We were in port by 5:am, they offer an express disembarkment if you choose to carry your luggage off, that starts at 6:15 am. This is great if you have an early flight or just choose to avoid the rush. We were off the ship, through customs, at the airport, through security and at our gate at 7:30 am. As far as getting on board...we left our hotel at noon and were on board by 2:00.