Departing the ship

[acrin007]

Hello, I was wondering if any know how long it takes to get of the ship once in port? Specifically, Barbados. I would like to book the Jammin Catamaran excursion and need to meet the pick up by 8:15am. If we arrive in Barbados at 8:00 am, will I be off the ship by 8:15. Thanks!

[Royal2464]

I would think it highly unlikely that you would be off that soon. Anything is possible but I would not bet your excursion on it. There was a posting earlier this week that a ship was two hours late getting into Barbados because another ship was still docked at their pier. Give yourself a little more time.

[Merion_Mom]

Also, check the time difference. If Barbados is an hour behind ship's time, then it is only 7 when the ship is "supposed to" arrive. That gives you an hour's grace time to make your excursion.

[cb at sea]

If you're not tendered, you walk off when they open the hatch....however fast or slow you walk will determine how long!

[BND]

Our experience is that the ship is actually usually in a port and tied up before the official arrival time. Usually the excursion providers know when the ships get in and how long it takes people to get off and if a ship is delayed for any reason. Arrival at 8 usually means people will be getting off the ship at 8. Communicate with the provider and make it clear which ship you are on, etc.

[Merion_Mom]

Oh, another point.

 

The ship docks not so close to the street. I walk it, but many people wait for the shuttle bus. Factor that into your timetable.