jmnieves Posted January 2, 2007 #1 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I’m scheduled to go on the Explorer of the Seas on 1/28/07 with some friends. One of my friends received his ship boarding docs and inside was a pink paper stating not to show up at the pier until 2pm because the disembarking and cleaning of the vessel will take longer than anticipated. I like getting to the pier around 11am and usually on the ship by 12-1pm. Has anyone been thru this or heard about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suezyq50 Posted January 2, 2007 #2 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I have read about it only at these boards. Have not seen it in practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted January 2, 2007 #3 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I think they are doing this to discourage most people from getting there too early. If you are warned not to get there early, and then there is a delay (for customs, cleaning, etc) you are less likely to get upset and be unprepared than if you there is a delay and they didn't tell you not to get there before 2pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted January 2, 2007 #4 Share Posted January 2, 2007 The sooner you get to the pier, the earlier you will board. However, earlier on board may mean waiting in line for a large part of the morning. It all depends on your airline flight, hotel the night before, how anxious you are to board. They advertise the 2 p.m. time to spread out the boarding process, not wanting everyone to show up at 11 a.m. If you stay the night before, sleep in a little, have breakfast in your hotel, and leisurely make your way to the pier, and do a little shopping in Miami, as we did, you can still get on board in plenty of time. We did this for the Brilliance in January last year, and had a very easy boarding process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitzLA Posted January 2, 2007 #5 Share Posted January 2, 2007 They always say 2:00 pm. But they don't really mean it. You can usually start boarding around 12:00 (sometimes earlier) but if there is a delay, you will have to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on board Posted January 2, 2007 #6 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I just called them today to ask a question and I also ask how early I can arrive and check in. They told me that they will be there by 11:00 but I may not be able to start checking in until 12:00 noon! Happy sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elleluv Posted January 2, 2007 #7 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Every set of boarding documents we've ever gotten has indicated 2:00.... We've only had one cruise were we haven't been able to board by 11:30 or 12:00. It was on Navigator in 2005 and it was about 1:45 before they started boarding. We heard later that there was an issue with customs clearing the ship because of drugs found on somone getting off. I think because RCCL can't control some of those types of things, they always say 2:00. You can get there earlier, but you take your chances. Go earlier than 2:00 only if you are ready, willing and able to wait in the slight event that you may have to... We are always ready, willing and able... ;) :D ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColeandAbby Posted January 2, 2007 #8 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I'm glad you posted this, I was wondering the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drico Posted January 2, 2007 #9 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I've been on 5 RCI cruises and have always been on board by 11-11:30AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelJ Posted January 3, 2007 #10 Share Posted January 3, 2007 We sailed on the Voyager on December 16th and had received the orange notice telling us that boarding would begin at 2:00. We were at the port by 11:30 and were eating lunch in the Windjammer by 12:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsrosner Posted January 3, 2007 #11 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I always tell my clients to get to the port by 11:00 if they can. I have been on 14 RCI cruises, and numerous other lines, and always get on early. I think it might be a crowd control tactic. I have been told by some clients, that they had delays boarding, but due to unforeseen problems with clearing the ship. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightsluvr Posted January 3, 2007 #12 Share Posted January 3, 2007 One of my friends received his ship boarding docs and inside was a pink paper stating not to show up at the pier until 2pm because the disembarking and cleaning of the vessel will take longer than anticipated. this is the same RCI who suggests two formal nights in the dining room and no one under 13 in the specialty restaurants... rules? what rules? Get there at 11:30 and you'll be in great shape. Chances are you won't be able to get to your cabin until 1:00 p.m., but almost everything else is accessible... Enjoy your cruise! LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlcentralchmps03 Posted January 3, 2007 #13 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I’m scheduled to go on the Explorer of the Seas on 1/28/07 with some friends. One of my friends received his ship boarding docs and inside was a pink paper stating not to show up at the pier until 2pm because the disembarking and cleaning of the vessel will take longer than anticipated. I like getting to the pier around 11am and usually on the ship by 12-1pm. Has anyone been thru this or heard about this? Yes, but chances are if you get there around 11AM you will be on no later than noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 3, 2007 #14 Share Posted January 3, 2007 EVERY 5pm departure has told us not to get there before 2pm. We ignore that, and arrive at least by noon! This is your 1st day of what you've paid for! Use it! As soon as they clear the ship of departing passenger's they will allow you to start boarding. You may not be able to go to your cabin, but all public areas will be open. Go!!! Enjoy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmnieves Posted January 3, 2007 Author #15 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Thanks for the feedback ! I tought is was the case. This is my 2nd RCCL cruise (I have been on 2 Carnival cruise before) total this will be my 4th cruise to date.....for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted January 3, 2007 #16 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Docs for our Vision cruise said board at 1 pm. Since you can't get into your cabin until 1 anyway we arrived at 12:45 and were in our cabin by 1:15. I think some of the ships (Freedom and Explorer) and some of the ports have problems getting ready so some of you get pink slips saying wait until 2 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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