If you wish to disembark the ship early on debarkation day, you can do so by following these guidelines:
- Keep your luggage in your stateroom the night before: Instead of leaving your bags outside your stateroom for the crew to collect, you will keep them with you throughout the night.
- Wait for the ship to be cleared by customs and immigration: The ship must go through clearance procedures conducted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and customs. This process can take some time, so it's best to allow for an hour or two after the scheduled arrival time for this to be completed.
- Captain's announcement and early disembarkation: Once the Captain confirms that the ship has been cleared by customs and immigration, an announcement will be made. At this point, you can proceed with early disembarkation. Typically, this occurs between 7 am and 8 am, but the exact time may vary.
It's important to note that if you choose to walk off the ship early, there may not be porters or staff available to assist you with your luggage. Therefore, you will be responsible for carrying and managing your own bags.
If you have arranged for cruise line transfers from the port, you will need to wait for your assigned color to be called before leaving the ship to retrieve your bags and clear customs. The time for this process may range from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the efficiency of customs and passport controls.
Remember to consult the specific instructions provided by the cruise line, as procedures may vary. It's also recommended to review the daily cruise schedule or check with the guest services desk on the ship for any updates or changes to the disembarkation process and timing.