Mushroom Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Out of Fort Lauderdale, my choices right now are 11 am or 2:50 pm. I think 11 am is doable, just want to know how tight. I don't like feeling rushed in the morning. :) If I take the 2:50 pm one, is there anything to do at the airport? Thx!! CGTLH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 If you don't want to feel rushed, do 2:50pm. 11am is doable, but I think you will have some pep in your step. Mushroom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbk999 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 48 minutes ago, Mushroom said: Out of Fort Lauderdale, my choices right now are 11 am or 2:50 pm. I think 11 am is doable, just want to know how tight. I don't like feeling rushed in the morning. :) If I take the 2:50 pm one, is there anything to do at the airport? Thx!! You'll have to do the self-assist luggage at a minimum and hope that customs and airport check-in don't have any issue. The airport is right next to the port so in theory you could be there by 9:00 But as Matt said, it might be tight to make the 11. If the ship's late or there's an issue, then you'll be looking at the watch. However there's nothing to do at the airport so multiple hours waiting at the terminal would be like watching paint dry. If you do the 2:50, just stay on the ship a little longer and let them take your luggage off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianAlt Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Mushroom said: If I take the 2:50 pm one, is there anything to do at the airport? Drink. And eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Read a book, watch a video on an iPad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 If you choose the later flight, and your airline participates, you would be eligible to use the Luggage Valet program. For $25 PP the cruise line takes your checked bags to the airport for you and you won't see them again until you arrive at your home airport. In order to use the Luggage Valet program your flight must leave noon or later so the earlier flight would not be eligible. Also, with the Luggage Valet program you do not pay extra for any overweight bags. It's a GREAT program Personally, I would choose the later flight and use LV so you don't have to lug your bags to the airport. Geema 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Was on the Allure last year and did the self assist luggage. We waited for a shuttle that never came and decided to take a cab from the port and was at FLL before 9h00 AM. And no, there's nothing to do at the terminal but wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mushroom Posted June 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 2 hours ago, mbk999 said: However there's nothing to do at the airport so multiple hours waiting at the terminal would be like watching paint dry. If you do the 2:50, just stay on the ship a little longer and let them take your luggage off. Thanks mbk999. Do you know how late I can stay on the ship? I have only done DCL and we usually stay in the room till 8 (the latest we have to vacate it) and then go to buffet for breakfast. We would be among the last people to leave the ship around 9 am. Not sure what is the policy with RCL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mushroom Posted June 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 38 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Personally, I would choose the later flight and use LV so you don't have to lug your bags to the airport. I would do the LV thingy but I thought it is only available for domestic flights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L454S Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Done FLL with a 9:55AM flight with no problems recently. Did the self disembark, and was standing at the gate just after 8AM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 I'm not usually one to book flights before noon for safety reasons (the ship can be delayed), but I would lean towards the 11 a.m. flight. We did normal disembarkation, but had a low number and walked off the ship at 8:15, by the curb by 8:30, and arrived at FLL by 8:45. We actually had to wait 20 minutes to check our bags as Southwest only accepts bags 4 hours before flights. Mushroom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbk999 Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 20 hours ago, Mushroom said: Thanks mbk999. Do you know how late I can stay on the ship? I have only done DCL and we usually stay in the room till 8 (the latest we have to vacate it) and then go to buffet for breakfast. We would be among the last people to leave the ship around 9 am. Not sure what is the policy with RCL. Sorry, I don't know but I'm guessing it's probably about the same or a bit longer due to the size. we tend to do the self-assist. Mushroom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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