jerry777777

On the last full day you'll get a sheet with the departure times for the various luggage tags. One of those time slots on that sheet is devoted just to RC transfers.

Hi, Thank you very much for the information, advice and suggestion. We think alike. It is not entirely necessary but it's the prudent thing to do.  I would just substitute "worrier" (what people may perceive we are) with what we actually are: "careful, comprehensive, risk averse planners" 🤣. Thanks again and I wish you guys the very best on your next cruise!

Jerry, you will be fine with a 2:45 PM departure. I think that is a perfect departure time.  The shuttles are very efficient, IMO.  You won't have to wait very long for the bus to leave.  Being the worrier that I am, I would much rather get off the ship early and get to the airport and then worry about how long I have to wait around.  If it's me, I AM going to self-assist and get off the ship as early as possible and catch one of the earliest busses, but I don't think that's entirely necessary.

If you're taking the RC shuttle there is a specific time they ask those people to depart. Like 8:30 or so

With a 2:45 PM flight you're going to be fine.  You don't really need to self depart at 7:15 unless that's what you really want.  The busses will be there and assuming you're one of the first on, about 30 minutes is right.