Ashland

Were you assigned a cabin yet? This seems to be a factor I thought.

Not really surprised at all. I think trying to manage who will be allowed in the CL lounge on those ships that still have one has been confusing to many with it's inconsistency . Thankfully we as D+ are very close to Pinnacle and sail in suites so we won't be too impacted but in years past have felt that D+ has had the most loss to their C&A level status and here goes another one that will affect many loyal's.

Just like going to a restaurant in your home town during their open hours. Sometimes there's a wait sometimes not. You can also make a reservation.

FYI...Los Angeles is talking about a mask mandate again end of December if our numbers continue to rise based on data. This may impact your cruise out of San Pedro more than likely if we do....so keep checking and have masks with you just in case.

Agree with the Sheraton Old Town....don't confuse this one with the newer (Sheraton) that has a casino. It should be a quick easy taxi ride from the Pan American pier to this hotel. We've done the reverse many times.

Next up for us: January 20, 2023 Navigator 7 night Mexican Riviera.

Mazatlan...Take a taxi from just outside the port to the Central Market Mercado. Lot's of vendor's there. Easy to do and when you're ready to go back to ship...just flag down another taxi. We do this often as recently as last January and October and will be there again in January 2023. Sorry out of all the trips we've done at this port going to a movie at that mall isn't something we would do.

In Mazatlan take a taxi (safe,quick, cheap & easy to do) to the central market...Lot's of indoor vendors then take a taxi back to the port.

We have used Cruise Control. A very reliable shuttle company that provides transportation from MCO as well as picking up at some hotels then to Port Canaveral and back to MCO again after a cruise. Give then a call...(888) 416-8830... Corey the owner is very helpful at arranging your transportation needs. Enjoy your cruise.

Ashland here....We stayed at the Home2Suites and just loved this hotel and the rooms we had which included a kitchenette and the hot breakfast, pool and the hot beverage offering in the lobby made this a hotel we would definitely stay at again and recommend.

We had a sewage smell recently (on Jewel July 26 2022) in our OS that would come and go and our SL concierge offered us 20% off based on the cruise fair paid for that sailing. We didn't even ask (and only told our cabin steward)) but he and everyone onboard (from him to the hotel director to the LA to the concierge) seemed to know we were having a problem in our particular cabin and kept checking and doing everything they could. It came to a nice amount we then applied as an FCC to one of our booked 2023 cruises.

When is Liberty's drydock scheduled ??

You're probably right...We ate at the little outdoor spot directly across from the bar and noticed many people were also ordering food to eat at the bar too. Thanks for suggesting Happy Endings we'll check it out in January. Giggling Marlin...Yes, when we've sailed a few times with extended family they enjoyed the fun there.

Canada (YVR) used to offer when arriving an in-transit when we were using a ship transfer shuttle to go directly to the ship...but that was years ago. Not any longer offered.

Just make sure the taxi you use is metered not a flat rate !!!!

Check the pricing from LAX to San Pedro port with Uber/Lyft. We used a taxi recently and it was $70.00 including tip. As posted above you do this from the LAX-it lot. Easy to catch the free shuttle that goes by each LAX terminal that will take you to this area.

We've had a cruise booked then it was chartered. I fortunately was able to pick another date and they price protected my booking. I even got the same cabin. Sorry it didn't work out for the OP.

Agree..Taxi would be easy and quick. It used to be about $15.00 but that was a couple of years ago.

We recently (October) took a taxi from LAX to San Pedro pier and including tip it was $70.00. Two of us around noon on a Sunday.

Yes cancel as soon as you board unless you can cancel now through the app. It's 24 hours prior to the start of the excursion so you should be fine. At this point you'll get OBC there will be no penalty for doing so.

Yes we've done several cruises with our grandkids ranging from age 5-10. Their all so experienced cruisers.

We've also had the one that swivels in OS's and we've still been able to hookup our Firestick. You know if you have a problem your cabin steward will call one of the onboard engineers to help you.

Oasis class for sure.

Book the cabin you want. I think it seems doubtful someone is going to come knock on your door and tell you you can't go out on your balcony.

We'll be doing the 9 night Canada NE on Liberty Oct 2023. After that I thought Bar Harbor will no long be a port stop ? We've also done this itinerary on Anthem...not impressed. Personally I would love to see the SnowBird itinerary offered again from Quebec City to Fort Lauderdale.. That was just an amazing itinerary. As far as a new ship to Cape Liberty ... Harmony would be my choice.