crazyboutdisney Posted December 9, 2018 #1 Share Posted December 9, 2018 We are sailing on the Bliss in February as part of a private group. We were not given the option of selecting a check in time and were given noon. Others that are not with the group were given the option of selecting a time as early as 930. I understand the concept of check in times because Carnival uses them. I am just curious of NCL is using them now and if they are enforced? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprille Posted December 9, 2018 #2 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) Assigned/chosen check in times are not enforced. Show up when you want. Edited December 9, 2018 by Aprille 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esm54687 Posted December 9, 2018 #3 Share Posted December 9, 2018 35 minutes ago, Aprille said: Assigned/chosen check in times are not enforced. Show up when you want. They are not enforced as of this date....... February is still 2 months away and that policy may change so I would check closer to your sailing date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyboutdisney Posted December 11, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Are they even offering time selection? I’m not sure I believe this guy who said he selected 930am. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksv Posted December 11, 2018 #5 Share Posted December 11, 2018 I’m sailing on the Bliss in a few weeks and wasn’t given the option to select a check-in time. My edocs say: Boarding begins at: 12:00 pmPlease do not arrive earlier than 1 hour prior to boarding time shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted December 11, 2018 #6 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Any time is advisory but not mandatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetnspicy Posted December 11, 2018 #7 Share Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) I noticed earlier when I logged into NCL that it said my Check in wasn't complete any longer so I popped into it and it had me select a boarding time. I thought it was weird because I didn't remember doing that before. I like the idea of this because it would help with the chaos of everyone arriving at 9am. It still states this : Boarding begins at 12:00 PM.Please note the time you have selected to arrive at the pier.Guest arriving to the pier before your select arrival time will be asked to come back at the appropriate time. And then I also have this: THE TIME YOU HAVE SELECTED TO ARRIVE AT THE PIER 11:00 am - 11:30 am Edited December 11, 2018 by Sweetnspicy typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted December 11, 2018 #8 Share Posted December 11, 2018 That sounds a little like the manner that Princess do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEasyCC Posted December 11, 2018 #9 Share Posted December 11, 2018 14 hours ago, crazyboutdisney said: Are they even offering time selection? I’m not sure I believe this guy who said he selected 930am. Lol I was able to pick the 9:30 - 10:00am slot for arriving at the port to check in for the Breakaway in January. We still won't actually be getting on before 12 probably... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetotraveltx Posted December 11, 2018 #10 Share Posted December 11, 2018 When I checked in for our December 30 breakaway I was able to pick an early time, I think 9:30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyboutdisney Posted December 11, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted December 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Sweetnspicy said: I noticed earlier when I logged into NCL that it said my Check in wasn't complete any longer so I popped into it and it had me select a boarding time. I thought it was weird because I didn't remember doing that before. I like the idea of this because it would help with the chaos of everyone arriving at 9am. It still states this : Boarding begins at 12:00 PM.Please note the time you have selected to arrive at the pier.Guest arriving to the pier before your select arrival time will be asked to come back at the appropriate time. And then I also have this: THE TIME YOU HAVE SELECTED TO ARRIVE AT THE PIER 11:00 am - 11:30 am What ship are you on? We will be on the Bliss. So far everyone that selected times was on the Breakaway. Wondering if the Bliss isn’t doing it yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esm54687 Posted December 12, 2018 #12 Share Posted December 12, 2018 The Gem out of Boston May 24 requires an arrival time to be chosen to complete the online check in..... not just the Breakaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceChick Posted December 12, 2018 #13 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I am sailing the Breakaway in January and choose the 10-10:30 time slot when doing the online check-in. My traveling companion did their check- in at a later date and the earliest she could get is 11:30. Told her I would be waiting in the bar😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esm54687 Posted December 12, 2018 #14 Share Posted December 12, 2018 3 hours ago, IceChick said: I am sailing the Breakaway in January and choose the 10-10:30 time slot when doing the online check-in. My traveling companion did their check- in at a later date and the earliest she could get is 11:30. Told her I would be waiting in the bar😀 Arrival Time / Check In Time is independent of Boarding Time so depending on her Latitude level or if she's a CAS traveler.... she just might be waiting for you at the the bar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetnspicy Posted December 12, 2018 #15 Share Posted December 12, 2018 On 12/11/2018 at 1:51 PM, crazyboutdisney said: What ship are you on? We will be on the Bliss. So far everyone that selected times was on the Breakaway. Wondering if the Bliss isn’t doing it yet?? The Gem for the 1/20/19 sailing to the Mexican Riviera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loggs Posted December 16, 2018 #16 Share Posted December 16, 2018 It’s our first time cruising, I have the same 12pm check in that I selected for online check in. We are staying in NOLA the night before so can arrive anytime for the cruise, what is the best time to arrive then and will we be able to board the ship anytime ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheersforbeers Posted December 16, 2018 #17 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Loggs, it’s a suggested check in time they use to avoid congestion in their opinion. You can check in most likely earlier or later than your 12PM time, boarding usually starts 11:30ish-12ish and they board by priority Heaven, Suites, Amabassador, Platinum Plus, Platinum then by groups. That’s the way it’s gone in all our NCL cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted December 16, 2018 #18 Share Posted December 16, 2018 5 hours ago, Loggs said: It’s our first time cruising, I have the same 12pm check in that I selected for online check in. We are staying in NOLA the night before so can arrive anytime for the cruise, what is the best time to arrive then and will we be able to board the ship anytime ? I would arrive early. We normally arrive around 10:15. Gives you time to get through security and check in. General boarding will will start between 11:15 and 11:30. Assuming that you are on the Breakaway, go to the theater on deck 7, forward, starboard entrance to the theater to take care of comedy club bookings, Escape Room, and Canvas by U (extra charge). Then to Headliners, Deck 6, mid to adjust any dinner reservations around the shows we just booked. The Garden Cafe Buffet and O’Shehan’s open at 11:30 for lunch. The Main Dining Room (Taste/Savor) opens at noon (that’s where we go). There is is a lot of construction around the port, so allow time to get in whenever you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trout96 Posted December 18, 2018 #19 Share Posted December 18, 2018 If I have NCL transfer they pick this right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted December 18, 2018 #20 Share Posted December 18, 2018 1 hour ago, trout96 said: If I have NCL transfer they pick this right?? If you have an NCL transfer, they will pick you up at baggage claim and bus you to the terminal when a bus is full. You could be sitting around the airport for a while if you fly in early. Normally, once you drop your bags off at the bus, they will be deliverers to your room (you don’t have to deal with porters). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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