Returning to ship from ports - how early do we have to be back at the ship or tender dock?

[njreindeer]

Hi all,

 

Can anyone tell us first-timers how early you have to be back at the ship when returning from a port, both when the ship is docked and when there's a tender involved? We've planned some excursions (independent, not with the ship) and want to make sure we're not cutting anything too close.

 

Also, is it true that the western-route ports (Labadee, Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios, Cozumel) are one-hour behind the ship's time? If that's the case, the extra hour will definitely help.

 

Thanks very much!

 

Time 'til Mariner on 8/29/04 -- our first cruise!

[Serious Cruisers]

last tender 'usually' leaves half hour before the ships sails. Same thing with docked ports.

[BaumD]

When you leave the ship, there will be a sign indicating the time that all passengers must be back on board or back at the tender dock.

[vickisteve]

One of the funniest things on a cruise is watching the late people running for the ship. Lots of people cheering or jeering them on. The ship will leave with out you and that is no fun. We always plan to be back an hour before sail time, just in case we run late.

Steve

[Catnip]

30 min before sailing time...........

 

(26 prior cruises & 2 flights on Concorde)

 

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