I Will Always Self-assist!!!

[kruisin' kim]

Just off the Liberty! We self-assisted at debarkation in Miami because we had an early flight, 12:15 in Fort Lauderdale. It went great! We we called off at @ 7:15, was through customs by 7:30, and in our shuttle by 8:00 a.m. We got to the airport 3 hours before our flight! If ever given the choice I will always self-assist. Just keep in mind, the least amount of luggage, the easier it is! We had 5 bags and a guitar case for a family of 4, plus we each had one small carry-on for the plane! I would recommend this to any one who is able!

[alprice]

I agree - we do this too - saves so so so much time not having to look for your bags too!

[big_duck]

Glad it went smooth for you.

 

Don't count on it always being that way, I've seen plenty of self-assist disasters.

[gypsyrose]

We did self assist for an early flight too and got off way too early. Agree w/ the luggage load though. We definitely decided we would have to pack way lighter next cruise (don't I say that every year????)

[Flip2cruise]

I agree, it has worked great on my last 4 cruises. Off the ship in less than 15 mins. Custom officials dont even seem to look at your paperwork :)

[MrPete]

Only as a platinum member.

 

I would never do it again if I were anything less. When few were doing it, it was great. Now that everyone does it, it's a disaster.

[AJI2596]

On our last cruise the self assist was a nightmare!! The line was wrapped around the entire ship.

[Flip2cruise]

On our last cruise the self assist was a nightmare!! The line was wrapped around the entire ship.

 

I havent encountered that problem, the major issue seems to be people going down before they are called.

 

I just wait in my cabin until they say to come down.

[75Vette]

What does platium status have to do with self assist?

 

Thanks for answering.

 

Linda

[Toddcan]

Hey, different strokes for different folks, more power to ya' if it floats your boat.

 

Erm.. wait. Can someone please define "self assist". :rolleyes: :D

[CruiseCentric]

 

Erm.. wait. Can someone please define "self assist". :rolleyes: :D

 

Along the same line as "self serve" at a gas station.

[MrPete]

What does platium status have to do with self assist?

 

Order of debarkation:

 

VIP self assist

VIP general debarkation

Regular self assist

Regular general debarkation

[AJI2596]

I havent encountered that problem, the major issue seems to be people going down before they are called.

 

I just wait in my cabin until they say to come down.

 

Yeah. On our cruise it seemed like everyone was self assisting. Actually over 1200 people I think was the count when we were allowed to cut through. So many peeople missed their flights.

[AJI2596]

Order of debarkation:

 

VIP self assist

VIP general debarkation

Regular self assist

Regular general debarkation

 

We were VIP debarkation and had to wait until most of reg self assist was off.

[CruiseCentric]

We were VIP debarkation and had to wait until most of reg self assist was off.

Yes, thats they way it works at most of the ports and ships I have sailed.

[Toddcan]

Along the same line as "self serve" at a gas station.

 

Never mind.. :o

[MrPete]

I guess we were lucky. In NY, on the Victory, we were given two VIP options, or to leave with the masses.

 

We were off the ship at 7:35 :eek:

[KatSt]

Order of debarkation:

 

VIP self assist

VIP general debarkation

Regular self assist

Regular general debarkation

On the Miracle a few weeks ago the order went like this:

 

VIP self assist

Regular self assist

VIP general debarkation

Regular debarkation

 

I asked why the VIP regulars couldn't go before the regular self assist and was told that our luggage wouldn't be available that quickly.

 

It took over an hour for the regular self assist and all the VIPs sat in a lounge watching everyone walk by. It was a little frustrating.

[zqvol]

I've done, it. Never again. Turning yourself into a pack mule is not my idea of a nice way to end a relaxing vacation.

[CruzVinnieCruz]

On the Miracle a few weeks ago the order went like this:

 

VIP self assist

Regular self assist

VIP general debarkation

Regular debarkation

 

I asked why the VIP regulars couldn't go before the regular self assist and was told that our luggage wouldn't be available that quickly.

 

It took over an hour for the regular self assist and all the VIPs sat in a lounge watching everyone walk by. It was a little frustrating.

 

 

The same for us earlier this year on the Miracle. If I would have known the order we would have taken our time getting to the lounge.

 

On the upside it was comfortable and I have been party to some of those self assist disasters in past. Two many passengers trying to get off at the same time and many of them could not handle the amount of luggage they had.

[NCTribeFan]

I don't know why everyone is in such a hurry! Who wants to rush off the ship so they can sit in the airport for 3 hours? :confused:

 

We intentionally booked a late flight for our return from Glory last month. After a nice, leisurely breakfast, we went up and sat by the aft pool, enjoying our last cup of tea in the sun, reading, all by ourselves.

 

After being smashed into the back of the glass elevator on Miracle last December by 3 women trying to pull about 12 cases on, holding them for about 5 minutes while they screamed at each other and totally ignored the fact that there were OTHER PEOPLE already on the elevator, I've vowed to avoid that crowd if at all possible.

 

I'm not in a hurry to get home!

[KatSt]

The same for us earlier this year on the Miracle. If I would have known the order we would have taken our time getting to the lounge.

 

On the upside it was comfortable and I have been party to some of those self assist disasters in past. Two many passengers trying to get off at the same time and many of them could not handle the amount of luggage they had.

The lounge was very comfortable. The only thing I would mention is that on other ships they've had coffee and danish in the lounge for the VIPs while they were waiting. On the Miracle they didn't have anything. I just thought that sitting there with a cup of coffee or juice would have made it just a little nicer.

[PA Dutchman]

The last 4 cruises self assist looked like a circus. We waite on the lido till its all over and then walk off. It is fun to watch what some prople are carrying off and dropping.

[MrPete]

I don't know why everyone is in such a hurry! Who wants to rush off the ship so they can sit in the airport for 3 hours? :confused:

 

 

Ah see? Once we got out of the terminal, we got our car, drove away, and was home in 22 minutes. :D

[vacruizer]

Thanks for sharing this - I've been a little worried about a 12:45pm flight out of FLL when we sail the Liberty next month. Glad to know it's possible - our limo company told us we would have to do self-assist with our early flight time.

 

I didn't book it that way but Delta has changed our flights 7 times since Feb. and instead of the 2pm we originally had our options were the 12:45 or 7pm.