RCI Cruisers 004 Posted April 16, 2017 #26 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Hi all, I have a flight out of orlando at 11AM on disembarkation day from oasis. What is the best option to make sure I get to my flight on time :D? We are on the April 23rd Oasis, and are using Cortrans service to get back to MCO. They are picking us up at 9am for an 11:45 flight. Fingers crossed we make it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted April 16, 2017 #27 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Little Buddy's Mom, i was thinking this could give them another option ( staying over a night Post cruise ) vs trying to catch an early flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted April 16, 2017 #28 Share Posted April 16, 2017 We are on the April 23rd Oasis, and are using Cortrans service to get back to MCO. They are picking us up at 9am for an 11:45 flight. Fingers crossed we make it ! I would have an earlier pickup than 9am!! Just too close for my comfort level.....:o:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted April 16, 2017 #29 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Your only leaving 1:45 to get to the gate. MCO can be a zoo on a weekend with people from Disney leaving at the same time. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted April 16, 2017 #30 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Talked it over with our daughter and because of the distance back to MCO, we felt we were better staying over 2 days and leaving on a Tuesday. We will get a room close to the Airport. since we are a year out we have time to plan things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted April 16, 2017 #31 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I would have an earlier pickup than 9am!! Just too close for my comfort level.....:o:o Me too. I would carry my luggage off of the ship and have a pickup time of 8:00 am at the very latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 16, 2017 #32 Share Posted April 16, 2017 We are on the April 23rd Oasis, and are using Cortrans service to get back to MCO. They are picking us up at 9am for an 11:45 flight. Fingers crossed we make it ! I'd arrange for pickup no later than 8:30am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted April 16, 2017 #33 Share Posted April 16, 2017 It all seems to depend on your comfort level with risk. I was hoping to take an 11:40 AM after my cruise in June. My TA said that we COULD make it, but everything would have to go perfectly. A late arrival, delay at customs, traffic accident, etc. and we'd miss the flight. The next flight is at 5:40 PM. We decided to just take the late flight and go to Kennedy Space Center. My son, a science geek, will love it. Mark Great advise, best tour I have ever taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Betsynh Posted April 16, 2017 #34 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I'm following this thread because my daughter and I will be getting off the Majesty on Friday 4/21 and catching an 11am direct Southwest flight home out of MCO. We will self-assist debark and have carryon baggage only. I was thinking my best bet would be coughing up the cash for a cab rather than have to search for a specific driver/car service. Any thoughts? Heading to Orlando Monday AM for a 4-day Bahamas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted April 16, 2017 #35 Share Posted April 16, 2017 We are on the April 23rd Oasis, and are using Cortrans service to get back to MCO. They are picking us up at 9am for an 11:45 flight. Fingers crossed we make it ! Hope you do but security queues are always long, personally i would arrange a transfer for no later than 8 am and carry my own cases off the ship. 43 cruises and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyL128 Posted April 16, 2017 #36 Share Posted April 16, 2017 We have been through MCO from Port Canaveral four times in the last year. If we had a flight before noon, we would self disembark around 7:30 and catch the 8:00-8:15 shuttle. That way, we would not stress about traffic or TSA lines (which could be long on Sundays from all the tourist flying out). We have used Cortrans 3X and they have always gotten us to MCO on time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted April 16, 2017 #37 Share Posted April 16, 2017 We have been through MCO from Port Canaveral four times in the last year. If we had a flight before noon, we would self disembark around 7:30 and catch the 8:00-8:15 shuttle. That way, we would not stress about traffic or TSA lines (which could be long on Sundays from all the tourist flying out). We have used Cortrans 3X and they have always gotten us to MCO on time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk We have flown out of MCO many times but Virgin flights back to the UK have always been after 18.30 pm so for us it is a case of having to much time. 43 cruises and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrcards Posted April 16, 2017 #38 Share Posted April 16, 2017 We will be doing our first Oasis cruise next February from Port Canaveral and this thread has been very informative. We have a 9:30 am Cortran pickup and will be scheduling a flight no earlier than 1 or 2 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted April 16, 2017 #39 Share Posted April 16, 2017 We will be doing our first Oasis cruise next February from Port Canaveral and this thread has been very informative. We have a 9:30 am Cortran pickup and will be scheduling a flight no earlier than 1 or 2 pm. Good idea i prefer to be checked in early for a flight and through security then you can relax and have something to eat and drink and shop if you want. 43 cruises and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted April 16, 2017 #40 Share Posted April 16, 2017 As another point, we just did self debarkation from the Oasis this morning. Got in the line at 6:45, and it was 8:25 before we cleared customs. The line was incredibly long, stretching from the gangway, through the restaurant, and outside along the jogging track all the way past the aft of the ship. Seems like too many people are doing it, and now it's not convenient. We basically have been in line carrying our luggage for almost two hours. Next time, I'll let Royal carry my bags. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrcards Posted April 16, 2017 #41 Share Posted April 16, 2017 When we departed the Jewel in San Juan in February, we used a porter and they had a special customs line that was super speedy. Does that trick work in Port Canaveral too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Cruisers 004 Posted April 16, 2017 #42 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I'd arrange for pickup no later than 8:30am. Thanks Bob, I just sent an email to them to change the time if possible. As it stands now, it's pickup at 8:45 leave by 9. We are in a GS, so we should get right thru security , again.....fingers crossed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 16, 2017 #43 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Thanks Bob, I just sent an email to them to change the time if possible. As it stands now, it's pickup at 8:45 leave by 9. We are in a GS, so we should get right thru security , again.....fingers crossed ! If you do self-assist disembarkation, based on what I've just read, you may want to get in line around 5am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted April 16, 2017 #44 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I'm following this thread because my daughter and I will be getting off the Majesty on Friday 4/21 and catching an 11am direct Southwest flight home out of MCO. We will self-assist debark and have carryon baggage only. I was thinking my best bet would be coughing up the cash for a cab rather than have to search for a specific driver/car service. Any thoughts? Heading to Orlando Monday AM for a 4-day Bahamas! I would keep your eye on closures due to the current wild fires between PC and Orlando on highway 528. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor_Sally Posted April 16, 2017 #45 Share Posted April 16, 2017 It amazes me that people accept advice about making flights from people that do not live in Florida so they do not know how Florida's traffic changes in different seasons .This is one area I would only take advice from locals . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted April 16, 2017 #46 Share Posted April 16, 2017 It amazes me that people accept advice about making flights from people that do not live in Florida so they do not know how Florida's traffic changes in different seasons .This is one area I would only take advice from locals . Always give yourself plenty of time to get to the airport it is more relaxing having a meal or drink in the airport than being stuck in traffic etc. 43 cruises and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyL128 Posted April 16, 2017 #47 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Thanks Bob, I just sent an email to them to change the time if possible. As it stands now, it's pickup at 8:45 leave by 9. We are in a GS, so we should get right thru security , again.....fingers crossed ! Last February, when we were in a Sky class suite, our priority disembarkation took 15 mins from ship to curbside. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr3dict Posted April 16, 2017 Author #48 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Last February, when we were in a Sky class suite, our priority disembarkation took 15 mins from ship to curbside. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What are the times for suite disembarkation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happicruzer Posted April 16, 2017 #49 Share Posted April 16, 2017 The link is to my experience for this morning's departure from Oasis at PC http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2485897 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyL128 Posted April 16, 2017 #50 Share Posted April 16, 2017 What are the times for suite disembarkation? 7:45AM and 8:30AM Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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