1st Time Cruiser question about boarding

[luv2spy]

:confused: This may be dumb and I am sorry but it the boarding time is 2:00pm but the sailing time is 5:30pm.......can I get there by 2 or does that mean I have to be there before 2???

 

Thanks!

[BaumD]

That means the "official" start of boarding is at 2 pm. HOWEVER on most cruiselines, people show up between 11:30 and 12 and get right onboard. There is a chance your cabin won't be ready at 12 noon, but you can still explore the ship and get some lunch. Normally you have to be checked in one hour prior to sailing (4:30 in your case)

[springtxbill]

Beat that official 2:00 boarding time and get there just before noon. You will be able to get on board, have lunch, and start laying by the pool while the lrest check in. The official time is probably like airport checkin time of a couple of hours to allow for lines, etc. so everyone will be on board by 4:00. :)

[crsshiplover]

Agree, I'd be there no later than noon.