Disneynerd Posted April 15, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 15, 2014 This is our first time on HAL. When we sailed Disney, we were assigned (or could pick) a port arrival time to check in. Is it the same way with HAL? Or can we check in at any time? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted April 15, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 15, 2014 This is our first time on HAL. When we sailed Disney, we were assigned (or could pick) a port arrival time to check in. Is it the same way with HAL? Or can we check in at any time? Thanks! There are no assigned check in times with HAL. Check in is pretty much first-come-first-serve with some special lines for suite and higher loyalty program members. Boarding runs pretty much along the same. Obviously special needs passengers are given some priority or assistance for boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsdj1097 Posted April 15, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 15, 2014 This is our first time on HAL. When we sailed Disney, we were assigned (or could pick) a port arrival time to check in. Is it the same way with HAL? Or can we check in at any time? Thanks! There are no assigned times for embarkation with Holland America. HAL usually advertises that they begin boarding at noon, but usually they're ready to begin the process around 11:00 AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 15, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 15, 2014 We like to arrive at the cruise terminal by 11 AM. Boarding usually begins around 11:30 starting with the PS passengers followed by the wheelchair passengers next and then the Neptune Suite passengers. After that those people who are 4 and 5 star Mariners can board. Then numbers are called. HAL has a policy where they try to get all cabins ready by 11:30 so that you can drop off your carry-ONS AND GO TO LUNCH OR DO WHATEVER YOU WANT TO DO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disneynerd Posted April 15, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Thanks! We will plan on being at port by 11:00. On Disney we had to carry all of our stuff until 2:00 so that would be a bonus if we could ditch the carry-ons and then explore the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsdj1097 Posted April 15, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Thanks! We will plan on being at port by 11:00. On Disney we had to carry all of our stuff until 2:00 so that would be a bonus if we could ditch the carry-ons and then explore the ship. HAL will usually make an announcement if the cabins are NOT ready. Usually, when you board, a steward will assist you in finding an elevator and letting you know whether you can proceed directly to your cabin, or directly to the LIDO for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted April 15, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Boariding will normally begin in the 11-11:30 range. By that time you should have been through the check in procedure, which begins around 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajacali Posted April 15, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Cruise docs for Med cruise say 1:00 pm boarding. What time should we show up at port? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsdj1097 Posted April 15, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Cruise docs for Med cruise say 1:00 pm boarding. What time should we show up at port? Thanks The cruise docs will almost always list a 1:00 pm boarding. As other posters have reported, typically boarding begins around 11:00 AM. Unless the ship has been late arriving, or has other unforseen issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajacali Posted April 15, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Thanks. I didn't know if European ports had different boarding times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted April 16, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 16, 2014 We were excited that Disney asked for a certain time we would like to board. Problem was everyone else wanted 11:30 also; had to wait for room. I will never forget though that I had stone crab for lunch at the buffet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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