Anybody been on independence of the seas ship - what time do I need to board for 5pm departure ?

Anybody been on independence of the seas ship - what time do I need to board for 5pm departure ?






Answer :
Haven´t had the pleasure of being on this ship but from their website:


How far in advance do I need to check-in for my cruise?

A: Royal Caribbean International requires guests to be checked in no later than 60 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing time*. Guests arriving late will not be permitted to sail. This supports government regulations in some ports that require cruise lines to submit a departure manifest 60 minutes prior to sailing. Guests are requested to complete Online Check-In no later than 3 days prior to the cruise in order to expedite the pier check-in process.

*Some sailings may require an earlier check-in time. Please refer to your Guest Vacation Documents for specific information.


Happy sailing! :-)






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I haven't been, but I know each Cruise line has their own rules about when you have to be on board. We just got back from a Disney Cruise. We had to be on board by 4pm for a 5:30pm departure. Best to check with your cruise line.

I'd get there as early as possible, because the sooner you're on the ship, the more time you have to start the fun.

Have a great time






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don't try to board too early, the ship has to be emptied and cleaned before any boarding... you'll just end up waiting in the debarkation area, and it gets hot in there... take your time and board at your leisure... you'll have plenty of time to party... ENJOY!!!