grngables Posted October 11, 2005 #1 Share Posted October 11, 2005 We are going on the Jan. 30 Enchantment cruise for our first cruise and would like advice on when to book return flights. The cruise itinerary states an 8:30am arrival at Port Everglades. What time do you really get off the boat? What would be the minimum time to book a return flight from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale to the airport FLL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbie0253 Posted October 11, 2005 #2 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I would go with a 2:00-3:00 flight. We have been off and at the airport by 9:00 am though. The latest we have ever been off the ship is about 11:00. I would rather sit in the airport for a couple of hours and not risk missing the flight. Most cruises you will be off the ship between 9:00-10:30 depending on customs. If you take the RCCL transfers work an extra hour into your schedule for that. They are a lot slower than a taxi more times than not. Hope it helps.... Bobbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda/Ohio Posted October 11, 2005 #3 Share Posted October 11, 2005 The airport in FLL can be insane if a large number of cruise ships are disembarking. I would give yourself plenty of time--nothing beofre noon. If you are early-head over to an airport restaurant and have a bite to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWog Posted October 11, 2005 #4 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Depends on which itinerary you are on. We arrived back in FLL on the Enchantment on a Thursday. We were in the airport by about 9:30 or so. We had a 12:20 flight and made it with no problems. If you return on a Saturday I may want a little extra time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojill Posted October 12, 2005 #5 Share Posted October 12, 2005 ANYBODY have any Ideas on how to make time go fast. I'm cruising in Feb and time seems to drag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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