I was also on this cruise and the reason they strongly discouraged walking off with bags (a letter from the Captain was provided the day prior) was because we docked at berth 46, which is at the far end of the port (actually several miles away from the main port/berth where we embarked).
They required bus/shuttle transport to the remote (tented) “terminal” where checked bags could be picked up, taxis could be secured and another shuttle was available to take passengers back to the main parking area if they had driven to the port.
Due to port regulations, you were not allowed to walk from the ship to the remote terminal, even though it was just a few hundred yards away. While it was not the most convenient experience, it was by no means a deal breaker. Probably added about 20 minutes to our typical process having to wait for a shuttle.
I was also on this cruise and the reason they strongly discouraged walking off with bags (a letter from the Captain was provided the day prior) was because we docked at berth 46, which is at the far end of the port (actually several miles away from the main port/berth where we embarked). They required bus/shuttle transport to the remote (tented) “terminal” where checked bags could be picked up, taxis could be secured and another shuttle was available to take passengers back to the main parking area if they had driven to the port. Due to port regulations, you were not allowed to walk from the ship to the remote terminal, even though it was just a few hundred yards away. While it was not the most convenient experience, it was by no means a deal breaker. Probably added about 20 minutes to our typical process having to wait for a shuttle.
