skirrellyjones Posted January 16, 2006 #1 Share Posted January 16, 2006 We will be flying into fort lauderdale at 3pm the day of our cruise with a departure time on the cruise at 5pm. Does this give us enough time to get to the ship? Also what's the best, easiest, and fastest way to get from the airport to the ship? Taxi? Lastly, how/when will we know what port # the ship is docked at? Thanks kindly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bequia Posted January 17, 2006 #2 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Best word of advice when it comes to flying in for a cruise, fly in the day before. 3pm arrival for a 5pm departure leaves little margin for error. Bad weather, mechanical problems, overcrowded airport etc. would be of cocern to me. If that's not possible, take the earliest flight possible. The best way to Port Everglades from the airport (10 minute drive) is a taxi for less then $12 for the ride. The cabbies drive to the port daily, they know the ships berths by heart. If there's any question they can ask at the security gate if need be. ps, Flying from JFK to FLL, fly JetBlue. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirrellyjones Posted January 20, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted January 20, 2006 thanks for the advice. We decided to go ahead and change our flight plans to the day before that way we have plenty of time and won't need to rush and worry. We're flighting directly from PIT to FLL on airtran now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted January 20, 2006 #4 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Thank you for changing it, because I was about to say you have very little chance of making the cruise with a 3pm arrival, even if you didn't check any bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirrellyjones Posted January 20, 2006 Author #5 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Yes, most definitely. My girlfriend and I feel so relieved and now we can focus on the cruise and the excursions. :D Now we're just counting down the days. 51 days to go. Once again thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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