Booking Excursion times???

[Nautical Smiles]

If we are booking excursions on our own and our ship is going to be in port at 8:00am to 6:00pm. What time do we need to be back on the ship, is it 1 or 2 hours before the departure time???

 

Thanks!!:confused:

[Keith1010]

Usually you have to be back on the ship 30 minutes before it sails. But if you are doing excursions on your own give yourself more time to get back to ths ship. Factor in traffic jams, a taxi cab breakdown etc because unless you are on one of the cruise tours the ship will not wait for you if you are not back on time.

 

Keith

[paul929207]

The ship usually says to be on board at least 30 minutes before sailing. I would ot call it too close. If you are on a private tour, the ship will NOT wait if you are late.

[Sheffie]

Yes, as Keith said, everyone is supposed to be back onboard 1/2 hour before sailing. That being said, I also agree that you need to give yourself extra leeway for the "just in case it happens" scenario. Private vendors do not want you to miss the ship, but things happen. (We JUST made it back one time in St. Lucia. . . very scary!)

[Nautical Smiles]

Thanks everyone!!! I was giving it one to 2 hours, to atleast be near the port looking around before boarding the ship.

 

 

Thanks for your help!!

[Sheffie]

Thanks everyone!!! I was giving it one to 2 hours, to atleast be near the port looking around before boarding the ship.

 

 

Thanks for your help!!

 

Sounds perfect! No stress!

[BroncosFan2010]

Booking with the cruise line ensures you will make it to the ship. Booking on your own can be tricky. If you book with a private company, make sure to tell them when you need to be back to the ship. They will usually accommodate you. If you are on your own, give yourself at least an hour. Strange things can happen...