Very early departure so...

[cw2go]

We are sailing the Indy...departure is on a Saturday in FLL at 5:30am

 

We always self disembark and are carry on only.

 

Debating between 10am and 11:30am flights...cost difference is $160 total :confused:

 

 

What's your experience with the terminal/customs in this early hour and on a weekend?

 

Thanks,

Patty

[kdawg954]

Wow that's an early dock time.

 

Honestly, you'll be pretty bored if you try to rush off the ship.

 

The airport is 15 minutes away. Weekends can be hectic because of the Oasis shuffle on Saturday but you won't have anything to worry about.

 

Which ever time is cheaper, that is the one you take. You can leave the port at 8 a.m. and be fine.

[JohninDC]

Docking at 5:30 does not mean you can get off at 5:30 - that said, even if you do not get off until 7:30-7:45 you should still be able to cab to FLL and catch the 10:00 flight (if that is the cheap one).

[cw2go]

Yes the 10 am is cheaper, I meant to say that... :o

[eandj]

You can make the 10:00 flight. Just head off the ship by 7:30-8:00.

[Keith1010]

Patty, I would go with 11:30 to play it safe.

 

Some will say earlier.

 

It all comes down to how much stress you can take.

 

Keith

[eandj]

I normally agree with Keith that I don't like stress the night before. ;) But what made me think the 10:00 flight would work for you is that you mentioned you have carry on bags only and self disembarking is norm for you. Makes things much easier.

[mollyanne]

When is your cruise? I would not attempt this early flight if it is a day with 7 or 8 ships in port. If it's a light day and you self-disembark you should be OK.

[cw2go]

When is your cruise? I would not attempt this early flight if it is a day with 7 or 8 ships in port. If it's a light day and you self-disembark you should be OK.

 

 

Cruise is RCCL Indy....Feb 8-14 in FLL

[CruiserBruce]

Cruise is RCCL Indy....Feb 8-14 in FLL

 

So, a Saturday morning, with Oasis or Allure in port, and probably at least 4 other ships besides yours. You might make it, but I wouldn't want the stress of that tight connection hanging over your expensive vacation.