Chardo Posted June 29, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Cruising on Harmony of the Seas. Ship scheduled to return at 6:15 Saturday morning. If we self disembark, is a 9:50 AM flight doable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 29, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 29, 2016 If Harmony is not returning from a transatlantic, there are no delays, and you are first in the self-assist line, you should be able to make it. Too early for my stress level though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaBear55 Posted June 29, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 29, 2016 We are about 50/50 for having been able to make that flight time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFD130 Posted June 29, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Four returns to FLL- three on Princess and once RCCL-Did walk off and our own cab to the airport and have been there, checked in, at the gate and having a bite to eat by 8am every time JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted June 29, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Is the port FLL or MIA. If FLL, maybe. If MIA, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardo Posted June 29, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Port is FLL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted June 30, 2016 #7 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Still a bit close for my comfort level...the problem could be once at FLL...something you can never depend on going smoothly/quickly. I usually prefer nothing earlier than 11:00am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted June 30, 2016 #8 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Still a bit close for my comfort level...the problem could be once at FLL...something you can never depend on going smoothly/quickly. I usually prefer nothing earlier than 11:00am. I agree. The port is always being shut down for random things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted June 30, 2016 #9 Share Posted June 30, 2016 (edited) I'd lose sleep worrying. We ve done 10:50 easily, but an hour earlier I doubt we'd try. Can you make it...yes. Self carry and step out as soon as they clear the ship. Grab a cab and you should be at FLL by 8:30. Have alternative options in mind in case there are delays along the way. Edited June 30, 2016 by eandj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrokitty Posted June 30, 2016 #10 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I agree. The port is always being shut down for random things. And it's those random things that give me nightmares....too close for me too. Everything has to work like clockwork or you're at best running for your plane. You only do that once in your life!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted June 30, 2016 #11 Share Posted June 30, 2016 If nothing goes wrong you should be ok, however my advise is to have a back up plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted June 30, 2016 #12 Share Posted June 30, 2016 If you get stressed easily don't do it. The key to all of this is that if something goes wrong you can easily miss the flight. I wouldn't do it but certainly some haven do. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted June 30, 2016 #13 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Do you want to spend your cruise worried about making your flight home? :confused: do yourself a favor and book a flight leaving closer to noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennmaybe Posted June 30, 2016 #14 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Is the FLL port still having backup issues due to Customs? The last 2 times we sailed out of FLL, we were delayed both times getting off due to Customs backups. We always do self assist and are always in line to get off early. We're trying FLL again next May, but I'm curious to know..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted June 30, 2016 #15 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Cruising on Harmony of the Seas. Ship scheduled to return at 6:15 Saturday morning. If we self disembark, is a 9:50 AM flight doable? It is doable if everything goes as planned. Personally, I would not book it that close as I would be stressing too much the last day of a relaxing cruise - not worth it IMO. Does your airline allow you to standby for an earlier flight with no (or minimal charge)? If so, I would book a later one and try to catch the 9:50 am if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardo Posted June 30, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted June 30, 2016 It is doable if everything goes as planned. Personally, I would not book it that close as I would be stressing too much the last day of a relaxing cruise - not worth it IMO. Does your airline allow you to standby for an earlier flight with no (or minimal charge)? If so, I would book a later one and try to catch the 9:50 am if you can. Alternative is a later flight with 35 minute connection in Tampa. Which is riskier? Early flight or short connection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted June 30, 2016 #17 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Alternative is a later flight with 35 minute connection in Tampa. Which is riskier? Early flight or short connection? Depends on the airline and what your options are if you miss the connection. For example, on SW they often run very short connections (like 35 minutes). Sometimes they have many flights on that route so that if you miss the connection you have one going out in an hour or so. Other routes have few options if you miss the connections - I avoid this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted June 30, 2016 #18 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Alternative is a later flight with 35 minute connection in Tampa. Which is riskier? Early flight or short connection? Which airline? What's the later flight time? And your connection is change plane to the same airline? I dread those quick connections. I'd actually go with the earlier flight if this was the only other choice. Again, have back up flights in hand for either choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardo Posted June 30, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Which airline? What's the later flight time? And your connection is change plane to the same airline? I dread those quick connections. I'd actually go with the earlier flight if this was the only other choice. Again, have back up flights in hand for either choice. All flights are Southwest. The later flight is 11:50, with 35 minute connection in Tampa. That connection is the last direct flight of the day. If missed, there are three later flights that would require another connection, if they even have seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfuzzy Posted June 30, 2016 #20 Share Posted June 30, 2016 The last time we flew Ft Lauderdale, we were in the security line for 2 1/2 hours, just made the gate in time for boarding. That's not even including the time we got off the ship. So an hour (breathing room) from disembarkment, CBP, taxi to airport, If you get off exactly at 7am, 10:30 maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberta Quilter Posted June 30, 2016 #21 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Could you stay the night in FLL and then catch the 9:50 am flight the following day? That's what I would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardo Posted June 30, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Could you stay the night in FLL and then catch the 9:50 am flight the following day? That's what I would do. No, it's New Year's Eve. Want to get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfuzzy Posted June 30, 2016 #23 Share Posted June 30, 2016 No, it's New Year's Eve. Want to get home. Well, I hope you get your miracle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFD130 Posted July 1, 2016 #24 Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) Anything can go wrong- any flight anytime. The one time we took a late flight from FLL was the only time we didn't get home. Sat at FLL and watched planes leave all day long. By the tine we got to our connecting city a storm had moved into Maine and we were stranded in Detroit. If we had left in the AM we would have been home no problem Edited July 1, 2016 by CFD130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted July 1, 2016 #25 Share Posted July 1, 2016 All flights are Southwest. The later flight is 11:50, with 35 minute connection in Tampa. That connection is the last direct flight of the day. If missed, there are three later flights that would require another connection, if they even have seats. Tampa is a really easy airport to navigate. I wouldn't have a problem with a 35 minute flight in Tampa. The flight is so short, you'll know before you even board wether or not you'll make your connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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