shopnagain Posted October 1, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I have never been to Ft Lauderdale but read the airport is quite close to the port. Is a flight arriving at FLL at 10:44am feasible to make a sailing that departs at 4pm? I like to fly in the previous day but this may not be possible this time. Anyone familiar with this port, please advise. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megs867 Posted October 1, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I would think as long as you don't have any delays. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted October 1, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Quite feasible, assuming no delays. You need to be onboard 90 or 120 minutes in advance. It will take you 30 or so minutes to collect your bags, and a 15 or so minute taxi ride. Discussed here daily. But I would never say to fly in the day of your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted October 1, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 1, 2016 CruiserBruce--I agree with everything you said, especially to never fly in the day of cruise!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopnagain Posted October 1, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Quite feasible, assuming no delays. You need to be onboard 90 or 120 minutes in advance. It will take you 30 or so minutes to collect your bags, and a 15 or so minute taxi ride. Discussed here daily. But I would never say to fly in the day of your cruise. It's a short cruise, so no checked bags. Just carry on items. However, it's on a holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocostabs Posted October 1, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 1, 2016 It is a very short ride to the port. When you leave the airport on the northbound traffic. You get to your immediately and make your first right. And follow the signs. It's right there. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megs867 Posted October 1, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Did you book flight through the cruise line or separate? We have done both ways. If through cruise we fly in same day if on our own we fly in at least a day before. The cruise line has had us arriving at 2pm the same day of the cruise, that cuts it very close. In fact my parents nearly missed the boat because of a plane problem. They were detoured to Orlando waiting to fly to ft lauderdale. But since it was through the cruise line they held the ship waiting for info from Orlando. They walked in during muster. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagolferbob Posted October 1, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 1, 2016 The port is less than 5 miles away. Sent from my GT-P3113 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 1, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Sorry...Some poster's just don't understand that flying in morning of cruise sometimes is the only option some might have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerLady Posted October 1, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I have never been to Ft Lauderdale but read the airport is quite close to the port. Is a flight arriving at FLL at 10:44am feasible to make a sailing that departs at 4pm? I like to fly in the previous day but this may not be possible this time. Anyone familiar with this port, please advise. Thanks You are leaving Buffalo, in April?? Wow.. Much braver than i would be.. I know the weather there, and flights are routinely delayed there. If there is ANY WAY possible, take a red eye, or a much earlier flight.. I wouldn't take the risk.. Good Luck.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopnagain Posted October 1, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted October 1, 2016 You are leaving Buffalo, in April?? Wow.. Much braver than i would be.. I know the weather there, and flights are routinely delayed there. If there is ANY WAY possible, take a red eye, or a much earlier flight.. I wouldn't take the risk.. Good Luck.. Lol, no. That cruise is already set in stone and we are flying in TWO days before! This is a good deal I came across on Thanksgiving day. But flying in that day would be the only option. Sorry, work always gets in the way of everything fun :rolleyes: so I am just trying to figure out if it is feasible or not. If I get the cruise insurance, does it cover plane delays causing missing the boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopnagain Posted October 1, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Sorry...Some poster's just don't understand that flying in morning of cruise sometimes is the only option some might have. Thank you! I am well aware it's not the ideal situation but that is why I am trying to ascertain if it is doable before I book anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted October 1, 2016 #13 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Thank you! I am well aware it's not the ideal situation but that is why I am trying to ascertain if it is doable before I book anything. To answer your question - it is quite doable. With no luggage to wait for, you could be at the pier a bit after 11 am. If your flight has a connection, be sure to check out your options in case you miss the connection, as you could still possibly make the ship. For example, when we fly from OKC to FLL on Delta we connect in Atlanta. Delta has a flight from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale about every hour, so if we miss our connection, we can possibly get on the next one (assuming it is not full). After many years of business travel, I always know the alternative flights in case things go amiss. This also works the other way when we have carryons only - sometimes we can catch an earlier flight by standing by at the connecting airport (another good reason to know your airline's flight schedule). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopnagain Posted October 1, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted October 1, 2016 To answer your question - it is quite doable. With no luggage to wait for, you could be at the pier a bit after 11 am. If your flight has a connection, be sure to check out your options in case you miss the connection, as you could still possibly make the ship. For example, when we fly from OKC to FLL on Delta we connect in Atlanta. Delta has a flight from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale about every hour, so if we miss our connection, we can possibly get on the next one (assuming it is not full). After many years of business travel, I always know the alternative flights in case things go amiss. This also works the other way when we have carryons only - sometimes we can catch an earlier flight by standing by at the connecting airport (another good reason to know your airline's flight schedule). It's a direct flight so less chance of something going wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrufy Posted October 1, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 1, 2016 If you stay on schedule you will be at the port by 11am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireofficer5 Posted October 1, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 1, 2016 its early enough. The port is 5 minutes from when you enter the taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason82 Posted October 2, 2016 #17 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) Please, please don't risk it. In theory, it sounds fine... BUT any delay could screw you. You never think it will happen to you. I thought that once. I had a weekend repositioning cruise this past year and guess what? My transportation got delayed. Guess what? Missed the repo cruise. Don't risk it. Edited October 2, 2016 by Jason82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted October 2, 2016 #18 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Very doable, but stress full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseclan Posted October 2, 2016 #19 Share Posted October 2, 2016 It depends on what type of insurance you get. you must read the plan and see exactly what it covers. For instance: some might cover but only after a certain amount of delay. Must read the fine print or call them and ask questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo's Mom Posted October 2, 2016 #20 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I have never been to Ft Lauderdale but read the airport is quite close to the port. Is a flight arriving at FLL at 10:44am feasible to make a sailing that departs at 4pm? I like to fly in the previous day but this may not be possible this time. Anyone familiar with this port, please advise. Thanks You are taking a risk. So much can happen (situations that happen daily in air travel) that can cause you to miss the ship. Not to mention the pressure/stress of such a schedule. Yes, the port is close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISFANS3 Posted October 2, 2016 #21 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Might be close, too much to go wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHNEV2003 Posted October 2, 2016 #22 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Thank you! I am well aware it's not the ideal situation but that is why I am trying to ascertain if it is doable before I book anything. Anything is doable--your decision. If you're flying from Buffalo in July, probably no issues. If you're flying from Buffalo in February, you have to hope for good weather and no delays all down the eastern coast. If you're willing to chance it, go for it--and if you make it, great. If not, live and learn. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pands Posted October 3, 2016 #23 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Then there are those of us who always fly in on the day of our cruises and have never had a problem. Having a direct flight is always good, less chance of getting delayed while waiting for a connection. At any rate, you would be getting in plenty early on this flight especially, as others have mentioned, since the cruise port is so close to the airport. If this is your best option and you can be fine with it, go for it. If it is out of your comfort zone and there are other options, it's probably better to come in a day before your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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