perlgirlnj Posted May 8, 2019 #1 Share Posted May 8, 2019 We are on a cruise that embarks at Monaco. The ship leaves at 5 PM. Let's assume we'd want to be at the port at 3 PM just to be safe. We are considering a flight which gets into Nice at 10:25 AM that day. We would take a taxi or other private, direct transportation. Is this safe & realistic? Thanks for advice. PS: The flight has a plane change at JFK with a 3 hour layover there. This is the beginning of September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted May 8, 2019 #2 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Sorry, but I wouldn't even consider it ....I would NEVER fly in the day of a cruise. I've had several hiccups with int'l flights .... from 8 hr delays, to missing luggage. I wouldn't want to start off my vacation in stress mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perlgirlnj Posted May 8, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Yeah, we thought better of it and are coming in the day before. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted May 8, 2019 #4 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I have several answers :). Assuming your flight is on time (or even an hour late) you would be fine. That being said, we would never recommend that anyone fly-in the day of a cruise when it involves International travel...not to mention going through JFK. Furthermore, you are departing from a port that is located in a fabulous part of France. Since you must pay for the air to get you to the Port, you should find a way to add extra days (not to mention the money) so that you can have some pre-cruise fun in the Nice/Monte Carlo region. DW and I have spent a lot of time in the South of France and would be very happy to spend a week (or more) in this part of France. So go back to the drawing board, find a way, do yourself a huge favor, and fly-in several days early an use Nice as a base to explore this part of France. Another option for the more adventurous..with the budget and time is to: Fly into Paris, spend a few days in Paris, and than take the fast TGV train to Nice for 1 or 2 days before heading to the port. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVIP Posted May 12, 2019 #5 Share Posted May 12, 2019 On 5/8/2019 at 3:21 AM, perlgirlnj said: We are on a cruise that embarks at Monaco. The ship leaves at 5 PM. Let's assume we'd want to be at the port at 3 PM just to be safe. So you will arrive earlier than the day of departure, but please, check with your cruise company, because if you still plan to embark at 3 pm you could be too late. And I fully agree with Hlitner to enjoy this part of France for a few days more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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