Early Debarkation

[Stabilizer]

I am booked on Serenity's Buenos Aires to Rio cruise, 2/22/2025-3/5/2025. Because of a major flight-time change, we may have to leave the ship the night before the cruise officially ends in Rio. Does anyone know if this can be done? I assume if it can be done, we would cart our luggage off the ship ourselves. Thanks for any input or advice.

[ctjon]

We've done that in US port where we didn't have to do customs., etc.  Not sure if you can in that port.   We had a "form" to fill out, etc.   Your TA should be able to check with Crystal if at that port and time.  

[Texas Tillie]

8 minutes ago, Stabilizer said:

I am booked on Serenity's Buenos Aires to Rio cruise, 2/22/2025-3/5/2025. Because of a major flight-time change, we may have to leave the ship the night before the cruise officially ends in Rio. Does anyone know if this can be done? I assume if it can be done, we would cart our luggage off the ship ourselves. Thanks for any input or advice.

 

I have been on cruises where it has been done. That being said, none of us know if it will be possible in Rio on that specific cruise. You'll need to have your travel agent check with Crystal about your specific circumstance.

[Stabilizer]

Thanks for the replies. I'll contact my TA who can investigate further.

[Txcotn]

As you are debarking in Brazil, be prepared for all manner of delays, real or imagined. On our last debark in Rio, the tour escort apologized for the inordinate delay and explained that "if Brazil could make something difficult for tourists, it would, unless it could make things more difficult" - his words. So fair warning even if all your ducks are lined up in a row, don't relax until you are on the plane. Good luck!

[Keith1010]

Be sure that if this is approved that you get this in writing.

 

And if it is approved then once on the ship that you speak with the front desk to ensure that the front office knows about this.

 

Keith

[Stabilizer]

Thanks everyone for your comments and caveats.

 

My TA is on the case and should early debarking be allowed, I will get confirmation in writing and  reconfirm multiple times once onboard. I'm also looking into a day room (which are hard to come by during Carnaval) in case we can't debark early. (Our flight was changed from mid-morning to late night, hence the possible change in plans.)

[Keith1010]

46 minutes ago, Stabilizer said:

Thanks everyone for your comments and caveats.

 

My TA is on the case and should early debarking be allowed, I will get confirmation in writing and  reconfirm multiple times once onboard. I'm also looking into a day room (which are hard to come by during Carnaval) in case we can't debark early. (Our flight was changed from mid-morning to late night, hence the possible change in plans.)

Just a thought. Think about debarking as planned and have your TA find out if you book the Crystal Transfer if they will put those of you with late flights at a hotel. You won't have your own room but you would have a group room.  Just something to think about.

 

Keith

[TER777]

3 hours ago, Keith1010 said:

Just a thought. Think about debarking as planned and have your TA find out if you book the Crystal Transfer if they will put those of you with late flights at a hotel. You won't have your own room but you would have a group room.  Just something to think about.

 

Keith

Crystal may also offer a debark tour that ends at the airport for those with evening flights. 

[Stabilizer]

Thanks very much for the additional suggestions. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

My TA reached out to Crystal and was told she'd hear back by Thursday regarding early embarkation. As of now, Crystal does not offer day rooms.

Looking into all options. 

[Txcotn]

I think Keith meant a dedicated lounge or conference room as opposed to a hotel bedroom. 

[Keith1010]

9 minutes ago, Txcotn said:

I think Keith meant a dedicated lounge or conference room as opposed to a hotel bedroom. 

Thank you. You are correct.

 

I would suspect they will do this for Rio.

My experience is by and large that many flights from South America back to the USA are late in the evening.

I noticed that on our last cruise that Crystal offered an option to take people to a hotel for a dedicated lounge.

 

Keith

[Txcotn]

Yes this is what they did. I believe the hotel was Tulipe right on the main avenue across from Copacabana beach. 

[rafinmd]

42 minutes ago, Txcotn said:

Yes this is what they did. I believe the hotel was Tulipe right on the main avenue across from Copacabana beach. 

That's where it was on my cruise.

 

Roy