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What is the latest time you can board a Disney cruise?

All Guests must board the ship no later than 4:00 pm. Please plan your arrival accordingly to avoid the possibility of not being permitted to sail. For the European and Mediterranean cruises, check-in registration and embarkation typically begins at 11 am.



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Please note: All guests must be checked-in and onboard the ship no later than 90 minutes prior to the published sailing time or you will not be permitted to sail. If you choose to fly ChoiceAir, Royal Caribbean automatically displays only the airline schedules that will enable you to meet your cruise.

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All Guests will be asked to depart their staterooms at 8:00 a.m. so Crew Members can begin preparing the rooms for the next cruise.

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Staterooms are typically ready around 1:30 p.m. on the day of your voyage. Luggage may not arrive for a few hours afterward, so I recommend that you bring a swimsuit and coverup in a carry-on bag if you'd like to enjoy the pools onboard shortly after boarding.

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The files do not need to be perfectly cropped, lit, or even free of fingers / impediments. You can crop the photos when you upload each file. Just make sure there is no glare obscuring the key information. You only need the main page of your Passport, not the signature page or other pages.

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When leaving from the Port of Miami, Disney Cruise Line Cast Members are available and ready to check you in between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. If you are a Concierge guest, you can arrive at port anytime within this window to check in and board the ship once it is ready for guests.

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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.

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During your designated Port Arrival Time, representatives will verify your citizenship documentation and complete your check in. Guests will then be called by Boarding Groups to embark the ship. Please note that Boarding Group times may vary from Port Arrival Times.

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Kids' Clubs Hours With the exception of Embarkation Day, the operating hours for the Oceaneer Club and Lab are 9:00 am to midnight or 1:00 am. Fewer activities are scheduled and hours can be shorter when the ship is in port.

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Get an early check-in time Disney Cruise Line check-in typically begins at 11 am, and embarkation begins around noon. If you can select an earlier check-in time (around 12:30pm), you can not only start your vacation sooner, but also beat a lot of other guests onboard.

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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.

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Disney Cruise Line suggests that guests sailing from Port Canaveral and flying out of the Orlando International Airport schedule a flight that departs no earlier than 11:25 a.m. on their disembarkation day.

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The rotational dining team will typically open the doors and begin seating guests five to ten minutes before your scheduled dining time. We have arrived up to fifteen minutes late to the rotational dining rooms and we were still seated. I wouldn't recommend arriving much later than that so you can enjoy the meal!

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Disney cruises often become cheaper last minute thanks to Restricted Guarantee fares. As the departure date approaches, Disney Cruise Line offers last-minute discounts on stateroom categories to entice passengers. Last-minute deals on Disney cruises can provide substantial savings of 30% to 35% off the regular price.

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If the cruise reservation is booked under your name, you may not transfer the cruise to someone else.

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All charges must be settled before leaving the ship. You may use the credit card on file or pay with cash, a Disney Gift Card or American Express Travelers Cheques denominated in US Dollars (USD).

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What Happens If You Miss your Ship On Embarkation Day? If the delay is en route, prior to embarkation, provided you have adequate travel insurance, you should be covered for missed departure - which might include additional expenses incurred, such as hotels and onward flights to enable you to join your ship elsewhere.

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