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We arrive in Vancouver on the 5th of August, this is what the confirmation from Princess shows: Aug 05 Vancouver 6:30AM Aug 05 Transfer: Ship To Airport We have a sea day on that Friday, our last stop is timed as Aug 03 Ketchikan 10:00AM 6:00PM Thank you for your experience and wisdom. I feel better knowing that I can have our daughters luggage go off with ours the night before that we could have them self disembark, however I may consider asking if they're able to join us in the suite/platinum area. I do not want to overstep there, and since they're adults they can self disembark and meet us with their luggage. I am ok with that too.

So we don't even collect our own bags? Excellent! This is why I am a long time lurker, there is always great information to be seen here. Thank you!

Again another reassuring post. My TA seems to think I am worried about nothing, but I know how that last morning and YVR can be. Thank you

Oh that's excellent. We normally stay a few days before/after but we have been to Vancouver many times. Knowing how the airport and immigration are there, I have a lot anxiety about feeling pressed for time. Thanks for the reassurance.

This is essentially what the TA has advised us to do. But the airport transfer from Princess is giving me pause, and your other response is exactly why. Thank you

This is my fear! The TA said the ship transfer is the best option. She has been amazing with our land tour recommendations as well our excursions. However, this part has me flummoxed.

I have not ever done self-disembark so I had no idea what it entailed, but that makes sense. I appreciate it and the welcome. 🙂

They're allowed to come with us? That would be ideal! I would have thought they'd be assigned a different time, and not allowed. I thought that is why the TA suggested let them do self disembarkation. Does no one check that they're assigned with us?

We do have Princess transfers, but I wasn't sure if self disembark passengers even went through the suitcases for pick up area. We are flying out of Vancouver and I hear the immigration can be lengthy and I definitely will want them to wait for us to board the Princess Transfer Bus so I will know they got through ok before heading to our gates.

We will be sailing Majestic Princess in July with our adult daughters (20 & 22) in an inside cabin very close to our suite. When we arrive in Vancouver, we have priority disembark and obviously our kids won't. Can we have their luggage taken down with ours the evening before and have them self-disembark? My TA suggested this may work, as they could grab their luggage on their way out and wait for us to meet them on the curb by the airport transfer. Their luggage will likely be that of 1/2 their body weight, so having them carry it off seems to be an unlikely option. My biggest concern is their being assigned a later disembarkation time and our flight being at 1pm, that we may miss our flight. I am trying to avoid a mad and frenzied ending. Somewhat irritated with our TA for booking it so close, ending vacation feeling like my hair is on fire is not a way to end our trip. Ironically, I haven't ever used a TA to help our travels, but with such an expensive and lengthy trip, I thought logistically it may be better. Everything else seems to be actually have been beneficial, however I am full of angst with the disembarkment aspect. Other options/suggestions are certainly welcome. Again, I am only trying to be prepared and not wanting to start an outrage, so please keep that in mind with responses.