BaileyandBella Posted June 26, 2015 #1 Share Posted June 26, 2015 We were planning on self debarkation to make sure we have plenty of time.....the thought of 6,000 people going through customs worries me....LOL But then I have read that some who get off really early end up at the airport at like 7:00 or 8:00 AM......I don't want to sit there for 4 hours either! Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 26, 2015 #2 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Leave the ship around 9am. The Oasis terminal handles the passenger load efficiently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenpie Posted June 26, 2015 #3 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) I did that, as I was worried about flights etc.. Was at the airport at around 7.30am (had a noon flight) Edited June 26, 2015 by laurenpie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 26, 2015 #4 Share Posted June 26, 2015 You will be waiting for hours and hours...i'm not kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted June 26, 2015 #5 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I've been sitting at my gate at 6:55AM once, I will always book a 10am flight now. But I walk off right away at 6:15AM-6:30AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileyandBella Posted June 26, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted June 26, 2015 So what time should we pick to debark? I would rather err on the side of caution....since we did miss a flight once....NIGHTMARE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingsince94 Posted June 26, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 26, 2015 So what time should we pick to debark? I would rather err on the side of caution....since we did miss a flight once....NIGHTMARE!!! Go at 9am. You will still have plenty of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted June 26, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Personally, I would rather be off the ship earlier than later and grabbing a taxi to the airport, where I will then check in and be safely through security. Only then will I relax. You will be waiting no matter what time you disembark... you'll wait on the ship, you'll wait for a cab, you'll wait to check in at the airport, you'll wait for security, you'll wait for your flight... I think, in reading your comments, that whatever decision you make you will be second-guessing yourself. :o *shrug* No offense intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted June 26, 2015 #9 Share Posted June 26, 2015 So, I must be slow as it appears everyone else has figured out which airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 26, 2015 #10 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Personally, I would rather be off the ship earlier than later and grabbing a taxi to the airport, where I will then check in and be safely through security..... I agree with this. The disembarkation and customs process can get slower the later it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted June 26, 2015 #11 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I've been sitting at my gate at 6:55AM once, I will always book a 10am flight now. But I walk off right away at 6:15AM-6:30AM On previous Oasis & Allure cruises, United has always had a 10:30 am flight to Newark, NJ and we've had no problem with the assigned debark time by RCL, and arrived at airport with plenty to spare. On our upcoming Oasis cruise, they changed flight to 10 and I'm considering self debarkation to avoid any possible problems. TG the airport is only 10 minutes away. Ps, we've had no problems with security clearance at FLL and been TSA pre-cleared by United in using their Explorer credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri914 Posted June 26, 2015 #12 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Personally, I would rather be off the ship earlier than later and grabbing a taxi to the airport, where I will then check in and be safely through security. ...... Last time thru FLL airport, we had to sit in the lobby area. Couldn't even check in, much less pass thru TSA, because we arrived so early (couldn't even check our luggage - had to lug all our bags around with us). We sat for hours in the front lobby, surrounded by all our luggage, in very uncomfortable seats. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted June 26, 2015 #13 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Go at 9am. You will still have plenty of time. Just curious since we'll have similar situation. With 9am, is this self debarkation? Or if you get off yourself, are you required to leave at 6am? I would imagine the later you leave, the longer the lines as you merge with everyone else (except they have to wait for their luggage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileyandBella Posted June 26, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted June 26, 2015 So, I must be slow as it appears everyone else has figured out which airport. Fort Lauderdale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileyandBella Posted June 26, 2015 Author #15 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I agree with this. The disembarkation and customs process can get slower the later it gets. I think we will request to debark at 8:00....would that still be "self debarking" at 8:00? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killtheump Posted June 26, 2015 #16 Share Posted June 26, 2015 http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&pnav=2&faqType=faq&faqSubjectId=348&faqSubjectName=Luggage+%26+Luggage+Tags&faqId=2826 Use Luggage Valet and make it even easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalliekae Posted June 26, 2015 #17 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Last time thru FLL airport, we had to sit in the lobby area. Couldn't even check in, much less pass thru TSA, because we arrived so early (couldn't even check our luggage - had to lug all our bags around with us). We sat for hours in the front lobby, surrounded by all our luggage, in very uncomfortable seats. :( This happened to us, too. This time we booked a 12:30pm flight and will take our time getting off the Allure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sml3 Posted June 26, 2015 #18 Share Posted June 26, 2015 The last time we were at FLL the security line was ridiculous! Wrapped all the way to the rental car area. I thought I read where they have remodeled and it's much better. Can anyone confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 26, 2015 #19 Share Posted June 26, 2015 The last time we were at FLL the security line was ridiculous! Wrapped all the way to the rental car area. I thought I read where they have remodeled and it's much better. Can anyone confirm? When we were there this past March, they were even limiting security check-in times. In other words, we could not pass through security until something like 2 hours before our flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmiracle Posted June 26, 2015 #20 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) Just off the Oasis sailing 6/13-6/20. We did the express walk off (we always do, who wants to spend your last day on a cruise packing??), left the ship at 8:30, 45 minute process, door to door. Like others have said, they have this process down to a science. We had plenty of time for our 11:45 flight. Edited June 26, 2015 by dmiracle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileyandBella Posted July 6, 2015 Author #21 Share Posted July 6, 2015 UPDATE... We opted for the 8:00 AM debark, not carrying our own bags. Worked great, got to the airport by 9:15, took RCCL's transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted July 6, 2015 #22 Share Posted July 6, 2015 UPDATE... We opted for the 8:00 AM debark, not carrying our own bags. Worked great, got to the airport by 9:15, took RCCL's transfer. Thanks for reporting back. Hope you had a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted July 6, 2015 #23 Share Posted July 6, 2015 You will be waiting for hours and hours...i'm not kidding. At the airport? At customs? To get off the ship? The usual helpful reply................:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketlady Posted July 28, 2015 #24 Share Posted July 28, 2015 We got to the airport early and asked for an earlier flight out. You can only do this if you don't check your bags in at the curb. And if they do have empty seats going home. I book for around noon. You never know if the ship will come in late. Have read some ships didn't make it back because of fog. We prefer to do the waiting game at the airport. I am a walker so I just walk the airport and get in my steps. My husband is a reader so he reads his books. Or chat with other people. The time seems to go by a little faster. It always seems like a long day going home. Especially if you are going back to 5 ft. of snow. We always have another hour drive home too from airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trihawks1 Posted July 29, 2015 #25 Share Posted July 29, 2015 We were in the same situation in Dec 2013 where we did self disembark for the first time from Indy. When we arrived at the airport via two taxis, we were not allowed to check in. We had to sit and wait 40 minutes before we could check in and go thru security. This is the airport making this decision and not our airline. If you arrive 4 hours or more prior to flight, ft launderdale airport makes you wait. Wish we would have known this as we would have stayed on board and had a quick breakfast. Not sure if this has changed but now I will not book a late flight or get breakfast ahead of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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