Time to Disembark

[EAGLESLOVER]

How long are we permitted to remain on the ship after disembarkation begins? Due to arrive in Rio at 9:00 and have arranged a full day tour, but flight is not until nearly midnight. Could we arrange for pick up from ship as late as 10:00 a.m.??

As always the advice of experienced Regent cruisers is appreciated by this Regent newby.

Sharon

[RachelG]

If you are not arriving till 9, you should be ok to stay on the ship till 10 for sure. They take a while to clear the ship with the port authorities and offload luggage.

[Michael@ssrp]

Also, given your late nite departure, Regent frequently arranges a day room where you can store luggage and rest before your flight home. This is generally true if you are using Regent Air/transfers. Suggest you touch base with your TA and follow up. Most departures from SA north have late departures, and your question and the solution are not unique!

[Hambagahle]

I think how late you can stay on board depends on your SSS level. But when the Disembarkation Form comes round (sadly always a day or so after you board!!) put on it is that you are being met at 10am and would like to disembark then... that might help.

 

I once ran into someone in the laundry room on embarkation day who should have got off that morning but stayed on board to do his laundry!! I found that slightly novel since I had boarded well after 1230!!

[TedC]

I think how late you can stay on board depends on your SSS level. But when the Disembarkation Form comes round (sadly always a day or so after you board!!) put on it is that you are being met at 10am and would like to disembark then... that might help.

 

I once ran into someone in the laundry room on embarkation day who should have got off that morning but stayed on board to do his laundry!! I found that slightly novel since I had boarded well after 1230!!

 

Please don't tell my wife and other wives about that idea!

 

Thank you

[EAGLESLOVER]

My travel agent has advised:

 

"In regards to your questions below, Regent said once you arrive in Rio at 9am, they will start the disembarkation process starting 10am to 11am. It does take a “few” hours for you to retrieve your luggage and get off the ship because the ship has 700 passengers total. Regent says the disembarkation process will not be painful-

 

As for the customs- Regent is not sure as every country is different.

 

With your disembarkation process and going through customs- I think that the rough estimate time to give your tour guide would be around noon to 1pm."

Just want to confirm that these times are realistic.

Thanks.

Sharon

[WesW]

In the absolute strongest terms, completely agree with TedC's recommendation above. :)

[EAGLESLOVER]

We don't necessarily want to disembark at 10:00. We have a full day tour booked, 7 hours or so and are in no great hurry to hang out at GIG for hours and hours. We would be happy to meet our guide at 11:00 - 12:00, just want to know if that sounds reasonable.

[Travelcat2]

Ted, are you making the assumption that only wives do laundry:eek::confused::)