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Re: Disembarkation

sleddog — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:36:13 GMT

I think they still do...go here http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-vacation-planning/PlanningAndAdvice.action?tabName=New+to+Cruising# then go to Transportation...then go to Arrival, Boarding & Disembarkation...then What is Direct Luggage

Re: Disembarkation

intrntgeek — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 01:49:16 GMT

The last time I cruised we were able to pay something to have our bags checked right through to our flight. It was a nice service and took a bit of stress off. That was out of Tampa though, not sure if it's available in Ft. Lauderdale.

Re: Disembarkation

Thyme — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:01:43 GMT

Also if you are a non-American or non- Canadian citizen who qualifies for the Visa Waiver Program, ensure you have your ESTA print-out with you. American customs forgot to stamp my foreign passport when I entered the USA and the ESTA proof was the only reason they would let me on or off the ship. Like H and G in BC wrote...Non-Americans get processed first at around 6 am, however one can return to one's cabin after processing and disembark later.

Re: Disembarkation

H.and.G.in.BC — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:36:40 GMT

All of the non-Americans need to be cleared through Customs before anyone can disembark, so we start that around 6 AM or as soon as they can get customs people on the ship. Once that is finished then it is a very orderly process to leave the ship.

Re: Disembarkation

sleddog — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 05:37:03 GMT

when we first arrive the ship has to first clear customs...then we are let off by group number/color...which will be determined by the disembarkation papers that will be filled out on the ship...it's all done pretty orderly to get people off at a time they need

Re: Disembarkation

Donkeypal — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 05:36:30 GMT

they organize it based who peoples flights/plans are. if you have an early flight, you go first. if you are not leaving till next day, you go later, etc.

they let you know the night before- also you put out all your luggage the night before too- so save a day pack and leave out what you need until you get your luggage after you disembark. it is all stowed in a buidling or under an awning by the ship and you go get them.

Disembarkation

annflag — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:47:24 GMT

So, we're in port at 7 a.m..... are we all supposed to be lined up to leave at that moment? How does this work. Never been on a cruise.