Fredr500 Posted June 29, 2021 #1 Share Posted June 29, 2021 I'm on the Scarlet Lady 10/10-10/15. While I'm still looking for a 7+ day to tack on the end I'm booking air for what I have booked. SWA has an amazing price but it leaves from FLL at 11:05. If I arrange my own transfer (probably Uber or Lyft) does this seem doable? I know most other lines I can do a walkoff and be off by 7:30. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted June 29, 2021 #2 Share Posted June 29, 2021 You're suggesting flying out of Fort Lauderdale at 11:05? The ship docks in Miami. No way I'd do it. Maybe locals will have a different opinion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymfreedman Posted June 29, 2021 #3 Share Posted June 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Fredr500 said: I'm on the Scarlet Lady 10/10-10/15. While I'm still looking for a 7+ day to tack on the end I'm booking air for what I have booked. SWA has an amazing price but it leaves from FLL at 11:05. If I arrange my own transfer (probably Uber or Lyft) does this seem doable? I know most other lines I can do a walkoff and be off by 7:30. Thoughts? You are cutting it pretty close-If everything goes PERFECT....If you are daring..Then...Well.. Not me, I leave plenty of extra room for Murphys law.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted June 30, 2021 #4 Share Posted June 30, 2021 7 hours ago, Fredr500 said: SWA has an amazing price but it leaves from FLL at 11:05. If I arrange my own transfer (probably Uber or Lyft) does this seem doable? On a weekend, sure, not so sure about a weekday. The diff between MIA and FLL drivetime is less than 30 min, most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinHeels Posted June 30, 2021 #5 Share Posted June 30, 2021 I think you can make it fine if the ship debarks on time. Plenty of ubers at the miami terminal and it's about a 30-40 minute trip. You'll have to be one of the first to disembark and carry all your luggage off the ship with you. TSA precheck would also be a help. But one of the advertised perks of VV is that you can make a leisurely exit after breakfast unlike the others that kick everyone off by 830-9. Anyway, I've done it as a solo traveler a few times and knock on wood have made it with time to spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroozFanatic Posted June 30, 2021 #6 Share Posted June 30, 2021 I've dropped off a friend at FLL on a 6am return to Port of Miami by 9am...and I parked in a garage in downtown Miami and had to take a shuttle there to get my car. I've also been stopped by CBP on exit from the Terminal and had my luggage hand searched. Approximately 1 hour total. I also had an incident where I had to call Uber 3 times because I got cancelled twice by the drivers. Approximately 1 hour. I've had the entire ship held for an hour on debarkation for undisclosed reasons. Medical emergencies first. Then law enforcement for whomever landed in the brig. CBP anytime. Lot could happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa-annie Posted July 2, 2021 #7 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I think if you're Ubering MIA to FLL (only 30 mi. mostly highway) on the weekend you will have plenty of time. If it's a weekday you still have quite a bit of time to make it but have less leeway for any unexpected circumstances. I would definitely line up early in this case for the walk-off. I would do it either way and roll the dice if the airfare and flight times are that good. - BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewdawg199 Posted July 4, 2021 #8 Share Posted July 4, 2021 FYI VV's FAQ specifically notes the following on this topic, note they say MIA, not FLL. What's the earliest recommended flight departure after my voyage? We recommend booking a flight out of MIA with a departure time no earlier than 12 PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredr500 Posted July 4, 2021 Author #9 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Thanks for your comments. I book the FLL flights it saved hundreds of dollars vs later FLL or MIA. Worst case we pay a premium for a later flight and/or spend an extra day or two in FL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaftingJeremy Posted July 7, 2021 #10 Share Posted July 7, 2021 It can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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