Royal Caribbean International · Getting on and off
What time can I board?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21Online check-in produces a SetSail Pass and an arrival time
- You need personal information and identification document details for every guest you check in.
- Add your Crown & Anchor Society membership number during check-in if you have one.
- Cruise documents are available from your reservation dashboard in your Guest Account. Royal Caribbean emails you when they are ready.
- Check-in also sets your arrival time at the terminal.
In one sentence — Royal Caribbean International: Online check-in produces a SetSail Pass and an arrival time. You need personal information and identification document details for every guest you check in. Add your Crown & Anchor Society membership number during check-in if you have one. Cruise documents are available from your reservation dashboard in your Guest Account. Royal Caribbean emails you when they are ready. Check-in also sets your arrival time at the terminal. Read from Royal Caribbean International's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Royal Caribbean International 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.royalcaribbean.com/faq/topics/online-check-in-boardingWe 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.