Safest time to make a return flight after cruise?

[fireyankee24]

Quick question for everyone that has taken a cruise on the Dream. Whats the safest time to book a return flight out of Orlando?? Carnival is telling me 1pm but i think thats crazy if we start debark at 8am. Always do self assist Debark to get off. Let me know everyone...thanks in advance for your help!!!

[bassmaster150]

1pm.......couple of things to note...we were off by 9:00am, and the bus left at 9:30....it was like 50 min to airport......so that is 10:20 - 10:30....then you have to remember that you are not the only cruise ship returning to port so the lines at the airport for check-in and security are LONG.....we were finally to the gate through security just after 11:30, so that gave us like 40 min for lunch and then time to board.

[okgirl]

Since we're talking Orlando and if you are useing Carnival transfers and want to be on the safe side I wouldn't do anything before 12 to 1.

 

The lines getting through security at the airport are among the worst that I've ever seen. I do VIP self assist and rent a car to get back to MCO so I'm usually at the gate by 10:45ish.

[cruisenanny]

Carnival is right, sometimes things can happen that cause debarkation to start late. I wouldn't book anything before 1pm just to be safe!

[tak81288]

I would go with the recommendation that Carnvial gave you for Orlando...If it were FLL or something you can get away with an earlier flight. Orlando...not so much...

 

Have fun!

[TakeMeAway1001]

I agree with everyone about sticking with Carnivals guidelines, the last time we flew out of MCO we were an hour and a half from curbside drop off to gate and it was stressful with all the rushing around.

[fireyankee24]

Had that feeling but the wife wanted to try to get something earlier, tried telling her that. Guess i will have to show her all the replies so she knows...Thanks again everyone for your help with this!!!