Haveuseen1 Posted August 22, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 22, 2019 I am sure I am overthinking this. Arriving Grand Turk @ 8am Departing Grand Turk @ 4pm Does that mean the ship pulls away from the dock @ 4pm, and that I will need to be back on the ship at 3pm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Traveler Susan Posted August 22, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Ship leaves at 4PM - you need to be back onboard by 4PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted August 22, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 22, 2019 They will be specific when you are onboard during your cruise. Typically, your 'last call' reboard is 30 minutes prior to the ship's actual departure. Yes, you're overthinking it a bit. No reason to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalDeacon Posted August 22, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 22, 2019 if it says 4 it means 4, if you not on board , you may have an extended stay on Grand Turk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturngrl Posted August 22, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 22, 2019 If you want to avoid long lines in the heat waiting to board the ship, I recommend you arrive 1 hour earlier than the required time. Shorter lines, and more time to freshen up to watch the "pier runners" who waited until the last minute. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrufy Posted August 22, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 22, 2019 28 minutes ago, Haveuseen1 said: I am sure I am overthinking this. Arriving Grand Turk @ 8am Departing Grand Turk @ 4pm Does that mean the ship pulls away from the dock @ 4pm, and that I will need to be back on the ship at 3pm? The usual time is one half hour prior to sailing. For 4pm departure back on board is 330pm. Always confirm the back on board time before you get off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted August 22, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, Saturngrl said: And that's SHIP TIME too not port time. Always keep a watch with you on ship time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmileEh Posted August 22, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 22, 2019 You are always to be back on board 1/2 HOUR before your departure time... so since your departure time is 4pm be back on the ship by 3:30pm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirlJen Posted August 22, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2019 As others have mentioned the lines to board can get long. You must be on the ship 30 minutes prior to departure. They start announcing names of the people who aren’t back yet. I typically arrive back 15-20 minutes before the required time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haveuseen1 Posted August 22, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Excellent and thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted August 23, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 23, 2019 17 hours ago, Saturngrl said: If you want to avoid long lines in the heat waiting to board the ship, I recommend you arrive 1 hour earlier than the required time. Shorter lines, and more time to freshen up to watch the "pier runners" who waited until the last minute. 16 hours ago, JerseyGirlJen said: As others have mentioned the lines to board can get long. You must be on the ship 30 minutes prior to departure. They start announcing names of the people who aren’t back yet. I typically arrive back 15-20 minutes before the required time. I agree that the lines can be long but as long as you are in that line, you will be OK. We always try to be back onboard around an hour before departure just to avoid the long line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesmiths Posted August 23, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 23, 2019 And that Line at Grand Turk can be fun to be in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wms99 Posted August 23, 2019 #13 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Wait until 3:58 and then run down the pier to get on the ship. Those of us lining the rails and shouting at you love our pier runners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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