Pooch

Yes, in the best of circumstances, that is how it works. But not always. In May on Harmony, boarding was delayed due to a Coast Guard inspection. We had a 10:30 arrival time but boarding didn’t start til almost 11:30. Same ship last March, waited in the suite lounge for over half an hour even though we arrived at the correct time.

Sure you were. You questioned the 11am ARRIVAL time you got at check in. You do not select a boarding time. There is no guarantee that you immediately board at that time. And there is no way to tell if an earlier arrival time was available. Maybe check the roll call for your sailing & ask if anybody is gonna be in line ahead of you. FWIW a half hour will make no difference unless you have a thing about being first on board.

Arrival time NOT boarding time.

MY ONE casino experience was 6-7 years ago. Hubby & DD wanted to go to Foxwoods. We took $100 each and with 45-60 minutes, I was broke . Definitely no fun!!

And your cabin may not allow three people if you booked 2 person cabins. Just because there is room for a 3rd doesn’t mean a 3rd can be added.

Was only commenting IMHO. You all do you! FOR ME, I see no value or entertainment in sitting in a dark, enclosed, smoke filled room when ocean views and sea breezes are available.

At retirement + age, I have only been in a land based casino twice in my life. On a cruise ship, only to cash out OBC. Just an activity I have never had any interest in. IMO, handing money over for absolutely nothing in return

I almost never spend any OBC on board. We prepay gratuities, get 4 Diamond drinks each plus my 2 bottles of walk on wine, 2 days of free internet, 2 free photos. So we cash it out for additional tips.

Oh no, I have a large extended family with no doubt plenty of things under rocks!!

An accusation is not a conviction and I don’t think the cruiselines have the resources to examine every case individually. If you have been convicted of something banned, you can’t cruise so don’t pee on a tree (indecent exposure) & get caught.

A family without one? That would be mine. You really think most families have one?

It’s easy, just show up with whomever has the latest arrival time. I have an early time and my family of 10 doesn’t, can they cut to the front of the line with me?!!

If it isn’t for consumption during the cruise, I imagine they can take and hold it for you just like any other alcohol purchases.

Cash it out at the casino. We had $110 left on our last cruise. Cashed it out & used it for tips on the last day.

Your 3 grandchildren were allowed in, not because they were minors, but because they were booked in a suite.