gqboy1

On 1/21/2022 at 12:27 PM, nhraformula00 said:

Yes you can short cut though the parking garage to walk to Publix or Total Wine. We do it all the time. We love Hyatt Place and have been there at least 5 times now for a cruise.

Curious how long is the walk from hotel to Publix?

Hello, going to tack my question onto this thread as I don't want to start a new one for something that may have been asked before.  Is it possible for just 1 of us to get the refreshment package (2 adults + 2 kids)?  Or does everyone need to get it?

Hello, me again!  So it looks like for the return flight on Saturday is much cheaper from FLL vs MIA.  Would it be safe to book a 14:30 flight out of FLL?  

So far it sounds like there's no issue/anxiety with getting to POM from a FLL hotel the morning of.  😁

Hello!  Apologies for posting a scenario that has probably been brought up multiple times but hoping for some suggestion.  We (2 adults, 2 kids) have a cruise in Aug leaving from Miami.  We will be flying in from Canada.  It looks like a lot of flights are going into FLL instead of MIA.  We plan to fly in the day before so our options look like:

1) stay in a popular FLL cruise hotel on Friday and get transported to MIA port on Saturday

2) stay in a MIA cruise hotel on Friday and get transported to port on Saturday

Which one is better?

On the return we would like to find a flight out of Miami (instead of FLL due to the extra travel time).  What's a safe cut off time (ie, nothing earlier than 1pm) in order to make it onto the flight?

TIA!

3 hours ago, boscobeans said:

And if a standardized "PASSPORT" or one that is easily verified with a scan is used, the passengers attempting to board should be refused boarding with NO REFUND OF THE ENTIRE CRUISE PAYMENT.

100000%

On 4/3/2021 at 7:19 PM, jean87510 said:

I question the stupidity of someone forging a card possibly to get on a cruise.  Here's a scenario.  You get a negative covid test 72 hrs pre cruise.  You travel to the cruise and possibly get covid in those 72 hrs.  Then you are on the ship and either start showing symptoms or you are tested positive prior to disembarking for your travel home.  You now have to explain about that faked vaccine card.  Is it really worth it?  

Probably worth it to people who are against vaccines but love cruising....

I don't see how these cards cannot be easily forged.  They need to come up with a better system (something similar to a passport scan, biometric, etc......).

Thinking of getting my parents medical travel insurance for an upcoming cruise.... any recommeded provider from Canada?

looks like my booked events are no longer showing up on "My Calendar".  It's still on the cruise planner site though.  

Sorry, can't help you but your post has got me interested in trying this when I'm there.  Good luck and hope someone else helps you out!

On 12/2/2018 at 10:26 PM, Icecoldcranberry said:

thanks! am debating between doing a post-cruise excursion to the everglades  or renting a car and going on our own....

We are debating the same thing and we're choosing to rent a car from Budget (close to the port) and then returning the next day at the airport before our flight.  Note that it's cheaper if you are returning to the same location vs returning to the airport but for the convenience factor, we are ok with it.    

How would they "guarantee" anyone will book with them again if they flex on this policy?  Are you suggesting they take a downpayment on your next trip to make you happy for this one?

It's showing on mine.  My sailing is in mid January.

Ah, 

6 hours ago, JohninDC said:

MIA airport?  FLL airport?  What port - PE or POM?

 

 

Ah, yes... I missed some important information!  It'll be the Miami Airport to the Port of Miami.  🙂

Thought about starting a new thread but I think I'll add my inquiry to this one.  What's the best method to get from our hotel (likely close to the airport) to the port on a Sunday morning in January?  Keep in mind we'll have 3 seniors (no mobility issues), 2 adults, 2 kids (6 and 3) with 5 carry-on's, 1 stroller, couple of personal handbags.  All ideas welcome!  TIA....

I concur, they've been helpful!

Hope it improves by January when we're on the Allure!

How important are the rooms to you?  For us, it's not important at all because as you said we're only there to sleep.  Most of the time we aren't in the room.

Going to be our first time as well.  What are the food options on the island?  Or do we have to go back to the ship to eat?  Any activities for young kids?  

Alright, our plan is to get off the ship and rent a minivan for a day (to be returned the next morning at the airport as our flight is at noon). It seems like we'll have time to explore from disembarkation till whenever we go to our hotel at night. Because we have some seniors and young children all in the minivan, we probably will just want to drive around Miami and see some sights. Any good places/neighbourhood to drive around, stop off to stretch our legs while seeing Miami?

What's the name of the app to download in Google Play?

Please report back on whether this works and how it works. We're sailing in 2019 with a group that have different interests so folks will be separated.

Looking for an update on the water condition. Still safe?

We might have to resort to bribery as well. How was the beach and water condition at Great Bay? We've never tried that beach before.