10:40 flight or 12:05 flight?

[Mattypies]

I have read threads about catching early flight out of Fort Lauderdale. Is a 10:40 flight on a Saturday too aggressive when getting off the Oasis? The 12:00 flight is more expensive.

 

Thanks,

 

Heather

[Trekker954]

No, don't dilly dally and you will make it. FLL is extremely close to the port. Even though I live in So. Fla, I was getting of fthe Allure once and had to catch at flight for a business trip. I was able to catch a 9 am. flight and had plenty of time in the airport. I did self disembark though.

[Ocean Boy]

I would have no hesitancy in booking a 10:40 flight.

[Lionesss]

I am now a believer:

Do the earlier flight.

There are some issues that could screw you up, but, the odds are in your favor.

We did first group after express when people carry their own luggage (7:45ish), we were off the ship thru security (8:10) in a taxi to the airport thru security and with a cup of dunkin donuts coffee in hand waiting for our flight by 8:55.

It can be done, but anytime you are depending on any multitude of variables anything could happen though.

Good Luck.

Sea Ya

Edited December 11, 2013 by Lionesss

[Clarea]

I have read threads about catching early flight out of Fort Lauderdale. Is a 10:40 flight on a Saturday too aggressive when getting off the Oasis? The 12:00 flight is more expensive.

 

Thanks,

 

Heather

If you self-disembark, you can be at the airport by 7:30am.

[Mattypies]

What do i need to know about self - disembarkment?

[alfaeric]

What do i need to know about self - disembarkment?

 

You carry all of your luggage off. That is the most important thing.

[cb at sea]

Even if you can't or don't want to carry all your luggage off, about mid-way thru the cruise, they ask those with early flights to tell them.....so they can put you in one of the 1st groups off.

 

A 10:40 flight shouldn't be a problem at all. The airport is about 10 mins. away.

[yogimax]

the odds are in your favor.

 

 

What if you have never won anything?

[DonnaK]

I am not usually a risk-taker, and I would be very comfortable booking the earlier flight after Oasis/Allure.

 

Self-disembark if you can (just carry off your own luggage at around 6:30am) - you need to be able to handle it all without any assistance. In the terminal, using the escalator is most efficient, as long as you can roll the luggage onto the step and still have one hand free to grip the handrail. Otherwise, you will be directed by port security to use the elevator, which often has a long line. To self-disembark, sign up at the customer service desk early in the cruise. (Some people say that this is not necessary, however sometimes they limit the number of people they allow to self-disembark, and the people who don't put the luggage outside their cabin the night before are monitored to make sure that they are on the self-disembarkation list)

 

Otherwise, arrange at the customer service desk to be in the first group with checked luggage to disembark. You'll still be at the airport in plenty of time for that flight.

[MermaidWatcher]

You should be able to make 10:40 without a problem(we have made 9:45 with plenty time). Definitely do self disembarkation with your own luggage, and have your paper for customs . Grab a taxi and you will be there in 15 min for $20, including a nice tip. You don't have time to waste, but it is easily doable.

Edited December 11, 2013 by MermaidWatcher

[Mattypies]

I booked the 10:40! Thanks for the words of encouragement. Lets hope it all works out.

[1northstar]

Print your boarding passes the day before at one of the kiosks provided on the ship . Be ready to walk off by 6:30 am.

[Lionesss]

What if you have never won anything?

 

Great Point!!!!

Luv it.

P.S. Does it count that I DID win the lottery---twice.

Sea Ya