We are taking Brightline May 3rd from Orlando to Ft. Lauderdale for our cruise departing May 4th. We have had it booked for some time, As it is a transatlantic, we will not be taking it back. It will be interesting to see how it goes. We paid to check our two suitcases. We would not feel comfortable going down day of cruise. No matter what mode of transportation, we always go a day early. Also, personally I would be afraid to send our suitcases from there to the cruise ship.