Port of New Orleans Arrival Time

[Orlandorandall]

This is our first time with FTTF and we are unsure of what time we should arrive to the port. We are seasoned cruisers and understand the check in procedures with new arrival times but this is our first splurge on FTTF. What time will the port open? What time is best to get there to avoid waiting forever for them to start boarding? We usually pick the earliest arrival time we can and show up right on time but I wasn’t sure what is best to do with FTTF! Thanks in advance!!

[nwo4life]

This is our first time with FTTF and we are unsure of what time we should arrive to the port. We are seasoned cruisers and understand the check in procedures with new arrival times but this is our first splurge on FTTF. What time will the port open? What time is best to get there to avoid waiting forever for them to start boarding? We usually pick the earliest arrival time we can and show up right on time but I wasn’t sure what is best to do with FTTF! Thanks in advance!!

 

 

Earlier this month we arrived at 11:30 and were handed our cards just as boarding began at 11:45. Perfect timing, we never even sat down, we walked straight on after getting our cards.

[mdsgu]

With FTTF, you can arrive as soon as the terminal opens. Hop in the priority line and second-line your way all the way to the gangway!

[Orlandorandall]

With FTTF, you can arrive as soon as the terminal opens. Hop in the priority line and second-line your way all the way to the gangway!

 

What time does the terminal open? I was worried if we got there too early we would be waiting for the ship to even start letting people on.

[buckeyefrank]

What time does the terminal open? I was worried if we got there too early we would be waiting for the ship to even start letting people on.

 

The terminals will open several hours before boarding begins. If you get there when the terminal opens you will have a wait after you check in. Boarding usually begins between 11:30 and 12.