BeachChik Posted August 2, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Sailing on the Harmony out of Port Canaveral. We will have two small kids so not interested in being there as soon as they start boarding. What is the best time to arrive to miss the main chunk of people and not have to wait to board? Basically check in and walk right on is what we prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 2, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 2, 2019 After 2pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 2, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Just now, BeachChik said: Sailing on the Harmony out of Port Canaveral. What is the best time to arrive to miss the main chunk of people and not have to wait to board? After 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted August 2, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 2, 2019 After 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted August 2, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I would go to port at 1pm. Cabins should be opening, those already on board will be making a mad dash to them...... You can drop off your carryons in your cabin........and go to the windjammer or any other venue to eat.....The tables will be plentiful. Then if you think it is possible, your children can nap before the Muster drill. Safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nado44 Posted August 2, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Harmony sets sail from Port Canaveral at 4:30 pm. Guests are advised to arrive no later than 3:00 pm. (90 minutes prior). Most will have checked in by 2-230. So if you're staying in a nearby hotel and can make it there quickly and without issue, I'd go for the 2-230 pm window. However, given how the unexpected can happen with small kids, it might be best to plan on an earlier arrival, i.e. get in line at 12:45 pm, be on the ship by 1:00 or 1:15 pm and in your stateroom by 1:30 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 2, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) Have sailed many times out of PC. We do a shuttle service, and usually get to the port just after 11 am. We don't usually have to wait in line. By the time we have checked in, even the Gold level members have boarded already. Most times we never stop moving and are on the ship in about 15 minutes. Only instance where we have had to wait (and there are many chairs available in the terminal once you check in) is when something delays boarding (late arrival, clean up issues, medical, etc.). Edited August 2, 2019 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzhibbs Posted August 2, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 2, 2019 We have done quite a few cruises on both RCI & Carnival out of PC. Usually get to the terminal around Noon and breeze right on through. Especially now with all the online check-in, much faster then the past. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachChik Posted August 2, 2019 Author #9 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Thanks all! We only live about 40 minutes from the port so we will be dropped off. Looks like 1-2pm is the consensus. This will be our first time with kids so we are trying to make it as stress free as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holiday-shrek Posted August 2, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 2, 2019 3 hours ago, BeachChik said: Basically check in and walk right on is what we prefer. After 2:30 PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 2, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 2, 2019 OP should be aware that they don't want to check-in too late. Some ships are leaving at 4:30pm now, and if Royal still wants guests checked-in 90 minutes prior, that would leave a short 1 hour window (2pm to 3pm) for check-in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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