u/FamilyFunMommy

My husband and I are doing our first Alaskan cruise in a few weeks and it's also our first time on Princess. We've only done the Caribbean in the past. The late embarking in Vancouver is throwing me a bit. The earliest boarding time option is 4:00 pm. Does the ship really board that late?

I understand that due to the tides, the ship leaves late but boarding that late is making me anxious. We are flying in the night before and have our hotel room booked but checkout is 11 am. What do people do for those 4 hours? I know Vancouver is beautiful but I'm afraid I am going to be too stressed to enjoy it.

I'm hoping that I'm missing something.

P.s. I'm only stressed until I get in the ship. I promise ❤️