Staff Answer
Jun 30, 2026 - 09:14 PM
For first come, first served cruise seating, 30min early is the safest timing for a group that wants to sit together. Myrtle Beach operators like Barefoot Queen Riverboat at Barefoot Landing and many Murrells Inlet cruise companies build in a check in window before boarding, and larger groups have fewer seating options once families start filling tables and shaded rows. For holiday weeks or busy July sailings, 45min gives your group a better shot at sitting in one area.
