HtownHolly Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 So we fly to Miami tomorrow morning, and arrive at the airport around 9:30. I figure we'll have 1.5 - 2 hours before we can check in at the ship. Don't want to really "explore" the area via ground transport and haul our luggage around for that timeframe, so... would it be better to kill time at the airport or at the terminal? Pretty sure we'll be hungry (getting up around 3:30 in Houston for our 6am flight - eek), so grabbing a bite would be nice. Thanks. First time to Miami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 If your flight gets in at 9:30am, check-in begins around 10am, so you could easily go and check-in rather than waiting the 1.5-2 hours you mentioned. Bobbieajd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownHolly Posted December 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 Hm. The cruise summary I got indicated checkin between noon and 4pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 42 minutes ago, HtownHolly said: Hm. The cruise summary I got indicated checkin between noon and 4pm. For Miami that's just a suggestion. No need to kill time at the airport. Getting your baggage and navigating out of the airport to your port transportation method will take more than enough time. Go ahead and just get to the terminal early you may very well find yourself on the ship well before that suggested noon checkin time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevendom57 Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 Even if you can't board, the waiting area at Terminal A is very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 9:30 arrival..be close to 10 by the time you get off and get your luggage...then an UBER/LYFT to the port will get you there about 10:30.....luggage drop off..security...check-in....close to 11 for sure.....by then they should be boarding..spend your time on the ship..you paid for that day..enjoy the drinks package and getting to know the ship before its full of ppl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose City Cruiser Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 As previously mentioned, head to Port of Miami and check-in. Pack a small snack in case there are delays. Don't want to be hangry to start your cruise vacation! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 1 hour ago, HtownHolly said: Hm. The cruise summary I got indicated checkin between noon and 4pm. Those boarding times are suggestions, not requirements. I can tell you from extensive personal experience you can show up as early as 10am to check-in. Boarding usually begins sometime in the 11am hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 16 minutes ago, Matt said: hose boarding times are suggestions, not requirements. I can tell you from extensive personal experience you can show up as early as 10am to check-in. Boarding usually begins sometime in the 11am hour. At 10 or 10:30 be prepared for large crowds outside of the terminal, at 10 people will still be getting off the ship when you are trying to get on. Look for anyone in a Royal uniform and ask, I consider myself a seasoned cruiser but sometimes when I show up at the terminal I get lost trying to weave in and out of the crowd to get to the main door. If you can find a porter, grab one it well worth the $ tip to just give your bags to them. They know where they are going, then all you have to do is find the main entrance. I agree with everyone else, there is no reason to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownHolly Posted December 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 Thanks all :) Sounds like we'll just pack some snacks and head straight over to the ship! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, HtownHolly said: Thanks all Sounds like we'll just pack some snacks and head straight over to the ship! As soon as you get on board head start to the Windjammer and pig out. Deck 5 where you should get on will have Sorrento's pizza also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownHolly Posted December 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 Just now, tiny260 said: As soon as you get on board head start to the Windjammer and pig out. Deck 5 where you should get on will have Sorrento's pizza also. LOL, now you're talking! My 10YO will be a bottomless pit by the time we get onboard :) WAAAYTOOO, mom2mybugs and tiny260 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbieajd Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 We arrived this week right around 10am. We were onboard by 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownHolly Posted December 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Thanks all! Man, I am glad for porters. The rooms weren't ready until 1pm, and having to babysit our luggage for 3 hours would have been a PITA, haha. Terrific cruise - we already put a deposit down for Harmony for this next Thanksgiving. SO excited to see one of the big ships with the bells and whistles :) Rose City Cruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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