We made a 9:30 flight but not going to do it again I have a question for you Starvenger and whoever knows the answer! Our friends swear they saw that when the ship is in port the bars are closed (RCI)! Is this true? Thanks!In early September, we had an 11am flight time to Toronto. We drew an early debarkation number (5) and were at the airport before 8:30. We checked in online so it was really just a matter of doing the bag drop (we have to drop the bags 60 minutes before departure) and security at that point.
9:20 seems pretty aggressive - if the ship gets in late you may be you know what out of luck - but suppose it can be done if you're flying domestically. Personally, I don't think I would do it.
FLL is probably the only port where a 9:20 flight is even remotely possible. If you do self disembark and carry all your luggage you SHOULD be able to make it.
One other suggestion: Port Everglades accepts Mobie Passport for closed loop cruises. If your not on a repo or transatlantic cruise, I would suggest downloading the mobile passport app and using that. There is a separate line at customs if you are using the app and there is never anyone in that line. Could save you a bit more time.
Our friends swear they saw that when the ship is in port the bars are closed (RCI)! Is this true? Thanks!
I’ve never heard of that happening. Casinos and shops, yes. Bars? Naw.
The only semi-exception I’ve heard is Galveston, where only certain beverages are allowed to be sold bc of TX liquor laws and taxes. But that’s all lines. Not just Royal.
You said they *saw* this? In what way? A post online, or a sign onboard? Etc?
What is mobile passport?One other suggestion: Port Everglades accepts Mobie Passport for closed loop cruises. If your not on a repo or transatlantic cruise, I would suggest downloading the mobile passport app and using that. There is a separate line at customs if you are using the app and there is never anyone in that line. Could save you a bit more time.
It's probably easier to give you the link: https://mobilepassport.us/What is mobile passport?
What is mobile passport?
Learn something new from here everyday!What starvenger said. But just to be clear, this only works if you already have a passport, it is not a replacement for the blue book passport.