Boston Disembarkation-Norwegian Pearl

[CruiseAddict74]

What is a resonable expecation of being off the ship (so I can plan for car service pick up) if the ship arrives in Boston at 8:00 am? I'm new to NCL. Thanks in advance for your insights.

[phoenix1181]

If you're new to NCL & don't have a flight or NCL tour booked, you'll be one of the last off the ship.  That said, if you're on a Boston/Bermuda/Bar Harbor cruise, you can expect to be off about 10:00 - 10:30 at the lates since customs is handled onboard in Bar Harbor.

[BlushPell]

I’ve done self disembarkation from the Pearl and been in the parking lot by 8:30 depends when the ship arrives and then starts the process. If you can carry all of your luggage you can leave pretty early. Also if you self disembark you can walk off anytime. Just remember you need to have all your baggage with you with that option.

[dbrown84]

I'll 2nd that you can walk off whenever you like once debarkation begins.  Just carry your own bags.  You don't have to have a flight or NCL tour booked to go first

[phoenix1181]

Walking off your luggage is definitely an option but, IMHO, not worth the aggravation.  Long lines start very early and people are frequently standing and waiting to disembark for an hour or more.  A lot of people do it but it's not for me!

[ggTexasGal]

9 minutes ago, phoenix1181 said:

Walking off your luggage is definitely an option but, IMHO, not worth the aggravation.  Long lines start very early and people are frequently standing and waiting to disembark for an hour or more.  

True!!!

[1025cruise]

Assuming you are stopping in Bar Harbor, where you will complete immigration, debarkation in Boston is a breeze. You scan out, walk into the terminal, grab your luggage, and go.

[schmoopie17]

18 hours ago, phoenix1181 said:

If you're new to NCL & don't have a flight or NCL tour booked, you'll be one of the last off the ship.  

We didn't have a flight or a tour, but we were one of the first off the Prima due to self-debarkation. Not sure what a flight or tour has to do with anything...unless I'm missing something...which wouldn't be the first time.

 

We left our cabin, walked down to the deck to get off...the whole thing took less than ten minutes (if that).

 

 

Edited August 9, 2023 by schmoopie17

[phoenix1181]

5 minutes ago, schmoopie17 said:

We didn't have a flight or a tour, but we were one of the first off the Prima in Port Canaveral due to self-debarkation. Not sure what a flight or tour has to do with anything...unless I'm missing something...which wouldn't be the first time.

 

We left our cabin, walked down to the deck to get off...the whole thing took less than ten minutes (if that).

Sorry if I confused anyone.  I did not consider self-debarkation in my comment since I prefer not to utilize that option.

Edited August 9, 2023 by phoenix1181
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