Deering Posted January 8, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2018 We missed our ship in San Juan on Sunday due to cancelled flights in Boston. Now trying to catch it at another port. The ship is set to leave port at 5pm, our plane arrives at 3:30 the airport is only five minutes away, ship is aware we are coming..... Are we going to make it. Anyone have this experience..? Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted January 9, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 9, 2018 No one could possibly know if you'll make it, but if your flight is on time, it seems possible. What port? Did you arrange a pick up at the airport to the ship, or are you talking a cab? Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted January 9, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Given the circumstances and if as you say the ship knows you are coming, if the flight is on time and you are able to get your luggage and a cab without delay I would think you should be able to make it. I would think that the cruise line / ship might notify the port agent of your situation and they may be able to help expedite your transfer to the ship after you land. Maybe contact the cruise line to check. Just curious, what island are you flying into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyCop Posted January 9, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Which port? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted January 9, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Would help if you can carry on or gate check all luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted January 9, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Would help if you can carry on or gate check all luggage. Not likely unless all they need for the cruise will fit in one small carry on and a second personal item for each passenger and that is what they packed originally - or have since had a chance to repack into. The airlines will not let you get through security or to the gate to gate check with large pieces of luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deering Posted January 9, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Flying into Antigua with only carry-on luggage Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deering Posted January 9, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I have tried to arrange a ride from the airport with no luck Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deering Posted January 9, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Which port? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Antigua and we have only carry-on luggage Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deering Posted January 9, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Given the circumstances and if as you say the ship knows you are coming, if the flight is on time and you are able to get your luggage and a cab without delay I would think you should be able to make it. I would think that the cruise line / ship might notify the port agent of your situation and they may be able to help expedite your transfer to the ship after you land. Maybe contact the cruise line to check. Just curious, what island are you flying into? You make me feel better.... That's what I'm thinking. I have seen stragglers 30min before departure Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted January 9, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Flying into Antigua with only carry-on luggage Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Good Luck. Hope you make it If you received permission from the cr uised line by e-mail. Ber sure to print and carrry the e-mail with you to show if neded when you try to enter the port area. You mus gt have permission orr be on thei manifegt or could have trouble going to the gangway. Lert us know how i it goes. Hope you make it. There are still people at Boston's Logan that have not yet gotten a flight out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted January 9, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Good luck. Advise for future cruises, always always always get to the city you're sailing from the day before you embark. (Hey, someone was going to eventually post this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted January 9, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I have tried to arrange a ride from the airport with no luck Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Check mozio.com for worldwide airport transfers. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deering Posted January 9, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Good luck. Advise for future cruises, always always always get to the city you're sailing from the day before you embark. (Hey, someone was going to eventually post this) Lol I had 3 days earlier booked to explore San Juan Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted January 9, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Lol I had 3 days earlier booked to explore San Juan Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app :confused: Then why were you not in San Juan? The airports in thte northeast were not closed days in advance of the storm From where were you flying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted January 9, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Not likely unless all they need for the cruise will fit in one small carry on and a second personal item for each passenger and that is what they packed originally - or have since had a chance to repack into. The airlines will not let you get through security or to the gate to gate check with large pieces of luggage. I retract my comments as the OP has confirmed carry on only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted January 9, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Lol I had 3 days earlier booked to explore San Juan Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Murphy strikes again. Good luck catching your cruise in Antigua. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted January 9, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 9, 2018 :confused: Then why were you not in San Juan? The airports in thte northeast were not closed days in advance of the storm From where were you flying? Didn't the storm hit Boston on Thurs? That would have certainly impacted their departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted January 9, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I think you will make it with flying colors. Hope you post back so we can celebrate with you.:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted January 9, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Wishing you good luck with this. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted January 9, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 9, 2018 deleted comment as I am unable to tell from the OPs statement Lol I had 3 days earlier booked to explore San Juan whether their three days pre cruise was previously cancelled due to hurricane damage (my initial thought) or they spent all of those three days snowed in at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deering Posted January 9, 2018 Author #22 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Check mozio.com for worldwide airport transfers. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks no luck with them also Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deering Posted January 9, 2018 Author #23 Share Posted January 9, 2018 :confused: Then why were you not in San Juan? The airports in thte northeast were not closed days in advance of the storm From where were you flying? As luck or lack of, our flight was Seattle to Boston to San Juan. Which was delayed In Seattle, delayed then cancelled in Boston. The earliest that airline could do was rebook on 13 Jan. Only available flight was 4.30pm Tampa on the 7 Jan. Ship sailed at 9pm on that day. No flights available for st Thomas. Earliest was Orlando to Miami to Antigua. Rented a car drove to Orlando now waiting to fly. Its been a long haul..... Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deering Posted January 9, 2018 Author #24 Share Posted January 9, 2018 The last 20 minutes of our flight to Boston was violent, many motion sick people. Only one more flight came in behind us, then airport shut down. After that it was chaos. Felt bad for the families with small kids sleeping at the airport. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted January 9, 2018 #25 Share Posted January 9, 2018 So sorry to hear about the flight. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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