Earliest out of Ft Lauderdale

[RIP27]

I think I might have booked a flight out of FLL to early, what is the earliest I can make a flight. Flying Jet Blue?

[Clarea]

I think I might have booked a flight out of FLL to early, what is the earliest I can make a flight. Flying Jet Blue?

Ship, itinerary?

[RIP27]

11 Night Southern Caribbean, Serenade in March

[Langley Cruisers]

Well, what time did you book? What day of the week do you return?

[Clarea]

11 Night Southern Caribbean, Serenade in March

 

I would think that if you do self-assist disembarkation, and there are no delays with customs or learing the ship, you should be at the airport no later than 90 minutes after the ship arrives.

 

Here is what the cruise line suggests:

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&pnav=2&faqType=faq&faqSubjectId=324&faqSubjectName=Air+Travel&faqId=2724

[Coralc]

11 Night Southern Caribbean, Serenade in March

 

We are sailing 11 nights in February. Our flight is at 11 AM....because the other choices were 8:25 AM or 3:40PM. Our return is on a Friday, so we will probably self disembark, and I don't anticipate problems. :)

[riclop]

I think I might have booked a flight out of FLL to early, what is the earliest I can make a flight. Flying Jet Blue?

 

You should be fine with 1030-1100.

[Ocean Boy]

Ship, itinerary?

 

Well, what time did you book? What day of the week do you return?

 

Playing 20 questions in order to answer someone else's question. Some days it just seems like a little too much like work around here.:eek:

[George C]

I would not do anything before 11:30, but one time we had noon flight and got there about 9am and airline put us on a 09:20 flight

[Boo's Mom]

I would recommend no earlier than 1130.

 

It is very likely that you will arrive very early to the airport, but it is always best to give yourself some wiggle room.

 

When a custom issue arises, (and everyone is delayed disembarking) you will have plenty of time to make your flight.

 

There are numerous issues that can arise that will cause you to be delayed.

 

Nothing worse than having a majorly stressed disembarkation day.

 

Enjoy your vacation! :)

[Clarea]

On our Oasis departure last week, we were told there was some holdup with the Customs people. We had Suite luggage tags (earlier than the numbered tags) and the lineup to get off the ship extended into the dining room. We made it to the airport a little before 10:45am for an 11:30am flight. If there had not been a priority Customs line for suites, we would have missed the flight.

[RIP27]

Thank you for all your responses, I am sorry if you felt I was being evasive, I know these boards and didn't feel like being flamed.

[OHCruisin]

I just did an 11:10 JetBlue this past Saturday. Made it to the airport by 8:30 and I didn't self disembark. Full disclosure, there were only two ships in Port Everglades. And I was escorted off by the concierge. Still, if you're coming in on a Friday, you shouldn't run into 8 other ships needing clearance.

[Clarea]

I just did an 11:10 JetBlue this past Saturday. Made it to the airport by 8:30 and I didn't self disembark. Full disclosure, there were only two ships in Port Everglades. And I was escorted off by the concierge. Still, if you're coming in on a Friday, you shouldn't run into 8 other ships needing clearance.

That escort would have saved us an hour.

[TheMastodon]

Made an 8:45 AM flight with tons of wiggle room last week off Oasis doing self-disembark.

[S.S.Oceanlover]

Made an 8:45 AM flight with tons of wiggle room last week off Oasis doing self-disembark.

 

Bob said there was a customs holdup on the Oasis last week and didn't get to the airport until 10:45am.

 

How did you get to the airport at 8:45am? What is your secret?:confused:

 

Bill

[Clarea]

Bob said there was a customs holdup on the Oasis last week and didn't get to the airport until 10:45am.

 

How did you get to the airport at 8:45am? What is your secret?:confused:

 

Bill

Could be that the self-assist folks got out before the holdup.

[Khsh08]

When we were booking our flight for Jet Blue from Fort Lauderdale to NY after the Oasis for our upcoming cruise, we were told from RC to not book anything before 11am. We now have an afternoon flight around 1pm and I'm sure we will end up with lots of time between, but I would rather have a relaxed/lazy/borring time than a stressful one. We are also flying out the morning before our cruise.

[fish6]

11 Night Southern Caribbean, Serenade in March

 

We are on the same cruise as you and booked JetBlue @ 1135 from FLL to BUF. We will do self assist as we always do so I'm sure we will be fine. How early is your flight?

Edited September 17, 2015 by fish6

[steveru621]

I'm also interested in Serenade experiences, since she is smaller and I have no idea what pier she will dock at for our 12/4/2015 10 day.

I booked a 10:45AM flight based on my past good experiences. :eek:

Oh boy.

[Langley Cruisers]

Thank you for all your responses, I am sorry if you felt I was being evasive, I know these boards and didn't feel like being flamed.

 

You still didn't answer what time you booked or are thinking of booking. All we have here is a lot of conjecture, and I don't think anyone is flaming you. We're honestly just trying to help...

[Darkwolfe]

10:45am for a FLL departure is completely doable. As has been said, just self-debark and you're good.

 

steveru621- As an educated guess, Serenade could be berthed at Terminals, 4, 21, 22, 23, or 24. Those are the most common locations for Royal ships. You might go through Terminal 18, but I haven't seen anything but Freedom and Oasis ships there in quite a while. YMMV of course. :)

 

Here's a handy map of the port. Enjoy!

 

[steveru621]

10:45am for a FLL departure is completely doable. As has been said, just self-debark and you're good.

 

steveru621- As an educated guess, Serenade could be berthed at Terminals, 4, 21, 22, 23, or 24. Those are the most common locations for Royal ships. You might go through Terminal 18, but I haven't seen anything but Freedom and Oasis ships there in quite a while. YMMV of course. :)

 

Here's a handy map of the port. Enjoy!

 

 

Thank you very much for the info. I hoping a smaller ship with less passengers puts less strain on CBP. Of course they may just cut the number of agents!

[Darkwolfe]

Thank you very much for the info. I hoping a smaller ship with less passengers puts less strain on CBP. Of course they may just cut the number of agents!

 

You shouldn't have any problems. Especially if you have a non-weekend begin and end to your cruise. You should have that on a 10 nighter. I've gone out of FLL on Vision twice for 10 and 11 night trips. Both sailed on Mondays and back on Thursday or Friday. Made it to the airport by 8:30am both times.

[RIP27]

Fish 6 no flames please, I did a 10:05 and when I booked it, I had all the rationale sorted out in my head, now, not so sure. But if it doesn't work out we get an extra day of vacation. Where in Buffalo are you from? My son lives in Kenmore and is attending SUNY.