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Have you tried the biddingfortravel website? Tons of winning priceline bids listed there. I'm sure you will find what you are looking for. Happy Sailing!

How do you get in touch with Levi Baron to book? I can't find the information anyplace. Thanks.

your chance of scoring an upgrade depends on many things - luck being the biggest. Each cruiseline has a different policy. NCL for example as an upsell desk that calls pax and offers upgrades to higher categories for a fee if those cabins are not selling. HAL is almost impossible to score an upgrade as their line attracts alot of loyal customers that book the PS and S categories so they are not usually plentiful for upgrade consideration. the best advice i can give is book the category that will ensure you will enjoy your vacation and don't count on an upgrade. If the upgrade fairy touches your booking, it will be a very pleasant unexpected surprise. happy sailing!

I got the Radisson Bay Harbor Hotel for $75 (before hotel taxes/fees) for 11/23/06. I'm concerned because the reviews are poor.

Anybody stay here recently? Read some negative reviews about the age and quality of this property and I'm concerned. Thanks.

I wasn't aware that there is covered parking at the Tampa port. When we were there in 2003, it was all open air parking. Did things change since then? Happy Sailing!

I don't care about the cholesterol, I just want a good steak. I haven't had a decent one since my DH took me to Milwaukee a few years ago. Thanks for the info, now it's just sit and wait as all arrangements are set. That is unless SONG decides to go BK. I have been checking our flights on the web and all the seats are still open except for ours....makes me a little nervous. Happy Sailing!

Karen11g: Nope, flying into Tampa from west coast, no parking required. I'll post my impression of the hotel upon my return. It's gotten some neutral feedback on tripadvisor but nothing horrible. Like I commented before, only shower and decent bed is my requirement for a one night precruise stay.

Crack Ken: Thanks for the Don Shula info. We can't get tasty steaks on the west coast for some reason so I'll be sure to try this restaurant.

Happy Sailing!

Reading this thread has made me feel pretty good about the $50 pricing I got on priceline for the Tampa Wyndham Westshore. All I need is a bed and shower a pre-cruise night. Wyndham's web price was $149 so I'm a happy priceline customer. Happy Sailing!

FYI - If anyone is thinking of booking this hotel, I suggest you use Priceline. If you pick 3*, Tampa airport/westshore and bid around $50, you will probably get the Wyndham Westshore. Beats paying the $149 per night price listed on their website. I have read mixed reviews on tripadvisor.com so based upon that information, I wouldn't be willing to pay the $149 per night, but could handle the issues for less than half that price. Happy Sailing!

I thought all verandah cabins were the same except for location....:confused: I haven't sailed on a Vista class ship yet, so maybe there's a difference on those ships.

Well I got it 1/2 right:D You must give them SOMETHING prior to the start of the cruise which makes sense. HAPPY SAILING!

I wasn't aware you can pay your shipboard credit with cash (green stuff). I thought you had to give them something, a Credit or Debit card, or money order/cashier's check. Otherwise, couldn't somebody say they don't have the money at the end of the cruise and then what? OVERBOARD? :D Happy Sailing!

I fell in love with their chocolate covered strawberries a long time ago. During our cruise on the Ryndam last yr, my husband commented on how much we loved them to a DR steward and he returned with a tray full to take back to our cabin. NOW THAT'S SERVICE!!! 73 more days until 15 days of heaven onboard the Statendam to Hawaii!!! Chocolate strawberries here I come! Happy Sailing!