Langevin7 Posted July 30, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Hi, I was wondering how Disembarkment was for anyone who has done the Alaskian itinerary? Did the ship arrive at 6am? Can I make a 10am flight out of Seattle? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted July 30, 2016 #2 Share Posted July 30, 2016 We arrived in Seattle at the scheduled time last month but that isn't a guarantee. A 10 am flight is pushing it as the airport is about 30 or so minutes away depending on traffic. The only way I'd attempt that is by using express departure (carrying your own bags off the ship) and heading out the minute express departure is announced. Enjoy your cruise -- mine was fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZIN TOM Posted August 2, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 2, 2016 TSA security at the airport is very busy at that time of day. It will take at least 45 minutes to the airport. If you have your own express car for you, you might make it. You might have to wait in line for your car as there are a lot of passengers doing the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted August 2, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 2, 2016 That connection is too tight for me. I would never want to spend my entire cruise worrying about this. If you do go for it, make sure you have a Plan B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teehaml Posted August 3, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Pushing it too close for us too. I'd feel like we were on the "Amazing Race"... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZIN TOM Posted August 4, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Quite possible "Mission Impossible......" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teehaml Posted August 4, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) quite possible "mission impossible......" Yes... with the music playing in the background. Edited August 4, 2016 by Teehaml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipmate13 Posted August 8, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 8, 2016 We just came back from the Alaska cruise a couple of days ago and it was a total nightmare once off the ship. I would not chance a flight that close because you never know what to expect. The lines in the airport was crazy!! The lines waiting for transportation to the airport was crazy too.. We did take Uber and they arrived right on time but anything can happen. I would not do it, but that is just me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISINCAMPR Posted August 11, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I've read the posts here, still have questions. We're cruising to Alaska next summer (2017) on Explorer of the Seas and my question is regarding Disembarkation. I've been told by our Travel Agent the Luggage Valet Program is available on this ship and port; but then again I've been told by RCCL Customer Service (800#) it is only offered in Fort Lauderdale / Port Canaveral. If the Luggage Valet is available we'd like to utilize it, but then too we have an 11:45 AM flight out of Seattle. Will our luggage make it? If the program is available??? Or should we just stick with the Express Departure and Carry our own bags off. Thanks, I appreciate your feed back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 11, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I've read the posts here, still have questions. We're cruising to Alaska next summer (2017) on Explorer of the Seas and my question is regarding Disembarkation. I've been told by our Travel Agent the Luggage Valet Program is available on this ship and port; but then again I've been told by RCCL Customer Service (800#) it is only offered in Fort Lauderdale / Port Canaveral. If the Luggage Valet is available we'd like to utilize it, but then too we have an 11:45 AM flight out of Seattle. Will our luggage make it? If the program is available??? Or should we just stick with the Express Departure and Carry our own bags off. Thanks, I appreciate your feed back! I don't think Luggage Valet is available at Seattle. However, in case something has changed and Luggage Valet is available, you will not be accepted into the program unless your flight meets the departure time limits. If they accept you, it's their responsibility to get you your luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISINCAMPR Posted August 11, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Thank you Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impatientlywaiting Posted August 11, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Hi, I was wondering how Disembarkment was for anyone who has done the Alaskian itinerary? Did the ship arrive at 6am? Can I make a 10am flight out of Seattle? TIA Definitely do NOT schedule a 10am flight out of Seattle. Seattle is our home airport and the security lines are too long plus it will take you close to an hour to get to the airport - maybe longer if it's a week day because of rush hour traffic (Royal's cruise terminal is north of downtown). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 11, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Thank you Bob! You're welcome.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted August 12, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I've read the posts here, still have questions. We're cruising to Alaska next summer (2017) on Explorer of the Seas and my question is regarding Disembarkation. I've been told by our Travel Agent the Luggage Valet Program is available on this ship and port; but then again I've been told by RCCL Customer Service (800#) it is only offered in Fort Lauderdale / Port Canaveral. If the Luggage Valet is available we'd like to utilize it, but then too we have an 11:45 AM flight out of Seattle. Will our luggage make it? If the program is available??? Or should we just stick with the Express Departure and Carry our own bags off. Thanks, I appreciate your feed back! Much to my dismay, luggage valet was not available in Seattle two months ago. Of course anything can happen in a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjquilter Posted September 1, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 1, 2016 We just got off the August 19 sailing of Explorer. Getting off was a nightmare. One of my daughters had her luggage go missing! Luckily we were going to my other daughter's house in Mill Creek, about a half hour from Seattle. The luggage turned up at noon- it was at the airport! It had been picked up by someone with their luggage and taken to the airport, where the mistake was noted. (Note- always have a luggage tag!) The person calling said she could pick it up at the airport, or it could be taken back to the cruise pier. She opted to go to the airport, and head home to Portlamd from there. If she'd had a flight to catch, it would have been more complicated. The lesson for us is to carry off our luggage ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted September 1, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 1, 2016 my brother is catching a 12:50 flight out of Seattle tomorrow. He can't do self assist so he's hoping his diamond priority departure helps him off the ship sooner rather than later. He was told Seattle can be chaos so even he is a little nervous with a 12:50 flight. They are catching a taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan386 Posted September 4, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Royal caribbean recommends no departure flight before 11:45 am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetheSea Posted September 4, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I have flown out of SeaTac a lot being from the area. It can get REALLY backed up. And they won't care if you miss your flight while waiting in the security line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy1013 Posted September 5, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I don't think Luggage Valet is available at Seattle. However, in case something has changed and Luggage Valet is available, you will not be accepted into the program unless your flight meets the departure time limits. If they accept you, it's their responsibility to get you your luggage. Is this something through the ship or through the airline? We got off the Aug 12, sailing, and Delta had just set up their valet service. We dropped off our bags with them, no charge cause we get free bags with the Delta card, and they made it on our flight at 10 pm that night. They said they hadn't had this available for long, but it saved us having to lug our stuff around Seattle all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 5, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Is this something through the ship or through the airline? We got off the Aug 12, sailing, and Delta had just set up their valet service. We dropped off our bags with them, no charge cause we get free bags with the Delta card, and they made it on our flight at 10 pm that night. They said they hadn't had this available for long, but it saved us having to lug our stuff around Seattle all day. Luggage Valet is a service provided by the cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy1013 Posted September 5, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Luggage Valet is a service provided by the cruise line. Ok, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faymuiheng Posted September 12, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Cross posting... ** we just got off from Alaska, left ship at 815am walk off/self assisted. cleared building and into bus parking lot area with 20mins. they really did well on this disembarkation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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