Synonyms of disembark

disembark

verb

ˌdis-əm-ˈbärk 

1

as in to land

to go ashore from a ship

the cruise passengers disembarked as soon as they got to the terminal in Miami

Synonyms & Similar Words

• land
• debark
• dock
• beach
• put in
• anchor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• get (on)
• embark
• board
• weigh (anchor)

2

as in to descend

to come down from something (as a vehicle)

before you disembark, make sure you haven't left anything on your seat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• descend
• dismount
• alight
• light
• get down
• deplane
• detrain

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• embark
• get in
• board
• climb (aboard)
• mount
• entrain
• enplane

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disembark

On a visit to Grand Cayman during a 2024 trip with Disney Cruise Line, Lee, who uses a wheelchair, was able to board and disembark the tender – a small boat used to ferry guests between an anchored cruise ship and the shore – via a portable ramp. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Crew members were not permitted to disembark during her eight-month contract, but the isolation brought them unusually close. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

The Port of Barcelona says 58% of its cruise traffic in 2025 involved passengers embarking or disembarking in the city. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Travelers continuing to Arequipa, Peru’s second-largest city, remained on board, while others disembarked at the Km. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026