Bridgetbien Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Hello! We leave tomorrow for our cruise and when I went to check the app, I got notification that we have Express Boarding and my setsail pass turned purple. Anything express I'm into, so I'm curious what it means/anyone else experienced it before? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Can you share a screenshot (cross out personal info)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgetbien Posted November 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 yes! I attached the notification and the set sail pass RCIfan1912, instaGator, Lovetocruise2002 and 5 others 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 That looks new…and interesting… are you in a suite? RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Hmmm...that's a new one for me ! Never seen that before. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgetbien Posted November 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Nope! We're in a regular balcony. I didn't buy anything extra except the Deluxe Drink Package. I'm gold and my husband isn't any tier for loyalty. RCIfan1912, DunkelBierJay and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Wow! Which ship and sail date is this for? I'm cruising tomorrow on Allure, no such option RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, Matt said: Wow! Which ship and sail date is this for? I'm cruising tomorrow on Allure, no such option Looks like freedom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgetbien Posted November 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Yes, Freedom out of Miami tomorrow (Nov 3). It wasn't even an option. We completed the Health form and then the app showed confetti and balloons and that first screen popped up. RCIfan1912, Neesa, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 While I was 100% content just a moment ago, now I feel like my life is less until I too get Express Boarding. jbrinkm, WAAAYTOOO, USCG Teacher and 24 others 1 24 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 On my last cruise, we just got waived through to the waiting area once they saw we had already done our check-in stuff. I wonder if this is formalizing that. If you've done everything already, Express just means they can waive you right on through and don't have to funnel you to an agent. instaGator, Xaa, RCIfan1912 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, Xaa said: While I was 100% content just a moment ago, now I feel like my life is less until I too get Express Boarding. Suddenly my boarding pass is USELESS! Eyeonhevn, WAAAYTOOO, instaGator and 12 others 2 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireclan Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Probably something you can pay to purchase in the future... CrimsonCruiser, Neesa, WAAAYTOOO and 3 others 1 1 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgetbien Posted November 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: On my last cruise, we just got waived through to the waiting area once they saw we had already done our check-in stuff. I wonder if this is formalizing that. If you've done everything already, Express just means they can waive you right on through and don't have to funnel you to an agent. We did do everything on the app including photos and we're travelling with our passports. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Turns out you don't have to learn to "go with the flow" @Bridgetbien, you get to go right to the Express Lane! Hope you're cruise is filled with nuggets of good luck. ScottD, RCIfan1912, WAAAYTOOO and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 @Bridgetbien, please let us know if the process is different for you. Enjoy !! PPPJJ-GCVAB and RCIfan1912 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Well...that's cool. Let us know how it goes! Will they whisk you away like a contest winner? Will it just be a separate line? I guess we will find out tomorrow! Either way, enjoy the cruise!! RCIfan1912 and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAYNO Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 I just looked at our SetSail Pass for next week. It does not say Express, but it is purple. What color are other folks' SetSail passes normally? RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Purple is typical of suite SetSail passes. WAYNO and Neesa 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Matt said: Wow! Which ship and sail date is this for? I'm cruising tomorrow on Allure, no such option On Allure now. Our first time on her. We love her and you’d never know she’s as old as she is. She looks great! Food has been really good in chops, 150 and Izumi. Tonight is Samba. I love this old style solarium. Had to visit this Crown Lounge simply due to location. Concierge was very helpful with a leaking cooler bag situation. Had a new one delivered last night. Weather has been surprisingly good until today. Literally sitting still off Freeport. Extremely windy. Have fun! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 52 minutes ago, WAYNO said: I just looked at our SetSail Pass for next week. It does not say Express, but it is purple. What color are other folks' SetSail passes normally? Also D+ has a purple setsail pass WAYNO and Neesa 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qeyton Dude Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Suddenly motivated to add my Photo for our Sunday sailing. In the past they have always had to re-take it at the terminal, so we stopped doing it. I guess its worth a try. Can't wait to hear what the perks were. CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smakl70 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Hope @Bridgetbien has an early boarding time and let's us know quickly. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 I’ll be sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to hear! Also I will be doing my health questions on Saturday for my Monday cruise out of Miami…now I’m anxious to see what happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 10 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: Also D+ has a purple setsail pass yeah this was my thought. purple is D+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscinmia Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 I work at Port Everglades. This is a TEST program only on Freedom at the moment. It is similar to the Expedited arrival that Royal was doing prior to Covid shutdown. We have not heard results from the test yet, but if all goes well they will be rolling it out ship by ship. The Fox, PPPJJ-GCVAB, asquared17 and 15 others 8 7 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 1 hour ago, mscinmia said: I work at Port Everglades. This is a TEST program only on Freedom at the moment. It is similar to the Expedited arrival that Royal was doing prior to Covid shutdown. We have not heard results from the test yet, but if all goes well they will be rolling it out ship by ship. Thanks for the info, @mscinmia. Are these being assigned randomly or is there a qualification to get the Xpress Boarding ? PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscinmia Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 As far as I know they are random, but all facets of the pre cruise check in must be completed, including health questions. There will be a separate seating area until boarding commences and from what I was told will be boarded after Suites/Pinns/Key. CrimsonCruiser, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Xaa and 3 others 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgetbien Posted November 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 We made it! It’s just a super fast line. There are signs everywhere. From the taxi drop off to being on ship was 6 minutes. We never stopped moving! instaGator, Keanoknick, CrimsonCruiser and 11 others 9 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanalo217 Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 @Bridgetbien did you have a scheduled boarding time? Wonder if the express boarding allocated to percentage of passengers with completed boarding requirements for each scheduled boarding period. Enjoy your cruise!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Of The Seas Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 On 11/2/2023 at 11:50 AM, WAYNO said: I just looked at our SetSail Pass for next week. It does not say Express, but it is purple. What color are other folks' SetSail passes normally? Purple indicates you are willing to pay for pizza at Sorrentos. fireclan, mscinmia, KJ777 and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilley Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 I,leave Sunday on Anthem. Just looked at my pass and it’s green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Gilley said: I,leave Sunday on Anthem. Just looked at my pass and it’s green. Are you Emerald?? Just a reminder that if you rank in C&A your pass will be the color of your tier. If you are staying in a suite on Quantum and Oasis class, it will match the seapass card for those suites. bobroo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilley Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 Yes I’m emerald. Thanks for that tidbit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rph Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 We just got the express sail pass. Like the OP, we are on Freedom, Gold, balcony. Nov 6. fireclan, WAAAYTOOO and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 The people who have gotten this, did they check in on the first day check-in opened? I wonder if it's a "first 500 to check in" type criteria. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 I checked in at midnight in September for our cruise in Oct. and I certainly did't receive this but it would have been nice. We were on the ship in just about 30 minutes though anyway. Cape Liberty is very smooth I have to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rph Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 I submitted the health status part of the check in within 30 minutes of it opening up. I also had an 11:30 check in time in case it only applies to people who had early times anyways. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 1 hour ago, rph said: I submitted the health status part of the check in within 30 minutes of it opening up. I also had an 11:30 check in time in case it only applies to people who had early times anyways. We always have a 10:30-11:00 check in. That's why I pretty much do check in at exactly midnight. We do specialty lunch on embarkation day at noon so we need an early boarding time. KJ777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 3 hours ago, RCIfan1912 said: I checked in at midnight in September for our cruise in Oct. and I certainly did't receive this but it would have been nice. We were on the ship in just about 30 minutes though anyway. Cape Liberty is very smooth I have to say. As is PC. We get on the ship so quickly with a 10:30 arrival (Wonder has begun boarding before 10:30 on numerous occasions) that I question how much faster an express pass could possibly get me on the ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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