Emerald disembarkation

[zabs]

We (12 of us) will be disembarking the Emerald in FLL on Sunday, Jan. 3. I read a review that said disembarkation from this ship was a nightmare. We have flights as early as 10:45am. Will we have a problem making early flights? The cruise line told us we'd be fine as long as our flights were no earlier than 10:30. Also, how would we rent our own van in advance to take us to the airport?

[Colo Cruiser]

We (12 of us) will be disembarking the Emerald in FLL on Sunday, Jan. 3. I read a review that said disembarkation from this ship was a nightmare. We have flights as early as 10:45am. Will we have a problem making early flights? The cruise line told us we'd be fine as long as our flights were no earlier than 10:30. Also, how would we rent our own van in advance to take us to the airport?

 

Ft Lauderdale???

[paul929207]

You should go by the Purser's desk during the cruise and tell them you want self-debarkation. This will let you be in the first group off the ship. You will have to carry off all your luggage. You will not put any luggage out the last night. You will then hav to get a taxi to the airport.

[zabs]

Yes, Ft. Lauderdale

[fozziscooter]

Let us know how it went! We are on the Emerald on Feb. 7th. We have a flight out of FLL at 10:16am.

[loge23]

If you follow the ship's instructions, the disembarkation will go quite smoothly. If you don't, you can expect chaos.

[geoherb]

Disembarkation was delayed when we were on the Emerald for Thanksgiving. It did not bother us, since we had a late afternoon flight and were not in any hurry to get off the ship. Our tablemates had arranged for a neighbor to pick them up--and he had to wait for them. The official word was that the delay was due to Immigration and Customs.

 

But even after experiencing that delay, I jumped at the change to book a nonstop flight that leaves at 11 a.m. after our next cruise. We'll be on the Crown in March.

[dcl1710]

We self disembarked on the 12/27 Emerald. I hold up is the people looking for their luggage. If you take your luggage with you it will be a breeze.

[dcl1710]

One other suggestion: get a limo or private car so you don't have to wait in the taxi line. It was quite long the day we disembarked.

[923libra]

Hello All! We were on the Emerald for Christmas and our disembarkation experience in FLL on 12.27.09 was not bad. We were assigned the

8:10 am disembarkation, we were not off much later than that.

 

The long line moved quite fast when our turn came up, minor delay going through customs but overall not as bad as was reported by others with previous experience.

 

We stayed another day in Ft Lauderdale and arrived at the Hyatt Pier 66 by 9:00 am.

 

Happy New Year and safe travels!!!

[rnenrick]

The disembarkation will go well, assuming you've told the line what your travel plans are. Relax and enjoy your last two days aboard, and count the days until you can be back at sea again. :)

[caribill]

The disembarkation will go well, assuming you've told the line what your travel plans are. Relax and enjoy your last two days aboard, and count the days until you can be back at sea again. :)

 

On the Emerald, at least, they no longer ask your disembarkation plans.

 

The theory is since everyone will be off by ship by 9:30, it is easier to just assign disembarkation times by cabin location than to survey everybody.

 

Those who need or prefer a different time than assigned can request the desired time at the purser's desk.

 

They do send a form asking if you want the walk-off with your luggage option. That is the only option they survey for.

[caribill]

On the Emerald, at least, they no longer ask your disembarkation plans.

 

The theory is since everyone will be off by ship by 9:30, it is easier to just assign disembarkation times by cabin location than to survey everybody.

 

Those who need or prefer a different time than assigned can request the desired time at the purser's desk.

 

They do send a form asking if you want the walk-off with your luggage option. That is the only option they survey for.

 

Forgot to mention: Those with Princess tours or transfers wll have appropriate disembarkation times.

[pablo222]

We (12 of us) will be disembarking the Emerald in FLL on Sunday, Jan. 3.

 

I just disembarked emerald this morning. I was out of the terminal

building at 8:15. The self walker-offers were out earlier.

[fozziscooter]

I just disembarked emerald this morning. I was out of the terminal

building at 8:15. The self walker-offers were out earlier.

 

Thanks for the info...I think we will try the self walk off.

[fozziscooter]

We (12 of us) will be disembarking the Emerald in FLL on Sunday, Jan. 3. I read a review that said disembarkation from this ship was a nightmare. We have flights as early as 10:45am. Will we have a problem making early flights? The cruise line told us we'd be fine as long as our flights were no earlier than 10:30. Also, how would we rent our own van in advance to take us to the airport?

 

How did your disembarkation go?

[fozziscooter]

We self disembarked on Feb. 14th. We left our stateroom at 7:10 and were at our gate at FLL for our 10:16am flight at 8:15!!!!:D