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I didn't mind it cruising solo (I was upgraded from a regular oceanview) but it wouldn't work when I travel with DH.

Or days. I'll be turning in my spring grades on April 25. Yippee!

You keep saying this, but the two surface lots at PortMiami are not covered.

Orlando will be out of your way, but traffic on I-95 starts getting hairy south of Vero Beach (which is north of WPB), IMO, so I might make the detour to avoid it.

I took it from MCO to Ft. Lauderdale last December. I'd highly recommend it, and premium isn't necessary. Seats were comfortable, ride was smooth, and grabbing an Uber to the port was easy. After my cruise, I just took a cab to the station (~$16 + tip) because Uber was running over $30. You can carry on bags up to 28", so no need to check. They ripped a zipper pull off my bag that I checked on the way to Ft. Lauderdale. I'll just keep luggage with me in the future. (Yes, I know airlines do that too, but it was still a bummer.)

We were deck 7 SV on Apex, and there was a late-night DJ in Eden. The bass was incredibly annoying for hours (10 p.m.-1 a.m.). Fortunately, Guest Relations moved us to a higher deck (9 or 10, can't remember).

I don't know what your question is. Do people rent cars and pay to park at the port during cruises? Yes. Do some people stay in Orlando and some at the beach? Yes.

From the Port's website: For parking questions or emergencies, contact SP Plus Parking at 954-468-3680.

You can drop luggage or passengers or both. The porters will take the luggage right away if you want them to. Check-in will be inside the terminal and is a separate process.

Looking at the location on a map, that area is a bit sketchier than the row on Semoran just north of the airport. I might also worry about noise from the Beachline Expressway (SR-528).

See post #9. You don't need it to do the health questionnaire.

I've generally seen 11 a.m.--and the sheriff's deputies enforce it.

Rent a car. Uber/Lyft ($$$)

Many times, people remove the auto gratuities and then (say they will) tip the people who helped make a great cruise. The breakdown shows it's impossible to do that because many workers are behind the scenes and a passenger would never be able to find them to tip them. But as someone notes above, do what you want. It's none of anyone's business.

It was cheaper for me to book Brightline steerage and just get my own Uber. YMMV. (And yes, there's a premium departure lounge, but also not worth the upcharge unless one plans on waiting for several trains to go by first.)

Also check the Port of Call boards here on CC for info.

I said 20-30 minutes. You said 20-30 minutes. How is my answer wrong and yours isn't? Anyway, I'm out. OP, have a great cruise.

Can one buy several of the 3-night (for instance) packages?

You will dock in Old San Juan. Don't know what "most people" on your cruise will do. We usually book a specialty restaurant in SJ because we've been there and don't get off. Others will get off and eat ashore. Everything should be a little less busy, but hard to say specifically.

You do know that some solo cruisers have never been married or are married and travel without spouse. The solo "discrimination" isn't focused on marital status, just solo status.

At 10 or 11 a.m.? Nah. (As you note above.) No one should be heading to the port at 7:30 a.m.

I wouldn't worry about a Monday morning. There will be less congestion on a non-weekend day. I'm seeing 20 minutes right now from the airport to the port on Google maps. At worst, 30 minutes?

Yes for the arrival plan. I disagree with the PP about disembarkation. You should be fine without doing the self-assist. Don't be in the last group off at 9 a.m., though.

The benefit begins at Elite and is for unlimited drinks from the menu posted above.

It's unlimited drinks for Elite and above, from a menu and not on embarkation night.