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On 3/27/2023 at 7:38 AM, cruiseny4life said:

@dcgrumpy is correct. Self debark began at 7:30. Transfers started at 8 and I have no idea when they started calling other luggage tags. 

 

We had a NCL transfer. Thankfully I knew we could choose self debark even though the letter and both concierges told us we needed to wait until the transfer color was called. I wasn't doing that as we had an 11:30 flight. Originally it was 12:03, but we chose an alternate flight based on the delay that occurred. 

 

No issues for us getting off. In under 10 minutes we went from Haven Lounge to transfer bus. Momentary pause at the security station for facial recognition, then off we went. 

 

Couple factors for us, 1) Haven guests are whisked by elevator to the debark area. Other guests need to wait in line. 2) We refused to believe in the transfer process getting us on the first bus. We still waited 30 minutes for the bus to fill before leaving. 

 

We arrived at FLL at 9:45. Giant line inside for Delta check-in. We took our bags curbside where we waited for ten minutes to check the bags. I can't imagine how long folks waited inside. 

 

I have TSA Precheck so went through security in about ten minutes. My husband took about 15 through normal security lines. I'm saying all this, just to let you know you need to be first in line to self debark and you'll be in better shape if you're not using NCL transfer, which indont think you with a 10 AM flight. Also, if you're flying from Miami, even better! 

 

I did hear from others that debark was a cluster, but that had to have happened long after we went through as our experience was a breeze. 

Thank you, this is very helpful!  Not using NCL for transfers, was just going to use a taxi.  We are flying out of Miami, we have TSA Precheck and Clear Membership so hoping we can move through security quickly.  We will plan to be first in line, lining up around 7am to get off as quickly as we can.  Sailing this Sat 4/1 so our return flight on 4/8...Easter weekend, hoping that does not add to more delays.  

On 3/25/2023 at 6:30 AM, cruiseny4life said:

Been up since 430 when the thrusters started vibrating the ship! This can only mean it's DISembarkation day. I don't like it! Indont like it at all. 

 

Who's going to bring me coffee? Make my bed? Cook my food and wash the dishes? Argh! Vacuum the multitude of little hairs that spring off my dogs and cat? And, clean up their mud? 

 

Me? Yup, I don't like it!

 

 

Anyway, here's Carnival Sunrise passing us by in the Port of Miami. A bit more quietly than Horizon went by!

 

Can you tell me what time self debark started? Hopefully it was around 7-7:30. Have a 10am flight a know we are pushing it but I think we will be fine if we can self debark by 7:30-8. 
 

thanks

For what it is worth, I am booked in an aft balcony cabin for the Getaway sailing this Sunday. I bid $800 p/p on a H6- Aft Haven Suite and they did not accept my bid. I did not bid on any other cabins, was only interested in staying in an Aft room. Hope this helps.

Thanks CRAustin, it is helpful to see what the winning bids are to get into the Haven.

My offer was accepted and so were 2 of my friends Escape 2/11/17. We scored a 2 bedroom an Aft Penthouse and a courtyard penthouse!! Just found out late this morning 4 days prior to cruise. I had bids in all categories poor-fair. My fair bid for Aft Haven Master Bedroom Penthouse was accepted!!!

 

 

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If you don't mind sharing, I am curious what your winning bid was? And what category cabin were you originally booked?

Appreciate the review, very helpful. We are heading out on the Getaway on 2/26 and looking forward to sailing!