Priority Boarding (Plat. VIP)...what time?

[Alan & Lin]

Cruising out of New Orleans March 2nd on the Sunshine and I am a little concerned about parade traffic. Parades start uptown that day at 11am and once in the past we got stuck in some bad parade traffic. Thinking of boarding a little earlier than usual. I understand we want traffic to die down for the passengers getting off the ship...with Priority boarding I read that we can go to our cabin as soon as it is ready, not like before where we had to wait till 1PM. Any experience as to the best, earliest time to board> Really want to avoid traffic!!

 

Thanks,

 

Alan

[WLHyatt]

When in NOLA I wait until 9:30 to call a cab, and head to the port. Usually get there around 10am or so, and they are already doing check ins.

 

You usually have to wait in the terminal, but I'd rather wait there than in a taxi trying to get to the port.

[caribsun]

If driving to port get there around 9am to avoid traffic or if spending the night stay at the Hilton, Hyatt Pace or Wyndham, all in walking distance to pier.

As Platinum you will be in your cabin around noon.