Many ships get back to Florida rather early... some like at 4:00 or 5:00 am
(or even earlier). I've gotten up in the very early morning to use the
bathroom and the ship was already docked. Then they just sit there until
everyone debarks after breakfast.
I think a 12:45 flight shouldn't be any problem.
My one suggestion. Even if you paid for transfers, don't wait for the bus
back to the airport. They'll wait for the bus to fill, and may wait longer
before you get off the bus once you're at the airport. Just grab a taxi at
the pier and go directly to the airport. It will cost you a few bucks...
but it beats missing the flight and getting home after midnight.
And on the ship, talk to the Crown and Anchor person and ask for early
disembarkation color tags.
--Tom
"Deb" wrote in message
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> Can all you experienced cruisers help me with this one??
> We are going on the Brilliance of the Seas in January. It arrives in
> Miami and we are flying out of Miami airport. The ideal flight
> (connections price etc.) leaves Miami at 12:45 PM. Our ship docks at
> 8:30AM. I called RCL and the customer service rep said that 8:30 time
> is what time the ship should be ready for passengers to disembark and
> that the ship will arrive much earlier. He thought that flights should
> be 1PM or later, but when I specifically asked about the 12:45 flight,
> he thought we should be able to make it.
>
> I hate to be rushed, but I also hate hanging around the airport and
> the next flight doesn't leave till much later and doesn't get us home
> until after midnight.
>
> Can anyone give me an idea if this is realistic???
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