Mariner disembarkation time

[sppunk]

I'm looking at airfare coming out of Orlando after our cruise. There is a 11:40 a.m. flight, then not one until 4:50 p.m.

 

I know the 11:40 a.m. will be cutting it close, but we will have a hired car service meeting us at the pier, so I feel fairly confident.

 

Is it true we can be off the ship by 8:30 a.m. if we carry our own luggage off? I'd just as well do that no matter what time, but just want confirmation. Thank you.

[Jobro2]

We too are cruising on the Mariner in June. I also was looking into a 11:40 flight (to BWI) with Tiffany Towncar service picking us up. I called RCL and asked about return flight times, and they told me the ship does not even arrive in port til 8:30 am, that we may not be getting off till 9:30...maybe 10 am...they suggested not to book any flight before 12:30, so we are going with the next flight, which for us is 2:15 pm...maybe others will give you better advice, but I think we're going with the later flight.

[nreilly]

We were off the ship yesterday morning by 7:30 and on the road by 7:50am. We were the second color called. They also have a program that you can roll your luggage off before colors are called. We say people leaving as early as 7:00am. Good luck!! Enjoy your cruise. We loved it!!

[FnyFACEnAL]

You are about 60 miles from the airport in Orlando through lots of traffic. This is not Miami or Ft. Lauderdale where the airport is just down the road.

[ducklite]

While there isn't that much traffic on the Bee Line, the security lines at MCO have been excessive IMHO. I've seen it take over 45 minutes to get through security there.

 

Anne

[sppunk]

Thanks for the replies. I just found a 12:40 p.m. flight that I believe we'll take just for the extra cushion.

[ducklite]

Sounds like a good plan to me :)

 

Anne