To get off the ship...they start around 7/7:30..but were running late the day we went. The boat ride to shore is very short..so that isn't a problem.
You have to get in line to get your tender ticket..unless is it prearranged with your excursion..if you booked yourself..it isn't..or wasn't for all the people worried about missing their excursions..because disney was running late the morning we were on.