Drop Luggage and Go

[Seafan22]

Is it acceptable to choose a late check in time, arrive early at the port and drop off my luggage and then leave the terminal to go and explore the departure city? 

 

I am just wondering if there are any security issues of processing luggage from a person who may not check in until 5-6 hours later. 

 

Thanks

[Biker19]

Just now, Seafan22 said:

Is it acceptable to choose a late check in time, arrive early at the port and drop off my luggage and then leave the terminal to go and explore the departure city? 

Yes, though the drop off may not be available that much earlier (1-2 hours) than the earliest check in time.

[Seafan22]

Okay, that's good.  Thanks

[steveru621]

Luggage is not tracked to make sure you board.  That happens in the airline world.

[Surfguyxxx]

I've done it many times.  I drop off early, go to the rental car drop off location and Uber it back to the port.  Works out just fine for me.

[Seafan22]

Would anyone know what time one could begin dropping off luggage at the Amsterdam terminal?

[crewsweeper]

1 hour ago, Seafan22 said:

Would anyone know what time one could begin dropping off luggage at the Amsterdam terminal?

Just stay at the Double Tree Centraal Station and walk over anytime.

[Joseph2018Baltic]

It depends on what port you are talking about.  Example, San Juan, ship leaves late.  I did it there, even check in, than leave.  Some ports in Europe, you don't really drive to a "port" like in Florida.  So yes, it is easy to drop your luggage and go.  But many ports, this might not be so easy.  So please tell everyone exactly where you are going