Leebies Posted September 1, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I cruised on NCL this year in the Eastern Med and we usually had to be back on board an hour or half an hour before the ship was leaving. I've just noticed on my New England/Canada cruise summary that it states passengers must be back on board 2 hours before the ship leaves for security reasons. Is this strictly adhered to? It also stated that disembarking is usually allowed 2 hours after arrival. It doesn't leave much time for tours etc. Has anyone experienced this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted September 1, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I cruised on NCL this year in the Eastern Med and we usually had to be back on board an hour or half an hour before the ship was leaving. I've just noticed on my New England/Canada cruise summary that it states passengers must be back on board 2 hours before the ship leaves for security reasons. Is this strictly adhered to? It also stated that disembarking is usually allowed 2 hours after arrival. It doesn't leave much time for tours etc. Has anyone experienced this? Are you sure that this time requirement isn't for when you initially board on the first day of the cruise? DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leebies Posted September 1, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Thanks for pointing that out Donaldsc. Now that you've mentioned it I believe your right.:) I've just looked at it again and can see where I've misinterpreted the info. You've just made my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 1, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 1, 2013 This is correct. It is for the first day of embarkation. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 1, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 1, 2013 For your Canada/New England cruise -- the rules will be the same. For the ports, as soon as the ships clears, you can head out for your tours. And you need to be back on the ship 1/2 hour before the ship is scheduled to leave. So you will have plenty of time for excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicKen Posted September 1, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 1, 2013 The two hour limit is embarkation day only. Unless there are other individual concerns. This limitation is imposed because the cruise line must supply a list of passengers to Homeland Security 90 minutes prior to sailing so they can run the names against "The List". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted September 1, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I've seen several similar questions on CC, confusing initial embarkation (usually 90 -120 mins before sailing) & returning to the ship at a port-of-call (usually 30 mins before sailing). IIRC, each time the OP was booked on an NCL ship. So mebbe NCL's website is a bit fuzzy / ambiguous on the subject. JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leebies Posted September 1, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I've seen several similar questions on CC, confusing initial embarkation (usually 90 -120 mins before sailing) & returning to the ship at a port-of-call (usually 30 mins before sailing). IIRC, each time the OP was booked on an NCL ship. So mebbe NCL's website is a bit fuzzy / ambiguous on the subject. JB :) Your right John, I noticed it just under the map and to the side of the itinerary when I pulled up my details on the NCL website. I'm just happy I was wrong.:) Coming from Europe the extra security in the USA in recent years maybe threw my judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 1, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I just returned from Canada/NE cruise on HAL that sailed from Boston which is our home. We have sailed similar itineraries many times and love it. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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