EmptyNestTravels Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 What's the earliest boarding time that's usually available on Royal? So far, the earliest I've seen has been 12:00 noon. I presume the earlier a person checks-in (via the Royal app) prior to the cruise, the earlier boarding time they would receive? Wondering what time is the earliest slot in the quest to be one of the first and enjoy more time onboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 When we cruised out of Miami on Oasis January 9 we had an 11:30 check in time. Everyone was bumped back 2 hours, per an email sent out a few days in advance, for extra sanitation of ship but that’s not ordinary. EmptyNestTravels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 11am was my boarding time in November. EmptyNestTravels and BowTieBrigade 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 I picked up 11am for a March cruise EmptyNestTravels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda R Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 I am at 11:30 for this months cruise EmptyNestTravels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 11am for March Harmony. EmptyNestTravels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike6453 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 we have 1130 for oasis 2/13/22. and we set that the day check in opened. EmptyNestTravels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 11am has been the best time. EmptyNestTravels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyNestTravels Posted February 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Thanks everyone! Seems 11:00 am is the goal. I got 12:30 boarding for Harmony later this month. No complaints. Earlier would be nice, and make it easy to take advantage of lunch at Chops. Happy sailing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broonaldo Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 11.30 am for our Allure cruise 27 Feb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmar02 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 I have 11 on Liberty next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonOasis Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 I've only taken 3 Royal Caribbean cruises out of Bayonne including the cruise I'm on now (all my other cruises have either been out of Florida or out of Europe) and Bayonne cruise terminal the check-in process is still the mess that I remember from a few years back. When we cruised on Symphony a few months ago out of Miami check-in was smooth there were no long lines. That was not the case at Bayonne the line stretched around the terminal because everyone showed up nearly at the same time and they just did first come first served check-in time didn't matter at all. Everyone showed up and check-in and was onboard so early that we actually left Bayonne earlier than our scheduled departure time. The captain came over the PA about 45 minutes early to announce they were closing the doors everyone is onboard and we would be casting off shortly. Royal definitely needs to take another look at their terminal in Bayonne because once they do go to 100% capacity a fully load Oasis of the Seas leaving Bayonne in the summer the check-in process is going to be a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 We had 10:30 for 2/12/22 Odyssey (grabbed it as soon as check-in opened up after midnight), but switched to 11:00 so we can board with our traveling buddies who missed that check-in window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Censored Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 33 minutes ago, JasonOasis said: I've only taken 3 Royal Caribbean cruises out of Bayonne including the cruise I'm on now (all my other cruises have either been out of Florida or out of Europe) and Bayonne cruise terminal the check-in process is still the mess that I remember from a few years back. When we cruised on Symphony a few months ago out of Miami check-in was smooth there were no long lines. That was not the case at Bayonne the line stretched around the terminal because everyone showed up nearly at the same time and they just did first come first served check-in time didn't matter at all. Everyone showed up and check-in and was onboard so early that we actually left Bayonne earlier than our scheduled departure time. The captain came over the PA about 45 minutes early to announce they were closing the doors everyone is onboard and we would be casting off shortly. Royal definitely needs to take another look at their terminal in Bayonne because once they do go to 100% capacity a fully load Oasis of the Seas leaving Bayonne in the summer the check-in process is going to be a nightmare. Most of my cruises came out of Bayonne. I did not experience what you post. 4 cruises in Nov-DEC 2021. I arrive mostly at 11-12, never waited more than 15 minutes at most. I check in the earliest on the app as soon as I get the email for check in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrosephB Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Kinda off topic, but when does the online check-in open? For my cruise on Independence end of Feb, I got a 12:00 check-in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, BrosephB said: when does the online check-in open? Right now it's around 45 days before you sail. Before it opens, go into the Royal Caribbean app and it will tell you what day it opens for your sailing BrosephB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonOasis Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Edmund said: Most of my cruises came out of Bayonne. I did not experience what you post. 4 cruises in Nov-DEC 2021. I arrive mostly at 11-12, never waited more than 15 minutes at most. I check in the earliest on the app as soon as I get the email for check in. Our check-in time was 12 - 12:30 we arrived at 12:15 and the line was already around the building we went to the front the line assuming some of the people who arrived early were being told to wait out side the employee said it was first come first serve and went simply we to the end of the line. I'm glad that hasn't been your experience but I never arrive at a cruise port before 12 noon and the 3 times I've cruised out of Bayonne even the 2 times before COVID the lines are simply ridiculous the terminal isn't big enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Censored Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 5 hours ago, JasonOasis said: Our check-in time was 12 - 12:30 we arrived at 12:15 and the line was already around the building we went to the front the line assuming some of the people who arrived early were being told to wait out side the employee said it was first come first serve and went simply we to the end of the line. I'm glad that hasn't been your experience but I never arrive at a cruise port before 12 noon and the 3 times I've cruised out of Bayonne even the 2 times before COVID the lines are simply ridiculous the terminal isn't big enough. Sorry about that experience! I think they have been very strict about check in times now to avoid that. I thought the terminal was actually very big. Lines can be long, but its the length of time that matters. How long did you have to wait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonOasis Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Edmund said: Sorry about that experience! I think they have been very strict about check in times now to avoid that. I thought the terminal was actually very big. Lines can be long, but its the length of time that matters. How long did you have to wait? It took around 35 minutes just to get inside the terminal building do to social distancing they were only allowing so many people in at one time. I’m use to the cold so it didn’t bother me to be outside but for this cruise here it was first come first serve having a dedicated check-in time was meaningless. I remember when they use to make you take a seat in Bayonne after passing through security and you had to wait until someone came around to check you in. Thank God there was none of that it was through security, straight to check-in and board the ship. I just think seeing what Royal has done with terminals in Florida and in Europe they could do much better at Bayonne another thing that stuck me is they still don’t have a dedicated door for suite guest to enter the terminal. It wasn’t until after we passed through security that we were directed to the suite check-in area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meplus2 Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 How early before the cruise date does the online check in normally appear? 30/60/90 days? Cruising in may. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 30 minutes ago, Meplus2 said: How early before the cruise date does the online check in normally appear? 30/60/90 days? Cruising in may. I have the same question as we are like under 120 days out and still no sign of opening up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 53 minutes ago, Meplus2 said: How early before the cruise date does the online check in normally appear? 30/60/90 days? Cruising in may. 24 minutes ago, RCIfan1912 said: I have the same question as we are like under 120 days out and still no sign of opening up. I am 90 days out, sail date is 7 May. The app says my check in will open on 22 March. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 8 minutes ago, FionaMG said: I am 90 days out, sail date is 7 May. The app says my check in will open on 22 March. 45 days seems to be the current number of days out to check-in RCIfan1912 and Pooch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegirl1976 Posted February 7, 2022 Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 So on my upcoming Symphony sailing I had an original time of 1130am, then the other day my friend noticed earlier check in times were available , so the group of us changed it to 10am, which was the earliest offered, and then a day later we all get an email saying it was a glitch and we need to pick another time, well of course the 1130am time wasn't available anymore so now it's 1pm But my printed set sail pass still shows 1130am ...hmm EmptyNestTravels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted February 7, 2022 Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Cruisegirl1976 said: But my printed set sail pass still shows 1130am ...hmm Check-in time gets looked at by the folks outside the terminal letting people into the building or into the queue lines set up outside the doors. These folks don't have computers and are just gatekeepers to the terminal Okgladgal and Cruisegirl1976 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegirl1976 Posted February 7, 2022 Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 2 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: Check-in time gets looked at by the folks outside the terminal letting people into the building or into the queue lines set up outside the doors. These folks don't have computers and are just gatekeepers to the terminal Oh thank you .. good to know AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruz Posted February 7, 2022 Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 6 hours ago, Cruisegirl1976 said: So on my upcoming Symphony sailing I had an original time of 1130am, then the other day my friend noticed earlier check in times were available , so the group of us changed it to 10am, which was the earliest offered, and then a day later we all get an email saying it was a glitch and we need to pick another time, well of course the 1130am time wasn't available anymore so now it's 1pm But my printed set sail pass still shows 1130am ...hmm I'm guessing you should still come at 11:30. You shouldn't be penalized for trying to get an earlier time slot. Thanks for sharing your experience. I have 11:30 for Symphony this Saturday. I was going to look for an earlier time slot but now I'm not going to. Pattycruise and Cruisegirl1976 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegirl1976 Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 16 hours ago, need2cruz said: I'm guessing you should still come at 11:30. You shouldn't be penalized for trying to get an earlier time slot. Thanks for sharing your experience. I have 11:30 for Symphony this Saturday. I was going to look for an earlier time slot but now I'm not going to. yeah.. our group is going to try for the original time spot, doesn't hurt to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinJ Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 We've done 3 cruises out of Bayonne starting in October. I sort of agree with @JasonOasis they have everyone lined up outside and you have to just ignore the line and get to the front for your boarding time. It's all quite chaotic. Our last cruise in January we had an 11am time, we got an email the night before that they had pushed back boarding 1 hour. We got to the port at 11:30 the line was already around the building all the way to the end of the parking garage. They did come down the line and call out suite guests to go to the front. My wife is handicapped and in a scooter, they finally allowed her to go to the front and there they were looking at boarding times to allow people into the terminal. The whole process took about 45 minutes. Miserably cold weather also. We just got 11am for our Wonder cruise hoping the FT Lauderdale cruise port is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Censored Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 On 2/6/2022 at 4:58 PM, Meplus2 said: How early before the cruise date does the online check in normally appear? 30/60/90 days? Cruising in may. I think its about 45 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Censored Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 34 minutes ago, KevinJ said: We've done 3 cruises out of Bayonne starting in October. I sort of agree with @JasonOasis they have everyone lined up outside and you have to just ignore the line and get to the front for your boarding time. It's all quite chaotic. Our last cruise in January we had an 11am time, we got an email the night before that they had pushed back boarding 1 hour. We got to the port at 11:30 the line was already around the building all the way to the end of the parking garage. They did come down the line and call out suite guests to go to the front. My wife is handicapped and in a scooter, they finally allowed her to go to the front and there they were looking at boarding times to allow people into the terminal. The whole process took about 45 minutes. Miserably cold weather also. We just got 11am for our Wonder cruise hoping the FT Lauderdale cruise port is better. So they are honouring check in priority status? This I did not know. Suites/Diamond...supersede your booked in check in and boarding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted February 11, 2022 Report Share Posted February 11, 2022 I just looked on the app and our check in will begin April 20th for our cruise on June 5th. That was a very cool tip from Matt as I did not know that at all. There is nothing on the website in my cruises or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treacle Posted February 11, 2022 Report Share Posted February 11, 2022 Yes my earlier check in times was 12 noon on the Symphony this Satuarday which I picked but earlier this week it changed to 11.30am so changed it to that instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust876 Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 Can you go right to your cabin at check in, or is it like a hotel and you have to wait until the afternoon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 48 minutes ago, Wanderlust876 said: Can you go right to your cabin at check in, or is it like a hotel and you have to wait until the afternoon? Rooms usually open up between 1:00pm-1:30pm. If you check in after that time, you can go directly to your stateroom. Otherwise you'll have to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceflyer101 Posted February 13, 2022 Report Share Posted February 13, 2022 I work midnights, so the day that check in opened I logged in right at midnight and got a 10:30 am spot! I expected noon or so, but not 10:30! WAAAYTOOO, SpeedNoodles and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrosephB Posted February 13, 2022 Report Share Posted February 13, 2022 I bought the Key and it allows me an earlier check in time. When I checked in online the earliest I could get was 12:00 and that is my official check in on my documents. But, I got an email this week for the Key, and it said I can check in at 11:30 - 12:00 with the other people who have the Key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennP Posted February 13, 2022 Report Share Posted February 13, 2022 Thinking outside the box...has anyone booked a later check in? Like 1pm? What actually is the latest check in? Is it still chaos and long lines? We have a balcony, would love to check in and grab a drink and go straight to room. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCARD Posted February 13, 2022 Report Share Posted February 13, 2022 Just returned from 2/6 Odyssey sailing from FLL. We had a 10:30 arrival time (booked 30 days out when online appointments opened). We arrived at about 10:20, while others were queued up outside after they verified our time we went right in, however we had to wait for security to open at about 10:35. Inside, check-in was quick but then went to holding area awaiting ship to allow boarding at about 11:15, but rooms weren't ready until 1-1:30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 On 2/5/2022 at 7:37 AM, JohnK6404 said: We had 10:30 for 2/12/22 Odyssey (grabbed it as soon as check-in opened up after midnight), but switched to 11:00 so we can board with our traveling buddies who missed that check-in window. How many days before sailing does the check-in opens up? I reserved my cruise on 14th, paid yesterday and got an immediate check-in option and got 1pm for 3/6 Odyssey. We will be in FLL overnight so wondering what happens if I just arrive early? Mainly don't want to miss reserving the activities (north star, ripcord etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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