How long does it take to get off the ship at port?

[#eurovirgin]

For example, at our Rome stop, it says we are in port from 8am to 8pm. Does this mean line up to leave the ship at 8am? How long should I expect it to take? I'm trying to time excursions (we aren't booking through the cruise).

[CruiserBruce]

Most cruise lines, for standard docked port stops, you will be able to get off within 30 minutes of scheduled docking. Tendering, and your final disembarkation are another ball game.

 

Ships are typically a little early, and tour companies will wait- they can see the ship is there, and the ship's status. So, using your example, I would book the tour in Rome no later than 8:30, and would even consider an 8am booking.

[leaveitallbehind]

Once the ship clears customs, which as CruiserBruce says typically is within 30 minutes of docking, you can leave the ship. There will be people who will wait in the stairwells and and hallways to disembark, but there will be a flow once the process begins and it will move quickly. Certain timed excursions will likely get priority, but you will not have to wait long to disembark. Just remember to be back on board at the ship's published time, which typically is 30 minutes before departure.

[moqui_girl]

Most cruise lines, for standard docked port stops, you will be able to get off within 30 minutes of scheduled docking. Tendering, and your final disembarkation are another ball game.

 

Ships are typically a little early, and tour companies will wait- they can see the ship is there, and the ship's status. So, using your example, I would book the tour in Rome no later than 8:30, and would even consider an 8am booking.

 

 

Rome is 90-120mins away from the port so if you are booking an excursion do it from the port, not the city.

 

We docked in Rome at 7am. We were off before 7.30am

 

 

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[#eurovirgin]

Ok thanks everyone!

[CruiserBruce]

Rome is 90-120mins away from the port so if you are booking an excursion do it from the port, not the city.

 

We docked in Rome at 7am. We were off before 7.30am

 

 

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Perhaps I should have said "to Rome". But Rome is more like 75 to perhaps 90 minutes away.

[cb at sea]

If you're docked, you can leave whenever they open the doors! Not everyone is in a huge rush to get off....you simply walk off when ready.

If you're tendered, it does take longer.

[Krazy Kruizers]

I would arrange for the private tour operator to pick me up around 9 AM and at the pier (not town).