YES, a very large waiting area. Don't know what time your check-in is, but they have a pretty good system there. STAY to the RIGHT as you enter in your car! Ridiculous bottleneck at the entrance.
Go over to the Queen Mary, you can get in free, I think 3hrs, we walked around the areas we could. The bar is an historical beauty. Enjoy. You can also pay for a tour. Enjoy it is worth it. Have fun on your cruise.
Yes, there are area for you to hangout.
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