cruisebie Posted August 3, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 3, 2016 When you disembark in Whittier does it work differently than other ports? I was planning to take the Princess transfer to the airport to pick up a rental car for the next couple of days. Can I do self walk off and then take the first available transfer or are these scheduled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARRTrain Posted August 30, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Everything is scheduled. The 1st passengers off are usually the early airport departures. Not sure if they will let you on those buses, they might. Then the train passengers get off. Then everyone else with later transfers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachiekeen Posted May 5, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I am trying to figure out our schedule for disembarkation day and have a similar question. We do not have a schedule as we are just picking up our car at the airport for a DIY tour. So I am assuming we will be one of the last ones off. Will we be on our bus by 9:00 am? Also does the Princess transfer make any stops or does it just drive straight through? I was thinking we might be in Anchorage by 10 am but maybe a little later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted May 5, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Depends what transfers you are arranging? It's simply a walk off in Whittier. There is no problem with getting off the ship when the gangway is set, usually by 7am, IF you carry all your own luggage. Tunnel opens on the hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachiekeen Posted May 5, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 5, 2017 We have the Princess transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted May 5, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Being you state you have no plans, then you will have a later bus schedule. Is there somewhere you have to be at a certain time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachiekeen Posted May 5, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 5, 2017 No, just finalizing our itinerary and was trying to get an idea of when we might get to Anchorage. It's not a huge deal, I was just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisebie Posted May 28, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Our experience from last year: There was no way to know in advance when your transfer time will be. They will deliver your transfer tickets to your cabin with the assigned times on them. You might be able to check with guest services once on board if you want an earlier time, but we didn't bother. Like you we were just heading to the airport to pick up a car for a DIY tour. The disembark process was very organized and went like clockwork. I would say we were at the airport by 10: 00. You pick up your luggage at the airport which was also very well organized. Overall, it was the smoothest disembarkation I've ever experienced.😊 Sent from my SM-T330NU using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachiekeen Posted May 29, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Our experience from last year: There was no way to know in advance when your transfer time will be. They will deliver your transfer tickets to your cabin with the assigned times on them. You might be able to check with guest services once on board if you want an earlier time, but we didn't bother. Like you we were just heading to the airport to pick up a car for a DIY tour. The disembark process was very organized and went like clockwork. I would say we were at the airport by 10: 00. You pick up your luggage at the airport which was also very well organized. Overall, it was the smoothest disembarkation I've ever experienced.😊 Sent from my SM-T330NU using Forums mobile app Thanks so much for the update! 10:00 was my rough estimate so we'll just plan on that. I hope you enjoyed your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoma03 Posted April 12, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Do you need to go through customs in Whittier? I'm booking a shuttle (not from the cruise line) that wants us to check-in by 8:30 am and I'm trying to decide when I need to leave the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie11 Posted April 12, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Do you need to go through customs in Whittier? I'm booking a shuttle (not from the cruise line) that wants us to check-in by 8:30 am and I'm trying to decide when I need to leave the ship. No, you go thru US customs in Vancouver as you board the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoma03 Posted April 12, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 12, 2018 No, you go thru US customs in Vancouver as you board the ship. Thanks! That should make it a quick exit from the ship. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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