Early disembarkation

[misha545]

My partner and I are wanting to disembark the ship a day early in Naples instead of Rome. We did not think it would be a problem so we booked flights and now we are being told that early disembarkation is no longer allowed. Is there any way around this? If we try to leave will we be fined? Do we say there was a family emergency? Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

 

Thank you!

[Biker19]

Just now, misha545 said:

Do we say there was a family emergency?

Make it a good one. 

[Merion_Mom]

Change your flights.

[misha545]

3 minutes ago, Merion_Mom said:

Change your flights.

Flights are non-refundable 

[Mary229]

5 minutes ago, misha545 said:

Flights are non-refundable 

Which airline?  You usually can pay a fee to make the change and some of the European airlines have a Covid policy that allows you to be granted an credit.  Non-refundable doesn’t mean unchangeable 

[1025cruise]

Unfortunately, this isn't being allowed right now. In addition, things need to be arranged.

RCI normally charges a fee for this.

[misha545]

8 minutes ago, Mary229 said:

Which airline?  You usually can pay a fee to make the change and some of the European airlines have a Covid policy that allows you to be granted an credit.  Non-refundable doesn’t mean unchangeable 

we are with easyjet

[Mary229]

1 minute ago, misha545 said:

we are with easyjet

Here is their policy. You can change for a fee

 

https://www.easyjet.com/en/holidays/info/protection-promise

[misha545]

1 hour ago, Mary229 said:

Here is their policy. You can change for a fee

 

https://www.easyjet.com/en/holidays/info/protection-promise

okay we will look into this, thank you!

 

[misha545]

1 hour ago, 1025cruise said:

Unfortunately, this isn't being allowed right now. In addition, things need to be arranged.

RCI normally charges a fee for this.

what would need to be arranged if we are disembarking in the same country as the original. 

[Ourusualbeach]

1 minute ago, misha545 said:

what would need to be arranged if we are disembarking in the same country as the original. 

It used to be dll owed but as already reported dinner covid it is no longer allowed.  You will not be allowed off the ship with your luggage.  You need to change your flights. 

[Crapster]

With regard to your objective to terminate your cruise in a port other than the ship itinerary, an agent implied it has to do with Customs and Border control and the information cruise lines send them just before departure… When I called to ask about if I could do this they said it was not allowed.

 

Most ports allow you to visit but expect you’re leaving later that day the same way you came and so you rarely go thru “their” Customs check into their country like at an airport. And then you’d raise concern when you were not accounted for as you pass back thru your home port Customs check in.  

 

Back story: A while back I was thinking about going to Roatan for a week or so and was surprised (at that time) the airline ticket “each way” was more expensive than an inside cabin and thought “why not enjoy 3 days on a cruise to get to Roatan and then just get off there and fly back when we were ready.  They said no. 

[wyldkarma]

Per RCL FAQ sections it says:  "Royal Caribbean no longer allows cruise passengers to pre-plan early debark or late embarkation for any of our ships".  Note the word pre-plan!.  "Stuff happens", and some folks have to leave early.  We have an upcoming trip and have been trying to get more info also about getting off a day or 2 early in case of emergency.  Last word we got from RCL was check with the main desk once onboard and make your request in person.  My step dad is 90 and in poor health, we may need to debark if his health worsens and we need to return home early.  RCL says there may be a $65 fee per person to leave the ship early.  It would sure be nice to hear from someone on this forum that has actually experienced debarking early within the last year.  Lots of folks just like to just throw in their thoughts or opinions with no basis in actual experience. 

[GTJ]

On 7/22/2022 at 1:29 PM, wyldkarma said:

It would sure be nice to hear from someone on this forum that has actually experienced debarking early within the last year. Lots of folks just like to just throw in their thoughts or opinions with no basis in actual experience. 

We have planned and done both late embarkation and early disembarkation, though not with the past year. The specific circumstances were as follows.

 

1. Norwegian Cruise Line. Full cruise itinerary: one-way from New York to New Orleans. We disembarked early in Cozumel (México).
2. Carnival Cruise Line. Full cruise itinerary: round-trip from New Orleans. We embarked late in Cozumel (México).
3. Croisières CTMA. Full cruise itinerary: round trip from Montréal. We disembarked early in St-Pierre et Miquelon.

 

In the first instance, we informed NCL customer service on the vessel itself. No formalities or fees. NCL requested our passports, and that we join with others disembarking at the port in one of their conference rooms for any inspection that might be required by Mexican immigration and customs. In fact, no in-person inspection by Mexican officials, and NCL returned our stamped passports with Mécixo tourist card.

 

In the second instance, we showed up at the dock in Cozumel and informed security that we would be joining the vessel at this port. CCL customer service escorted us aboard and processed our check-in with no formalities or fees. It was a special occasion for us, and it was easy for CCL customer service to provide us with an upgraded stateroom.

 

In the third instance, we planned early disembarkation and CTMA provided a reduced price for the one-way journey from Montréal to St-Pierre et Miquelon. Upon arrival in St-Pierre, CTMA called us specifically to purser's office, where we met with a French immigration and customs official. Apparently no other passengers were disembarking there. After cursory inspection we were given the official okay to enter the French overseas collectivity (no passport stamp).

 

In all three instances there were no legal impediments, as neither the American PVSA was applicable nor the immigration laws of other countries prohibitive. Late embarkations and early disembarkations have been handled regularly, even if not overwhelmingly, to accommodate persons who arrive late at the origin point of the itinerary; persons who become ill, experience an emergency, or have simply become dissatisfied with the voyage; entertainers and other service providers who do not have the time to remain on the vessel for its entire itinerary; and persons who not fly. I am in this last category myself. Indeed, most of the vessels I have traveled upon have been for one-way journeys, and I use cruise vessels interchangably with ferry vessels, primarily for transportation purposes, not for the frivolity for which most passengers make round-trip cruise journeys.

 

Importantly, now that the COVID-19 pandemic is over, will Royal Caribbean reverse its FAQ?

[Biker19]

11 hours ago, GTJ said:

Importantly, now that the COVID-19 pandemic is over, will Royal Caribbean reverse its downlining policy?

Probably not for a while officially, though when big enough groups are planned they already do.