WA Girl Posted November 22, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hi, we are first time cruisers in Europe/Mediterranean on MSC Fantasia, next September, just wondering what the procedure is for collecting passports at end of cruise. Can you collect it before the last morning at all :confused: Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YVRCruiser Posted November 22, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hi, we are first time cruisers in Europe/Mediterranean on MSC Fantasia, next September, just wondering what the procedure is for collecting passports at end of cruise.Can you collect it before the last morning at all :confused: Thanks Hello, When we docked for disembarkation at 7:00, the passports were available sortly after, long before we were able to actually leave the ship. As there were very few non Europeans on-board, the line was very short, and the process did not take long. As we usually walk off with our luggage, we did ask if we could get them early and we were told they were needed for customs when we docked. Enjoy your cruise! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WA Girl Posted November 22, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted November 22, 2013 So just after you docked you were able to get the passports ? And where do you go to get them ? Also how long did it take for you to get off the ship, after you docked ? Did you get in earlier ? Thanks again Sharon :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YVRCruiser Posted November 22, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Do you have a tight connection?:) Answers in red... So just after you docked you were able to get the passports ? Yes, but I do not recal how quick. It was before they opened the doors to let you out though. And where do you go to get them ? On our ship/sailing, it was the Excursion Desk. Also how long did it take for you to get off the ship, after you docked ? We had hours before our flight so we did not rush, but it would have been within an hour, probably less though. If you follow the proper disembarkation process, I doubt your luggage would be available at that point. Did you get in earlier ? We stopped moving within seconds of our scheduled arrival which is consistent with most of our cruises in Europe. Different story from out local experience at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WA Girl Posted November 22, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Thanks so much for your replies Good to hear that's it relatively quick to collect passports and doesn't interfere with disembarking from the ship as we have an international afternoon flight on same day. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WA Girl Posted November 22, 2013 Author #6 Share Posted November 22, 2013 YVR Cruiser didn't see your question about flight connections on last post It's a afternoon.3.50 pm, international :):confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YVRCruiser Posted November 22, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Well, assuming you are out of Venice, I would feel very comfortable with that timeline. I would probably even enjoy the morning on the ship, and avoid the rush. Now if you are leaving from Bari... Anyways, we will be back onboard MSC in October, time to change my signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WA Girl Posted November 22, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Yes we are flying out of Venice :) Is that where you disembarked from ? When is your next cruise ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonintassie Posted November 22, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hi you will have noproblem disembarking in the morning and making your afternoon flight out of Venice . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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