How soon after a ship arrives in port is disembarking

[gailellen12]

Thanks in advance 

[mauibabes]

In my experience it is when the Port Security decides it is. They give the approval to the ship staff to release the passengers. Normally it has started at 8:00 and done by 9:00ish. Our worst experience, we were held up by port security in Miami and disembarkation did not start until 9:30. Depending where you are disembarking, domestic or international, it can be different everywhere. 
If you are trying to make flight arrangements, definitely book after noon, especially if flying internationally. Don’t add unnecessary anxiety to your travel days. 
Mauibabes

[pinotlover]

I read your post differently that Mauibabes since the question was imprecise. I usually use a 30 minute differential from docking time to private tour pickup time by our guide. The other half of the question.

[alcpa1]

Where and when would be helpful. Southampton, Tampa, Copenhagen???????

[gailellen12]

Bermuda for a private excursion. 

[no fuss travel]

2 hours ago, gailellen12 said:

Bermuda for a private excursion. 

Depends on port authorities. In Stockholm we were delayed1.5 hours, other ports maybe anywhere from 15 minutes to half hour

[eddmel]

Agree. 

[redshine]

Southampton 

when to book air time to be safe

[IWantToLiveOverTheSea]

I usually won't book a flight until at least noon or maybe 1 PM if the ship's official arrival time is scheduled to be 8 AM.  There could be weather issues, though we've had few of those on disembark days in the past.  There could be port & immigration clearance issues.  The airport could want or require you to be there 2 to 3 hours pre-flight. The port may be far away, or the traffic may be horrible, or the taxis few, or part of the city may be closed due to a major event. 

[AMHuntFerry]

7 hours ago, redshine said:

Southampton 

when to book air time to be safe

When flying from the UK to the US, I prefer to book at least one night at a hotel near Heathrow airport. There are quite a few interesting things to do and see within a short ride/drive from the airport and it takes a lot of stress away. Someone a little more ambitious will need to chime in on same day flight times.

[alcpa1]

We just disembarked again from Southampton last week. We traveled on Tuesday and traffic was unusually light. We were lucky!!!!! We've had it worse.

We had a private driver and our flight was a little before two. We were at the airport by 10:30. Our gate was not posted until an hour before the flight and LHR has many long corridors in terminal 3. So be aware.

We've also cruised to Bermuda three times from different originating ports. We cleared within 1/2 to 3/4 hours after docking. Your time may vary. If you have a private tour booked your guide/driver will be aware of your arrival like they are in every port we have visited in many years of sailing.

[ORV]

I do believe the Op is really interested in port stops, not disembarking

[DeanoNorthPerth]

I'm waiting for someone to start a thread "How Long Is A Piece Of String?"

[bob brown]

16 hours ago, DeanoNorthPerth said:

I'm waiting for someone to start a thread "How Long Is A Piece Of String?"

I know….it is precisely twice the distance from its center, to one end…😁

[gailellen12]

On 9/11/2024 at 2:13 PM, ORV said:

I do believe the Op is really interested in port stops, not disembarking

Correct. Thanks your op

[Redtravel]

Be careful. Sometimes ships get delayed arriving in a port. Things happen.  2 weeks ago, we were to disembark in Boston.  Ship was scheduled to arrive at 7 am.  It was late.  Why?  It was a nice dry day with calm seas.  We had to get out of cabin by 8, go to the show lounge at 9 and wait.  Crowded, waiting to get called to walk back to the dining room to get cleared by US customs before disembarking. Each place we went, there were long lines and people checking.  You couldn’t disembark until passport was stamped. This too a long time. Got to airport at 11.  

[ORV]

5 hours ago, Redtravel said:

Be careful. Sometimes ships get delayed arriving in a port. Things happen.  2 weeks ago, we were to disembark in Boston.  Ship was scheduled to arrive at 7 am.  It was late.  Why?  It was a nice dry day with calm seas.  We had to get out of cabin by 8, go to the show lounge at 9 and wait.  Crowded, waiting to get called to walk back to the dining room to get cleared by US customs before disembarking. Each place we went, there were long lines and people checking.  You couldn’t disembark until passport was stamped. This too a long time. Got to airport at 11.  

And I just disembarked at Boston and could have made a 10am flight. Of course we did the passport check the day before as we had an overnight there. 

[Charles4515]

On 9/10/2024 at 5:25 AM, gailellen12 said:

Bermuda for a private excursion. 

In my experience it takes about 30 minutes after docking in Bermuda for the ship to clear with Bermuda authorities and the gangway to be set up.

Edited Saturday at 09:44 PM by Charles4515

[ORV]

On 9/14/2024 at 7:28 AM, Redtravel said:

Be careful. Sometimes ships get delayed arriving in a port. Things happen.  2 weeks ago, we were to disembark in Boston.  Ship was scheduled to arrive at 7 am.  It was late.  Why?  It was a nice dry day with calm seas.  We had to get out of cabin by 8, go to the show lounge at 9 and wait.  Crowded, waiting to get called to walk back to the dining room to get cleared by US customs before disembarking. Each place we went, there were long lines and people checking.  You couldn’t disembark until passport was stamped. This too a long time. Got to airport at 11.  

You didn't say, which ship was this?