Appreciate the replies! There IS a flight further down the option list with a 2.5 hour connection . . . but I guess less stress, so I took it . . Reviews for CLT are, um, dismal? MUST be a decent place for dinner? Any suggestions? And thanks for the heads up to look for a longer connection. Even if I made the 30 minute connection, I would worry about my bag and having to deal with that after a relaxing cruise. THANKS AGAIN!