dreamingofoz Posted June 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Does NCL have an option that you can pay for to get priority boarding? Carnival has a 'faster to the fun' option that you can buy. Will be traveling with a 3 year old and not sure how he would do with the long lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLcruisergrl Posted June 19, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Nope. You get priority embarkation based on your Latitudes status or if you’re in the Haven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted June 19, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 19, 2018 To the best of my knowledge NCL does not have a "Pay for Priority Boarding". To get Priority Boarding one must be in a Suite class stateroom or have had a few previous cruises to accumulate Latitude Rewards Points toward the early priority boarding, In most cases when you check-in (register and get your cabin key cards) you will be assigned a boarding priority number class or something on that order. Boarding may start as soon as the inbound cruise has been cleared of guests (zero count) and all Customs and Immigration details finished. Normal order of boarding is those in the Suites and those folks requiring early boarding assistance (think wheelchair/electric scooters) followed by the higher level of Latitudes guests Platinum (+) Gold - Silver (with CAS somewhere in the mix). This could go rather quickly if the volume of guests waiting to board is not a lot. Ordinarily the period from noon to 1 or 2 pm is the crisis crunch period - then it trickles down to just the last minute folks. So arriving early may be what is best in your case or on the other hand late. As long as NCL is not having any computer glitches in moving the mass of guests things do tend to move along. A lot has to do with the size of the ship and the embarking location being able to withstand the crowds at peak boarding times. Suggestion when checking-in registering ask if you can be accommodated for early boarding with your child. I can't vouch for NCL's answer but depending on the boarding situation at that moment you may get a positive result or rats #%@&! Nothing ventured - nothing gained. Best of Luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nooreen Posted June 19, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Hi its my first time with NCL. How do i arrange for wheelchair assistance for pensioners who will find the wait/walk a little difficult? Do we arrange beforehand or on the day of the cruise during check in? With RCL we didnt use wheelchairs but they allowed us into a shorter queue with ramps and there were no stairs. Sent from my SM-A510F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 19, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Hi its my first time with NCL. How do i arrange for wheelchair assistance for pensioners who will find the wait/walk a little difficult? Do we arrange beforehand or on the day of the cruise during check in? With RCL we didnt use wheelchairs but they allowed us into a shorter queue with ramps and there were no stairs. Sent from my SM-A510F using Forums mobile app Contact the access desk (on the following link) and they will get you set up. https://www.ncl.com/about/accessible-cruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 19, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Does NCL have an option that you can pay for to get priority boarding? Carnival has a 'faster to the fun' option that you can buy. Will be traveling with a 3 year old and not sure how he would do with the long lines. No. Boarding is fast and efficient by group number. First come first board starting at 11:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBTN Posted June 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 19, 2018 You may pay for a suite if you choose. Unless you’re there very early (before the doors are open) it really doesn’t matter, you’ll most likely be able to walk right on board after checking in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nooreen Posted June 19, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Contact the access desk (on the following link) and they will get you set up. https://www.ncl.com/about/accessible-cruising Thanks BirdTravels. I will do so. Sent from my SM-A510F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankees111 Posted June 19, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 19, 2018 . when checking-in registering ask if you can be accommodated for early boarding with your child. ] Sorry having a child doesn’t give you early boarding rights. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love my butler Posted June 20, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Does NCL have an option that you can pay for to get priority boarding? Carnival has a 'faster to the fun' option that you can buy. Will be traveling with a 3 year old and not sure how he would do with the long lines. Yes, NCL has an option you can pay for to get priority boarding. They call it booking a suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted June 20, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 20, 2018 many have said that getting to the port later (1 or 130pm) results in no lines. if you want to be in an early boarding group, you will need to arrive by about 10am and you'll have a good 1.5 horus to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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