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juggles
Guest
does anyone know what the latest time check in/embarking is at the start of the cruise? and how early can one check out/disembark at the end of the cruise
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Mbandy
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We always check out of the hotel after breakfast and head for the port arouind 11:00. Last few cruises we have been on board before noon. They will disemberk in groups. Since we usually are staying a day or so after ther crusie we're usually in the last of the groups.
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DJA
Guest
I believe you were asking about the latest?? Depends on the port and the departure time of the ship -- but for an easy port like Fort Lauderdale for example, you should still be able to embark within an hour of departure time -- around 3:30-4:00.
For disembarkation -- that depends on the line and what your arrangements are. Assuming Princess -- they have the option of letting you carry all your bags off yourself; in that case, you could be off the ship as early as 8:00-8:30. But if they're handling your bags -- you need to go by their schedule -- they do it by groups depending on the time of your departure flight, or other arrangements -- usually in a range of around 8:30 - 10:00.
For disembarkation -- that depends on the line and what your arrangements are. Assuming Princess -- they have the option of letting you carry all your bags off yourself; in that case, you could be off the ship as early as 8:00-8:30. But if they're handling your bags -- you need to go by their schedule -- they do it by groups depending on the time of your departure flight, or other arrangements -- usually in a range of around 8:30 - 10:00.
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juggles
Guest
thanks all
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Conniemc
Guest
Not to be a black cloud or anything....just a heads up. My last couple cruises, customs held up disembarkation so long, that no one (not even VIPS) got on board before 1-2pm...and they didn't even BEGIN disembarkation (previous cruise) until after 10am.....both of these were at Port Everglades. We were on Code Orange (a typical day) and like Michael said, I was always used to strolling on board between 11-11:30am. Both cruises (one was Sept, the other Jan) I had to sit and cool my heels for several hours at the terminal. Not the lines fault....customs.
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jtutak
Guest
This May I was on the ship(CB) about noon and I was off the ship about 8:30AM doing express walk off.
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Conniemc
Guest
[quote jtutak]This May I was on the ship(CB) about noon and I was off the ship about 8:30AM doing express walk off.[/quote]
Yes, that is the typical experience. I was just pointing out to be prepared for possible custom hold ups in Port Everglades, so you won't be cranky if you have to wait to board.
Yes, that is the typical experience. I was just pointing out to be prepared for possible custom hold ups in Port Everglades, so you won't be cranky if you have to wait to board.
