Should You Fly or Drive to Your Cruise Port?
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I just got home from Star of the Seas. I don't want to go into it. It's a long story. User error. I made a mistake. I just forgot to book the flight home.
And spoiler alert, it wasn't bad. It was actually fun. And I think I'm actually pivoting my stance a little bit from team fly to team drive.
Most sicknesses are not from the cruises themselves, it's from the plane rides to the ports.
I get to pack whatever I want. Full-size bottles, no weight limits, no TSA interaction whatsoever.
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Is flying to your cruise port still worth it, or is driving starting to make more sense? In this video, we discuss the real cruise travel decision many cruisers are facing right now: should you fly or drive to your cruise port? After a last-minute travel mistake turned into a 14-hour road trip home from Port Canaveral, the question became more practical than expected. We talk through the cost, time, stress, baggage limits, airport delays, PTO math, sickness concerns, rental cars, parking, and what other cruisers had to say about Team Fly versus Team Drive. Whether you cruise from Port Canaveral, Galveston, Miami, Norfolk, New York, or Boston, this conversation can help you think through the full travel picture before your next sailing. The answer is not the same for everyone, but the cruise math matters. **CHAPTERS** (0:21) Is flying to your cruise port still the right call? (1:29) What happened when the flight home was never booked? (2:44) What do Team Fly cruisers say about time and convenience? (5:10) How does PTO change the fly versus drive decision? (8:18) Why do some families choose to drive instead? (10:37) What freedom do cruisers gain by driving? (13:08) When does flying become cheaper than driving? (14:32) What should cruisers do before embarkation day? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳️ Get my Travel Insurance Guide for Cruisers: https://profmel.com/insurance 🛳️ Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳️ Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳️ Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳️ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳️ Grab my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planner: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳️ Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professormelissa ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️