rbdavis3591 Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 March 28th is my check in date but what time does check in actually start and in what time zone? I am on Central Time but ship is leaving from Pacific Time while Royal Caribbean Headquarters are on Eastern Time. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Check in starts just after Midnight Eastern time. I was able to check in at 12:03am for mine a few weeks ago. Carlos A. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbdavis3591 Posted March 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Thanks for the information. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckelgo Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 4 hours ago, PPPJJ-GCVAB said: Check in starts just after Midnight Eastern time. I was able to check in at 12:03am for mine a few weeks ago. so we have to do another check in the day of boarding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 3 hours ago, ckelgo said: so we have to do another check in the day of boarding? Check in in the app allows you to pick your check in time for the pier. yoh can also upload pic of self, passport scan and vax card. However you can skip that, pick your time and go back and edit to add the rest later. the time you selected in the app to check in is the time you will be permitted to check in at the pier where they will ask to see passport (or other approved documents), set sail pass (you can print or use the app and vax card, as well as negative Covid test results ( or now can include previous positive within 90 days of sail date with a recovery ferry). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 8 hours ago, PPPJJ-GCVAB said: Check in starts just after Midnight Eastern time. I was able to check in at 12:03am for mine a few weeks ago. This is an ymmv situation. Because check-in actually becomes available after midnight based on the time zone of your sailing. So, since I am in Chicago and sailed from Orlando/Miami my check-in opened at a little after 11pm. But if you sail out of the UK or west coast, you might be able to check-in at 10pm or even something like 5pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said: But if you sail out of the UK or west coast, you might be able to check-in at 10pm or even something like 5pm. I may be able to confirm this in a week's time. Check in for my upcoming Odyssey sailing is due to open on 22 March. The ship sails from Civi, which is on central European time, an hour ahead of me on western European time and 6 hours ahead of those of you in East coast USA. So that could mean 11pm and 6pm check-in respectively. I'll try and remember to come back to the thread and let folks know. Might be helpful with the European season right around the corner. Pattycruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckelgo Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Pattycruise said: Check in in the app allows you to pick your check in time for the pier. yoh can also upload pic of self, passport scan and vax card. However you can skip that, pick your time and go back and edit to add the rest later. the time you selected in the app to check in is the time you will be permitted to check in at the pier where they will ask to see passport (or other approved documents), set sail pass (you can print or use the app and vax card, as well as negative Covid test results ( or now can include previous positive within 90 days of sail date with a recovery ferry). Ok yes I’ve done all of that and have my check in time as 1:30-2 that day. But wasn’t sure what everyone is referring to that opens at midnight the night before sailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 12 hours ago, ckelgo said: Ok yes I’ve done all of that and have my check in time as 1:30-2 that day. But wasn’t sure what everyone is referring to that opens at midnight the night before sailing. That would be the health questionnaire and it opens up 24 hours before your cruise's scheduled sailing time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 On 3/15/2022 at 10:34 PM, Ampurp85 said: This is an ymmv situation. Because check-in actually becomes available after midnight based on the time zone of your sailing. So, since I am in Chicago and sailed from Orlando/Miami my check-in opened at a little after 11pm. But if you sail out of the UK or west coast, you might be able to check-in at 10pm or even something like 5pm. On 3/15/2022 at 11:49 PM, FionaMG said: I may be able to confirm this in a week's time. Check in for my upcoming Odyssey sailing is due to open on 22 March. The ship sails from Civi, which is on central European time, an hour ahead of me on western European time and 6 hours ahead of those of you in East coast USA. So that could mean 11pm and 6pm check-in respectively. I'll try and remember to come back to the thread and let folks know. Might be helpful with the European season right around the corner. So, just to follow up on this, check-in did indeed open up for me between 11pm and midnight, which somewhat surprised me because although my cruise departs from Civi, the ship is currently still Stateside, so I wasn't sure if that would make a difference. That said, I was only able to get as far as inputting our info and not the most important bit, choosing our boarding time, because those are not yet available. I guess they must still be finalising everything since my cruise is the first cruise is the first one after the TA. Guess who's going to be obsessivel checking the app now until they open up the times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemeJJ Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 Not true or the time has changed because I have been trying to check in for our cruise for 15 minutes and it's not available. It's 12:15 am EST right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 Has it been confirmed that online check-in opens at midnight in the timezone of the ship's departure port for that sailing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 hour ago, PG Cruiser said: Has it been confirmed that online check-in opens at midnight in the timezone of the ship's departure port for that sailing? I believe so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 42 minutes ago, Matt said: I believe so I always thought that it was 12:00 AM EST/EDT regardless of departure port. Then someone corrected me about it. I realized that I had sailed from FL ports on all my cruises except the Alaska one (from Seattle). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 It's not necessarily midnight on the dot. I've seen it go near 12:30 FloatyBoaty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 2 hours ago, PG Cruiser said: Has it been confirmed that online check-in opens at midnight in the timezone of the ship's departure port for that sailing? So far, that has been my experience. We are in the Eastern TZ and our Florida based cruises have opened up for check-in at midnight while our Seattle based cruise last year opened for check-in at 3am (Midnight ship's time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJK Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 Do you recommend checking in on the app or web site ? Is one easier than the other ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 3 hours ago, PJK said: Do you recommend checking in on the app or web site ? Is one easier than the other ? The app is easier because you can just scan your passport and it automatically captures all of the information - no need to type it. It's easier to submit a photo as well. You can also just go in, pick your check-in time, and enter the other information later (in case you don't have everything at your fingertips when it opens up). #TeamApp SPS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 4 hours ago, PJK said: Do you recommend checking in on the app or web site ? Is one easier than the other ? Definitely a personal preference. I prefer the website. After snagging a check-in time on the app first though. FloatyBoaty and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 This is an interesting pro / con. App vs website. With most important things so far I'm finding website more reliable. But still haven't gotten to check in. Most important thing for me is early board time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 46 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Definitely a personal preference. I prefer the website. After snagging a check-in time on the app first though. Me too. Prefer the bigger screen and a proper keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 4 hours ago, CanHardlyWait said: This is an interesting pro / con. App vs website. With most important things so far I'm finding website more reliable. But still haven't gotten to check in. Most important thing for me is early board time. It’s not a boarding time. It’s an arrival time. When you are allowed to board depends on a myriad of factors. If you want the fastest path to selecting arrival times, use the app. The website requires entering traveler information before you can choose a time. The app allows you to go directly to arrival time. CanHardlyWait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 10 hours ago, PJK said: Do you recommend checking in on the app or web site ? Is one easier than the other ? I will use whichever grants me access first. For a few of my cruises I got in through the website first. Yes, it IS more work inputting info for the website check in as opposed to the app, where you can just snag a time and go back later to do passport, etc. I’ve also found at midnight neither would work but at 1am they would. I believe the ship was not in the EST zone when this happened, or it was a RC glitch-which wouldn’t surprise me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 I like the app because I can skip everything else and go straight to arrival time selection I like the website because I can upload my good photo (vanity, I know lol). My browser can also Auto-Fill most of my info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 11 hours ago, Pooch said: It’s not a boarding time. It’s an arrival time. When you are allowed to board depends on a myriad of factors. If you want the fastest path to selecting arrival times, use the app. The website requires entering traveler information before you can choose a time. The app allows you to go directly to arrival time. Could I use the app for the time and then finish the rest on website? Or am I committed to one or the other once I start the process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 If you do use the app, always click on the person icon and check in with the link there. Don't use the one on the main screen as it may not work right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 2 hours ago, CanHardlyWait said: Could I use the app for the time and then finish the rest on website? Or am I committed to one or the other once I start the process? Nope, grab the early arrival time on the app. You can enter travel information on whichever you choose. CanHardlyWait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 Also, remember to pick an arrival time for each member of your party as the system does not default all passengers to the same time as the first person. Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcb35x Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 On 4/1/2023 at 7:47 AM, smokeybandit said: If you do use the app, always click on the person icon and check in with the link there. Don't use the one on the main screen as it may not work right away. Thanks for the tip. Also, the tip where you can enter arrival time and do the other stuff later is good advice plus needing to check in each person to get a time. I got 10:30AM check in - which I think is pretty good. Opened around 12:05AM EST for anyone else searching this stuff. FL cruise port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie M Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 10:30 is a great check-in time! I didn't know they were still offering that but maybe they are at some ports? We're going out of Tampa next month but 11am was the earliest I could get logging on at midnight exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 5 minutes ago, Maggie M said: 10:30 is a great check-in time! I didn't know they were still offering that but maybe they are at some ports? We're going out of Tampa next month but 11am was the earliest I could get logging on at midnight exactly! It depends on the port and sometimes even differs from sailing to sailing. We had 10.30 last April on Anthem out of NJ but later in the year, out of Southampton, the earliest was 11.30. You can keep going back into the app to see if any earlier times open up and change if they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie M Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 2 minutes ago, FionaMG said: It depends on the port and sometimes even differs from sailing to sailing. We had 10.30 last April on Anthem out of NJ but later in the year, out of Southampton, the earliest was 11.30. You can keep going back into the app to see if any earlier times open up and change if they do. Thanks @FionaMG - I'll definitely go back in and check! FionaMG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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