RubyGold Posted June 16, 2015 #1 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Well, due to work commitments, if we book the very nicely priced 6 day from Barcelona we would have to get this flight. Arriving at 14:30 at Barcelona airport, then let's call it half an hour to the cruise port....... Anyone been that brave? Want to scare me off? Should I go for it and get an extra cruise in this year???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted June 16, 2015 #2 Share Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) You can't be serious as a seasoned CC'er doing this :D right ?? Do you have VIP escort thru the airport and transportation to the pier, assuming flight is on time and there are zero delays in the air & on the ground ? Sailing time is 18:00 and all guests must be onboard by 16:00 and assuming your aircraft will be wheels on the tarmac early/on time & at the gate with the jetbridge connected, you have 90 minutes to complete it all - feeling lucky ;) What is your plan B in the unlikely but possible travel disruption in your planning ? You do plan to purchase premium or deluxe trip interruiption insurance, correct ? There is a subtle but very distinct difference between being brave and foolish - you decide :p IMO, I won't do it - if you transportation get flat-tired and you are denied boarding, do you feel like skipping ahead to the next port on Day 3 ?? - assuming that you can book & fly out that evening or the next morning, etc. (that's 2 nights extra on dry land or 2 fewer days at sea ...) Edited June 16, 2015 by mking8288 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted June 16, 2015 #3 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Well, due to work commitments, if we book the very nicely priced 6 day from Barcelona we would have to get this flight. Arriving at 14:30 at Barcelona airport, then let's call it half an hour to the cruise port....... Anyone been that brave? Want to scare me off? Should I go for it and get an extra cruise in this year???? Pretty sure you already know the answer to this besides "are you nuts"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meltingmoments Posted June 16, 2015 #4 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Well, due to work commitments, if we book the very nicely priced 6 day from Barcelona we would have to get this flight. Arriving at 14:30 at Barcelona airport, then let's call it half an hour to the cruise port....... Anyone been that brave? Want to scare me off? Should I go for it and get an extra cruise in this year???? Yikes!!! I thought we were ever-so-slightly crazy in 2013 when we flew into Venice the day of boarding! AND we flew on the first flight out of Manchester at 6:30am.........but were delayed 2 hours because Venice was fog-bound! :eek: My nerves were absolutely shattered.......never again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted June 16, 2015 #5 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Which 6-day itinerary is this? I see one in September (but it has a departure time of 5pm from Barcelona), and the New Year's cruise (which doesn't look that cheap to me). If it's the first one, you might consider planning to join the cruise on Day 2 in Cartagena (fly to Murcia or Alicante). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted June 16, 2015 #6 Share Posted June 16, 2015 No way. Even if your flight is on time, you won't get your luggage and find a taxi right away. You may not leave the airport until 1530. If traffic is bad, you won't make it by 1600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted June 16, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Well, due to work commitments, if we book the very nicely priced 6 day from Barcelona we would have to get this flight. Arriving at 14:30 at Barcelona airport, then let's call it half an hour to the cruise port....... Anyone been that brave? Want to scare me off? Should I go for it and get an extra cruise in this year???? I wouldn't do it, but you have until 17:00 to be on board. That allows you 2:30 to gather luggage, and get to the pier. It can be done, and if you have no checked luggage would probably save :30. it is really tight and a recipe for disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted June 17, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 17, 2015 no way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyGold Posted June 17, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I did think that wouldn't be a great idea haha I was just trying to reason with myself that I could manage one more cruise. It's the September 20th from Barcelona ending in Southampton. Right now I can find it for £289 inside which is the cheapest NCL European itinerary I've seen. Plus, I really want to go on epi Would there be any penalty (other than missing dinner) for joining the ship in Cartegena? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyGold Posted June 17, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Pretty sure you already know the answer to this besides "are you nuts"? Yes I am nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted June 17, 2015 #11 Share Posted June 17, 2015 It is possible. I say this after my initial response of "no way". As the poster below notes, there is a bit more room in the plan than most cruises. First, he is flying from UK - not the states. Next, since this is in Spain, the whole security thing is not so over the top. And, sailing time is at 6pm, and not the often normal 4pm. A bit crazy - yes. But surely possible. I now carry on in Europe is tight, but if you can do that and avoid checked luggage, that will easily gain you 15 minutes, or worse. I wouldn't do it, but you have until 17:00 to be on board. That allows you 2:30 to gather luggage, and get to the pier. It can be done, and if you have no checked luggage would probably save :30. it is really tight and a recipe for disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted June 17, 2015 #12 Share Posted June 17, 2015 And, sailing time is at 6pm, and not the often normal 4pm.According to the website, the departure time for this cruise is 5pm, not 6pm.Would there be any penalty (other than missing dinner) for joining the ship in Cartegena?I don't think so, and I doubt you would be the only one starting the cruise a day late… I would give NCL a heads up so they don't wait for you in Barcelona (not that they would) and maybe even ask about a reduction in your cruise fare/fees/service charges (you never know). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted June 17, 2015 #13 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Done BCN a lot from the UK, For a 14:30 landing it will be VERY tight. If flying BA with hand luggage(23kg), no checked bag collection Port by 15:30 is possible What about the 7n trip back to BCN in OCT, USA prices are same/cheaper than the 6 day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorking Posted June 17, 2015 #14 Share Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) Provided your plane is not delayed in the least as well as a fast passport customs check getting a Taxi is not a problem, they are lined up as far as you can see at the airport...Traffic however will play a factor on getting to the port.. Don't risk it its to much of a gamble... I always arrive a day early... Even though my flight will arrive at 7am I still won't risk a same day fly in.. Edited June 17, 2015 by warriorking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggitt Posted June 17, 2015 #15 Share Posted June 17, 2015 It's the September 20th from Barcelona ending in Southampton. Right now I can find it for £289 inside which is the cheapest NCL European itinerary I've seen. Plus, I really want to go on epi Why not go for BALCONY from: £434 ..............although............. When I click thru that £289, it says £399 for the inside though (assuming you're looking at the same cruise website as I am)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggitt Posted June 17, 2015 #16 Share Posted June 17, 2015 And OOI, I cant see whatever cruise follows that September cruise from Southampton........was it sold out, and where did it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted June 17, 2015 #17 Share Posted June 17, 2015 And OOI, I cant see whatever cruise follows that September cruise from Southampton.There isn't one until October 18. The cruise to Southampton is so Epic can go into dry dock for 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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