[AdmiralKirk]

Originally Posted by Midwest Cruiser

We’ve done it both ways but we prefer to fly down the day before and enjoy a relaxing first day of the cruise. It’s not very difficult to pick out the passengers that have been running through the airport all day.

For us, we have done this both ways and this is true.
Sometimes you cannot afford the extra day.
I think that if you can fly in and be able to get to the port by 1:00, all should be good. Just bear in mind that you are on vacation and don't forget to rest.