Boarding Time

[14 months and counting]

We are a group of eight riding together to the cruise port.   Before the pandemic if we arrived earlier than our assigned times we were always allowed to check in and board.  Haven't sailed since early 2020 and was wondering if Celebrity is stricter with assigned boarding times now.  

[canderson]

The way it nets out is pretty simple:  If there's anyone present waiting to board with a boarding time earlier than yours, they'll go first.

 

How it works out in practice depends upon pax count, speediness of check-in, whether check-in started on time, etc.

[WestLakeGirl]

Which port? When?  More info needed please

[14 months and counting]

We are boarding in Boston on the Summit.  

[canderson]

30 minutes ago, 14 months and counting said:

We are boarding in Boston on the Summit.  

Unless some or all of you are in suites, see post #2.

[MarKay525]

Hi - don't know if you've ever sailed from Boston before, but Black Falcon Cruise Terminal is not a place where you want to hang out for an extended period of time waiting for your turn to board.

My suggestion would be to do some extra sightseeing in Boston and arrive at the terminal at your designated time.

(Former Boston resident)

[gold1953]

Most are reporting that if there are crowds then you will wait if you have a later boarding time. You need to be prepared for this 

[upwarduk]

And, all members of the group should board together.

[Jim_Iain]

1 hour ago, MarKay525 said:

Hi - don't know if you've ever sailed from Boston before, but Black Falcon Cruise Terminal is not a place where you want to hang out for an extended period of time waiting for your turn to board.

My suggestion would be to do some extra sightseeing in Boston and arrive at the terminal at your designated time.

(Former Boston resident)

 

Curious as to you remark about Black Falcon Cruise Terminal is NOT a place where you want to hang out.  

 

My one experience was on two cruises with a Stop in Boston and on one grabbed an Uber just outside the port and the other I went on an early morning  10 mile walk returning to the port.   I really didn't feel unsafe or in a dangerous area.

 

Having been a former Boston resident you could shed some light to us that may have missed any apparent danger or what we should be aware of.

 

 

[cruisestitch]

So after you all get checked in, best to go together at the latest assigned time.  

[cruisestitch]

1 minute ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

Curious as to you remark about Black Falcon Cruise Terminal is NOT a place where you want to hang out.  

 

My one experience was on two cruises with a Stop in Boston and on one grabbed an Uber just outside the port and the other I went on an early morning  10 mile walk returning to the port.   I really didn't feel unsafe or in a dangerous area.

 

Having been a former Boston resident you could shed some light to us that may have missed any apparent danger or what we should be aware of.

 

 

Not a danger, just not a comfortable or interesting place to spend time

[JFontaine]

21 minutes ago, upwarduk said:

And, all members of the group should board together.

Only if they are in the same cabin. 

[14 months and counting]

We are four couples ( four different reservations) traveling from Southeastern Massachusetts to the terminal.  Have cruised out of Boston before so are aware of the terminal size.  My concern is that if we all receive different boarding times can those with the later times board with the ones with the earlier times.

[wrk2cruise]

Short answer No.   YMMV

[gold1953]

5 minutes ago, 14 months and counting said:

We are four couples ( four different reservations) traveling from Southeastern Massachusetts to the terminal.  Have cruised out of Boston before so are aware of the terminal size.  My concern is that if we all receive different boarding times can those with the later times board with the ones with the earlier times.

Lots of people cruises with friends and the answer is no.

[Bgwest]

7 minutes ago, 14 months and counting said:

We are four couples ( four different reservations) traveling from Southeastern Massachusetts to the terminal.  Have cruised out of Boston before so are aware of the terminal size.  My concern is that if we all receive different boarding times can those with the later times board with the ones with the earlier times.

A splendid work around for your group is for the ones with the earlier times to board with those who have the later times. 

Much more egalitarian. 

[MarKay525]

On 6/17/2022 at 4:21 PM, MarKay525 said:

Hi - don't know if you've ever sailed from Boston before, but Black Falcon Cruise Terminal is not a place where you want to hang out for an extended period of time waiting for your turn to board. <snip>

 

On 6/17/2022 at 5:25 PM, Jim_Iain said:

Curious as to you remark about Black Falcon Cruise Terminal is NOT a place where you want to hang out. <snip>  Having been a former Boston resident you could shed some light to us that may have missed any apparent danger or what we should be aware of.

 

On 6/17/2022 at 5:26 PM, cruisestitch said:

Not a danger, just not a comfortable or interesting place to spend time

Exactly. Many lovely areas around the terminal - just not inside the terminal.

[canderson]

On 6/17/2022 at 4:25 PM, 14 months and counting said:

We are four couples ( four different reservations) traveling from Southeastern Massachusetts to the terminal.  Have cruised out of Boston before so are aware of the terminal size.  My concern is that if we all receive different boarding times can those with the later times board with the ones with the earlier times.

Again, refer to post #2.

[Ipeeinthepools]

On 6/17/2022 at 6:25 PM, 14 months and counting said:

We are four couples ( four different reservations) traveling from Southeastern Massachusetts to the terminal.  Have cruised out of Boston before so are aware of the terminal size.  My concern is that if we all receive different boarding times can those with the later times board with the ones with the earlier times.

 

How about those with the earlier boarding times wait to board with their friends with later boarding times.  I guarantee that will work.  Easy Peasy, no stress or worry.