Disembarking and Flight times

[sbrown5816]

Looking for feedback on FLL disembarking and how to determine the earliest flight time to choose.

[FOPMan]

It’s about 12 minutes’ car ride from the dock to the Fort Lauderdale airport. Anything 11:45 or later is pretty easy, almost regardless of when you get off the ship (assuming you’re not the absolute last person) and it’s not December 7-March 15 or so (high season).
 

FLL has had some construction going on, so the Southwest gates are not as easy as they used to be. 

[CruiserBruce]

Dozens upon dozens of threads here on the topic. It depends on your mobility,  and your ability to be in a position (due to cruise line policies or your cabin or elite status, to be off your ship VERY early in the process, including your ability to carry your bags off as soon as possible and grab a cab.10am is possible if you have absolutely no mobility restrictions, and enjoy a hectic, stressful day getting off the ship.