RC Boarding in Barcelona

[Reina del Mar]

Please can anyone confirm what time boarding commences for Oasis out of Barcelona ? 

 

We have not cruised RC in the Med before..in other embarkation ports  ( Dubai, Fort Lauderdale and Galveston) we have just been able to turn up and board whenever we have wanted to.

 

One of our party has just received an email suggesting 1pm. Is this exactly what it says...a suggestion ? or will we have problems trying to check in earlier ?

 

Thanks for any information you might be able to share. 

[Clarea]

Just a suggested time, boarding times are not enforced in Barcelona.

[Reina del Mar]

Thank you so much, that is what I was hoping to hear.

[nelblu]

47 minutes ago, Reina del Mar said:

Please can anyone confirm what time boarding commences for Oasis out of Barcelona ? 

 

We have not cruised RC in the Med before..in other embarkation ports  ( Dubai, Fort Lauderdale and Galveston) we have just been able to turn up and board whenever we have wanted to.

 

One of our party has just received an email suggesting 1pm. Is this exactly what it says...a suggestion ? or will we have problems trying to check in earlier ?

 

Thanks for any information you might be able to share. 

On our last Med sail (Aug. '17) on Brilliance we were able to board at 10AM to our surprise.  However, cabins opened up at 1PM.

[Reina del Mar]

Just now, nelblu said:

On our last Med sail (Aug. '17) on Brilliance we were able to board at 10AM to our surprise.  However, cabins opened up at 1PM.

 

Thanks, we know about cabins not opening up till 1pm. Will carry swimsuits in hand luggage, just in case.

[Norwich Cruiser]

When cruising from Barcelona we tend to arrive at the port about 10.30 and boarding usually starts around 11.00.

[little britain]

I was on board by 11;15 last week... and that was only because I spent time buying wine in the shop in the terminal. So definitely could have been on by 11. 

[Gary Sheer]

we were on the May 5th sailing and we were on the ship at 10:30 am 

 

[Reina del Mar]

Thanks all for your replies.

 

Hopefully be on board early, swimsuit in hand luggage and making best possible use of drinks' package!!!!!!

 

We shall go straight from airport... Those £1 flights have caused me more stress than the worth of it, between luggage allowances, seat bookings, flying in morning of cruise.  Although only a short flight.

 

Should have checked all that before booking, I know!

[little britain]

26 minutes ago, Reina del Mar said:

Thanks all for your replies.

 

Hopefully be on board early, swimsuit in hand luggage and making best possible use of drinks' package!!!!!!

 

We shall go straight from airport... Those £1 flights have caused me more stress than the worth of it, between luggage allowances, seat bookings, flying in morning of cruise.  Although only a short flight.

 

Should have checked all that before booking, I know!

Did you officially ever find out what the luggage allowance is please?

Edited May 23, 2019 by little britain

[Reina del Mar]

23 minutes ago, little britain said:

Did you officially ever find out what the luggage allowance is please?

 

Some of our party have Boarding Passes saying 23 kg plus hand luggage by size , not weight. Ours say nothing so I phoned to check and Easyjet confirmed 23 kg plus hand luggage by size. 

 

With all the 'issues' we've had with this booking, wouldn't be surprised if something different when we check in...but hopefully all will be well.

Will report back following cruise if anything different. 

[Teeara]

Please come back and let us know what time you boarded and how it went.  Does anyone have pictures of the waiting area at the port?  I know it is Moll Adossat, but is there a particular terminal that the Oasis class ships dock at?

[Teeara]

15 hours ago, nelblu said:

On our last Med sail (Aug. '17) on Brilliance we were able to board at 10AM to our surprise.  However, cabins opened up at 1PM.

What time did you arrive in order to board at 10 a.m.?

[fredflint]

I have found that arriving later works much better, I prefer to have a lazy brunch then show up at 1 or 2 walk thru the non lines and still have plenty of time to explore.  No hectic times getting out of the car finding where to drop off etc..

[hancogran]

We boarded Explorer in Barcelona a few weeks ago on the 7th of May and were on the ship before 11:00 a.m.  It was a very smooth embarkation and no real lineups.   Great!

[little britain]

5 hours ago, Teeara said:

Please come back and let us know what time you boarded and how it went.  Does anyone have pictures of the waiting area at the port?  I know it is Moll Adossat, but is there a particular terminal that the Oasis class ships dock at?

Oasis is so big they use 2 terminals. Your boarding instructions will tell you which one to go to.  If you have an aft cabin you use tone terminal and if you have a forward cabin you use the other one!

[livylotte]

5 hours ago, Teeara said:

Please come back and let us know what time you boarded and how it went.  Does anyone have pictures of the waiting area at the port?  I know it is Moll Adossat, but is there a particular terminal that the Oasis class ships dock at?

 

21 hours ago, Reina del Mar said:

Please can anyone confirm what time boarding commences for Oasis out of Barcelona ? 

 

We have not cruised RC in the Med before..in other embarkation ports  ( Dubai, Fort Lauderdale and Galveston) we have just been able to turn up and board whenever we have wanted to.

 

One of our party has just received an email suggesting 1pm. Is this exactly what it says...a suggestion ? or will we have problems trying to check in earlier ?

 

Thanks for any information you might be able to share. 

 

Here is the email I received yesterday regarding our Oasis sailing on Sunday, hope it answers both your questions.

 

Dear Guest,

We can't wait to see you in Barcelona, Spain for our Oasis of the Seas cruise this Sunday! Before we explore the Mediterranean together, we have some boarding day reminders to share with you.

Please arrive to the terminal after 3:30 PM to avoid long wait times. Check-in for your cruise is from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Um I don't think so --- I'll there by 11 😎

Lastly, we'd like to remind you that check-in and boarding will take place in both Terminal B and Terminal C at the Port of Barcelona. To ensure a speedy boarding, we have split all guests between the two terminals. It's imperative to check your Ticket Booklet or your SetSail Pass for your terminal assignment. If you go to Terminal B and have been assigned to Terminal C, you will be directed to the correct terminal via shuttle. This will cause delays in your boarding and we really want to avoid that. So, please take the time to ensure you know which terminal you've been assigned to.

Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you onboard Oasis of the Seas.

Sincerely,

Royal Caribbean International

 

[doubledown13]

We boarded on May 12 and they utilized two terminals. We were in Terminal C and it took no more than 15 minutes from the time we arrived to when we were on the ship.  Really easy.

[Parrotheadtoo]

We boarded the Vision of the Seas on May 6th at terminal C in Barcelona. 

 

[Reina del Mar]

Thanks so much everyone for all your replies. 

 

Will ll report back with requested information, post cruise.

[Billy Baltic]

Anyone have any info on boarding times on the Oasis of the Sea cruise which left Barcelona today?

[jean87510]

4 minutes ago, Billy Baltic said:

Anyone have any info on boarding times on the Oasis of the Sea cruise which left Barcelona today?

I dont think it matters now since it left.

[Billy Baltic]

9 minutes ago, jean87510 said:

I dont think it matters now since it left.

 

Thanks for that insight. 

[jean87510]

Your welcome. 

[Reina del Mar]

We boarded Oasis of Seas in Barcelona on 26th May.

They used terminals B and C.

We were dropped off by private transfer at about 11am. Boarding had already started.

Took approximately 15 mins to check in . We were in the Windjammer before 11.30 am.

 

Cabins were opened up on the dot of 1pm