Latest time to board?

[fanfare]

Hi - Where can I find out what time we need to be on board by? We are sailing AOS out of San Juan on Nov 15th.

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[Mark_K]

It will be in your cruise documents when you get them. Although, I'd plan on at least two hours prior to sailing.

[wolfcathorse]

the port closes for boarding 1 hour before departure. Homeland Security rules for the cruiseships say you have to be checked in 90 minutes before departure. So if AD departs at 8:30 pm, you better be checked in and on board by 6 pm. That is the latest, but why wait to start your vacation??!! I'd board as soon as I can so I have time to familiarize myself with the layout of the ship!

[fanfare]

Many thanks to both of you - very helpful, and I'll be there as early as I can :)

[MikeR4306]

I just returned from AOS last Sunday. We boarded at noon, ate lunch then left the ship to tour old San Juan. We had to return by 5:30. Not sure if that was the latest boarding time. We were back about 4:45 and the lines to check in were still long. Muster drill was at 6:00 and Main Seating for dinner was at 6:30 on the first night. We left San Juan at 8:30 because we were just finishing dinner.

All that to say I'm not sure. Just checked my cruise document and all it says is check-in starts at 2:00 and 60 minutes prior to sailing. Call RCI and ask or be there early and don't worry.

 

Mike

[Mark_K]

Many thanks to both of you - very helpful, and I'll be there as early as I can :)

Yes, unless you have a late flight (bad idea) or want to get back off the ship, I'd be asking how early can I board instead of how late.