Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted July 13, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Straight from my cruise contract, so regardless of anyone's opinion, X makes it clear embarkment windows are a "recommendation" and not a "rule". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bEwAbG Posted July 13, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 13, 2021 A recommendation becomes a rule if the people at the port are adhering to the boarding times. As has been noted on the other thread about this topic, the port workers are using some discretion in allowing people to board early if the flow of passengers warrants it, but there's no guarantee of that. One person's experience may be different than another's, especially during these early sailings. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted July 13, 2021 #3 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Since it's "just" a recommendation, feel free to push that envelope. Let us know if you were let in hours early, or spent those hours outside, exposed to the elements and nowhere to sit. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted July 13, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I'm not sure I understand the point of contention. Of course, no one can mandate what time you arrive at the port. So X recommends not arriving early or do so at the risk of your own comfort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulh84 Posted July 13, 2021 #5 Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) Why is this such a point of contention? Show up when they ask to make things a little easier on everyone. Edited July 13, 2021 by paulh84 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted July 13, 2021 #6 Share Posted July 13, 2021 OP, can you provide a link? The most recent cruise contract that I can find on the website no longer has that paragraph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted July 13, 2021 Author #7 Share Posted July 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Fouremco said: OP, can you provide a link? The most recent cruise contract that I can find on the website no longer has that paragraph. It's my eDocs so I won't be posting a link but perhaps this screenshot will help: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted July 13, 2021 #8 Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Fouremco said: OP, can you provide a link? The most recent cruise contract that I can find on the website no longer has that paragraph. I just opened my edoc. Page 9, halfway down 2nd column--exact paragraph Nuts copied. Took about 20 seconds to find... Edited July 13, 2021 by KKB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam.Seattle Posted July 13, 2021 #9 Share Posted July 13, 2021 If you print your boarding pass, here is what you will see. I call this a "warning". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCPIV Posted July 13, 2021 #10 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Plenty of passengers have mentioned that Celebrity will accommodate your early arrival if they are able, but they've also confirmed that priority goes to those who have the current embarkation time. Everything I've seen from Celebrity is consistent with that, including what you just posted and what was in the email I received about 10 minutes ago for our upcoming sailing: YOUR SCHEDULED ARRIVAL TIME AT THE TERMINAL IS 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Arrive only during your scheduled arrival time to avoid long wait times outside the terminal and boarding delays. All guests in your reservation must check in together. In other words, you can feel free to take your chances and show up early. However, if you do, you are just getting in line to get in line. Until you actually board, anyone who shows up with an earlier embarkation time goes ahead of you. In the meantime, you may not have a pleasant place to wait your turn. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted July 13, 2021 #11 Share Posted July 13, 2021 19 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said: It's my eDocs so I won't be posting a link but perhaps this screenshot will help: 17 minutes ago, KKB said: I just opened my edoc. Page 9, halfway down 2nd column--exact paragraph Nuts copied. Took about 20 seconds to find... Thanks for the clarification. The OP said "cruise contract", and I couldn't find anything there. But edocs is a different kettle of fish, and my last Guest Ticket Booklet has the same paragraph. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted July 13, 2021 Author #12 Share Posted July 13, 2021 35 minutes ago, Fouremco said: Thanks for the clarification. The OP said "cruise contract", and I couldn't find anything there. But edocs is a different kettle of fish, and my last Guest Ticket Booklet has the same paragraph. Not sure how they're different as the contract is within the eDocs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted July 13, 2021 #13 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Seems pretty to the point to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gold1953 Posted July 13, 2021 #14 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I the past they let people board as they arrived even though the cruise contract stated a time. Perhaps this will change as they try to keep crowds down. this is hard when you have a check out time at a hotel and have transport from said hotel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickels Posted July 13, 2021 #15 Share Posted July 13, 2021 There has to be some sort of plan/procedure to be able to control/process two to three thousand people trying to get on board! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCPIV Posted July 13, 2021 #16 Share Posted July 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, Pickels said: There has to be some sort of plan/procedure to be able to control/process two to three thousand people trying to get on board! There is. They are scheduling embarkation times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted July 13, 2021 #17 Share Posted July 13, 2021 23 minutes ago, gold1953 said: I the past they let people board as they arrived even though the cruise contract stated a time. Perhaps this will change as they try to keep crowds down. this is hard when you have a check out time at a hotel and have transport from said hotel It really isn't that hard. You only need to vacate your room at check out time, not the hotel premises. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted July 13, 2021 #18 Share Posted July 13, 2021 In preparation for my July 31 Apex sailing, I received an email which started with the following... YOUR SCHEDULED ARRIVAL TIME AT THE TERMINAL IS11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Arrive only during your scheduled arrival time to avoid long wait times outside the terminal and boarding delays. All guests in your reservation must check in together. In pre-Covid times, I always ignored any boarding times and arrived whenever I wanted and never had a problem... And an issue for many of us is that we may arrive in the embarkation city a day or several days prior and stay in a hotel--which ordinarily have check-out times of 10 am or 11 am...So, you've got all of your luggage and carry-ons and nowhere really to go...so, why not just head to the ship and get on when they let you? Of course, in earlier times, they'd have a large waiting hall with maybe some coffee, water and iced tea available...and chairs. Maybe a deluxe waiting area for those of us with higher Captains Club standing. But, I think what they are telling us is that that waiting hall will be occupied by medical screeners and other necessary functions...and they will NOT allow people to wait inside due to social distancing protocols... So, come to the pier early IF YOU WANT...but be prepared to wait OUTSIDE in the heat without place to sit. For me, since we have what I think is the earliest time slot, we plan to show up around 11:00 am...a half an hour early, figuring we'll get any testing and procedure underway quickly and we'll get on whenever they actually clear the ship and are ready to board...but, if I had, say, a 2:30-3:00 time slot, no way I'd show up early... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gold1953 Posted July 13, 2021 #19 Share Posted July 13, 2021 51 minutes ago, RichYak said: It really isn't that hard. You only need to vacate your room at check out time, not the hotel premises. not all hotels have a good place to spend a few hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted July 13, 2021 Author #20 Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bruin Steve said: which ordinarily have check-out times of 10 am or 11 am...So, you've got all of your luggage and carry-ons and nowhere really to go...so, why not just head to the ship and get on when they let you? Of course, in earlier times, they'd have a large waiting hall with maybe some coffee, water and iced tea available...and chairs. 99% of hotels will hold your luggage although you still might not be in the hotel that does not. I just wanted to point out my recently late checkout experience in Hawaii to point out it isn't guaranteed and it seems odds of receiving a late check may go down if the hotel is sold out. Really seems to depend on how well staffed the hotel is. I booked a Hyatt Place where I have status, it was fully booked the date I went, I requested a late checkout and I was told I had to call the morning of checkout started at 8am. I called at 759am, busy, must have called 20 more times, always busy. Got someone at 820am, they were unable to honor my late checkout request. I later stayed in a Hyatt Centric which was not fully booked, they were able to add my late check out during check in. Edited July 13, 2021 by NutsAboutGolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marienbad Posted July 13, 2021 #21 Share Posted July 13, 2021 In the past Retreat guests had a special area to check in at a time of their choosing in spite of time assigned by the computer. Is this still the case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted July 13, 2021 Author #22 Share Posted July 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, marienbad said: In the past Retreat guests had a special area to check in at a time of their choosing in spite of time assigned by the computer. Is this still the case? Suite guests or those with priority can check in whenever, "special area"/line may vary by location but generally you just find an employee to tell them you're a suite guest and they'll direct you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMLAalum Posted July 13, 2021 #23 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Though check-in and boarding times are assigned, luggage drop-off isn't, correct? I guess it depends on your port of embarkation, but I'd think there would be a restaurant or other option to spend time bags-free before one can check-in. And to echo other posters, your hotel should be able to hold your luggage if need be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCPIV Posted July 13, 2021 #24 Share Posted July 13, 2021 24 minutes ago, marienbad said: In the past Retreat guests had a special area to check in at a time of their choosing in spite of time assigned by the computer. Is this still the case? That was my understanding after speaking to a Retreat Concierge on the phone this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted July 13, 2021 #25 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Not difficult, if you leave bags at your hotel and there is nothing within walking distance grab a Uber to a restaurant, shopping area, movie theater, museum or book a tour. For us that would sure beat standing outside in a line in the elements hoping to get on the ship 30 minutes early. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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