bloneill Posted January 27, 2011 #1 Share Posted January 27, 2011 First time cruiser and booked a 11 15 a.m. Flight from MIA thinking we get in port at 6:00. I am Canadian so although I hear that it may be okay I am trying to. Decide. If am screwed. It's only 15 min to airport? I am willing to do self disembarkation. Please tell me I haven't ruined my trip as I don't think I can change flights now!!!!!! Thanks in advance for responding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Copeman Posted January 27, 2011 #2 Share Posted January 27, 2011 You will not have a problem at all. This past week was on LOS and had an 1130 out of FLL. We arrived at FLL at 820am!!! I was very worried because of the stories on here so we did Express Departure and walked off the ship at 6:15 and was though customs by 6:20. You will not have an issue if you do Express and walk off with your own bags. And we went to Belize the cause of the problems apparently, not sure if you are or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnutphl Posted January 27, 2011 #3 Share Posted January 27, 2011 OP is flying out of MIA not FLL. Big difference. Not sure how close you will be. Maybe someone else can chime in with their experiences with MIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack278 Posted January 27, 2011 #4 Share Posted January 27, 2011 OP is flying out of MIA not FLL. Big difference. Not sure how close you will be. Maybe someone else can chime in with their experiences with MIA. Even better, Liberty docks in Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkingInPink Posted January 27, 2011 #5 Share Posted January 27, 2011 We just got off Liberty on Sunday. Had no problems. my mother in law had a 12:30 flight out of MIA and got off the ship at 8am and was in a taxi by 8:30. Said she had no problems at all. We got off later with no problems at all but we had a later flight at 2:55 just in case. If you are super worried do the walk-off when you are able to after 6am just to save yourself the anxiety. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steinaker DD 863 Posted January 27, 2011 #6 Share Posted January 27, 2011 We are also on LOS and have a flight departing MIA at 11:00 am - my travel agent says as long as we do express departure we will be fine. Enjoy your cruise ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted January 27, 2011 #7 Share Posted January 27, 2011 You will be fine, but be sure to sign up for the "self assist" departure. This means that you carry off your own luggage. There is a form to sign up for this available at Guest Services. You will be the first off the ship. It is about a 20 minutes taxi ride from the port to Miami airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Copeman Posted January 27, 2011 #8 Share Posted January 27, 2011 OP is flying out of MIA not FLL. Big difference. Not sure how close you will be. Maybe someone else can chime in with their experiences with MIA. Yes I realize that. My point was that I was just off LOS which is in Miami and I had to go to FLL and made it with plenty of time. Perhaps you should look into things before you post replies that discredit another persons response especially if it is only negative and not even trying to help the OP with their original question.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMBOY Posted January 27, 2011 #9 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Well, it's never advisable to book a flight prior to noon. It just you a little extra time so your not rushing to the airport, etc. That being said an 11:15AM flight should be fine. Just inform guest relations during your cruise that you have an 11:15AM flight and they will prioritize your disembarkation from the ship. It's not too far from the port to the airport and taxis are readily available. Have a nice cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friend100 Posted January 27, 2011 #10 Share Posted January 27, 2011 You'll have more than enough time. Change it back to :). Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaofwonder Posted January 27, 2011 #11 Share Posted January 27, 2011 You'll be fine. Traffic is dead on Sundays (well, except for this Sunday due to the marathon) and you'll make it there in 15-20 minutes. Just do as others said...express departure and walk off early. I"m Canadian too....you'll have no problems...my friend goes through US and I go Canada and we end up getting through at about the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloneill Posted January 28, 2011 Author #12 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Thanks everyone. I feel much more at ease and look forward to the cruise stress free. Will do self disembarkation. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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