Check in time and lines?

[TammyC]

How well do they handle lines when checking in for the cruise? Is it the busiest when they first open? Or later on when people from the land/sea packages arrive? Is there any reason to arrive early if we do not need excursion/Palo/spa reservations?

Thanks all.

 

[GenieDana]

If you have no other reason than to enjoy the ship longer then by all means arrive later. There are perks to getting there early (sans reservations) including:

- Less busy terminal (great for photos)
- The name announcers are more enthusiastic
- Earlier lunch (boarding begins around noon) and more seating choices
- Enjoying the pools without the crowds
- Exploring the ship
- Photographs (without crowds)
and so on

If you have nothing better to do, get the most time for your $ by boarding early and debarking late