disembarking in fort lauderdale and flight time

[saturn1]

We will be on the Emerald in March and disembarking on March 17th. Would it be safe to have a flight booked for 1130 am? Also, would it be better to book the Princess shuttle to the airport for reliability and the time factor?

[Pam in CA]

No problem other than really unusual circumstances. You'll be fine using the regular disembarkation process and taking a taxi. The airport is about 10 minutes from the port.

Edited September 30, 2011 by Pam in CA

[bdjam]

I believe Princess advises that the earliest flight from Ft. Lauderdale be 10:30 - you should be fine

[Christo']

Yes, I agree...you will be at the airport with time to spare. First hand experience.

[saturn1]

thank you so much for the response. We where able to book a flight for 1 pm so should be easy. Looking forward to our cruise!!

[Nebr.cruiser]

We were easily able to make a 10:30 flight out of Ft. Lauderdale. If you are worried, be in the first group to get off (do self-disembarkation) if possible.

 

Of course, there is always the rare chance that something holds the ship up either getting into port or being released for passengers to leave, or a snaful in immigration, but that is rare.

[Liz54]

I have found the shuttle SLOW. Faster to grab a cab. When you board the shuttle you can then sit for ages waiting for it to fill.

[recyclelady]

Your timing should be fine....but I would just catch a cab. It is close and cheap.

[serene56]

I would not take the shuttle- it waits for people to fill the bus.

 

I would also NOT do self embarkation.

 

When cruising out of FLL we always book the 11:30 flight and make it with plenty of time.

 

We eat in the dining room away from the masses at the buffet. After breakfast we go back to the cabin and grab our stuff coz we asked for early off tags the night before.. We are in the first wave of passengers to get off after those doing self assist.

[Nebr.cruiser]

I'd take a cab too--the airport is so close to the pier.

[JoAnneNYI]

We have a 10:30 flight to catch. I can't decide if we should do self disembark or get early off tags. Definitely will get a cab....and hope will be able to do EZcheck for our Southwest flight.

[caribill]

We have a 10:30 flight to catch. I can't decide if we should do self disembark or get early off tags. Definitely will get a cab....and hope will be able to do EZcheck for our Southwest flight.

 

 

10:30 is too early for using EZCheck at FLL.

[serene56]

We have a 10:30 flight to catch. I can't decide if we should do self disembark or get early off tags. Definitely will get a cab....and hope will be able to do EZcheck for our Southwest flight.

 

for your flight- self assist will be a better choice. Your luggage will need to be checked in befoe 9:30 (that gives you about an hour to get off the ship through immigration and customs and get to the airport for checking iin.

 

what is EZ Check? Is that the cruiselines check in where they take the luggage--

[Sailingpeace]

Beacuse we are flying out of the US, we have to be at the airport 90 minutes before our flight. We have to factor in that time. So I will ask the question a different way: what is the reasonnable time one can expect to arrive at the airport ? Thank you

[JoAnneNYI]

EZcheck is when you put your luggage out last night as usual and you don't see it again til your flight destination. Guess you have to see if available on your ship and for your airline after you board. The service varies from ship to ship.

[TwinCruiserMom]

Beacuse we are flying out of the US, we have to be at the airport 90 minutes before our flight. We have to factor in that time. So I will ask the question a different way: what is the reasonnable time one can expect to arrive at the airport ? Thank you

 

I have done self disembark before and been to the Fort Lauderdale airport around 8am (we took a taxi) If I was flying out of the states, I would probably book a flight at 12:00 or later as you just never know what tie ups you will run into.

[serene56]

Beacuse we are flying out of the US, we have to be at the airport 90 minutes before our flight. We have to factor in that time. So I will ask the question a different way: what is the reasonnable time one can expect to arrive at the airport ? Thank you

 

 

for you-- a flight after noon will be good. Leisurely get off the ship- ask for early off tags for a noon flight.

[Julie Wilber]

Do you think we can make a 9:30 at Ft. Lauderdale disembarking from the Allure?

[1025cruise]

No.

[Pam in CA]

Do you think we can make a 9:30 at Ft. Lauderdale disembarking from the Allure?

Good luck! You'll need it. A 9:30am flight is one you'd book if you're a gambler and have a "Plan B" in case you miss it. Some people will say they've made it but there's no way I'd stress out and have that anxiety at the end of a great cruise. FLL can be extremely busy and it can often take an hour or more to check in and go through Security.

[PescadoAmarillo]

Do you think we can make a 9:30 at Ft. Lauderdale disembarking from the Allure?

If the arrival was a weekday, maybe. But a Sunday...I don't believe so.

[Putterdude]

We usually think in terms of an 1130 flight from FLL but have often been sitting at the gate twiddling our thumbs shortly after 0900.

[tothemall&beyond]

Do you think we can make a 9:30 at Ft. Lauderdale disembarking from the Allure?

 

 

Short answer: NO. Especially if on a weekend or during peak weeks.

Edited October 3, 2013 by tothemall&beyond

[JPEvans]

I am taking Amtrak after my Royal cruise in December. Could I make

The 9am train, which is the shorter of the two daily trains. The other

Leaves at 12:30pm. However that one is 30 hours and the earlier one

Is 26 hours.

[hasbro]

Just wondering how you are going to disembark the Emerald when it will be at sea on March 17th?