First time cruiser out of Ft Laud - Departure Question

[mrizer7773]

First time we are cruising out of Ft. Lauderdale, which I hear is an easy port!

Our ship is to return by 6:30am.

 

How quick/easy disembarkment?

 

Is a 10:30am flight reasonable enough time wise?

 

Thanks!

[CruiserBruce]

Just a quick look down the board finds dozens of threads on the topic. 10:30 is the earliest recommended flight time. You will have to disembark in the first groups, and catch a cab.

 

How quick and easy getting off is depends a little on you, (can you carry your own bags off?)and a little on circumstances you have no control over, like Immigration and Customs staffing.

Edited October 28, 2016 by CruiserBruce

[Viv0828]

From what I've read on here, 90% of the time it will not be a problem if you disembark early and take all of your luggage with you.

 

Sounds great, unless you are in the unlucky 10% where there is some sort of unexpected delay.

 

Even with odds this good, I would prefer a flight after 11 but it's a personal choice.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Forums

Edited October 28, 2016 by Viv0828