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If you are traveling during the season (November-end of March/early May, you may find that price point challenging for the amenities you seek.
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West Palm Beach - PBI Airport/FLL cruise
FOPMan replied to chriscec2012's topic in Florida Departures
There are few/if any shared shuttles to/from PBI and Port Everglades. PBI is a small, easily navigable airport with few amenities- don't expect much in the way of food/entertainment. Do allocate sufficient time for transfers. I'd block about an hour for road time. -
It should have limited impact on the hotels on 17th street. You CANNOT see much of the parade from 17th Street. Better options are downtown Fort Lauderdale, north side of the New River.
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Fort Lauderdale hotels maybe a little away from the cruise port
FOPMan replied to hrmkr's topic in Florida Departures
Fort Lauderdale's airport and Port Everglades are adjacent to each other (the cruise port is northeast of the airport, Dania is south of the airport). Dania beach has somewhat limited public beach access, outside of the state park (Its a perfectly lovely state park. I've spent hundreds if not a thousand or more hours there- my father used to work at facilities only accessible by road through the park) Quarterdeck, at the east end of Dania Beach Boulevard, at the Dania pier, is highly reliable, pretty reasonable, and dining at the ocean's edge. -
Anything open on Thanksgiving Ft. Lauderdale
FOPMan replied to Niagarawine's topic in Florida Departures
Mezzaluna, which is the closest restaurant, is not accepting reservations on Thanksgiving. Publix, the nearby grocery store, is also closed. Quarterdeck historically has opened late in the day (4-5pm). 15th Street Fisheries is not accepting reservations. -
Is there much difference in taxi vs Uber from FLL airport to port?
FOPMan replied to mexico8's topic in Florida Departures
You really should consider flying in at least the day before, assuming you are going on a cruise. You do not want a flight delay to cause you to miss your cruise. Please also remember to allocate time to clear US customs and immigration (whether you clear at departure or arrival in the US). -
Is there much difference in taxi vs Uber from FLL airport to port?
FOPMan replied to mexico8's topic in Florida Departures
Uber does now offer a phone number for requesting a ride. You can also request service when connected to a wifi hotspot. In either case, you would not be able to contact your driver without access to a hotspot. I don't think Fort Lauderdale airport offers wifi at the curb. There shouldn't be a substantial difference between a taxi and a rideshare, especially if staying in Dania or on 17th Street. -
Port Everglades Princess Terminal Taxis
FOPMan replied to iTownPrincess's topic in Florida Departures
Yellow Cab's contact info is http://www.yellowcabbroward.com/contact-us/. I don't think any special licensing/permit, other than a county permit, is needed to operate a taxi in the port. The county taxi permit office is: Broward County Permitting, Licensing, and Consumer Protection Division located at 1 North University Drive, Box #302 in Plantation, FL 33324. Phone 954-765-4400 ext 9376. Good luck! -
There are several entrepreneurs on Aruba with wheelchair accessible vans you can hire for a tour. Upwards of $400 for 2-3 people for 2-4 hours.
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You've never travelled needing mobility equipment. It is often exceedingly difficult (if not impossible) and/or expensive to find an accessible vehicle. especially for a power wheelchair or scooter.
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I do not remember them being accessible. There are curb cuts on many sidewalks/streets, however some of them aren't in the best of shape. Many of the sidewalks are not flat (slope to the street).
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i am unsure how to (and iff) the calendars can be aligned. A couple of other things to watch out for: The APHIS certificates for each country may also be a bit different. Don't forget about holidays that could interfere with processing/mailing times. Of you are departing December 6, Thanksgiving could affect your paperwork plans.
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Here is s link for Sun Country regarding service animals. Generally, service animals travel in the passenger cabin, at the feet of the person they are assisting. https://suncountry.com/help-center/special-services#label-subtopic-service-animals Usually, one is required to complete all necessary paperwork regardless of whether there is a plan to go ashore. You may want to review your itinerary. Key West is not accepting as many cruise ships as in the past and your cruise line may have substituted an alternative port.
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They've had one in years' past when the ship was at a remote pier.
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WAV and traveling around Europe
FOPMan replied to HopefulCruiser123's topic in Disabled Cruise Travel
I don't think the UK exiting the EU curtails renting a WAV. I'm not sure renting is easy (or inexpensive) regardless of the UK's status, There may very well be other cruises between Southhampton and mainland Europe that you could take advantage of. Barcelona itself is very accessible to wheelchair users, by the way. Rome can be very challenging without a good plan, especially for transportation between locations. -
can we fix year of birthday at cruise port when checking in
FOPMan replied to jameslee's topic in Holland America Line
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We did this several years ago. It was the worst meal I have ever had aboard a HAL ship. Cold, undercooked PORK tenderloin. A dessert that was a blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry in a chocolate box.. Two of our tablemates left after the first course because it was unappetizing. Two others left immediately after the main course was delivered. We left about 3 minutes later. I had a lengthy conversation with the maitre'd. So much potential, so wasted.
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Your issue is to have a plan if the plane doesn't go or is delayed. You need to be on board well before sail-away. It's about 15 minutes airport terminal (FLL) to cruise terminal (any terminal in Port Everglades). if you've checked bags for the plane, getting them back quickly because you need to change plans may be an issue. You could purchase flights on two airlines for the day, one fully cancelable (as the backup). If airline A is delayed, B may not be. If choosing a single airline, I'd want a cushion of a second flight between cities and enough status that I'd get priority on a change.
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Drink prices on sailings from Australia - AUD or USD?
FOPMan replied to wallflower07's topic in Holland America Line
Ships' prices onboard are posed in US dollars for food/beverage, the spa, and pretty much every other guest-facing service. It would be complicated to reprint menus and retrain staff on different pricing -
You can opt in to receive a free upgrade, based on HAL's definition of "upgrade." If you select this option, you don't then have a choice about accepting the "upgrade." The resulting assignment may or may not be to your liking.
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It is about 3 hours 40 minutes from Walt Disney World to Port Everglades via the Turnpike. 9 ships is alot, but not exactly "mayhem," either. It is about 10 minutes' drive from any of the ship terminals to the Avis location at the port.
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That transfer is not a particularly good idea. You also need to factor in time to pickup/drop-off the rental car, and assume the car you reserved is available at the time reserved and there's no backlog.
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Looking for Miami hotel with early check in...
FOPMan replied to aainsjen22's topic in Florida Departures
And keep in mind a hotel may want yo charge you for an extra-early arrival. You didn't exactly state what time you'd like, but I'd expect a fee for anything earlier than 1 pm. Most hotels with bell service will hold your bags until your room is available (please remember to tip).