Recommend Oosterdam boarding/disembarkation times?

[DJErikD]

For those who've sailed on the Oosterdam's Mexican Riviera out of San Diego, what time would you recommend arriving at the pier for boarding? Also, disembarkation upon returning to San Diego?

I'm ready to book a limo to take DW and myself on the 4/23 cruise, but need to come up with a time for the driver to show up at our house. Also, need to know what time he needs to pick us up the following week.

I would check my docs, but I'm currently halfway around the world. ;)

Also, we'll be in a suite, if it matters.

Thanks in advance,
- Erik

PS: I did a forum search and couldn't come up with a good answer, so please forgive if this has been previously discussed ad nauseum.

[Bfson]

We were on the O'dam in late February this year. We got to the pier around 3pm and were in our cabin by 3:30 pm. It wasn't very crowded.

Since we were local San Diego residents, we opted to be some of the last off. We were on the pier by 10am. We wanted, and had, a leisurly morning awaiting disembarcation. Since you are in a suite you can get off at any time. The earlier you pick the more crowded the pier will be. It all depends on what you want.


Hope this helps.

[dakrewser]

Also as a suite passenger you won't have a long line at registration, but everyone is in the same security line before registration, so going a bit later (1, rather than 11, say) will be easier. AS Bob said, you'll be able to get off anytime, but do allow yourself time for breakfast - perhaps one last meal on your verandah...

[garydm]

While not on the O'dam, we recently did Statendam RT San Diego. We arrived at the pier at 11:30 and were having lunch at 11:45 in the Lido. Outstanding embarkation. At disembarkation, we were off the ship by 8:45 am and we were not in an S Suite.

Gary

[DJErikD]

I hadn't even thought about staying aboard for breakfast on the veranda. that sounds like a great idea.

Almost didn't get a limo thanks to "prom season," but we lucked out. I scheduled our ride so we get dropped off at around 1:15, and picked up at 10am when we return to San Diego.

Thanks again for everyone's help.

- Erik

[Vic The Parrot]

I scheduled our ride so we get dropped off at around 1:15, and picked up at 10am when we return to San Diego.

Thanks again for everyone's help.

- Erik


Hi Erik


Good arrangements.
I was on the Oosterdam in Feb, and you picked excellent time stamps.
You've got it made ..... have a great voyage!


:)