jjw1026 Posted May 26, 2008 #1 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Our last trip was a year ago April and we had the normal disembarkation on the Maasdam. We are going again in late November and are wondering if they have the new silent procedures or not. Have heard good and bad things about this new procedure and was curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted May 26, 2008 #2 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Our last trip was a year ago April and we had the normal disembarkation on the Maasdam. We are going again in late November and are wondering if they have the new silent procedures or not. Have heard good and bad things about this new procedure and was curious. It wasn't done as of Apr.14/08....wondering if it has changed since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjw1026 Posted May 26, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Thanks for the reply. I just remembered, a cousin of mine is on her right now. I guess I'll just have to wait until she returns and find out from her. Will post her findings for you after she returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 26, 2008 #4 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I don't think they are doing Silent Disembark "yet" on Maasdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted May 26, 2008 #5 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Can anyone explain what the Silent Disembarkation is? We were on the Maasdam in March and the disembarkation was called by groups according to what color and number you had on your luggage. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted May 26, 2008 #6 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Can anyone explain what the Silent Disembarkation is? Here's how it works (at least in theory): The ship is expected to dock, and go through various procedures at a given time. Passengers are given a letter listing out their disembarkation time based on arrival, and their on-going plans. That time is in a letter sent to their cabin, along with other disembarkation information. The ship arrives, docking procedures are completed, and everyone picks up and leaves in accordance with the time on their letter. No announcements calling for tag numbers/colors to disembark are called out over the PA---leaving it blissfully quiet. All that will work very well if the ship comes in on time, procedures are completed in a timely fashion, passengers pay their bills/go through Immigration, and leave when it's expected they will. Any glitch in any one (or more) of the various points can make a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry1954 Posted May 27, 2008 #7 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Here's how it works (at least in theory):The ship is expected to dock, and go through various procedures at a given time. Passengers are given a letter listing out their disembarkation time based on arrival, and their on-going plans. That time is in a letter sent to their cabin, along with other disembarkation information. The ship arrives, docking procedures are completed, and everyone picks up and leaves in accordance with the time on their letter. No announcements calling for tag numbers/colors to disembark are called out over the PA---leaving it blissfully quiet. All that will work very well if the ship comes in on time, procedures are completed in a timely fashion, passengers pay their bills/go through Immigration, and leave when it's expected they will. Any glitch in any one (or more) of the various points can make a mess. this is a train wreck waiting to happen harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry1954 Posted May 27, 2008 #8 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Here's how it works (at least in theory):The ship is expected to dock, and go through various procedures at a given time. Passengers are given a letter listing out their disembarkation time based on arrival, and their on-going plans. That time is in a letter sent to their cabin, along with other disembarkation information. The ship arrives, docking procedures are completed, and everyone picks up and leaves in accordance with the time on their letter. No announcements calling for tag numbers/colors to disembark are called out over the PA---leaving it blissfully quiet. All that will work very well if the ship comes in on time, procedures are completed in a timely fashion, passengers pay their bills/go through Immigration, and leave when it's expected they will. Any glitch in any one (or more) of the various points can make a mess. sadly, IMHO this is a train wreck waiting to happen harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplenorway Posted May 27, 2008 #9 Share Posted May 27, 2008 We had normal disembarkation on the Maasdam last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted May 27, 2008 #10 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thank you for the information. I hope it all works as it's supposed to. Our cruise isn't until late Nov so who knows what may happen by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docksider21 Posted May 27, 2008 #11 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Since with Silent Disembarkation no one will be telling me to leave, does that mean I get to stay?!? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 27, 2008 #12 Share Posted May 27, 2008 :D David..... I think they will silently send the silent Security Officer to silenty escort you to the gangway. :) As long as it is silent, it won't hurt quite so much. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucory Posted May 28, 2008 #13 Share Posted May 28, 2008 was the most preferable of our 3 recent cruises. On Princess, we had to go to lounges and hold in what was the most painful and delayed and unpleasant of all. On the Amsterdam, we were called by groups over the loud speakers, which has us on edge waiting to be called. When we were called and left, we were quizzed as to whether our group had been called even though there was noone else waiting to get off. With silent disembarkation on the Oosterdam, we waited a half hour until after the process was first started with the initial PA, and walked off with no queues and minimal fuss with a pleasant goodbye from a few of the super pleasant crew. It would be a real shame if it changes as silent disembarkation left the responsibility with the customer and it seemed all were relaxed and enjoyed the process. :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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