Leaving Ship Before Final Port

[ghia007]

Looking at a New England cruise that start in Quebec City and ends in Boston. The stop before Boston is Portland, Maine.  I would like to leave the cruise there and stay with family.  Is this possible? If so I assume I would arrange this with ship ahead of time?  Thank you.

[1025cruise]

It depends. The good news is you will need to go through immigration in Portland regardless, so that aspect will be covered, but the cruise line may not allow this.

[ghia007]

I will start with the cruise line, Princess. Thank you.

[princeton123211]

2 hours ago, ghia007 said:

I will start with the cruise line, Princess. Thank you.

If they don't allow it (and they're within their rights not to as it can sometimes complicate the ship's compliance with shipping laws) it is an easy train ride back up to Portland. You just take an Uber to Boston North Station and Amtrak's Downeaster Service goes right back to Portland. 

[ghia007]

That was my backup, plan B. I think there is a train that will take me to Saco which is closer to where I want to be.  Thank you for the heads up.