Celebrity Cruises · Getting on and off
What time can I board?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21Online check-in must be done at least 3 days before you sail
- Sign in to your Guest Account on the Celebrity website. On mobile or tablet, open the menu at the top left, then Sign In.
- Online check-in must be completed for every guest on the reservation, not just the lead guest.
- Governments require cruise lines to file the final departure manifest at least 60 minutes before sailing, so late check-in causes delays.
In one sentence — Celebrity Cruises: Online check-in must be done at least 3 days before you sail. Sign in to your Guest Account on the Celebrity website. On mobile or tablet, open the menu at the top left, then Sign In. Online check-in must be completed for every guest on the reservation, not just the lead guest. Governments require cruise lines to file the final departure manifest at least 60 minutes before sailing, so late check-in causes delays. Read from Celebrity Cruises's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Celebrity Cruises before relying on this.
Why this one catches people out
Online check-in opens on a set day and the earliest arrival windows go first.
Where this came from
https://www.celebritycruises.com/faqs/online-check-inWe read these policies from each cruise line's own pages and record the date we read them. Lines change their rules without notice. Always confirm with the cruise line before you rely on anything here.