Really!what Time Is Embarkation?

[swimsimcoe]

i Know They Tell You To Come At Certain Time But Can You Really Embark At 11a.m Like All The Other Lines?

going On The Pearl On March 7.

thanks In Advance For Any Info.

[salty dingo]

It is whatever time they start letting people on. It varies from sailing to sailing. You can come at 11 AM but be prepared to wait.

[ChBoxers800]

My Dad using a motorized scooter. Any time someone is using an assitance device, you have to speak directly to them to answer some queestions ie: if there is a fire, do they need assitance, etc. While speaking with them I asked if we should arrive earlier or later for boarding with the scooter. Was told that boarding begins at approximately noon but it totally depends on customs. Sometimes they are slow, sometimes they are fast. Exact boarding time is not up to the ship/cruise line, it's the US Government so take that for what it is worth. :)

[BeachBumMama]

You could show up at 9 or 10 if you want, but be prepared for an even longer wait. Most tend to show up at about 11 knowing there may be a wait. It all depends on the ship getting in on time, customs, and getting everyone else off.

[shark_bait]

Been reading alot of reviews for The Sun out of Miami and it seems that boarding has been starting pretty consistently between 11:30 and 12:00. In our 7 cruises out of Fort Lauderdale and Miami we haven't had one that has started boarding later than 12:00. Hope this helps.

[swimsimcoe]

Thanks for the info.Was really hoping to get on at 11 like have always on Holland,Rcc,Carnival,Princess.Cannot wait for this trip so wanted to take advantage of every second so I could sit and do nothing the rest of the time.

[spamwhiches]

it's freestyle cruising so promptly at "Whatever o'clock".

 

sorry I couldn't resist.

 

I think previous posters on this thread have got it right, it depends!

 

Cheers,

[mbisson]

it's freestyle cruising so promptly at "Whatever o'clock".

 

sorry I couldn't resist.

 

I think previous posters on this thread have got it right, it depends!

 

Cheers,

 

 

Perfect answer! Thanks.

[flashdog_1]

I understand that in Charleston they don't even open the gates until noon.

[ur_calvin_klein_guy]

i Know They Tell You To Come At Certain Time But Can You Really Embark At 11a.m Like All The Other Lines?

going On The Pearl On March 7.

thanks In Advance For Any Info.

 

Usually noon is the time for Latitude members. Not sure if you can get on at 11. The ship does not sail until 5PM.

 

I am also on the March 7th Pearl.

 

Join our roll call.

 

[salty dingo]

I understand that in Charleston they don't even open the gates until noon.

 

I have read that also. It opened before noon when I sailed the Majesty three years ago, but things may have changed.

 

I do think people line up outside the gates well before noon, and I remember a street where people's cars were cutting in line - I aim to be on that street next time!