How long to disembark in SF?

[cincy_jt]

We are supposed to disembark in SF on the Grand at 7am and I made a reservation for Alcatraz at 9:10. How long does disembarkation usually take? Is there a chance we won't make it over there in time? Thanks!

[paul929207]

7 am is awfully early for debarkation. It is usually more like 7:30 or8 when it starts. First off are usually those doing self debarkation (ie, carrying off all their stuff). Last group is about 10am or so.

[TM]

I'd suggest making the Alcatraz reservation a bit later if possible, say 10:00 am or so. What are you going to be doing with your luggage as you certainly do not want to be taking it with you to Alcatraz?

[shredie]

What will you do with your luggage? That might slow you down.

However, the pier for Alcatraz is walking distance from the ship pier.

[skynight]

We are supposed to disembark in SF on the Grand at 7am and I made a reservation for Alcatraz at 9:10. How long does disembarkation usually take? Is there a chance we won't make it over there in time? Thanks!

If you take early walk off that should begin around 7:30 or 8. If it's 8 Allow about 15 to 30 mins to get through immigration plus another 15 min walk to pier 33, Alcatraz boats. It can be close at 9:10. The Alcatraz pier is just a short walk from Pier 27. My question, what will you do with your luggage? Do you have a car parked nearby? Have you allowed time to store your luggage someplace?

[brianlojeck]

I'd go a bit later. San Fran is a good port in my experience, but there's a lot of things that might delay you 20 minutes.

[cincy_jt]

I appreciate all the good advice. I was planning to use the Princess service that will take luggage directly from the ship to the airport for a flight later that day. I thought I had read about that on this forum but if I'm wrong then I would definitely need to find an alternative for storing our luggage. Any recommendations?

[elliair]

I appreciate all the good advice. I was planning to use the Princess service that will take luggage directly from the ship to the airport for a flight later that day. I thought I had read about that on this forum but if I'm wrong then I would definitely need to find an alternative for storing our luggage. Any recommendations?

 

There's a business at Pier 39 that will store your luggage. I saw it the last time we were at Pier 39. Do a google search, I also read about it here at CC.

 

also here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1813870

Edited May 16, 2016 by elliair

[skynight]

I appreciate all the good advice. I was planning to use the Princess service that will take luggage directly from the ship to the airport for a flight later that day. I thought I had read about that on this forum but if I'm wrong then I would definitely need to find an alternative for storing our luggage. Any recommendations?

I would check with Princess to see if EZ Check is offered at San Francisco and if yes if your airline is included.

[paul929207]

I thought EZcheck was not offered in SF.

[Michelle19]

I thought EZcheck was not offered in SF.

 

 

Is it still available for LAX with American airlines? If anyone knows off hand?