ranchette Posted August 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2017 WHAT TIME WERE YOU ABLE TO GET OFF THE SHIP CARRYING YOUR OWN LUGGAGE? iS A 10:30 FLIGHT HOME FROM TAMPA AIRPORT DOABLE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsausley Posted August 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Tampa airport is only fifteen minutes from the port, but I would recommend (as for any cruise) not booking a flight out before 11:00 or so. You could do 10:30 but why rush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted August 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Tampa airport is only fifteen minutes from the port, but I would recommend (as for any cruise) not booking a flight out before 11:00 or so. You could do 10:30 but why rush? Because airline schedules aren't what they use to be. So many time the only choices are too early, or wait till 5pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzori Posted August 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I was off ship and its own luggage by 8:45 and at airport by 9:05 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchette Posted August 28, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thanks for your replies te 10:30 flight is non stop the later flights have a layover of over 3hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchette Posted August 28, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted August 28, 2017 i was off ship and its own luggage by 8:45 and at airport by 9:05 sent from my iphone using tapatalk did you take a private taxi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzori Posted August 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 28, 2017 did you take a private taxi? Yes I did early morning walk off and it was great Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesnake2002 Posted August 28, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Yes I did early morning walk off and it was great Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Are there available taxis there, or do you need to call for one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinck Posted August 28, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Just got off Saturday. We were in line to walk of at 7 am and line started moving at 7:15. We drove but we were in our car and on our way by 7:40 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXTROT Posted August 28, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 28, 2017 There are plenty of taxis waiting at the pier. Baring something horrible that flight is very doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorail81 Posted August 28, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 28, 2017 How quickly did the Customs lines move? I've heard mixed things. Anyone knoe if they have added Global Entry to Tampa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoLoHa Posted August 28, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Usually fairly quick. I don't know about global entry Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited August 28, 2017 by RoLoHa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlcruise Posted August 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Was on the ship last month. Loved the Ship and Loved the Crew. (Forgot how nice it is to sail on a smaller ship) You'll have a great time. My flight was at 10:15. Walked off at 7:15 and was in a Lyft by 7:30ish And at the airport at 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencruise Posted August 28, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Usually fairly quick. I don't know about global entry Sent from my iPad using Forums We were on the Empress last month. Got off the ship very quickly but no Global Entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchette Posted August 28, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thanks everyone for your replies I was worried about not making the flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoLoHa Posted August 28, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2017 TPA airport is also fairly quick to get to gate...they recommend arrival 90 mins ahead. Unlike Orlando that suggests 3 hours. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBTN Posted August 28, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 28, 2017 10:30 is fine unless there is a delay at port. There are plenty of stories of customs delays. Also Tampa is notorious for fog - when foggy ships cannot enter the port. Take the later flight and save yourself the potential stress. Enjoy the city for a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam919 Posted August 29, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Port of Tampa generally only has a fog issue in late winter and early spring. Very low chance of fog the rest of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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