Norwegian Cruise Line does not provide specific times for how early you can board the ship, but they recommend that guests who haven't completed online check-in arrive at least two hours before the embarkation time printed on their ticket.
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The earliest that guests can board a cruise is between 4-5 hours before the ship is scheduled to sail away. Guests may be able to check in earlier but will usually not be able to embark until this time. A number of factors affect when you can embark a cruise ship.
Many first-time cruisers don't realize that they won't be able to go directly to their staterooms upon boarding. Pass the time while you wait for your room to be ready and for the ship to set sail by enjoying lunch on the Lido Deck of the ship.
The best time to board a cruise ship is obviously when there are few lines and short waits. The trick is knowing when that will be. Unfortunately, it can vary from port to port and ship to ship, but I prefer arriving in the early afternoon, usually around 1 or 2 p.m.
Generally, passengers are required to disembark within an hour or two after docking. However, some cruise lines may allow passengers to remain onboard for a few extra hours if they have special arrangements with the port authority.
It really doesn't matter! When you enter a fjord, the only way out is to go back again. The Norwegian Fjords are beautiful, but you'll see the scenery no matter which side of the ship you're on, the only difference is in whether you see it in the morning when you arrive, or in the evening when you're sailing out.
Norwegian Cruise Line is known for its fun, laid-back ambiance and inventive freestyle cruising concept, which features no enforced dress codes, no fixed dining times, and a plethora of onboard entertainment and family-friendly activities.
However, it is important to note that if guests do not check their luggage, they must carry it with them around the ship until the staterooms are ready. Most cruise ship staterooms onboard Norwegian Cruise Line are ready at about 2:00pm on the first day of the cruise.
Dine inside or Oceanside along The Waterfront. Only Norwegian offers the freedom and flexibility of Freestyle Dining, which means no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating. So follow your mood, not a schedule. Feel free to tantalize your taste buds when you choose Free Specialty Dining with Norwegian's Free at Sea.
Quicker boarding processArriving at the terminal early means that you will not have to deal with the later crowds. While the check-in process is pretty straightforward, there are a couple steps that you have to take prior to being let on the ship, including checking your travel documents and going through security.
One sure-fire way to muck up your embarkation day is by smuggling illegal substances or going over your allotted amount of carry-on alcohol. Embarkation day will be much more peaceful if you don't get busted by ship's security. Whether it's drugs, alcohol or a clothing iron -- leave it at home.
Leaving Your Balcony Door Open Can Make a MessYou might want to prop open your balcony door as you sail, but cruise lines aren't so keen on the idea. For starters, the warm air coming in will cause your cabin's air-conditioning to work harder (unless you turn it down), wasting energy on the ship.
Technically, you can..... but the cruise line will discourage it for obvious reasons (if the A/C or heat is running, you get the idea). If you leave the door open, your cabin steward will keep shutting it.
Cruise ship workers are not supposed to hook up with passengers, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. It is rare though – most crew follow the rules because they know they'll lose their job if they're caught. You won't be surprised to hear that cruise lines ban crew from having sex with passengers.
It all depends on which cruise line you are sailing with and how busy the terminal is. Boarding will continue up until one to two hours before the scheduled departure time. If you arrive at the terminal a few minutes before the ship's departure, you will not be allowed on.
Just to give you a timeline for the morning of Debarkation: typically Guests are expected to be out of their staterooms by 8:00 A.M. and off the ship by 9:00 A.M. They may choose to have breakfast before disembarking, and the times are set based upon their seating for rotational dining.