Embarkation on Virtuosa

[steveso]

Hi

 

We are going on Virtuosa as our first MSC cruise in October to and from Southampton.  We have been given and embarkation time of 15.00. Does anyone know how strict they are on this if we turned up at say 13.30?

Edited August 27 by steveso
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[showingdiva]

50 minutes ago, steveso said:

Hi

 

We are going on Virtuosa as our first MSC cruise in October to and from Southampton.  We have been given and embarkation time of 15.00. Does anyone know how strict they are on this if we turned up at say 13.30?

 

They are not.   13.30 should be absolutely fine.   It's usually very slick ... the last twice, I've been through security and the terminal in 8 and 9 minutes.  Make sure you have your passport and boarding letter to hand.   That's all they need.

[Ottawa_Cruiser]

They assign times to control the crowd, however, with a later embarkation time like this it's fine to show up earlier. We sailed Virtuosa in May and from luggage drop to the time we stepped foot on the ship was 25 minutes. It was very smooth.

[notley-cruise]

If it's a 'Cruise from UK' with everyone disembarking and embarking at Southampton, then it can get very busy.  Provided you are in the queue then you aren't getting left behind.

 

Yacht Club has their own baggage drop tent and check-in desk.  Aureau, Diamond and other priority guests have a priority check-in desk after baggage drop.

[Taste Trekker Tales]

We was on Virtuosa last week. I've popped a video on YouTube showing the parking and embarkation process at Southampton. Check it out....hope it helps:

 

 

 

 

Edited August 28 by Taste Trekker Tales

[steveso]

On 8/28/2024 at 11:38 AM, notley-cruise said:

If it's a 'Cruise from UK' with everyone disembarking and embarking at Southampton, then it can get very busy.  Provided you are in the queue then you aren't getting left behind.

 

Yacht Club has their own baggage drop tent and check-in desk.  Aureau, Diamond and other priority guests have a priority check-in desk after baggage drop.

I'm not worried about being left behind! Question really is should we eat beforehand or will be able to get to the buffet at about 2 to 2.30. If it's later then we would eat something first!

[Taste Trekker Tales]

Yes you will be able to....also by the pool they have pizza, burgers & hot dogs etc