MSC Seaside Guadeloupe Embarking

[MRFuchs]

We are embarking on the MSC Seaside in February in Guadeloupe. Our embarking time is at 2pm. I am wondering if we really have to be there at 2pm or if we could still spend the day on the island and embark around 5-6pm? The departure time of the ship is at 8pm. It is our first cruise so we are completely newbies 🙂 Thanks for any advice.

[Qc-Mtl-To]

I'm on the January 29 departure and my embarking time asks for 5pm. I would assume 5-6pm is the last boarding slot as they state on the cruise document that everyone has to be checked in 2 hours prior to departure.   

 

2pm is, while asked by MSC, only a vague suggestion for most based on my experience, across all lines... but you want (ie. HAVE TO) to be onboard no later than 6pm based on documents received.

[MRFuchs]

31 minutes ago, Qc-Mtl-To said:

I'm on the January 29 departure and my embarking time asks for 5pm. I would assume 5-6pm is the last boarding slot as they state on the cruise document that everyone has to be checked in 2 hours prior to departure.   

 

2pm is, while asked by MSC, only a vague suggestion for most based on my experience, across all lines... but you want (ie. HAVE TO) to be onboard no later than 6pm based on documents received.

Thank you. That makes sense! Wishing you a great cruise. We are on the departure on Feb 5 from Guadeloupe.