31. First time on Celebrity (Concierge), have always cruised Princess or RC. Spending Friday night in Miami and transportation to port picking us up at 10AM. We have friends who always cruise Celebrity and have been told between 10:30 and 11:00 for boarding. Hopefully we will have the opportunity to meet.

 

Rushn1