aeroengineer

Thanks for the information. We've always flown before but Wife and I tentatively decided to drive from North Alabama to FLL for our next cruise.

We live in Northern Alabama too. I actually like being able to stop when I want and stretch my legs/grab a bite to eat. Plus it isn't too bad with someone in the car to talk to! Good luck!

Ashley

I do have to agree. I will never fly when the trip is less than 12 hours by car. And even driving a full sized 4X4 truck, I can still drive it cheaper than I can fly two of us even with gas as high as it is now.

I completely agree! It seems like you can't get reasonable airfare anymore unless you book WAY in advance. I never plan a vacation WAY in advance so that never benefits me! It's definitely cheaper to drive myself than to fly, rent a car, and pay for that gas.

I always try to get a good night's rest the night before and it really doesn't seem that bad to me.

Ashley

Hi everyone,

 

We (family of 12, with the youngest child being 11) are sailing on the Oasis labor day weekend Sat. Aug 30th and returning Monday, September 1st.

 

According to our 2 day schedule, we will be arriving in FLL at 6:30am.

 

I'm not sure what time we will need to be off the ship.

 

We will be driving back to Atl, GA which is about 9-10 hours from FL counting breaks.

 

Within our family, DH and I are the only drivers.

 

From your experience after a cruise, do you think we will be too tired after the cruise to drive back from FLL to Atlanta?

 

Or do you think we will be fine?

 

Would you do it?

 

We are newbie cruisers LOL so I don't know what to expect.

 

Thank you!

Hi sierra77!!!

My Husband and I live in Alabama and we always drive down to FLL and back for our cruises. It is about a 12-13 hour drive for us, but it really isn't that bad if you stop and stretch, etc. Last year we disembarked carrying our own luggage at 5:30. We were in our car and on the road by 6. It really isn't that bad. Plus it beats the outrageous airfare!

Ashley