What to expect/plan for disembarkation - Victory?

[Kat4Carolina]

I know each experience varies due to circumstances of each cruise, but I'm wondering which direction we should plan to go.

 

We have a 1:00 PM flight out of Laguardia which is the earliest Carnival recommends for NYC cruises. We will have large bags but are able to carry them even if it will be a pain for a bit. Would self-debarkation be our best bet? I am worried about our flight if we don't.

 

Also, I'm assuming transportation to LGA won't be a problem and taxis will be waiting, but correct me if I'm wrong and we need to arrange transportation to LGA.

 

Thanks so much! 17 days to go....I can't wait!

[Kat4Carolina]

Nm....

[mom23guys]

We just returned from the Victory on 6/23. Debarkation was the worst I've experienced. Make sure you get an early number due to early flight. That might help. There was an immigration snag-they seemed to be looking for someone, which delay leaving the ship for everyone. They were still doing self-assist at 10:30-10:45, although I think those with early flights were able to leave earlier. There were so many people trying to get off the ship because of the delay that the whole deck 3 was jammed with people, pushing and shoving. It was actually a scary situation. I've been on the Victory before and we were off by 9 AM without self assist. I think this was an unusual situation but Carnival did a very poor job of keeping everyone informed.

[ukbecky]

We were on Victory the week before this and left long after self-assist had been called(we weren't in a hurry). We left at 9:00 and were looking for a cab by 9:20.

 

Unfortunately, it all depends on US immigration and the other passengers' compliance.