newyork0900 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Sorry if this has already been covered 😠but can someone kindly advise if we are able to check-in earlier than the allocated 3:15 slot; which has some what annoyed me, by the way they have allocated the times, with a clear "commoners on last approach" 😡. 3:15 check which allows 1 hour 15 minutes to board, get to the room (if it's ready), then go to the Windjammer for a bite to eat and then on deck for the setting sail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Sorry if this has already been covered but can someone kindly advise if we are able to check-in earlier than the allocated 3:15 slot; which has some what annoyed me, by the way they have allocated the times, with a clear "commoners on last approach" . 3:15 check which allows 1 hour 15 minutes to board, get to the room (if it's ready), then go to the Windjammer for a bite to eat and then on deck for the setting sail. You can definatley go before the time slot they tell you. I always get there around 12 because I like to have lunch. They just try to give time slots hoping some people will listen so it will not be to crowded at certain times but you can go at anytime. They usually start boarding from 11:00 AM on. Hope that helps. newyork0900 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newyork0900 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Thank you for your prompt reply. I will endeavour to check-in earlier than allocated. On previous occasions we have checked in earlier, but they have all been short cruises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I always show up around 11am for the lunch as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newyork0900 Posted August 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 All aboard for 12:30 :-)) thanks guys Galveston Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightyme23 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I noticed a lot of the replies state that you can board the ship as early as noon. Is this still true considering the 8:30 pm departure time on my sailing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I noticed a lot of the replies state that you can board the ship as early as noon. Is this still true considering the 8:30 pm departure time on my sailing?On the Navigator out of Galveston departure was at 4:30 iirc and even with an hour line to get to the RCCL portion of check in we were on by 11:15am. The ship was scheduled to arrive in port at 7am. I would use when your ship is scheduled to be back in port that morning as a guideline as it seems about 4 hours is a good turnaround time provided no misc. circumstances are in play. Both cruises I've been on have held pretty true to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Sorry if this has already been covered but can someone kindly advise if we are able to check-in earlier than the allocated 3:15 slot; which has some what annoyed me, by the way they have allocated the times, with a clear "commoners on last approach" . 3:15 check which allows 1 hour 15 minutes to board, get to the room (if it's ready), then go to the Windjammer for a bite to eat and then on deck for the setting sail. The times we've sailed out of San Juan on Adventure it left port at 8:30pm (not 4:30pm). In fact I was online doing some "dream bookings" today and the Nov 21st sailing does leave at 8:30pm. They leave late to due the distance from the mainland - it takes people longer to fly there - and the first stop is typically St. Thomas which you can practically throw a rock to from Puerto Rico. No need to leave SJU real early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I noticed a lot of the replies state that you can board the ship as early as noon. Is this still true considering the 8:30 pm departure time on my sailing? Yep. As soon as the previous passengers have cleared and customs knows the ship is empty, they then allow people to start boarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I noticed a lot of the replies state that you can board the ship as early as noon. Is this still true considering the 8:30 pm departure time on my sailing? As others said, yes. I was on Jewel of the Seas and she left around 8pm but we got onboard by 11am. Sooner you get onboard, sooner your vacation begins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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