It really depends...is this your first cruise? And how excited are you to just BE there? We just took our first cruise in April, and I would have camped out the night before if I could, lol!! Seriously, we left from BWV that morning, in a towncar and was picked up at 9:30 am, got to the terminal about 10:30 and the time flew. After checking in, taking pictures of the model, checking the kids into the kids club in the terminal, it was time to get on board. So, yes, I would say anytime after 9:30 would be just perfect.

Besides, the sooner you get there, the less money you have to spend at DW on food. You can get right to the lunch buffet on board.