Emerald Princess, flight 10:20am out from Boston, is this doable?

[PC168]

Emerald Princess, flight 10:20am out from Boston, is this doable?

United just changed our flight time.

We will be self walk off the ship. Ship docks at 7am in Boston. We will be flying back to Toronto.

Anyone done this before?

[JordanF]

It's doable in that the cruise ships are not that far from the airport, so long as everything goes smoothly.  "Doable" is not the same as optimal, but you already knew that!

[chrysalis]

We are going to be doing the same flight to YYZ....and are hopeful. Will either self walk off, or be in the first group after that.

[1025cruise]

Personally, I think your pushing it.

[Arizona Wildcat]

We did exactly this twice.  On our first cruise customs was facial recognition off in 10 minutes.  Second cruise disembarkation delayed until 7:30 and long lines to get off the ship.

Rush hour traffic both times.

Arrived at BOS 8:20 the first time, 9:30 the second.

My question is what happens if you miss your flight?  The problem is you cannot predict if bad weather will delay docking.

With an international flight what are the rules time wise for luggage and checking in?  Traveling 1st class?  Have a NEXUS pass to expedite security?

 

[DallasGuy75219]

United's policy is they'll let you change to another flight without charge if you have a schedule change more than 30 minutes.  I would strongly suggest changing to the next flight rather than taking a chance on the moon and stars aligning to make a 10:20 flight.

[PC168]

We only travel with carry on and we have Nexus as well. The day before Boston is Portland, Maine, very close by.

We have look into to change the next available flight from United and it is way later afternoon flight and we have to be back to pick up our dog before the dog care close. 😞 too much thinking...

Thank you all for your input.

[Samkitty1]

 

The cruise terminal in Boston is just across the harbor from Logan Airport...so as long as you are off the ship early, you should be fine..You didn't mention how you are getting to the airport, so I thought I would tell you of an option 

 

During Boston rush hour the MBTA silver line service is a reliable option if you are able to handle your luggage and don't mind taking the subway.  It will be cheaper than a taxi or uber....one way fare $2.10 cash or Charly Card

 

Once you  disembark the ship, walk out to the bus stop for the Silver line bus and take the Silver Line SL2 bus to South Station, (about 2 miles away)

At South Station you would switch to the Silver Line SL1 Bus to Logan Airport. These are hybrid bus/subway vehicles with luggage racks, The SL1 stops at all the terminals at Logan. 

 

You can check the schedules to see if it would work for you, and also see how to pay the fare if you choose this option

 

Here is the route for the SL2 from the pier to Boston South Station 

https://www.mbta.com/schedules/742/line

 

here is the link for the SL1 South Station to Logan Airport

https://mticket.mbtace.com/schedules/741/line?schedule_direction[direction_id]=1

 

From the  Flynn Cruiseport Website 

From South Station

If you are coming from South Station (located roughly a mile from the cruise terminal, and also a stop on the MBTA’s Red Line underground subway system), you will need to get on an SL2 bus and get off at the Dry Dock Avenue stop. The cruise terminal is on Black Falcon Avenue, across from the Design Center.

From Boston Logan International Airport

If you are coming from Boston Logan you will need to board an SL1 bus at one of Boston Logan’s four passenger terminals (no fee on the bus departing Boston Logan). You will get off at Silver Line Way (located behind the Manual Life building), cross over from the inbound side to the outbound side track, and get on an SL2 bus (fee required; please visit MBTA Fare Info for rates). Once on the SL2 bus, you will then get off at the Dry Dock Avenue stop. The cruise terminal is on Black Falcon Avenue, across from the Design Center.

 

 

 

 

Hope this helps...and good luck!

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 21 by Samkitty1