The worst VIP (Platinum) Debark EVER!

[Kurbanfan]

Nothing would happen if everyone was special. Only those who are truely better than the rest need not follow rules.

 

I am not that special.

 

I like honesty:D

[clearwatergirl]

RE: our commute,

 

Even going out of Pt.Canaveral, we drive up [ONE hour] the day before and stay in a hotel that night. Same for all Fl. ports. We do transatlantics and repo cruises. On ta's we schedule the return flight 3 to 5 to 7 days after the cruise ends [10 days once] and on repo cruises the flight is 2 or 3 days after the cruise ends.

We found years ago that the debark battle can erase 90% of the cruise joy [all lines] so we instituted our own fix.

 

You are absolutely right! The debark battle can really leave a sour note as I found out on my first cruise. Going forward, I've done self assist. Luckily, as another poster mentioned, the Legend has been my best experience with organizing self assist debark. The line was long but moved and we were off the ship by 8:15 and I was home by 9:30. No sour taste left in my mouth trying to battle the crowds. Let's see how the Liberty fares with debark:rolleyes:

[BC Todd]

Honest yes, and obviously not the only one out there that does it. Bragging about is something different. But we are an "it's all about me and screw everyone else world" now.:cool:

 

It is too bad many see the world that way. I know I get teased by my kids, co-workers and friends about being such a prude and following rules laid out for the greater good. I actually try to follow guidelines when ever possible, even when other options are available. I declare every thing I buy on holidays when coming through customs. I don't "download" movies or music without using a pay website. I purchase my room liquor from the Bon Voyage department and so on and so on.

 

It has been stated by many on this thread that the debarkation system is fine, it is the people who mess it up. I could not agree more...:(

[bfkkbc]

For those of you who have a leisurely breakfast before debarkation, do you leave your luggage in your stateroom?

Don't they block off access to certain floors? I would be afraid of not being able to get back to my room to get my luggage. :o

[Rosefloater]

Personally' date=' I've never, ever had a crowded and messed up debarkation. Here's why:

 

After a leisurely breakfast, I find a comfortable chair somewhere out of the way, get out a good book - and relax. I wait until "last call", grab an elevator (no wait), out the door (no lines) get my luggage (the place is empty, mine is easy to see) and off I go.

 

No way would I ever end my wonderful cruise shoving my way through crowds, waiting in line and getting antsy.

 

No thanks.....I'm not in that big a hurry.

 

BTW: I'm Platinum also.[/quote']

 

We do the same thing. We like to go to the dining room, have a good breakfast, then watch everyone be in a rush to leave and wait until the line goes down. We like to leave late for one important reason: L.A. rush hour traffic!:eek:

 

For those of you who have a leisurely breakfast before debarkation, do you leave your luggage in your stateroom?

Don't they block off access to certain floors? I would be afraid of not being able to get back to my room to get my luggage. :o

 

It all depends on the room steward. We always ask if it is alright to leave our luggage in the cabin while we have breakfast. We have never had a problem. (It also helps that we give all of the room stewards a nice tip before we ask):D.

[bfkkbc]

We do the same thing. We like to go to the dining room, have a good breakfast, then watch everyone be in a rush to leave and wait until the line goes down. We like to leave late for one important reason: L.A. rush hour traffic!:eek:

 

 

 

It all depends on the room steward. We always ask if it is alright to leave our luggage in the cabin while we have breakfast. We have never had a problem. (It also helps that we give all of the room stewards a nice tip before we ask):D.

 

Good idea!! Thanks;)

[Luluwa]

Pretty hard to get 3000 or so people to do, in an orderly manner, something that they are loath to do. Which is FOLLOW DIRECTIONS and GET OFF THE SHIP. Especially since common courtesy, self respect, and respect for others and rules have been ignored, practically outlawed, by the me, me, me liberals.

 

I'm not convinced of that.... those same 3000 people get on the ship orderly and from ports they can manage to get on and off orderly. There HAS to be a better way! :cool:

[Froufie]

For those of you who have a leisurely breakfast before debarkation, do you leave your luggage in your stateroom?

Don't they block off access to certain floors? I would be afraid of not being able to get back to my room to get my luggage. :o

 

Do you not put your luggage out the night before? If so all you should have with you is your carryon/purse etc. I usually take that with me to breakfast and wherever so that the cabin is empty and room steward can start the big job of preparing the room for another cruiser!

[dan40]

I'm not convinced of that.... those same 3000 people get on the ship orderly and from ports they can manage to get on and off orderly. There HAS to be a better way! :cool:

 

 

People are boarding from about 11AM until after 3. Spreading the crowd. In the terminal, they are all assembled in a tightly controlled space and are NOT allowed to leave that space to jump line. There is a check in process that must be done and there is the S&S validation process that also must be done.

Boarding people are in a tight funnel and can spread throughout the ship when boarded. Debark, people are spread throughout the ship and must be funneled into a small space. A VASTLY different proposition.

 

My way is quite workable, we relax and wait for the rude to leave.

 

Debarking is in NO way a reverse of the boarding process.

 

If ALL would obey during debark, as they are forced to in boarding, and debark was spread over 4 or more hours. It would also be smooth. The people, NOT the procedure is the problem.

[Snorkel2Much]

..(snip)..If ALL would obey during debark, as they are forced to in boarding, and debark was spread over 4 or more hours. It would also be smooth. The people, NOT the procedure is the problem.

I strongly disagree. If the procedure took into account the predictable obstinant behavior of many of the process "actors", there wouldn't be an issue. You can't fix people (well, not legally ;) ), but you can change procedures, so the procedure IS the problem.

[Luke gs Daddy]

Not wanting to high jack a thread. However, are you able to get room service on the last day ?

Thanks.

[dan40]

I strongly disagree. If the procedure took into account the predictable obstinant behavior of many of the process "actors", there wouldn't be an issue. You can't fix people (well, not legally ;) ), but you can change procedures, so the procedure IS the problem.

 

If you can come up with a procedure that will work smoothly while 3000 scofflaw people are dedicated to ignoring said procedure then you are much smarter than me. OK that's no challenge, to be smarter than me. You'd be smarter than anybody!