Embarkation Advantages

[cfc525]

Is it true that according to your cabin number, if it is with a balcony or greater...you will be ushered on board before other passengers?

I can see this upsetting a lot of people. I have read so many different takes on this, can someone really set this straight.

 

Thanks!

[cb at sea]

All cruiselines don't do that...What cruiseline are you asking about?

Now, suite passenger's generally have a separate check-in line that gives them a slight edge, but that doesn't seem to bother anyone. (Sort of like frequent flyers have a separate check-in line at the airport!)

[Krazy Kruizers]

HAL

If you are in a PS, SA, SB or SC Delux cabin, you have priority embarkation.

All other passengers are given a number and they board the ship when their number is called.

[cfc525]

NCL Dawn

[CruisnGram]

NCL Dawn

 

Yes, balcony and above has a special check in line since the implimentation of 2.0. No need for anyone to get upset about it. If they do their research, they will realize that priority boarding is one of the perks one gets for a higher category booking.

 

CG

[paul929207]

I am sure the boarding procedures vary by cruise line. For Princess, suites and Platinum ad Elite members of the Captain's Circle get priority boarding.

[pris993]

From reading these boards - it seems most cruiselines are pretty organized, so unless there is an unusal problem in port, most folks board very quickly. :)

[parody]

From Carnival's website:

Carnival’s VIP Check-in is an exclusive service designed to afford our Platinum guests (10th cruise or more qualifies), and those traveling in deluxe suite accommodations, with special registration privileges.