Nashto Posted April 16, 2022 #1 Share Posted April 16, 2022 My parents plan to fly into Boston for their cruise on the day of. They're plans lands at 1:30. They sail away is 5:30. Do you think I should encourage them to change their flight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted April 16, 2022 #2 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Yes. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted April 16, 2022 #3 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Yes. Suggest that they arrive at least a day before their cruise. There is much to see and enjoy in Boston. They will have no trouble finding some attractions that will be of interest. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted April 17, 2022 #4 Share Posted April 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Nashto said: My parents plan to fly into Boston for their cruise on the day of. They're plans lands at 1:30. They sail away is 5:30. Do you think I should encourage them to change their flight? Bad idea. Always fly in at least one day early (two is preferable) since all sorts of stuff can derail them from ground transport issues to flight delays/cancellations (and rebooking difficulty) to missed connections to lost luggage. And the ship will not wait for them! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted April 17, 2022 #5 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Yes, I’d absolutely change it to the day before. It gives you no room for error at all. I’ve had luggage lost, plane delayed, etc…. Always fly the day before! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted April 17, 2022 #6 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Fly in the day before. There is no margin for error if something happens and their flight is delayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z'Loth Posted April 17, 2022 #7 Share Posted April 17, 2022 19 hours ago, Nashto said: My parents plan to fly into Boston for their cruise on the day of. Do your parents like to live dangerously? Why do I have a funny feeling this was a very frugal financial decision that will turn out badly? Remember, you have to be on board at least one hour prior to the sail away time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallux Posted April 17, 2022 #8 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Considering the recent flight cancellations in the news, it's quite the risk to fly in the day of as getting a replacement flight to arrive in time is going to be nearly impossible. I would absolutely try to fly in the day before, especially if the flight is any decent distance. I flew to Miami from New York the day before my recent cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted April 17, 2022 #9 Share Posted April 17, 2022 4 hours ago, kelkel2 said: Yes, I’d absolutely change it to the day before. It gives you no room for error at all. I’ve had luggage lost, plane delayed, etc…. Always fly the day before! Not always. For example: For intercontinental flights with connections (book with minimum 3 hour layover), plan for at least 2 nights in the cruise embarkation city. You will enjoy the “peace of mind” and “problem buffer” that comes with that decision. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted April 17, 2022 #10 Share Posted April 17, 2022 In addition to the other posts of how bad this idea is, just remember that if sail away is 5:30, they have to be on board the ship by 4:00, not 5:30. DON 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted April 17, 2022 #11 Share Posted April 17, 2022 4 hours ago, donaldsc said: In addition to the other posts of how bad this idea is, just remember that if sail away is 5:30, they have to be on board the ship by 4:00, not 5:30. DON And that means they must be checked in and on the ship by 4pm, not walking into the terminal. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted April 18, 2022 #12 Share Posted April 18, 2022 On 4/17/2022 at 10:47 AM, Flatbush Flyer said: Not always. For example: For intercontinental flights with connections (book with minimum 3 hour layover), plan for at least 2 nights in the cruise embarkation city. You will enjoy the “peace of mind” and “problem buffer” that comes with that decision. Sure, absolutely. If it’s international I’d definitely consider longer than the day before. I was thinking more like never even consider the day of the cruise. It’s just asking for trouble. And coming from someone who’s luggage didn’t make it to our destination, I was panicking. Thankfully delta got it to us, but we were stressed. Neither my mine or my husband’s luggage made it so cross packing wouldn’t have mattered either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted April 19, 2022 #13 Share Posted April 19, 2022 I don't know. Are they flying from JKF-BOS? I'd be o.k. with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted April 26, 2022 #14 Share Posted April 26, 2022 On 4/16/2022 at 10:42 AM, Nashto said: My parents plan to fly into Boston for their cruise on the day of. They're plans lands at 1:30. They sail away is 5:30. Do you think I should encourage them to change their flight? I don't have the same fears as others about flying in the day of a cruise. But arriving at 1:30 for a 5:30 departure is, IMO, cutting it too close. So, yeah, adjusting the flight would be a good idea. Let us know who it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted April 26, 2022 #15 Share Posted April 26, 2022 11 hours ago, ldubs said: I don't have the same fears as others about flying in the day of a cruise. But arriving at 1:30 for a 5:30 departure is, IMO, cutting it too close. So, yeah, adjusting the flight would be a good idea. Let us know who it goes. Common sense and fear are quite different things.🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted April 26, 2022 #16 Share Posted April 26, 2022 35 minutes ago, Flatbush Flyer said: Common sense and fear are quite different things.🤔 Huh, they are not mutually exclusive. Much common sense comes from fear of an undesired outcome, like a missed cruise. And, clearly I did not use the word to imply any kind of lack of courage but instead more like anxiety. No need to pick bones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted April 27, 2022 #17 Share Posted April 27, 2022 If they can come the day prior, get the very 1st flight in the morning of.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilactime Posted May 10, 2022 #18 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Yes. Their flight is scheduled to arrive at 1:30. Even with just carryon luggage, this is a too tight time frame. If the plane is a second late, if the luggage isn't the first off, if they get a cab immediately and there's no traffic in Boston -- which doesn't happen -- they won't have a second to spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted May 11, 2022 #19 Share Posted May 11, 2022 20 hours ago, Lilactime said: Yes. Their flight is scheduled to arrive at 1:30. Even with just carryon luggage, this is a too tight time frame. If the plane is a second late, if the luggage isn't the first off, if they get a cab immediately and there's no traffic in Boston -- which doesn't happen -- they won't have a second to spare. You left out "if there isn't a minor accident anywhere on the route between the airport and the cruise port". Finally, I may have missed it but did the OP say if their flight was non stop or that they have to change planes. DON 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted May 11, 2022 #20 Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 4/16/2022 at 1:42 PM, Nashto said: My parents plan to fly into Boston for their cruise on the day of. They're plans lands at 1:30. They sail away is 5:30. Do you think I should encourage them to change their flight? No, I think you should tell them to change their flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfairers Posted May 13, 2022 #21 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Lots of questions… Did they book the flight with the cruise ship company? Did they book a transfer from the airport to the ship with the cruise company? if so, then they should be fine. If their flight is delayed or cancelled and they booked these with the cruise company my understanding is the cruise company will get them on board….they might miss a port though. Are they retired? If so, why put themselves through the stress of wondering if they are going to make it. Fly in the day before, stay at a hotel that has airport and cruise port shuttles, relax, have a nice dinner and leisurely breakfast before catching the shuttle to the ship. Their trip starts a day early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted May 14, 2022 #22 Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 4/25/2022 at 11:10 PM, ldubs said: I don't have the same fears as others about flying in the day of a cruise. But arriving at 1:30 for a 5:30 departure is, IMO, cutting it too close. So, yeah, adjusting the flight would be a good idea. Let us know who it goes. I agree with this, they need to get there at least a couple of hours earlier than mentioned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted May 14, 2022 #23 Share Posted May 14, 2022 23 hours ago, Wayfairers said: Lots of questions… Did they book the flight with the cruise ship company? Did they book a transfer from the airport to the ship with the cruise company? if so, then they should be fine. If their flight is delayed or cancelled and they booked these with the cruise company my understanding is the cruise company will get them on board….they might miss a port though. Are they retired? If so, why put themselves through the stress of wondering if they are going to make it. Fly in the day before, stay at a hotel that has airport and cruise port shuttles, relax, have a nice dinner and leisurely breakfast before catching the shuttle to the ship. Their trip starts a day early. Your “understanding” is not necessarily correct. They need to read their T&Cs and Ticket Contract. In most cases, cruise line air depts. act solely as would any TA: They sell/adjust air tickets/ground transfers and have no liability for third party performance. The cruise line may assist in locating/securing alternate arrangements as needed. But, there are, most often, no “guarantees” that “ships will wait for you” or “get you to the next port” at no cost to you (which could be several sea days away and incur numerous additional expenses which you or travel insurance would have to cover). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseaholic777 Posted May 25, 2022 #24 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Yes, 3 of my last 4 flights were delayed or changed. This is in the last 2 months. They have a good chance of missing the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted June 1, 2022 #25 Share Posted June 1, 2022 We never do this--in fact, from Nebr. it usually isn't possilble--until our March cruise. Due to several factors we couldn't control, we did book day-of usine Princess Easy Air. But, we got to LA at 9:30 AM, so felt we had plenty of time, which we did, as all went smoothly. Knowing how early we would get there and having a least some support since we booked cruise line air, we did this--hope never to again though. I think that flight is arriving just too late and close to boarding. So many things can happen, and with that late arrival any little glitch could sink their cruise. And yes, we have had the same problems with flight cancellations and delays that so many people have had, luckily not the day of that cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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