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Looks like you started at the Pan American pier. For day stops, the ships use the Old San Juan pier, on your map just across from Walgreens.

Pan American is for ships using SJ as a home port. 

Its a 6 minute walk, according to Google Maps.

Have you checked TripAdvisor?  It might be a better information source, since most cruisers leave the island before sunset. 

1 hour ago, kebrown said:

Does this perk also apply to the Second Al Bacio in the Oceanview Cafe on the S and E class ships?

Yes, but when you hand your card, I highly recommend you point out the E+ / complimentary status. Especially if the order is taken at your table.  

I have several times been charged at the secondary location. Guest Service removes the charge, but why waste a trip or call. 

Frankly, the staff up there is always so busy, and many have less experience. They cannot always be counted upon to be up on all the tier benefits or even check for eligibility all the time.  

The Ft Pierce exit is primarily a truck stop, but some mid and low level motel franchises are represented there.

Unless have a particular reason for choosing this exit, I recommend you drive about 15 mins. north and stay in Vero Beach, or 15 mins south, and stay at Port St Lucy.   Both of these exits have nicer lodging and services. 

Have you checked the hotel search engines for customer reviews?  Hotels dot com or Kayak dot com might be a start. 

This is a game Princess has played for some time now, Holland America is starting the same thing.

They hold those Deluxe balconies (with couch) for 3 people. If you put 3 in the search, available cabins will show up. I have had varying success having my TA call them. I usually travel solo, so just like in restaurants, they save the crappy cabins (tables) for solos.

I found a B2B on Sky for 2026 but was unable to get a Deluxe veranda cabin assignment from them, as was my TA, even tho I pay double as a solo. .

I raised a stink on social media with Princess chat that I wanted to give them thousands of dollars, but refused to do so until they assigned me the cabin I wanted for 14 days.  It is something I detest using "Do you know who I am ??!!" , but it got results.

I got Emails from 2 people offering help, and a phone call from Captain's Circle. The CC agent was able to easily and quickly assign my cabin for both legs, and sent a new confirmation.

It shouldn't be that difficult. 

2 hours ago, cruisestitch said:

 What is it you are looking for?

 1860, maybe?

If you are going to Bonaire, the town market under the trees has locally made art, jewelry, and even fun t-shirts that benefit the local animal rescue. Also food and/or spa grade salts from the local salt pans. I always stock up on the delicious salt mixes for myself and a few foodie friends when I go.

It is one of the few places that I can think of that has not succumbed to the Made in China trash that you mentioned.

Google maps says one hour. 59 minutes to be exact. Sunday.

During the week will be longer, but I don't think it will double your time.

If you are part of the "Something could  happen and the Beachline (Hwy 528) could  close" crowd, there is an alternate route that indicates 1 hour, 9 minutes.

57 minutes ago, Cuckoo7 said:

We've used this place a few times.  Very good service, and they are quick to respond on prices.  

 

https://cozumeldrugstore.com/

This is my go to place as well. Trusted, and  easy to find right in town. Email ahead and Bobbie will have your order ready for you. 

4 hours ago, NJsharon said:

I was going to ask this same question.  We will be leaving from NY & first stop is Port Canaveral/Orlando.  Is there anything to do, slightly less active within a short drive?
Disney is too rushed, not interested in KSC, will do beaches on other ports so really don't want that, definitely no helicopter tours (afraid of heights!).
Anything nature themed, possibly kayaking, some tour bus etc?
I will be traveling with my 19yr old daughter.

Melbourne has a very nice zoo - you could Uber or maybe rent a car for the day. 

https://brevardzoo.org/

Maybe you missed my reply when you asked this a few days ago.

Bimini is in the Bahamas, so a better place to ask is on the Bahamas page. 

I researched this a few years back when I had an 8AM - 9PM port time in STT.

It was possible, but not at all easy, and very expensive.  I feel confident in saying that with a 5PM departure it would be just about impossible, without a private speedboat charter to take you directly to JVD from STT. 

At that time, I needed to ferry STT to St John, then ferry to JVD.  Then reverse it. You must be back to STT (or St John) by 5PM, as the customs office closes @ 5. 

Remember, you are going to a different country, so passport and associated fees are involved. 

I wish you happy research, and good luck, but frankly, I would use this as an excuse to book  another cruise, one that stops at Tortola. From Roadtown or West End, it's an easy sail to JVD and the other BVIs.  Both Kuralu and Aristocat have catamarans docked a few blocks from the Tortola cruise ship pier, and have day trips that go to JVD, Norman, Peter Island and others. 

If it is any consolation, I have been going to S$B for 10 - 15 years, last time was just last month. It has changed so much, it is almost unrecognizable. Beach and bar were packed, and it was almost impossible to get a drink. Other than as a bucket list item, way overpriced souvenir items,  and maybe a logo cup (go early, once they use the daily allotment, you get the plain ones), it is now vastly over rated. Very sad to see. It has become a victim of it's own success, IMO. 

Here's the Bahamas page. You might get more info there.

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/35-bahamas/

1 hour ago, Vagabond Knight said:

One aspect of the duck thing that I don't like is those tiny ducks that people are now scattering around the ship.  They may be cute,  but unfortunately  they can also be a choking hazard for younger kids. 

When I saw the pix of the latest tiny ones, I thought "Yep, it's all fun and games until somebody's precious,  darling,  perfectly behaved kid finds one and chokes on it" .

At which point the cruise line will get sued, and then they will be banned.

10 minutes ago, goofysmom99 said:

So many of the M&Ms/Connections I used to attend devolved into folks making announcements about their private tours = a rude slap in the face to the folks who put on the gathering since those folks obviously cared about selling Celebrity's tours.  And even though Cruise Critic lists Meet & Mingles as "paused," in light of the current revenue-producing frenzy occurring within all the RCI fleets, I don't see M&Ms ever returning.

Agree, on all counts.

Additionally, I listened to the recent  webinar, and don't recall any mention of this either. 

I offered my opinion on the Florida board.

This happens frequently, and they make it as easy for you as they can.

My recommendation it to go to 21 first and drop luggage, and passenger, if you like.

Then drive to 2, and park there. There will be a shuttle to take you back to 21 to board the ship.  It is not walkable.

Upon return from the cruise, your car will be right there, and off you go.

Those who park by 21 will need to shuttle back from 2, adding another step to the already chaotic arrival day.

Its not the best situation, but it's manageable, and should be no cause for stress.  Side note, make your life easier and pay for parking when you exit the elevators in the parking garage, before you go to your car. Much quicker that way.  

My boys come along also

vinow dot com

Maybe OP is offended because Pax is Latin for peace.

If you spend any amount of time on Cruise Critic, it seems there is not a lot of peace aboard some ships and in some passenger's minds. 

Princess docks at Havensite, officially called WICO.

.https://www.*****/cruise/ship-schedule/

1 hour ago, Salf777 said:

Am looking to go on our own for a while. We are there March 27th from 8am to 6pm. We are on Celebrity and don’t see any excursions which go or stop there

@blue_water has given you the best advice, just spend a little time reading. This is an often discussed topic.

I will tell you this, regarding Celebrity.  Recently I returned from there on a Celebrity cruise.  I took a private charter to Jost,  however, had also booked the ship sponsored tour to JVD as a back up.  About 3 months prior to the cruise, Celebrity notified us that their tour to JVD was cancelled. No problem.

Imagine my surprise when talking to a couple at Soggy to find that there were people from the ship who had come over on a ship sponsored tour. Evidently, the "operational reasons" that caused them to cancel originally,  got worked out.  I never checked tours on board, as I had no need, but I found it interesting. 

Very easy.

Walk thru the shopping areas, just follow the signs to the taxi pickup.  They will be lined up and waiting.  They are primarily vans, and the dispatcher will direct you to one going that way.  They will wait until they get a full load to proceed, but that's a popular destination, so it should not take long to fill the van. 

Are you asking how to use Uber?

Download the app, enter your credit card info, tell then where you are, tell them where you want to go, tell them what type of vehicle you want. Wait for the driver.  They should give you an approximate arrival time, car, and driver info. 

Are you asking if they will go all the way to Delray Beach? Yes.

Are you asking will they have a large SUV available?  Probably, but you may have a wait. 

Many, many cruisers use ride share at Port Everglades.  A few weeks back I walked past the ride share waiting area, and it was packed. People were 3 - 4 deep watching for the incoming cars. 

Terminal 25, which is relatively new and has a well organized arrival and departure process for vehicles.