Debarkation Question

[casino-queen]

Hi everybody, I will be sailing on the Magic in Sept. out of Port Canaveral. My flight leaves Orlando International at 12:05 p.m. I plan to carry my own luggage off that morning, but I'm not sure what time they start letting people off. I will catch a shuttle (not sure which one yet) to the airport. My question is: Am I cutting it too close? I know Orlando airport can get pretty busy with the long security lines. But the alternative is paying $50.00 more and having to wait at the airport another three hours for the next flight. Any ideas?

[nchikk]

I think you'll be fine as long as the ship is not late returning to port. Normally, you'd debark with self-assist around 8:00. MCO should be 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic.

[bnorris10]

You should be okay just be ready to go for when they announce people to walk off ... I always make sure I am pretty much packed the night before so that we only have to throw toiletries and jammies in our bags have a quick breakfast and then listen for announcements that its time to go

[skrufy]

As long as the ship docks on time, they always get to port before scheduled time. And debarkation goes normally you should have no problem.

[casino-queen]

Thanks everyone! I'll give it a shot. Worst case scenario: I miss the flight and fly stand-by on the next one.

 

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[loanshark]

If the ship returns on time - you will be fine. However, just this past weekend there was an issue, that I'm surprised there haven't been more posts mentioning....

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2462403

[easyboy]

Thanks everyone! I'll give it a shot. Worst case scenario: I miss the flight and fly stand-by on the next one.

Most likely, you will make it to your flight. Sounds lime you have a travel insurance anyway.