Confused about check in time and arrival plans

[LaMchop31]

Hello experienced Carnival cruisers

 

So it's our first cruise and combine that with excitements to go on vacation we are a whirlwind of confusions and anticipation.

 

We have a hotel and shuttle booked in in Baltimore that indicate that they will leave to deliver us to the Port at 10:00. No other shuttle times are available right now. So let's say we get there at 10:30 or 11:00. Our check in time is 1:00 in the afternoon. What do we do between 11:00 and 1:00 - will they let check in early. If not will we be cooling our heels holding up the wall for two hours outside the terminal? Is there an inside waiting area?

 

Alternately, what would be our experience taking an Uber or taxi to the port closer to our 1:00 check in?

 

Thanks

[stobe1]

Unfortunately, you are locked into your check in time. If you show up early, they will not let you enter the terminal. You can, however, go anytime after your assigned check in time.

 

See if the hotel will let you have a late check out and then take an Uber or taxi to the cruise port.

 

Alternatively, if you can not get a late check out and you are staying near downtown Baltimore, leave your bags at the hotel with the bellman and take a walk around the Inner Harbor area then head back to the hotel and to get your bags and go to the port when it is time for you to check in.

[jh2360]

Uber is super easy. Promo code i26v5 gets you a $20 ride credit if you are a new user.

 

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[easyboy]

If 1:00pm is what you got on your online check-in, you will not be allowed to enter earlier than that. Ask the hotel front desk what time you should leave the hotel using a taxi or Uber that will get you to port at 1pm.

[CarnivalCreed]

Just wanted to say welcome to Carnival and have a great cruise! Been cruising with Carnival for 11 years now and they never cease to show my family and I an amazing time.

 

 

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[LaMchop31]

Thanks very much everyone for the guidance. We will be investigating a taxi or uber to the port closer to our check in time at 1:00. Appreciate all your advise.