Leaving for a cruise a few days early.

jacketwatch · September 12, 2011

We have gotten in the habit of leaving for our cruises a few days early. esp. if its a long way off like in Europe. iIs nice for several reasons like being sure if there is a missed connection there won't be a missed boat :tongue: and seeing your embarkation city as well as allowing for jet lag to resolve a bit. What do you do?

gogetter · September 12, 2011

We are lucky to live in Florida. So no to your question. However we have stayed in Ft Lauderdale a few extra days after a Miami cruise.

scalise12 · September 13, 2011

WE LEAVE EARLY ALSO FOR OUR CRUISES AND SPEND A DAY OR TWO IN THE PORT CITY, EVEN SO WE LIVE IN FLORIDA AND DRIVING TO YOUR CRUISE, ANYTHING CAN STILL GO WRONG :excl:

sailingrose · September 13, 2011

We always stay overnight in the embarkation port. Even the Florida ones except Port Canaveral since we are only an hour from there.

DebbieandJerry · September 14, 2011

We love being at our "city" at least one full day in advance. Most of the time we are travelling across the country so we have to allow for a total travel day. Plus we're worn out from being on the plane. When we travel to Florida, we always aim for at least 24 hours "in Florida" -- sometimes 2-3 days! Even when we cruise out of California, we allow days.

zebra · September 14, 2011

jacket, we have the same practises as you. if this is a LONG distance destination we make sure that we will be there to catch our connection no matter what. If we are cruising out of Florida we leave home the morning of.