luvavacation Posted October 11, 2006 #1 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I have been trying to find out the earliest and latest embarkation time for the Carnival Spirit Southbound from Whittier, and have not found a definitive answer. My family would like to book our Whittier glacier cruise, but I want to make sure we return to port before the boat leaves. I have embarkation times ranging anywhere from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with Carnival saying 1:30 to 8:00. I am sure someone here will know for sure! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail811 Posted October 11, 2006 #2 Share Posted October 11, 2006 We embarked around 2PM, but due to some late luggage for several passengers from Anchorage, we did not leave port until around 1030PM; I think we were scheduled to leave at 8PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea_u_onboard Posted October 11, 2006 #3 Share Posted October 11, 2006 According to Carnival's website it states 9 pm. I know from other cruises they like you to be onboard a half hour beforehand. If you are going out of Whittier I'm sure all the vendors are aware of the time you need to be onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunFunCruiser Posted October 12, 2006 #4 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I was told it's 9:00, but they want you there by 8:00. I plan on getting on board by 7:00, relax, get settled before dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted October 14, 2006 #5 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I have been trying to find out the earliest and latest embarkation time for the Carnival Spirit Southbound from Whittier, and have not found a definitive answer. My family would like to book our Whittier glacier cruise, but I want to make sure we return to port before the boat leaves. I have embarkation times ranging anywhere from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with Carnival saying 1:30 to 8:00. I am sure someone here will know for sure! :) You will have NO problem getting on your ship with taking a glacier boat tour out of Whittier, go on a 1pm trip and you will be back well in time. You are smart to not be on a rush to get on your ship and enjoy some more of Alaska. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvavacation Posted October 17, 2006 Author #6 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Thanks for the information everyone. We booked out Whittier glacier tour with Sound Eco Adventures, 1:00 p.m. departure. I have two daughters that live and breathe nature and animals, so I chose the Esther Passage tour, hoping they have their fill of beautiful scenery and a bit of wildlife, and I can calmly enjoy myself knowing we will be back to the ship in time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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