Cruise Boarding Time

[GoofyGuySouthFl]

Does anyone on here know what time they begin boarding for the cruise? We are scheduled on a 7 day eastern cruise on the Magic. June 10 can't get here quick enough. :brick:
Thanks for all your help.

 

[westie]

I think like 3pm? We took the bus from the resort, left at like 1? Just have fun!

 

[GoofyGuySouthFl]

Forgot to mention we are driving to the port as we only live a couple hours south. So we wanted to know how early we could arrive to get on board and start having fun.

 

[Empress Room]

As a veteran of many a Disney cruise, I will tell you that boarding begins as soon as the ship is cleaned and loaded from disembarking passengers. Although the official word is sometime around noon or 1:00, the ships often board earlier than that - usually around 11:30 in the morning.

My suggestion is to arrive early and receive the earliest possible boarding pass (used to be first come, first served in a long line, now it's done by number). The earlier you arrive, the smaller number you receive and the earlier you can board. An early boarding can get you an "extra" half day on the ship - all pools, food and amenities are available (although you usually cannot get into your cabin until after 2:00).

Last call for boarding is around 3:30.

 

[Master Yoda]

When we went (pre 9/11) check in time began around 11:00 and final boarding was around 3:00. Calling Disney Cruise Lines will be your most accurate source for the times. I would advise getting there at least 1/2 an hour before the earliest check in time. We arrived about 1 hour after this time and spent nearly 2 hours in line waiting to check in. I can't imagine that this process has gotten any quicker sense 9/11.

 

[GoofyGuySouthFl]

As a veteran of many a Disney cruise, I will tell you that boarding begins as soon as the ship is cleaned and loaded from disembarking passengers. Although the official word is sometime around noon or 1:00, the ships often board earlier than that - usually around 11:30 in the morning.

My suggestion is to arrive early and receive the earliest possible boarding pass (used to be first come, first served in a long line, now it's done by number). The earlier you arrive, the smaller number you receive and the earlier you can board. An early boarding can get you an "extra" half day on the ship - all pools, food and amenities are available (although you usually cannot get into your cabin until after 2:00).

Last call for boarding is around 3:30.

Perfect that was what I wanted to know. We want as much time on board as possible to soak in all the magic. Thank you all for your help.