tazzler44 Posted September 7, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Hello Everyone, We are going to be cruising Nov1st on the Celebrity Equinox out of Barcelona. We have a flight home on the 13th (day ship get to port) at 10:00 AM. We didn't have a choice because we are using frequent flyer miles. I have heard two trains of thought: 1. Do self-disembarkation and take the Celebrity Shuttle to the airport 2. Do self-disembarkation and take a taxi as there are plenty of them. My question is has anyone sailed on this ship, gotten back to port, able to get off early enough to get a taxi for a 10:00 flight. Or should I purchase celebrity shuttle tickets which are way more than a taxi. I was assured by Celebrity that I had enough time but if I took their shuttle it would be guaranteed that I would get to the airport on time. Now I am not sure if that is true or they are just trying to make some money off of me. Every cruise I have taken when we disembarked there were tons of taxis waiting so there never was a question of how long to wait. They practically threw you in a cab. BUT. I have never disembarked from Barcelona and just wanted to hear from someone how their experience went. Thanks in advance for answering, Lynne:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lais Posted September 7, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 7, 2013 When we got off in Barcelona there were tons of Taxis and no wait to get one. It is about a 30 minute drive (or less) to the airport. Easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyatpml Posted September 7, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 7, 2013 We are leaving on the Equinox on Sept. 11 returning on Sept. 26. We have a 10:45 flight. One of the people I met on the Roll Call set up a private taxi back to the airport. We are carrying off our luggage and will meet this private driver at 7:15. I have also heard that there is a rush for taxi's. I don't want to do Celebrity transfer as you never know how many other's are going and you have to wait for the slowest person. Check our private taxi's and go to your roll call to get other people with you. Our van holds 7 people and the cost is 90 euros split 3 ways. It was a no brainer for us to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betterthanvegas? Posted September 7, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 7, 2013 We did self disembark in may from an ncl ship. We left at 7.30 and got to the airport before 8. Our flight was at 10.45 so we had lots of time but would have made a 10am flight too although there is lots of walking in Barcelona airport. Self disembark was so easy and there were lots of taxis there. I can only assume it would be that easy from any other ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junebug1 Posted September 7, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 7, 2013 We took the Celebrity shuttle b/c we had a lot of OBC. You don't have to lug your suitcases around in the morning either. We flew on Delta, so after we went thru customs at the pier they checked our luggage and printed our boarding passes before we got on the bus for the airport. I think this is done just for the Delta flights, but it didn't look like there were any hold ups for people bringing bags to the buses themselves. Our flight left at 10:30 AM and we had plenty of time. Good luck and enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger1964 Posted September 8, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Hello Everyone, We are going to be cruising Nov1st on the Celebrity Equinox out of Barcelona. We have a flight home on the 13th (day ship get to port) at 10:00 AM. Thanks in advance for answering, Lynne:) We arrive the day you leave at 930 am, maybe we can take the car back to port that u r in! Be nice to the ship and leave plenty of bud light for me..I plan on getting my drink package moneys worth. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyCruises Posted September 8, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Def recommend taxi--we self debarked at 6:30, were at the train station before 7 for an 8:30 train. If you have a 10:00 flight, you need to be there at 8 at the latest; I would be off the ship at 6:30. There may be a line for taxis but they come frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjrpar Posted September 8, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Walk off early, there will be dozens of taxis and it takes 20-30 minutes to get to airport. Very easy and inexpensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThislteDhu31 Posted September 8, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 8, 2013 We disembarked from Equinox on 2nd Sept. Our flight wasn't until 1310 so had plenty time. Said to meet at 0840 we wnt to meeting point at 0820 and they were already disembarking our group. Baggage reclaim was a little chaotic. We booked a transfer via CruisingExcursions.com and were met by a taxi driver holding a sign with our name, who took us direct to airport. Off ship at 0820 bags, taxi ride to airport and we were in check in queue by 0855 on a Monday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted September 8, 2013 #10 Share Posted September 8, 2013 We hired transport from Barcelona Day Tours for six persons. Left ship at 8am, arrived in plenty of time for 11:30am flight. Taxi line was somewhat long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted September 8, 2013 #11 Share Posted September 8, 2013 We carried our own luggage off at 7.30a, immediately got a cab and were checked in at the airport and in the BA lounge by 8.05a…..plenty of time before our 10.30a flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie.1008 Posted September 8, 2013 #12 Share Posted September 8, 2013 If you use Celebrity shuttle do you still have to claim your luggage in the cruise terminal or do you get in at the airport ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemis Posted September 8, 2013 #13 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Just to add to 4774Papa's post, if anyone reading this is in no hurry, we meandered out around the last possible time to disembark--whoa! the taxi line was loooooooong. Had we been going to the airport, I would've kicked myself for not pre-arranging a car service. (As it was, I was bummed to see a public bus labeled Las Ramblas come through just as we made it to the front of the line--we were self-carry and could have easily checked the bus schedule and timed our exit to take the quick and cheap ride to Las Ramblas, which was our destination. It is not far from the port, but too far to walk in the heat with luggage.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger1964 Posted September 8, 2013 #14 Share Posted September 8, 2013 . (As it was, I was bummed to see a public bus labeled Las Ramblas come through just as we made it to the front of the line--we were self-carry and could have easily checked the bus schedule and timed our exit to take the quick and cheap ride to Las Ramblas, which was our destination. It is not far from the port, but too far to walk in the heat with luggage.) We haven't been to Barcelona for a couple of years, so things might be different now, but when we were there the bus that went to the ramblas was just a "port bus". There was one every 5 minutes or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWren Posted September 18, 2013 #15 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Gosh, you'll be boarding as I'm getting off ! I sailed last year from Barcelona too, and our flight home was for just before 11am from Barcelona airport. We were off the ship just before 8am, our bags were on the luggage carousel immediately, we walked straight outside - taxi's were lined up (& a man in charge just checked how many of us & how many suitcases & put us in a cab). It was still dark outside, drizzling rain & lots of traffic going to work. Our taxi driver drove like a race-car driver & we were in the airport terminal before 8.30am. The check-in desk wasn't even open!. And it only cost €30 ( 3 of us & suitcases). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggal Posted September 18, 2013 #16 Share Posted September 18, 2013 We've done it twice. Self disembark, take the taxi, but don't dawdle. There can be long lines to check in at the airport and then again through security. You should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted September 18, 2013 #17 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Hello Everyone,We are going to be cruising Nov1st on the Celebrity Equinox out of Barcelona. We have a flight home on the 13th (day ship get to port) at 10:00 AM. We didn't have a choice because we are using frequent flyer miles. I have heard two trains of thought: 1. Do self-disembarkation and take the Celebrity Shuttle to the airport 2. Do self-disembarkation and take a taxi as there are plenty of them. My question is has anyone sailed on this ship, gotten back to port, able to get off early enough to get a taxi for a 10:00 flight. Or should I purchase celebrity shuttle tickets which are way more than a taxi. I was assured by Celebrity that I had enough time but if I took their shuttle it would be guaranteed that I would get to the airport on time. Now I am not sure if that is true or they are just trying to make some money off of me. Every cruise I have taken when we disembarked there were tons of taxis waiting so there never was a question of how long to wait. They practically threw you in a cab. BUT. I have never disembarked from Barcelona and just wanted to hear from someone how their experience went. Thanks in advance for answering, Lynne:) We have gotten on in Barcelona a few times. We generally don't book a flight that early, if there is only a early flight then stay overnight is our rule. Regardless, the airport is not far away, I recommend you get off the ship first in the am, walking off with your luggage and get a taxi to the airport vs waste time with the ship shuttle. We always do a taxi to the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcpa1 Posted September 18, 2013 #18 Share Posted September 18, 2013 As much as I truly hate self disembarkation I don't see that you have a choice. Be prepared to get pushed and shoved as you exit the ship. Either a car service or taxi will work. Eliminate the Celebrity shuttle altogether. Do check in online at the 24 hour mark and pay any baggage fees if you have them. This will save a few minutes. The Delta gates are quite a distance from the check in but BCN is not JFK or ATL or CDG. The terminal is clearly marked and once checked in you will not have a problem. Perhaps there is a group in your Roll Call who has room for you in an airport transfer with a private car service. And, if you haven't joined the Roll Call or signed up for the Meet and Mingle, please do so. Have a wonderful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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