How long does Check-in take?

[Chape19714]

Ok, on the Cruise Line, how long does it take to check in inside the Port Terminal? We know the boat begins boarding at 1 and want to be one of the first on the ship, so how long does it take? an average hotel check-in time or longer? I would assume longer due to the paperwork, but still don't know a number. Any info would help! Thanks :wave:

 

[mrsswat]

:wave: We've done this twice so far, once check in was a breeze, not too much longer than a hotel check in. Longer lines of course, so the waiting is what does it. Once was a LONG wait - cause: passengers in line WITHOUT their paper filled out. Then they try to get the attention of the other members of their party (who are "somewhere" in the terminal) without getting out of line, next thing the whole party is filling out their forms at the check in counter. There were several of these parties. The most ridiculous in that line was a family of 6, not one paper was filled out. I was annoyed that the clerk did not ask them to get out of line to fill out the papers. Hopefully, that won't be the case for you. We're going again in August and hope it doesn't happen to us again. Have a wonderful time!!

 

[bgraham34]

Friends of ours say its pretty quick. But I dont knoe never have done it.

 

[celticdog]

It takes about 15 minutes, unless you try to get a free upgrade (sometimes they are available), it may take a little longer. Also, they may start boarding before 1:00. We were able to board at about 12:00.