cruise_blue Posted May 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I know I am taking a chance but cannot change my flight, Has anyone arrived at Orlando airport as late as 1:00 p.m. and made it to The Oasis of the sea on time? Any advice??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Other than flying at least one day in advance, my advice would be to have only carry-on luggage and to have a private car service waiting to take you direct to the terminal with no stops. Royal generally requires guests to be checked-in no later than 90 minutes before scheduled departure. That would be 3pm if your scheduled departure is 4:30pm. It takes about an hour to get to the port. You have very little margin for delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted May 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 28, 2017 You have to have everything go exactly as planned with absolutely no delays from your flight to luggage retrieval to getting to whatever transportation you use to getting to the port. If changing to an earlier flight is not possible, then the advice offered by Bob would at least trim some of the possible delays, as long as your flight is on time. Good luck, but you are cutting it extremely close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjsttng Posted May 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Very risky. When is the cruise? We are in red flag and you could be delay by traffic or stormy weather. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted May 28, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 28, 2017 If you can't change, you can't. Hope for the best! If the flight arrives at 1pm, you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted May 29, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 29, 2017 i agree to use carry-on only baggage and have private transportation waiting. I would also try to fly stand-by on an earlier flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 29, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I foresee sadness. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markf Posted May 29, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Way too much stress Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted May 29, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I foresee sadness. :( Way too much stress Yes, and yes. OP, you can change your flight but I suspect it will cost a lot of money or you can't get off work. You can only hope everything goes according to plan, but given what happened with British Airways just yesterday (an extreme example but you get my point) it's just a huge risk, in my opinion. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyhooked Posted May 29, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 29, 2017 We booked transfer with cruise line,less stressful. Hope all goes well for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pale lady Posted May 29, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 29, 2017 If you use royals transport they will wait for you, or so I've heard. Good luck. We are on the same sailing as you but are flying in a day early. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 29, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I don't think that RC will book you on their transfers without Choice Air/Air2Sea or coming in so late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted May 29, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 29, 2017 With a 1 PM arrival, you will waste over 30 + minutes just getting off plane and picking up your luggage, so at best 1:30 to 1:45 departing the Airport, add an hour driving, you will arrive within 15 minutes of being able to check in and board. Way to risky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyllrap Posted May 29, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I live in Florida, and Orlando traffic can be horrible. Hopefully, at 1 pm it won't be too bad. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stobe1 Posted May 29, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Aircraft Mechanical issues, flight cancellation, weather delays, air traffic control delays, flight crew availability/rest issues, traffic between the airport and Port Canaveral.... There is literally zero room for any type of delay or snag. I would not risk it. I would get there the day prior at all costs, or at a bare minimum the morning of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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