Boarding

[gww303]

My Wife and I are Cruising on the Ecstasy in April out of Galveston.Whats the earliest time you are allowed to board for a 4pm sailing?:confused:

[*Mach*]

Welcome to Cruise Critic!

We're thrilled to have you on board.

When I sail from Galveston I like to get to the port at about 10 or 10:30. With a bit of luck you'll board a little after 11.

Of course, that depends on the ship being cleared of the previous passengers so your mileage may vary...

:)

[firefly333]

Often around 10:45 they start, but this last time it was about 11:15 am, they were running a little late it seemed like. We couldnt get to our cabins until 1:30 pm.

[gww303]

Thanks for the info.This is our 2nd cruise,last time was Conquest and we drove in the day of sailing.This time were coming the day before and hopefully get on board sooner.:D

[BUTTONS THE CABINBOY]

Sorry to say every carnival cruise that we have been on, boarding time is around 12-12;30. And i have been on 10 criuses.

Don't arrive early and stand waiting for them to let you on ,it can be a real pain in the butt,if you have to wait over a hour.

And make sure you wear dress shorts with black socks and sandals for pre boarding.

They may let you on faster.

[BrendaB1]

Sorry to say every carnival cruise that we have been on, boarding time is around 12-12;30. And i have been on 10 criuses.

Don't arrive early and stand waiting for them to let you on ,it can be a real pain in the butt,if you have to wait over a hour.

 

I've been onboard many ships at 11:00-11:15. No sense waiting to start a great vacation.

[QLUVS2CRUZ]

We were on the Ecstasy by 11:30 even with a long line at the pier. I have no idea what wearing black socks and sandals has to do with getting on the ship faster.

[dlbaqua]

we've gotten on around 11:30 before

the grandkids were in the pool before most people we even on the ship

 

if you're going on April 18th by any chance, I'll be on there with you

[lizardhowson]

I have no idea what wearing black socks and sandals has to do with getting on the ship faster.

 

It's called sarcasm..

[barbmac]

I use try to get to the port between 11 & 11-30. much later and the lines are much longer. Enjoy the Ecstasy.

[BUTTONS THE CABINBOY]

i'm trying to establish new cruisewear attire

you being a steelers fan,can wear gold shorts'blacksocks and sandals.

myself it would be silver and black.

[lizardhowson]

i'm trying to establish new cruisewear attire

you being a steelers fan,can wear gold shorts'blacksocks and sandals.

myself it would be silver and black.

 

Sorry buttons, no sandals... look for the white haired guy in the deck shoes with no socks...

 

Pretty close, huh !

[pnjkeith]

i'm trying to establish new cruisewear attire

you being a steelers fan,can wear gold shorts'blacksocks and sandals.

myself it would be silver and black.

 

I like to wear on embarkation, shorts, black socks and my cowboy boots. I always get on faster that way!