TEXASMUNK Posted June 5, 2010 #1 Share Posted June 5, 2010 With the first cruise out of a homeport after the ship has arrived from a transAtlantic crossing? Every departure will be different , so looking for general info. For Example, when Voayge got back to Galveston this past year, embarkation was a nightmare due to Coast Guard inspection and Customs/Immigration slow downs. So, I ask....what has been your experience??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksimonusa Posted June 5, 2010 #2 Share Posted June 5, 2010 The first cruise after a TA, normally does not allow boarding until the "normal" time stated in the cruise docs, normally around 2pm, as the USGC has to re certify the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted June 5, 2010 #3 Share Posted June 5, 2010 A couple of years ago we were on the first cruise of the Navigator out FLL after she had crossed the Atlantic. We were delayed in boarding due to a Coast Guard inspection plus the fact that all crew members had to go through immigration and there was crew leaving and new crew coming on board. Not a fun day at all. I will never do it again. Add to that a port that had old small buildings that could not handle the large crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsafeman Posted June 5, 2010 #4 Share Posted June 5, 2010 You must be referring to the ill-fated December 13, fogged-in-for-2-days on Voyager. We were to sail that day, and yes, it was a nightmare getting on the ship. We heard a lot of different reasons for the delays and I understand that they cannot board the ship until everyone else departs. We will never do a first sailing after a repositioning cruise again. We do have the Voyager booked for their second week back though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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