mom2mybugs Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 Hey everyone, I'm on Rhapsody in June out of San Juan. I started trying to check-in at midnight and got through 4 mins later. Earliest time I could get was 12:00-12:30. It's been forever since I've sailed out of San Juan, and I know we sailaway at 8. Is this truly the earliest time, or should I do the key and would it be earlier? I know... We are talking maybe an hour but I'm just wondering. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 A couple times in the past, I have seen earlier times become available well after check-in opens. For our Odyssey cruise in early 2022, I checked in just after midnight and 12:30 was the earliest time available. About a week later, 11:00 became available and I updated our arrival time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted April 18 Author Report Share Posted April 18 22 minutes ago, SPS said: A couple times in the past, I have seen earlier times become available well after check-in opens. For our Odyssey cruise in early 2022, I checked in just after midnight and 12:30 was the earliest time available. About a week later, 11:00 became available and I updated our arrival time. Good to know...I will keep checking back! Jane SPS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan79 Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 @mom2mybugs San Juan is one of the VERY few ports that is known to strictly enforce check-in times. Just a nugget of wisdom that I wanted to pass along since many of us are in the habit of just showing up whenever! Pattycruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted April 18 Author Report Share Posted April 18 34 minutes ago, Ryan79 said: @mom2mybugs San Juan is one of the VERY few ports that is known to strictly enforce check-in times. Just a nugget of wisdom that I wanted to pass along since many of us are in the habit of just showing up whenever! Yeah I vaguely remember that. Thanks! Jane Ryan79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 I wouldn't waste money on the Key as your time isn't bad and an hour or two on day 1 isn't worth the cost. There is far too much emphasis on being the first to board. I think vacations should be relaxing, so I hate to see anxiety about boarding times. Just a thought as I think of poolside music. . mom2mybugs and TXCoastPatriot 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 2 hours ago, Ryan79 said: @mom2mybugs San Juan is one of the VERY few ports that is known to strictly enforce check-in times. Just a nugget of wisdom that I wanted to pass along since many of us are in the habit of just showing up whenever! Wow. That hasn't been my experience. I've sailed out of there twice and I have never seen them check the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan79 Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 @steverk I sailed out of there about 18 months ago and people were being turned away for showing up early. Those people were making a huge scene which is how I know this! LOL I got the Key for my next cruise out of San Juan in December to ensure this doesn’t happen to me. Key was only $1 per day more than internet, so it was a no-brainer. There are a few others on this forum who have had/seen very similar instances at San Juan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted April 19 Author Report Share Posted April 19 15 hours ago, Ryan79 said: @steverk I sailed out of there about 18 months ago and people were being turned away for showing up early. Those people were making a huge scene which is how I know this! LOL I got the Key for my next cruise out of San Juan in December to ensure this doesn’t happen to me. Key was only $1 per day more than internet, so it was a no-brainer. There are a few others on this forum who have had/seen very similar instances at San Juan. Do you know what time the key would be? Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted April 19 Author Report Share Posted April 19 20 hours ago, ChessE4 said: I wouldn't waste money on the Key as your time isn't bad and an hour or two on day 1 isn't worth the cost. There is far too much emphasis on being the first to board. I think vacations should be relaxing, so I hate to see anxiety about boarding times. Just a thought as I think of poolside music. . Yeah... It was only $3 more than the internet, but that adds up. Debating if the chops lunch is worth the extra $21/person. There's really no other key benefit other than the early stages. For me, I love being on quick because I'm so excited to start the cruise... It's more excitement than stress. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 On 4/18/2024 at 3:06 PM, Ryan79 said: @steverk I sailed out of there about 18 months ago and people were being turned away for showing up early. Those people were making a huge scene which is how I know this! LOL I got the Key for my next cruise out of San Juan in December to ensure this doesn’t happen to me. Key was only $1 per day more than internet, so it was a no-brainer. There are a few others on this forum who have had/seen very similar instances at San Juan. I sailed out of there in January. I posted a picture of the crowds. They most definitely checked setsail passes and had you enter based on your arrival time. Baltimore is the only other port I’ve experienced this. WAAAYTOOO and Ryan79 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelseylovestocruise Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 I went from San Juan last March. We were on board by 11:00. I do not remember what my check in time was but I do recall lots of traffic in the port area. We left early and are glad we did. mom2mybugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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