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10 hours ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said:

What are your plans for getting from FLL to hotel, and hotel to port? (And back?)

Uber from FLL to Aventura hotel, then Uber from hotel to Port Miami the next day.  Same thing on the way back only the reverse.

We'll be flying into FLL and staying in a hotel about halfway to Miami and doing the same on the way back to FLL.  Hope it works out for us.

We have a Central Park balcony in an upcominfg B2B and would be very disappointed if the booming movies would disrupt the ambiance of CP. 

We've cruised out of Tampa a few times.  On one occasion, the fog was so bad that we could not enter the harbor and actually had lunch on the ship.  Quite a few people missed their flights.  Just something to consider.

16 hours ago, scottca075 said:

Start with checking rates at the Royal Hawaiian, Moana Surfrider and Halepuna. They might be more than your budget, but hey, no cost for checking....  then look at the Outrigger hotels, the Outrigger Reef and Outrigger Waikiki Beach, Hyatt Regency, Marriott Waikiki Beach, Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel and Park Shore Waikiki.

 

If you have to go a block or two back frm the beach,look at the Hilton Waikiki Beach (not Hilton Hawaiian Village), Hyatt Centric and the Laylow Marriott.

 

I like the Waikiki Prince a lot, but it may be further from the center of Waikiki than you want to be.

 

Hilton Hawaiian Village is nice, but super busy since it has 8 towers. It is the largest hotel in the U.S. not in Las Vegas. If you can get your rate in the Ali'i Tower, Rainbow Tower or Lagoon Tower, it can be a nice stay, but the back towers aren't nice enough to me to outweigh the negatives of the property,

Thanks for the info.  My brother stayed at the Hawaiin Village in the oceanfront tower 20 years ago and said it was fantastic. He did however use points at 170,000 a night.  Unfortunately I don't have that.  Looked at the Village on Youtube and it does look super, super busy.

We might be leaning to the Hilton Waikiki Beach, Hyatt Regency, or Royal Hawaiian.  I think we still have a little time to check but I would rather do it sooner than later.

6 hours ago, scottca075 said:

 

How many nights and what is your budget per night?

3 nights pre cruise getting in around 630 pm.  We could go up to around $300 or so per night.  On or close to the beach would be nice but not a deal breaker.

On 5/23/2021 at 2:05 AM, Ashland said:

I'm excited to have booked with Celebrity the transpacific Hawaii-Vancouver May 2023.

I would love for RCI to do a RT out of San Pedro Ca. I considered PCL but the timing wasn't right ..perhaps another time.

We booked this same cruise for May 2022 while on a previous Celebrity cruise pre covid.  They gave us a great deal with all the perks.  Now trying to figure out where to stay pre cruise in Honolulu.

On 3/13/2019 at 5:10 PM, wwcruisers said:

If you actually intend to send a 'snail-mail' letter, the address is the same as RCCL's Corporate headquarters:

 

CEO Lisa Lutoff Perlo

Celebrity Cruises Inc.

1050 Caribbean Way

Miami, FL  33132

 

Do be sure to include a phone number, where you can be reached during business hours. We have had good success in the past, getting follow-up phone calls from the Executive Guest Relations Office -- at the address above. 😎

Thanks for the info.  I just sent an email and will wait for a response.  I may follow up with a mailed letter.

1 minute ago, G.M.T. said:

have you checked their website for the information?

I am on the phone now with guest relations and they refuse to give me a name that I can address a letter to.  They did give me the address but I would like a name.  While I am replying to you I have been on the phone insisting on a name and finally she gave me the name of Lisa Lutoff Perlo who I believe is the CEO.  Imagine that.  Now I hope my letter actually gets to her desk.  Thanks for responding.

Does anyone know the contact information for Celebrity customer relations corporate office?

1 hour ago, pna said:

Are thinking of cancelling and doing the Exclusive Sailboat.   In another post someone said it was a very small group, which would be great.   However the description says nobody in water with you, they just watch from the deck.

We just cancelled the Samur snorkel trip.  Too much climbing up and down into and out of the boats.  We booked the Catamaran Scenic Sail tour at Marine Park istead.  Nowhere did it say there was snorkeling included until you actually clicked on it to read the description, otherwise we would have booked it originally.

5 minutes ago, EatonDoolittle said:

I was on Samur some years ago. We did not like it at all.

I did a search of posts here, and unless things have changed, things are as reviewed...old boat (yes I get that it is historic) , rough shape, sitting on the wooden floor, climb into the Zodiac, climb up the side of the boat (no ladder, as I recall), and so on.

I do not recall if there are "facilities".

I do remember the captain blasting Pink Floyd, which I thoroughly enjoyed, but I must say was unexpected on a boat in the southern islands filled with cruise ship passengers. 

 

There are many nicer and easier ways to drift snorkle the reefs, even the Water Taxi from in town was a better option, in my opinion. The one time I took it, the captain took us to the beach access area to drop our stuff, then we got back on the boat and he  took us up to the beginning of the drift area so we could easily swim back.  

 

OP...have you checked with Compass Sailing Bonaire? I've done Woodwind many times, but am considering Compass for my next trip in the fall just for a change. 

BTW, the national park is Klein Bonaire, all waters around both islands are protected.

 

The underwater world around Bonaire is just beautiful, I hope you all find a way to get out there. Even shore snorkeling from the Plaza Resort or others is better than any you will see anywhere in the Caribbean. 

If you go that way, bring water shoes, the entries can be rocky.

Thank you so much for your insight on this excursion.  I was a little skeptical before we booked it since they never give enough information.  We will look again for another snorkel trip but we like to take the ship's excursions in case things go awry.

25 minutes ago, M&T said:

My trip is mid February too on Reflection.

We are on the Reflection B2B Feb8 & Feb 18. 

5 minutes ago, M&T said:

Too bad no one answered.  Did you go?  What was your experience?  Thanks 

We did not go yet.  We are booked for the middle of Feb.  Hopefully it will be great.

19 minutes ago, JohninDC said:

Tipping is up to you.  I generally tip drivers 15-20% for good service, clean car, etc.  So on a $15 fare I would add $3  It is your call. 

Thanks for the info.  Never used Uber before but after reading many posts it seems like Uber might be the best choice going to and from the hotel.

On 1/19/2019 at 3:01 PM, JohninDC said:

I open up Uber while my wife opens up Lyft - pick the one that picks up soonest (price is usually within pennies).  If the wait is long just grab a taxi - from 17 th street hotels to the port and port to FLL the cab fare should be about $15+tip.

Would you tell me what is the customary tip when using Uber or Lyft from a hotel within 15 minutes from the port?

I booked the Samur snorkel and was wondering myself if the boat had any facilities on it and also how you enter the water from the boat.

Anyone stay at the Hotel Morrison in Dania?  Any info would be helpful.