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On 11/18/2022 at 8:02 PM, Mum2Mercury said:

We have a long drive ahead after disembarkation, so we like to get up early and get off ASAP.  Well, no, we don't LIKE it, but it's the best thing for us.  My husband gets mean on the last morning, and all he can see is the car and the road.  

 

On our recent Explorer cruise (Miami), we got into line about 6:45 (7:00 was the docking time), and I'd estimate 75 people were ahead of us.  The line snaked through the dining room, and everyone was pleasant ... this was a longer line than we have experienced in the past.  They started letting people off about 7:15-7:20ish, and once the line started moving, we moved fast.  I'd say we were out of the terminal at 7:30.  We were driving by 7:40.  

 

I really don't know if that's the best thing, or -- if we were to wait an hour -- whether the line would've died down.  I sorta think no.  I think we hit the line at the right time.  

 

Rambling comments on self-disembarkation: 

- Assuming you're able to manage your own luggage, it's so much easier than putting out your luggage the night before, hitting the right exit time, then searching for your luggage in terminal.  

- Self-disembarkation is definitely faster.  

- You must be able to manage your own luggage by yourself.  You will have NO HELP /NO CARTS available until ... well, I'm not sure when.  Obviously, this is much more do-able if you pack lightly ... preferably in wheeled luggage and backpacks. 

- We saw one family (with kids) boarding with a collapsible beach wagon ... if you must haul kids and multiple bags, that might be a good choice.  

- Keep your Ship ID in your pocket ... you must "ping out" as you leave the ship.  It's how they know when everyone's off.  Keep your passport, etc. on your person too.  As we were disembarking, we saw a woman standing off to the side with all her luggage ... she was crying; I suspect she had lost her documents, and her significant other had gone back to search for them.  

- Once you're down the gangplank /off the ship, you'll have to either take the elevator OR the escalator down ... WITH your luggage.  The line for the elevator is considerably longer.  

- On this last cruise, we were allowed to choose the elevator or escalator  for ourselves ... but in the past I've seen a cruise employee sending people to one or the other.  I know that (in the past) they've looked at my husband as if they were judging whether he could manage the family's luggage.  

- Don't lie to yourself about whether you can manage your luggage:  When we left Explorer in September, a middle-aged woman and her elderly mother were in front of us -- both were pulling a LARGE suitcase AND a rolling carry-on suitcase.  The mother was having trouble on the flat surface, but the daughter kept saying, "You can do the escalator."  I waited /didn't get on right after her, even though my husband was pushing me (like I said, he's mean on the last morning) ... and I was glad I did: The mother, who was following her daughter, lost control of her suitcases /fell at the bottom of the escalator.  If I hadn't left so much space between us, the escalator would've pushed me onto her.  Since I was way back, the daughter was able to snatch away the suitcases and help her mother up ... but it was a close thing.

- Once we were off the escalator and left the mother/daughter behind us, we walked quickly to Customs.  It was SO FAST that I didn't quite understand we were DONE.  That facial recognition software is good.  

- After that, it was straight to the parking deck and the road home.  Again, I think we left the terminal about 7:30 and had our luggage situated /drove out of the parking deck about 7:40.  

- They do serve breakfast in the Windjammer AND the MDR on Disembarkation day, but it's smaller than the other days' breakfasts and the mood is definitely somber.  I just got a bowl of oatmeal, and my husband stared daggers at me while I choked it down -- did I mention he's mean on the last morning?  Perhaps if you go later in the day, it's different?

- Most people go to breakfast, then return to their rooms for their luggage.  The Windjammer wasn't crowded ... next time I might consider bringing my luggage to breakfast /heading straight to the line afterward.  

Thank you for taking the time to write. I certainly appreciate the gesture.

44 minutes ago, csm5986142 said:

 

We just flew home from there yesterday.  We had a 10:20 am flight and had plenty of time to spare. 

Looking at our Lyft receipt, we were off the ship and in the car by 7:25 and at MSY by 7:54.

 

We did use priority debarkation (carried off our luggage).

Thank you for the update. We certainly appreciate it. What time did you line up to disembark?

Hello shipmates,

 

Can anyone please confirm that the kids club are open. Particularly on the Breakaway. We are on the New Years cruise this year if that helps.

 

Also, are there any festivities on a New Years Cruise?

4 minutes ago, njhorseman said:

You can also try the Gulf Coast Departures board.

Thank you. I was headed that way.

31 minutes ago, njhorseman said:

Ask your question on the NCL board as posters there will be able to tell you their experience .

I've tried. Thank you.

7 hours ago, Flatbush Flyer said:

Incomplete info.

 

There are many variables at play: 

 

What disembarkation port? (There are some ports where carrying luggage on and off a steep gangway is ill-advised.)

What time is SCHEDULED for arrival? (You may arrive at a significantly later time.)

What are the Operational policies, practices and hours of the disembarkation port authorities?

 

Which cruise line/ship? (Some have specific time slots for which you sign up [with or without luggage in hand])

New Orleans-NCL Breakaway @ 7a.m Sunday January 8th

 

(I know we can carry off. But i was trying to get a general idea of when passengers are able to be let off.) No idea

 

Thank you.

 

What are the Operational policies, practices and hours of the disembarkation port authorities?

26 minutes ago, I_heart_vaca said:

The last time I had just carry on luggage (its been a few years) we docked at 7am and got off around 8:15am.  So long as you don't need any assistance you can ask for the earliest group.

Thank you for the info. We're you some of the first off? 

Please help me with timing. What is the earliest you have seen guests with their own luggage leave the ship once docked and cleared? 

 

We are to dock at 7am and hoping to be some of the first off. But looking for guidance as to how long it takes typically. 

 

Thank you in advance.

Thank you for the information, It certainly helps.

13 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

 

if you carry off all of your luggage, sure. No guarantees though. There could be a delay. This is how they called them on my March Glory cruise. 

 

7:25 – Muster stations A&B that have all of their luggage.

7:45 – Muster stations A-D with all luggage.

7:50 – Muster stations A-F with all luggage.

7:55 – Muster stations A-H with all luggage.

8:05 – All guests with all luggage 

 

 

Thank you for the information. Are the times above specific to when you are to walk off the ship? Or is it the meeting time. We plan on taking our luggage.

On 7/16/2022 at 4:15 PM, Saint Greg said:

I think it's good as long as there are no serious delays. I'd say you'd want to be off the ship by 9am to be at the airport 2 hours before your flight. I took my time in March. Ate breakfast and all that...and I was still off by 9:30. The carnival airport transfer was right there when I exited the building if that's a route you take.

 

Could you possibly be off earlier than that if it arrives at the port at 7am?

 

I have a flight at 10am and hoping we can make it to the airport in time.

I am wondering the same. We have one at 10am and now do not know if we will make it.

HELP!!! Some what new cruiser here. 

 

If anyone has sailed out of this port before or NCL in general. Since we are due to arrive by 7am, how fast can we get off the ship?

 

I foolishly booked a flight that leaves at 10:05am and saw it can take up to two hours to be first off. 

 

Any info would be helpful. Thank you.

On 10/24/2022 at 12:07 PM, Ellaleah said:

The last post here is 9/27/22.  Any more current info?  Has anyone ever done the “ Swimming with pigs” that is offered as an “add-on?”  We are going to Roatan around Xmas and I have a day planned with Rony’s.  I guess that this would be an either/ or situation as one would need to take a boat to LFK.  I’ll be appreciative of any info you might be able to provide.  Thank You

Did you book LFK? If so, which site is the legit one?

Welcome home fellow cruiser. I'm doing research on what to do in Nassau besides tiki bar in jukano which I hear it is pretty fun and according to reviews on trip advisor it is the number one thing to do. Perhaps after I propose to my girlfriend we will do that. I did read where the queens steps is pretty lame and it is kind of a waste of time if you don't have much of it. You can see it in a couple of minutes. Perhaps y'all like to take pics, then it maybe worth your time. hope it helps some.

Check out the cloisters. Beautiful gardens and view. There usually is noone there, and it's free.

It's located on paradise island, You'll need a cab to get there (about $11 for the both of you), and you can walk back to Atlantis or comfort suites to pick up a cab to where ever you want to end up for the day

 

 

http://www.practicalparadiseisland.com/Cloisters_Paradise_Island.html

 

Thank you for the ideas. I'm gonna look into the cloisters since it's the most popular thing mentioned on my lonely thread :( lol thanks again for your suggestions. Happy sailing!

What hours are you in port? When are you going? Did you have any other plans for the day in Nassau? What are her interests?

 

A couple of ideas I had are:

Get a day pass at RIU on Paradise Island. While you're there, take a walk down the beach. All the way at the end there's a little rock jetty. It would be pretty private and has lovely views. Alternatively, walk to the Cloisters. It's a beautiful garden about a 10-minute walk from RIU. It has the remains of a French monastery that were brought over to the Bahamas. There shouldn't be too many people there either.

 

Get a day pass at Sandals. It wouldn't be totally private but it's geared towards couples and honeymooners so it's romantic. Sandals has a private island that is accessed by ferry. At the end of the island past the spa stuff, you might find a quiet spot with lounge chairs or hammocks. There are also some gardens at Sandals with gazebos and such.

 

We arive in port at 10 a.m until the next day depart at 7 a.m . So practically the whole day is available. July 4th weekend. I ask her to get a feel of what she wanted to do and her reply was to relax on the beach with a drink in hand. She's pretty easy to please and would be up for anything that I suggest within reason.

 

I like the jetty idea. And also the garden idea sound's romantic. I thought about a sunset sail but that wouldn't be too private.

Hello fellow critics. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on where to propose to my queen in Nassau. I was hoping to do it on a beach side dinner, but there are no such options that I could find. Perhaps on a beautiful beach were I can do it where there's not many people. This is our first visit to the Bahamas so i am not familiar with the island. Any and every bit of help is appreciated. Thank you in advance..

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