westcliffo Posted April 17, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 17, 2018 We plan to do the Crown Princess transatlantic from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton next April, 2019. We are Canadians and would like to disembark in Portland, UK the night before we get to Southampton. Can we do this? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Lew- Posted April 17, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 17, 2018 It likely can be done with Princess' prior authorization. Be aware that ports are occasionally missed, so have a backup plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcliffo Posted April 17, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted April 17, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I highky doubt it since this isn't one of tge mahor ports. Princess would have to arrabge customs to be available. It can be dobe in some European ports, but not all. You would also have to get permission from Princess. Call Princess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCFC Posted April 17, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 17, 2018 There is a Portland in the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheezedr Posted April 17, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 17, 2018 We have sailed with many who have departed early without problems. The only question I wonder about and Princess can answer this, is the availability of customs and immigration at Portland where you prefer to debark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1 Posted April 17, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 17, 2018 We have sailed with many who have departed early without problems. The only question I wonder about and Princess can answer this, is the availability of customs and immigration at Portland where you prefer to debark. This was my thought - Portland is a tiny place and highly unlikely to have the immigration and customs facilities required. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted April 17, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 17, 2018 You will have probably cleared immigration by this stage anyway, UK immigration usually come on board prior to your arrival in the UK. You need to ask Princess rot a route deviation notice. There is now way any passenger will be allowed to land in Portland unless cleared by immigration so this will take place for everyone before hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted April 17, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Best thing is to contact Princess. If possible, they will arrange for any needed local authorities to check your documents and possessions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 57eric Posted April 18, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 18, 2018 We have sailed with many who have departed early without problems. The only question I wonder about and Princess can answer this, is the availability of customs and immigration at Portland where you prefer to debark. How do the customs and immigration requirements for passengers who are not re-embarking differ from those for passengers who are re-embarking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted April 18, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 18, 2018 You won’t be able to enter the UK for a day stop unless you have cleared immigration, unless you are coming from a EU country prior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted April 18, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) There is a Portland in the UK? I think there is: www.portland-port.co.uk Do Princess deal with immigration on the move like Cunard do with UK customs and immigration officers on board? Do they clear customs at the first UK port of call, Portland or do they wait until Southampton? Regards John Edited April 18, 2018 by john watson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Lew- Posted April 18, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 18, 2018 The OP will likely be processed through immigration in Ponta Delgada. There is a Portland in the UK?Yes, named after Portland, Maine... :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted April 18, 2018 #14 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Just have your TA request a deviation in writing. Princess takes awhile to approve or deny it - like 5-7 business days - so try to be patient. Without their written approval, you cannot do it. If they approve you to disembark early, they will most likely reduce your automatic gratuities and possibly issue you a new booking number with a revised itinerary. This is what was done for us on a cruise that included the UK last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted April 19, 2018 #15 Share Posted April 19, 2018 (edited) The OP will likely be processed through immigration in Ponta Delgada. Yes, named after Portland, Maine... :rolleyes: Portland was the first Dorset entry in the 1086 survey following the compilation of the Domesday Book. It was previously occupied in neolithic times and later by the Romans. Are you saying that Native Americans thought up the name in a period before 1086? In my experience a lot of people are named after their father or mother and none are named after their son or daughter. Lol John Edited April 19, 2018 by john watson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishfulone Posted April 19, 2018 #16 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Leaving early is more common than you think. Most cruise lines charge an early exit fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted April 20, 2018 #17 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Leaving early is more common than you think. Most cruise lines charge an early exit fee. Princess does charge a fee for this. Since you still pay the cruise fare for the entire voyage, the cruise company in effect does get paid for the days you were not on the voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted April 20, 2018 #18 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I’ve left a cruise early, pre approved by Princess. The cruise cost the same price but no charge from Princess for the approval. Interesting my cruise history shows it as a 11 day cruise and not a 14 as it was originally sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted April 20, 2018 #19 Share Posted April 20, 2018 The OP will likely be processed through immigration in Ponta Delgada. Yes, named after Portland, Maine... :rolleyes: Oh I thought it was named after Portland, Oregon? :confused::rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted April 20, 2018 #20 Share Posted April 20, 2018 We had a cruise from the US ( FLL to Seattle stopping in Los Angelas ( San Pedro ) with option to disembark in San Pedro however they decided to cancel the San Pedro stop and continue to Seattle making it a 17 day cruise. We thought great, we can get off in Los Angeles and drive home but flew home from Seattle instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted April 21, 2018 #21 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Princess does charge a fee for this. Since you still pay the cruise fare for the entire voyage, the cruise company in effect does get paid for the days you were not on the voyage. Oops. I meant to say Princess does not charge a fee for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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