attitudeda Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Received this email from Royal yesterday, anyone know whats going on with the Empress. Thanks Doug "Dear Travel Partner, We are writing to provide you with important information regarding your clients booked on the Thursday, August 11 sailing of Empress of the Seas out of Miami, FL. Please provide this information, as soon as possible, to your clients booked on this sailing.As we will be performing scheduled maintenance onboard the vessel, the check-in and boarding times for this cruise have been revised. To ensure that our guests’ vacation gets off on a wonderful start and in order to facilitate the check-in process, we ask that guests arrive at the terminal according to the following designated times. This will help a smooth embarkation experience so that your vacation can begin as soon as possible:• Deck 9: between 2:00 PM and 2:45 PM• Deck 8: between 2:00 PM and 2:45 PM• Deck 7: between 2:45 PM and 3:30 PM• Deck 4: between 3:30 PM and 4:15 PM• Deck 3: between 4:15 PM and 5:00 PMEmpress of the Seas will depart PortMiami at 6:00 PM, and all guests must be checked in no later than 60 minutes prior to sail time.Thank you for your assistance in notifying your clients about their sailing onboard Empress of the Seas.As always, we thank you for your ongoing support of Royal Caribbean International." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Not sure what they are doing that is causing the delayed boarding. My advice is to arrive earlier, than later. Closer to 2pm than 5pm, regardless of which deck you are on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attitudeda Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Thanks Matt, Someone said on CC that it may be the AC in the Casino. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Sometimes they send out that email just to try and control the boarding process. But this message says maintenance so perhaps they are actually working on something. That being said, I would still arrive there prior to 2pm as in all likelihood they will still check you in even if its not your deck's time slot. I always like to be one of the first one...maximize that first day, check out the ship before its crowded and of course enjoy my drink package! coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attitudeda Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Sometimes they send out that email just to try and control the boarding process. But this message says maintenance so perhaps they are actually working on something. That being said, I would still arrive there prior to 2pm as in all likelihood they will still check you in even if its not your deck's time slot. I always like to be one of the first one...maximize that first day, check out the ship before its crowded and of course enjoy my drink package! I'm just like you to be the first one onboard. Fell like we are getting cheated by 3 hours. Doug coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 oh yeah....I am usually on before noon.....already settled in at the pool bar and enjoying myself.....that first afternoon on board is one of the highlights for my cruise. gina_e123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attitudeda Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 oh yeah....I am usually on before noon.....already settled in at the pool bar and enjoying myself.....that first afternoon on board is one of the highlights for my cruise. Yes its seems the first afternoon is the best part of the cruise. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I know at least one other member of the board received this email as well - he wasn't pleased. Hoping they let everyone on earlier than later and offer a bit of OBC. coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 This doesn't sound like the robo email many of us get regarding boarding as that one usually shows an earlier starting time and has a statement indicating that C&A members at certain levels can arrive at any time within the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'm just like you to be the first one onboard. Fell like we are getting cheated by 3 hours. Doug Eh...if your clients are local just tell them to grab a premo parking spot on the top deck of the port garage. A beach chair from CVS, a six pack and presto...will feel just like the sun deck! :D KLA and DocLC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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