somekevinguy

We got to the port at 11:30 or so and were in zone 4, we were on board at 1:05. By the time they were loading zone 4, the line to check in was quite long.

 

If you get there early enough, I am sure you can get zone 1 check in, but you will still need to wait until they start boarding.

I've been wondering about this because both times I've sailed on the Paradise out of the same port the first days fun times had activities listed starting at 11:30am but my paperwork always said you can't check in until 1:30. I think I even saw a sign at the port that said the same thing.

So when is the earliest I can check in and get on the boat as a non-platinum/VIP? I want to get on as early as possible but not stand around outside with my 3 and 4 year old.

We've only been on two cruises so far but I couldn't believe how good Olga was on the Paradise. Best service we have ever had period in my entire life. Found out my kids liked grapes and every day when we showed up for dinner there was a full bowl of grapes already waiting for them. That was just one of the many, many things she did for us. Actually everyone was great on that cruise including the assistant waiter and the bar girl. I couldn't believe she knew me by name. She was serving lots of tables plus working the pool and other bars during the day. Here is a shot of Olga. I wish I knew what her schedule was going to be so we could have her serve us again. I also feel guilty because I didn't really know how tipping worked on cruised until reading about it here. I didn't even know if you were allowed to tip extra in cash. I would have definitely given her a nice extra cash tip. I wish I could find her on facebook or something.