surmy555 Posted February 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Hello I'm looking at a 9:25 AM flight home from Portland after the cruise. What time does the Empress arrive in Portland? How soon can I get off the ship? How far is Portland airport from where we dock? Thanks Surmy555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinCan782 Posted February 16, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2018 The Empress docks across the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington, I don't recall when we disembarked in October 2016 but, I believe you will NOT have time to make that 0925 flight out of Portland. At best, it will be close! EDIT...just checked AQSC website, they state 8AM arrival. I picked a Clarkston to Vancouver itinerary at random... https://www.americanqueensteamboatcompany.com/river-cruises/columbia-and-snake-river-cruises/clarkston-portlandvancouver-wa/?date=2018-04-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surmy555 Posted February 16, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I saw that on the website. The confirmation I received indicated we arrived at Vancouver at 5AM. It looks like the airport is 15 minutes away. To be comfortable I'd have to be off the ship by 7, 7:30 at the latest. I'm hoping someone that's been on this cruise can remember when they we're allowed to disembark I've emailed corporate and asked the question but I don't always trust their info. When I hear back I'll post it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinCan782 Posted February 16, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Yes, you might be able to disembark at 7 or 7:30 but, if you are using the AQSC "Airport Transfer", you will be subject to that. We weren't looking at an early disembark as we were catching the southbound Coast Starlight later in the AM at the nearby Vancouver Amtrak Station and had a leisurely AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surmy555 Posted February 16, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I heard back from corporate. The confirmed the 5AM docking but indicated it will take time for the crew to tie off ect. They recommend a 11:30 or later flight but she added a note to our reservation and said to talk to guest services when we board so they are aware and they will work with us so that we can get off as early as possible. They will arrange for a taxi to be waiting for us to take us to the airport. We're going to go for it. I'll report back after the trip to let you know if it was one of the dumbest things we ever tried or if we were successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruze4Ever Posted April 7, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 7, 2018 I heard back from corporate. The confirmed the 5AM docking but indicated it will take time for the crew to tie off ect. They recommend a 11:30 or later flight but she added a note to our reservation and said to talk to guest services when we board so they are aware and they will work with us so that we can get off as early as possible. They will arrange for a taxi to be waiting for us to take us to the airport. We're going to go for it. I'll report back after the trip to let you know if it was one of the dumbest things we ever tried or if we were successful. I found a direct flight to Boston at 9:25 am on October 1st and called the cruise line yesterday with the same question. I was told that the people who buy the ship transfer to the airport for $25 get off the ship first, which is at 7am and the rest of the ship will disembark starting at 8. The airport is only 15 minutes away and it shouldn't be a problem. I booked the flight, since the other flights were very late afternoon or evening. What date is your flight? Keep me posted! Good luck! ~Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surmy555 Posted April 7, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted April 7, 2018 We fly September 17th, I'll let you know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruze4Ever Posted April 8, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 8, 2018 We fly September 17th, I'll let you know how it goes. Enjoy the cruise and let me know how it goes leaving the ship early. Thanks! ~Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9pal Posted April 13, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 13, 2018 The airport is fairly close, maybe 15-20 minutes but if it's a weekday, there's rush hour traffic to deal with. We took an Uber instead of the airport transfer, about 1/2 the cost for the 2 of us with tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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