MAG1630 Posted May 21, 2007 #1 Share Posted May 21, 2007 What time do you normally head out to the port to board the ship? ....And once you get there what normally happens? .....I hear so many people talk about being able to be one of the first ones on the ship and avoiding the long lines.... This will be our first cruise and just trying to ge and idea on what time I need to head over to the Port of Miami. Thanks MAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise wizard Posted May 21, 2007 #2 Share Posted May 21, 2007 We always plan to arrive around 11:30 to noon time. It usually takes us around 20 minutes time before we board. The Freedom is such a large ship, it can take a little longer for the ship to first empty out and get ready for the next group. Be sure to register on-line for your Set Sail pass - print it out and bring it with you along with your passports - it really speeds up the registration process. When you get inside and go upstairs, lines are formed by deck numbers. If you have a suite, you are in luck because there is a special section for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffinater Posted May 21, 2007 #3 Share Posted May 21, 2007 We always try to arrive between 10:30 and 11:00. usually there is not a large crowd and we check in rather easily. It is then just a matter of waiting for the ship to become available for boarding. By getting on early you can have lunch and walk the ship while waiting for your room to be available, usually around 1:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lv2bcruzin Posted May 21, 2007 #4 Share Posted May 21, 2007 We've always left for port at about 10:30. Sometimes they already letting people in, but in general it seems to be about 11:30. The later you get there, the longer the line. The only real slow down is if they had a noro virus outbreak and have to sanitize the entire ship, then you are usually able to board by 1:30pm. Know this as well, that even if you do get on the ship early, most of the time you cannot go to your cabin until 1pm. This is not always true, sometimes you can get to your cabin earlier, but the general rule is 1pm. So, make sure you only have your carry on stuff, so you are not dragging your entire wardrobe around, and anything you may need before you get your luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted May 21, 2007 #5 Share Posted May 21, 2007 They tell you something like 1 or 2, bu this is just to cover them in case there is some delay (coast guard, customs, outbreak, etc). I showed up about 11 in March and was on the ship by 11:45 (waiting about 20 mins in line). I guess it is a gamble ... odds are you will be on early, but you may have to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted May 21, 2007 #6 Share Posted May 21, 2007 We always try to get there by 11. Lines are much shorter than if you wait until 2. Just send everything but what you need at the pool area through check-in since you won't be able to get in your room until probably 1pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLQ Posted May 21, 2007 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2007 We always try to arrive between 10:30 and 11:00. usually there is not a large crowd and we check in rather easily. It is then just a matter of waiting for the ship to become available for boarding. By getting on early you can have lunch and walk the ship while waiting for your room to be available, usually around 1:00. This has been our experience. We enjoy lunch aboard the ship. It's our destination anyway, so we're always glad to get on board. Plus, you can tend to dining room changes and reservations if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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