creel5857 Posted October 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2017 we are going on cruise beginning dec 8 and wondering how far ahead I need to print everything out. I went on website once to fill in a lot of data but just didn’t know how soon to print it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted October 14, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 14, 2017 You really don't need to print anything out until the day you leave :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimp56 Posted October 14, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 14, 2017 You really don't need to print anything out until the day you leave :D Day before is better. Once I did in the morning of our boarding day and it was no longer available. I always have a folder set up for the cruise where I put items that need to be printed out. Unless I am on a guarantee I print our boarding passes1-2 weeks before or earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted October 14, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 14, 2017 We usually print things as soon as we have completed the on-line check-in, unless we are waiting for a guarantee assignment. I wouldn't wait any later than 3 or 4 days out just in case there's a problem with their system or yours. BTW you only need to print the first page of the 10>12 pages of edocs (i.e., the Boarding Pass) in case you are asked for it entering the port area or the terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted October 14, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Day before is better. Once I did in the morning of our boarding day and it was no longer available. I always have a folder set up for the cruise where I put items that need to be printed out. Unless I am on a guarantee I print our boarding passes1-2 weeks before or earlier. Agree! We also have a folder/binder with all important papers for every cruise: air tickets, hotel reservations, boarding passes, shore excursion reservations, dining reservations and most important of all ... wine list to buy and bring onboard ;p . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted October 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Once the express docs come, I print off the first page and put it away for travel. Luggage tags are printed and laminated (dollar store laminate sheets works well). I look upon it as a job done. Too many other things to do just before we leave - including getting the deadly duo (dogs) to their home away from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Since we always arrive at the embarkation usually 3 days before the cruise and we have to stay at a hotel at our airport, I print the first page of our documents and luggage tags about 2 or 3 days before we leave for out first hotel stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartgrove Posted October 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I usually wait to see if there is an attractive upsell before printing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted October 15, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I usually wait to see if there is an attractive upsell before printing. LOL - I take the different approach. Figure if I do it, because I've done it, I might get the offer ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted October 15, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I usually wait until about 5-7 days before sailing. That way it is normally beyond the upsell time (in case I get lucky). If upsells are not likely, I would do it about 2-4 weeks prior. Further, I do not want to wait until the last minute in case there is a computer problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartgrove Posted October 16, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 16, 2017 LOL - I take the different approach. Figure if I do it, because I've done it, I might get the offer ;) I've done it that way too. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saraj Posted May 20, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 20, 2018 we are going on cruise beginning dec 8 and wondering how far ahead I need to print everything out. I went on website once to fill in a lot of data but just didn’t know how soon to print it out You will get an email from HAL saying your Boarding Passes are available to be printed. I believe it is 50 days before sailing when you can print. You can fill out the Express Online Documents earlier than that but you have to wait until their timeline to print. I usually just go ahead and print mine BUT if your flights change for any reason or you have other changes you will have to go through the process again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted May 21, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 21, 2018 we are going on cruise beginning dec 8 and wondering how far ahead I need to print everything out. I went on website once to fill in a lot of data but just didn’t know how soon to print it out I tend to be very compulsive and print everything out the first day I am able to do so.Most people that I know print documents 30 days prior to the cruise leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted May 21, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I print them when they become available. One less thing to worry about during the busy pre-cruise days. If we get lucky and subsequently upgrade or otherwise change cabins, reprinting is a minor chore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted May 21, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 21, 2018 we are going on cruise beginning dec 8 and wondering how far ahead I need to print everything out. I went on website once to fill in a lot of data but just didn’t know how soon to print it out With the --ahem-- quality of the new website, print a "Plan B" copy as soon as you can (I think it's sailing -75), and then your "Plan A" copy shortly before you leave for the ship. I leave on Tues, and of course had problems today. Edge whiffed every time I hit "PRINT", and Firefox won't even try to paint the green "PRINT" button if I'm zoomed to more than 190%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellieanne Posted May 21, 2018 #16 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I save the documents as pdfs when I complete online check-in, but don't print them out until 2-3 days before I leave, when I am gathering all the paperwork and making my packing lists. Any earlier than that and things can change and in my house, the papers are more likely to get lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted July 18, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 18, 2018 We only do carry on now so labels are not required. We very seldom print any cruise docs. We keep a note of our booking number. We have soft copy on our iPad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue from Canada Posted July 18, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I print them when they become available. One less thing to worry about during the busy pre-cruise days. If we get lucky and subsequently upgrade or otherwise change cabins, reprinting is a minor chore. I do the same thing. Having the printed docs and luggage tags makes the cruise seem more real and finally just around the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted July 18, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I usually wait to see if there is an attractive upsell before printing. All the more reason to print it off now! Increases your chance to get an upsell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepWaterMariner Posted July 18, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 18, 2018 With the --ahem-- quality of the new website, print a "Plan B" copy as soon as you can (I think it's sailing -75), and then your "Plan A" copy shortly before you leave for the ship. I leave on Tues, and of course had problems today. Edge whiffed every time I hit "PRINT", and Firefox won't even try to paint the green "PRINT" button if I'm zoomed to more than 190%. I agree with you. Murphy is alive, well, and usually shows up about the time I need to print a boarding pass. I managed to come up with a method to print boarding passes and luggage tags this week for a cruise that leaves next weekend but I'm glad I didn't have to figure it out at the last minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandThyme Posted July 18, 2018 #21 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Is there actually a relationship between printing docs and getting upsell/upgrade offers? It's hard to imagine why that would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted July 18, 2018 #22 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Is there actually a relationship between printing docs and getting upsell/upgrade offers? It's hard to imagine why that would be. Absolutely no relationship. HOWEVER, every time I print the luggage tags and the docs, I do seem to get an upsell offer, just so I have to reprint them! Just a rule of nature I guess....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted August 1, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 1, 2018 We don't print off anything any more. We may take note of our booking number but that is about it. We have the data on our iPad if required. Just do not see any point of bothering with a hard copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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