Revised Cruise Check In Regulations

PLEASE be aware that passengers MUST check in one hour prior to departure, effective February 18, 2008. You may be denied boarding if you check in late. Even if you are standing in line, if you check in late, you may not be allowed onboard. Why? Because the US Customs and Border Protection requires the dock to transmit the list 60 minutes prior to sailing. Say that the other way. The ship cannot sail for at least 60 minutes after the list is transmitted. If you show up 20 minutes prior to the announced departure and they decide to let you on, it will be because the captain has decided that he can hold the entire ship for another 40 minutes after you arrive. Some cruise lines are requiring 90 minutes. Get it? Get there at least 2 hours prior to departure and fill out your passenger information form online at least 24 hours prior for easiest processing.