I bought a Timex ($20 Cdn) as well and set it to ship time or bus time if it's a land tour) and then it doesn't matter if my phone is connected or what time it is in port. I also aim to be back 30 min to an hour in advance of the official time to return to the ship to allow time for the unexpected.
Any other tips to avoid being a pier runner?
The daily newsletter often has the contact #'s for the ship and Guest Services, and it's sometimes in the app as well.
I bought a Timex ($20 Cdn) as well and set it to ship time or bus time if it's a land tour) and then it doesn't matter if my phone is connected or what time it is in port. I also aim to be back 30 min to an hour in advance of the official time to return to the ship to allow time for the unexpected.