lexave Posted September 5, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Would I make it for a 8:25am flight out of Fort Lauderdale if I self assist off the Allure? We always self assist off the ship. In August, we got off of the Oasis and we were waiting for our ride by 7:23. We left our room 7:05am. Can we get off earlier? One of the attendants told me people start getting off of the ship at 6:30. Can anyone confirm? Are there cabs waiting? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted September 5, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 5, 2014 It really depends what time customs clears the ship to start debarking. I would be too nervous about a flight that early but some on here will say "no problem". Just have a back up plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killtheump Posted September 5, 2014 #3 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Would I make it for a 8:25am flight out of Fort Lauderdale if I self assist off the Allure? We always self assist off the ship. In August, we got off of the Oasis and we were waiting for our ride by 7:23. We left our room 7:05am. Can we get off earlier? One of the attendants told me people start getting off of the ship at 6:30. Can anyone confirm? Are there cabs waiting? Thank you! I am one who always says no problem making an early flight, 9:30 or later. 8:25 could be pushing it. I would book a later flight. If you were there early enough you could see if you could switch to that flight, but I would not book that early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted September 5, 2014 #4 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Depends on the person. If you can move, than do it. Some people are naturally slow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvWilliam Posted September 5, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 5, 2014 We booked a 9:40 flight at FLL, did self walk off and were at the airport by 7:50... However, the line to get thru security took us an hour to get thru. Just something to think about! Between the security line, customs line etc I wouldn't risk that early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starry Eyes Posted September 5, 2014 #6 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Too early for me, even self-assist off Allure or Oasis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexave Posted September 5, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted September 5, 2014 We booked a 9:40 flight at FLL, did self walk off and were at the airport by 7:50... However, the line to get thru security took us an hour to get thru. Just something to think about! Between the security line, customs line etc I wouldn't risk that early. Thanks for all of the quick responses! LuvWilliam...do you remember what time you left the ship? I didn't think about FLL security lines. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted September 5, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Everything would have to align perfectly to make that flight. It would be too stressful for me, if one thing was delayed you would miss your flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtazz17 Posted September 5, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 5, 2014 You can make it if you have no unforseen hold ups.Taxi ride is ten minutes to airport.I would say you have a 95 percent chance on making it but the 5percent is going to cause alot of stress that morning that noone needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrag Posted September 5, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Would I make it for a 8:25am flight out of Fort Lauderdale if I self assist off the Allure?..........Are there cabs waiting? Thank you! Only if all of the following limiting factors are in your favour: The ship docks in time Customs clearance is swift No one else looking to be first off Short lines at security in port Short lines at airport Yes, there are cabs but you wait in line so that is another limiting factor! Personally, I would take the advice others have offered..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted September 5, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Allure and Oasis start self assist around 6:30 8::25 would be a bit early for me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pasodancer Posted September 5, 2014 #12 Share Posted September 5, 2014 We've done that early flight several times with no issues (will do it again in December) - as others said - back up plan in place. We move FAST getting off the ship & thru the airport. Be SURE to print off boarding passes the day prior and be in line to disembark by 0600. If you area a seasoned traveler you have a better chance because you are more accustomed to all the nuisances (i.e. going thru security check, baggage check, hustling thru lines). Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted September 5, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Good luck Especially as you need to be there early to check in Near on possible I once did it though in Australia Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 6, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I would do a 10am flight...but NOT an 8:25 am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orthorn4433 Posted September 6, 2014 #15 Share Posted September 6, 2014 We once had a delay of customs clearing the ship.. Did not even start disembarking until 8:30am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommamclovin Posted September 6, 2014 #16 Share Posted September 6, 2014 You can make....cabs are there waiting and you will be through security before 7:30.... Just be one of the first off the ship, no problem. It is kind of stressful but can be done. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dog Posted September 6, 2014 #17 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I am probably going to be the opposite of most of the comments, but... Would I make it for a 8:25am flight out of Fort Lauderdale if I self assist off the Allure?! Probably, but there be risks. The latest I have ever been inside the terminal at the gate is 7:40, and once I was sitting at my gate posting back to CC at 7am after an Oasis cruise (and, of course, the flight was delayed 2 hours). The vast majority of the time, these ships will start disembarking between 6:15 and 6:45, making it very easy to get to the airport and have bags checked in by 7:40 even if you were at the end of the self-assist group. However, if there were a significant delay in returning to port or clearing customs, you could well miss either the minimum baggage check-in or the flight. So if you choose this option, make sure you have a backup plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcpa1 Posted September 6, 2014 #18 Share Posted September 6, 2014 If Homeland Security issues a full fledged alert in the current "climate" you would most likely miss your flight. I wouldn't recommend it but you have every right to five it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemis Posted September 6, 2014 #19 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Pretty much an echo here, but in our experience corroborated by other CCers' reports, Allure/Oasis disembark is almost always fast and painless, but getting through FLL security is almost always slow and painful! Unless you are TSA Pre-Check or you have airline status insuring you can standby and take the next available flight for no added fare (bearing in mind that FLL departing flights are generally full, so you may be in for a wait!), the flight you are looking at is risky, and I am a pretty hard core risk tolerant traveler! Have a great cruise! Sent from my iPad using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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