purplejrw Posted February 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Ships arrives at 6:00am. We have a 9:30 Flight! We are doing the self disembark! Can we make it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejrw Posted February 27, 2016 Author #2 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Ships arrives at 6:00am port everglades> We have a 9:30am Flight! We are doing the self disembark! Can we make it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisequeen4ever Posted February 27, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I believe Princess says to make your flights after 11:30 AM to be safe. Next time, consult with the cruise line before booking your flight. I would consider this extremely risky and have a very low chance of making it. For a 9:30 flight, you'd need to check in at 7:30, and that's about when disembarkation begins. Then, you'd have to catch a taxi and race to the airport. Try to change your flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpawsdakota Posted February 27, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 27, 2016 We have made 10:00 a.m. flights and we are not walk offs, but it is risky. We get a cab and have been able to get to the airport with plenty time to spare. 9:30 would make me more nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdiebill Posted February 27, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 27, 2016 We disembarked the Royal Princess on Feb 15. I have the disembarkation schedule in front of me. The express walk-off groups were scheduled at 6:20, 6:30, 6:40 and 6:50 If those are the same time as yours, and if they are running on schedule, you should make it. Otherwise......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted February 27, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 27, 2016 You need to be at the airport by 9:00. Part of the issue is getting through immigration and customs. If there are several ships in port, then the line can get pretty long. I would only do this if the following factors were in my favor: - I could carry off my luggage - I knew there were less than 3 large ships in port - I had Global Entry - I had a car arranged - I was feeling flexible enough to know that if I did not make my flight, I was willing to happily be rebooked - I knew that I could manage the stresses of expedited self-disembarkation. I have a 10:50 flight out of FLL and only carry-on luggage, and I also possess Global Entry/ TSA Precheck. I will still jockey for self-disembarkation so that I am at the airport in plenty of time. The good news is that the FLL airport is around a mile and a half (as a crow flies) from the cruise port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyfromwyk Posted February 27, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 27, 2016 We always walk off and are usually off the ship shortly after 7 am. Taxis are right outside the terminal and the airport is only about 15-20 minutes away. If your ship arrives at 6am then walk off "should" begin at about 7am give or take a few minutes. You "should" be able to get off the ship, through immigration and customs and to the curb in about 15 -20 minutes. Therefore, in the perfect world, you should be able to get from the ship to the curb at the Airport about 30 - 45 minutes after the ship has been cleared. The real questions is - can you check in and get through airport security relatively quickly? If you are experienced travelers, traveling with very little carry on luggage, do not require special assistance, and do not mind possibly needing to jog/run to your gate then you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted February 27, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Only if the stars align properly and there are no delays. If it were me, book a later flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 27, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Booked it first...now worried? Docking at 6 doesn't mean getting off at 6:05... I would also be changing that flight. If you look over on the Forida Departures board, here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=495 you will see many threads on the topic, and the common recommendation to book nothing before 10:30, 11am to be stress free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 27, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 27, 2016 You need to be at the airport by 9:00. For a 9:30 flight? Really??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted February 27, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Ships arrives at 6:00am port everglades> We have a 9:30am Flight! We are doing the self disembark! Can we make it??? You will probably make but it's close, why stress after a relaxing vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted February 27, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 27, 2016 A 9:30 am flight seems like a little too early. If everything goes perfect, maybe. We wouldn't chance that early of a flight. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted February 27, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 27, 2016 For a 9:30 flight? Really??? If they pre-print their boarding passes on the ship, they may make it with 30 minutes. Personally, I think 9:30 is really risking it... I would only do it if I had boarding passes, TSA Pre check, and easy carry-on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 27, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 27, 2016 9.30pm no worries, 9.30am forget it, too much stress and rushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie333 Posted February 27, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 27, 2016 On our Royal cruise, we got in extra early and all disembarkation was early. Walk offs started at 6:20am! With that said, the reason we were early was because we had skipped Princess Cays and sailed straight into FLL. I'm sure there are cases where this doesn't cause early arrival. You are probably fine 75% of the time (or more), up to you if you want to take that gamble. We had a 10:45 flight and of course, made it easily. If you're stuck with that flight you may want to make sure there are later flights if you get unlucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearlakegal Posted February 27, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) We did the same and had a 10:15 flight, and we did not self disembark. I think you'll be fine. We had no problems; HOWEVER we nearly missed embarkation due to a delayed flight from Houston! So I was stressed out about it. Edited February 27, 2016 by Clearlakegal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted February 27, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 27, 2016 What is your Plan B if you miss your flight? Will it cost you additional monies? Will you even be able to get a seat out of FLL on the same day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa1974 Posted February 27, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Ships arrives at 6:00am port everglades> We have a 9:30am Flight! We are doing the self disembark! Can we make it??? How many ships in port that day and arrive around the same time? On one of our cruises we got to the airport by 7:30. We couldn't check our bags before 8:00. Four ships in port at the same time and we were lined up down one of the concourses and had to move through 2 different sets of cattle gates for security. it was a mob. Anyway we are still in the first set of cattle gates and it's 9:00 when a family just in front of us tells one of the security guards that their flight was at 9:20. They got lucky and were moved to the front of the line. Don't know if they made their flight. All I can say is good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted February 27, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 27, 2016 That is just way too much stress for me! I would not want to deal with the pressure and stress of making a flight after my enjoyable, relaxing cruise. However, if you are the daring adventurous type, then this should be a fun excursion for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa1974 Posted February 27, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 27, 2016 We did the same and had a 10:15 flight, and we did not self disembark. I think you'll be fine. We had no problems; HOWEVER we nearly missed embarkation due to a delayed flight from Houston! So I was stressed out about it. We always fly in the day before. It costs a little more but reduces the stress big time. One time flying into Ft. Lauderdale we were delayed at least 2 hours and landed around 3:00pm (fortunately we are a day early). Anyway, once we landed the flight attendant says please remain seated because some people need to get off right away to catch a cruise ship. No one cared and at least half the plane stood up once we got to the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa1974 Posted February 27, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) Please delete post. Thanks. Edited February 27, 2016 by nasa1974 two threads combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 27, 2016 #22 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Ships arrives at 6:00am. We have a 9:30 Flight! We are doing the self disembark! Can we make it??? You will have to be in the first self walk off group with your luggage. The first group usually gets off around 7:00 to 7:30. grab a cab and be at the airport by 8:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 27, 2016 #23 Share Posted February 27, 2016 We always fly in the day before. It costs a little more but reduces the stress big time. One time flying into Ft. Lauderdale we were delayed at least 2 hours and landed around 3:00pm (fortunately we are a day early). Anyway, once we landed the flight attendant says please remain seated because some people need to get off right away to catch a cruise ship. No one cared and at least half the plane stood up once we got to the gate. Wow, so much for being courteous to their fellow passenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 27, 2016 #24 Share Posted February 27, 2016 You will have to be in the first self walk off group with your luggage.The first group usually gets off around 7:00 to 7:30. grab a cab and be at the airport by 8:00. I wish them luck but that is not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted February 27, 2016 #25 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Ships arrives at 6:00am. We have a 9:30 Flight! We are doing the self disembark! Can we make it??? I don't think so if it's a Saturday or Sunday these are very busy days for customs to clear all the cruise ships. If it's Monday through Friday ??? to close to call Good Luck. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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