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lwoltz

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Hi all,

Brand new to the forum here. My reason for seeking this place out is that my "travel planner" failed to answer this question. I asked him on average how long it takes to get through security at various ports of call. He indicated a short walk through and that procedures can change at any time based on what the local government is doing. Well yes, that makes sense, but doesn't answer my question.

My husband, myself and 2 children are going on a 7 days cruise to the Eastern Carribean in September of 08. It will be our first cruise, and while we have done tons of research and read tons of reviews, this questions goes unanswered. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

This is our first real vacation since 2003...I am very excited!
 
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jleq1

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Leaving the ship, you pass your S@S sard through a machine which "reads" the magnetic strip. No further security.

Upon return, you may [or may not] be required to show both your S&S/Photo ID to get back onto the dock. You may also have to allow a visual inspection of any packages you bring with you. As you board the ship itself, you'll need to have your S&S read by the same machine that did so when you left. Any packages [including your camera] must then go through an x-ray machine.
 
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bOB

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Usually, unless there is a reason for heightened security, the local enforcement will take a quick look at your photo id and your ship boarding pass. The time it take is in direct relation to the number of people deciding to return to the ship at the same time you do, just don't decide to board at the same time as returning tours and you will find that the lines move fairly fast. At this point you will be inside the ships secure area and may have to show your id once again to a ships personnel at the bottom of the gangway. Once onboard you will only need to drop your boarding card in the scanner slot and your photo comes up immediately on the security screen and you are logged back onto the ship, again a fairly fast process, usually only slowed down by a large number of packages have to go through the x-ray scanners
 
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SandyBeach

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In our experience...and agreeing with what the others have said...it's taken as little as 5 minutes and as much as 20 minutes.
 
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