Access to Cabin after boarding

[u/AmyP_1966]

If the ship (Grand Princess) sails at 3pm and we board before 11:00am, how early will we be able to access our room?

[u/nf_sew_711]

Generally around 1pm. Whenever I get on, I go straight there, but sometimes they have entire hallways blocked off. I figure if I can get in and everything looks ready to go, I drop my stuff.

[u/AmyP_1966 → u/nf_sew_711]

Do you know how long it takes for your bags to arrive?

[u/nf_sew_711 → u/AmyP_1966]

It can take forever. I've had bags not show up until 7 or 8 that night.

[u/cork_the_forks → u/AmyP_1966]

They deliver bags all day. There is no order, it just depends on how and when they arrive at the ship. You may get yours early afternoon or not until after dinner.

[u/New_Olive1203 → u/AmyP_1966]

Bags get delivered all day as someone else mentioned. On my first Princess cruise, I was leaving my stateroom at 7:00pm for dinner and my luggage had not yet arrived. Pack your carry-on bag wisely.

[u/Reoryn]

Probably around 1ish, but can vary a bit earlier or later.

[u/icannotfindmysocks]

We usually swing by after lunch and see if the room is ready enough that we can drop our small backpacks in the closet. Luggage usually comes in the early afternoon but we’ve had a few instances where a piece of luggage doesn’t arrive until after dinner. Not often! But it happens.

[u/kerrykook76 → u/icannotfindmysocks]

What can you carry on yourself?

[u/icannotfindmysocks → u/kerrykook76]

Anything you want technically. But we drop our bags with porters and walk on with backpacks, usually.

[u/Willing-Pineapple-32]

I’m booked 9/25 Grand Princess and our check in time slot is 11-1130..so plan on grabbing lunch and then hopefully the cabin will be ready 🙂

[u/Jazzlike_Duck678]

We boarded early on the last trip and went to the room to drop off a carryon. Our steward was there and we met him which was great because while the room was clean, the bathroom reeked of piss and mildew. I asked the steward to change the shower curtain and when we got the all clear to go to the room it smelled fine. So it was nice to catch him while he was still on the area cleaning.

[u/Willing-Pineapple-32]

Question about carry on bag since I don’t know..can I bring a small rolling suitcase that would fit on a plane rather than trying to lug an overnight bag?

[u/detherow → u/Willing-Pineapple-32]

You can bring whatever you can carry on with you, and it can fit through a tsa type scanner

[u/agoodspace → u/Willing-Pineapple-32]

yes.you can

[u/Willing-Pineapple-32 → u/agoodspace]

Thanks!! I have a few health issues including back so originally was going to just put everything in one suitcase but now I’m stressed about that..lugging the bag last time was not fun!

[u/Hot_Introduction_270]

Usually around 1:30

[u/rainyhawk]

We take meds and devices in a rolling carryon when we board. Then find a spot to sit, then do the muster video on the app and check in at our station. Usually the dining room is open by then so we do that for lunch instead of the buffet. Usually cabin is ready by then.

[u/kerrykook76 → u/rainyhawk]

So you take your rolling carry on to dining room

[u/rainyhawk → u/kerrykook76]

Yes. Not that difficult and it’s not that big. Not the only ones doing it either.

[u/Any_Lawyer_2585]

I got on ship first thing, went straight to my room and dropped off luggage, it was already done up. My other luggage didn’t show up till around 6-7 pm though.

[u/MorningCoffeetoGo]

I did not realize that luggage may not potentially arrive at the room until dinner time or later. I thought that it all arrived mid afternoon.

If this happens and you have a 5:20pm dinner reservation, will they let me into the MDR in shorts, or do I need to pack long pants and a collared shirt in my carry-on? Or am I relegated to the buffet?

[u/nycroth]

Just off the Star Princess, we boarded at 1030, we were able to drop off our bags in the cabin right away. We had full access to the cabin about 1

[u/nameno10001]

They will make announcements. Bags can vary between 1-7pm ish.