Orlando to Ft. Lauderdale

[davethomasowns]

Hello all!

I plan on booking the March 6th Miracle cruise. I live in Ocoee, FL (Orlando) and the ship departs at Ft. Lauderdale. I have an online exam I HAVE to do that morning, so I wouldn't get to leave until around 9am. Mapquest estimates around 3 1/2 hours driving time, getting me there around 1pm. The ship leaves at 4pm. Is this cutting it too close? Like I said in another thread, the only other option I have would be to take the exam on the ship that night. This would suck not only because I would be on vacation, but it’s like $55 for 100 minutes. I could use that money on a lot of other things.

 

So whats your opinion? Has anybody else ever traveled Orlando to Ft. Lauderdale?

 

Desperate for advice, thanks in advance!

 

Shane :)

[davethomasowns]

Anybody atleast know roughly how long it will take to park and board the ship? I don't know anybody that has been to Ft. Lauderdale before so I can't really plan.

 

Thanks

Shane A

[cusyl]

There is a parking garage right across from the terminal. You would first drop your luggage off at the pier and then proceed to the garage.

There shouldn't be a line that time of day as the majority of people arrive around noon.

You should have time as long as you aren't delayed in traffic or with a flat tire, etc.:o

[davethomasowns]

There is a parking garage right across from the terminal. You would first drop your luggage off at the pier and then proceed to the garage.

There shouldn't be a line that time of day as the majority of people arrive around noon.

You should have time as long as you aren't delayed in traffic or with a flat tire, etc.:o

 

Most people on my ship will be arriving around noon?

 

Thanks

Shane

[DamonCollins]

I think your timing will be fine...you will likely beat Mapquest time by 30 min....if you are that worried about it, and really take the pressure off, try booking a hotel nearby and go the night before and do the test in the hotel that morning.

Good luck!

[cusyl]

Most people on my ship will be arriving around noon?

 

Thanks

Shane

Yes, we always arrive around 11:30 to noon and they let you on before 1 to have lunch at the buffet. If you can afford the hotel that's a good idea.

[davethomasowns]

Well, good news. Got my teacher to do the extension so I will be able to leave EARLY that morning. If I get there early we can just get some breakfast.

 

Thanks

Shane