sun&sea

We are looking at an 11:05 departure next April after we leave the Majestic Princess. I want a nonstop to Chicago and it makes a difference whether we can leave the day we get off the ship or have to spend another night. We will be checking a bag each. I am Elite and can pretty much leave when we want to, but will have to get our bags. We would arrange a private car service. 

I know it's tight, but is it even possible? Our ship is due to dock at 7.

Thanks,

Janet

Thank you everyone! The thought about the voltage came after I purchased the adapter!! I will bring the cord like I have always done in the past. Or perhaps a battery operated fan. 

Thanks again!

Janet

I purchased an adapter with the intention of using the outlet under the bed for a travel fan. It just dawned on me that the fan would have to be dual powered. Is that true? I have previously just used an extension cord from the desk. Perhaps that makes more sense?

janet

10 hours ago, capriccio said:

I would confirm the restriction with your airline.  IIRC from posts made here, they do not all have the same restriction at FLL.

 

Added:  I was curious about this and found the following on the FLL official website (https://www.broward.org/airport/passengers/pages/cruisepassengers.aspx)

 

Due to peak cruise travel activity with multiple ships in South Florida ports, airlines at FLL may only be able to check your bags up to two hours before your scheduled flight. This is necessary to ensure that all passengers receive their luggage at their final destination. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.

Thank you for this information. We are looking to have our bags transferred to the airport by the cruiseline. Therefore, we would only have our carryons. I assume we will be able to go through security whenever we want??? Is it just the bags that have the restrictions?

I seem to remember there was a restriction on the amount of time you are able to checkin for your flight at the ft Lauderdale airport when you disembark from your cruise. Is it 2 hours prior to your flight or 3 hours? More?

It's been a while since we flew through that arport. Thanks.

Janet

On 1/2/2024 at 9:37 PM, screenname2004 said:

Why stress over this? When you are ready to go to the hotel, check uber/lyft apps for wait time and cost. If they are OK, order the ride. If the taxi line is short, take the taxi. If you don't mind the wait and cost, call the hotel shuttle.

 

No stress here. Just asking a question, since I haven't been to Ft Lauderdale for a couple years and I have never stayed at the Hyatt Place. All is good.

On 1/1/2024 at 9:11 PM, demodawn said:

Is this the one in Dania Beach? We always used their shuttle.is it not available now?

No, the Hyatt Place near 17th. 

3 hours ago, DaveOKC said:

That Hyatt Place now uses a service for shuttling to and from airport.  We paid $9 each last month.  Had to wait about 15 minutes.

 

Thank you. I thought I would call them and ask about the shuttle. Might be easier for us!

39 minutes ago, screenname2004 said:

We used Uber from FLL airport to Hyatt Place on 12/2/2023 at 9:00 PM for $15.90 before tips.

We also took Uber from Hyatt Place to Port Everglades (terminal 18) on 12/3/2023 at 10:40 AM for $9.91 before tips.

That is more like I remember. Thank you for your response.

Janet

It's been a few years since we have sailed out of Ft Lauderdale. What is the current rate for a taxi versus Uber to go from the airport to the Hyatt place SE 10th Ave? (just off of 17th) I attempted to get a price from the Uber app, but it was giving me $25-$30. This seems quite high, but maybe this is how it is now??? 

Just curious if anyone knows of recent pricing. 

3 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said:

Can you click on order history? It should show the order there.

 

If you don’t see it. Go back to the old App. You can see history there too.

 

Yes, this did happen to me. I ordered before the $10 charge.

About a month before dailing, this OCT, it only showed my DH had ordered the OM.  So, I had to order mine. I paid $10. 
I Know both were ordered originally with no fee!  I have a screenshot!  But, not important enough to bother.

 

Funny thing. They shipped separately, mine from Japan and his from Singapore about 2 days apart.

 

If you don’t have a history, then your order disappeared like mine.

 

 

Yes, on the old app it has an order # and the date it was placed. Thanks for your reply. I guess I will find out in a couple weeks when (or if) I get notice that they were shipped!!

Thank you for your review. We are sailing on the Ruby at the end of the month. It has been many years since we have been on this class of ship. Your information was helpful!

Janet

I ordered the our medallions for our January cruise way back in January of 2023. I believe this was prior to the $10 charge to have them shipped. When I look on the old app, it states they are ordered. There has never been any mention of a charge. On the new app, under Ocean ready checklist, it has a green check mark and says, "ready to sail." Beneath that part, it has a paragraph about ordering the medallion and a blue box "order now". 

Do I assume they are ordered? I don't want to clck the "order now" if they are already ordered!

Just curious if anyone ordered them prior to the charge and stil got them?

Janet

14 minutes ago, Cruise Raider said:

Be sure to go into your personalizer on the Princess website and go to My Account, then My Profile, then go to Account/ Contact info.  Be sure that your Email contact is checked.  It does seem to fall off from time to time.  

Thank you! That was it! Mine said "no" under email. I would have never figured that out!!

Janet

We are sailing January 29, 2024. We have never gotten any emails for bidding. I am wondering why some get emails and some do not?

Janet

Okay, so it's not an official policy that shorts are allowed, but some people wear them anyway and it is "allowed" or ignored. I get it.

We have been going to some all-inclusive resorts and the dress code has recently changed. I was just curious. 

Thank you to those that have politely replied.

Janet

We are elite, but we have not cruised for the past 2-3 years. Without everyone arguing about the dress code, can you please just tell me if dress shorts are allowed in the MDR for men? I am just referring to a nice button down shirt and dress shorts on regular days, not dress to impress nights. We will be on the Ruby 10 night Panama Canal in late January.

Thank you,

Janet

4 hours ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

Probably too soon.  You did not say whether yours is a full transit or partial transit.  We just got back from a partial transit 2 weeks ago (RT Fort Lauderdale).  We had previously done a full transit pre-pandemic.

 

Either way...take a close look at the excursion "Panama Canal & Locks Transit by Boat" when it becomes available.  I'm pretty sure they offer this for both types of transit (not absolutely sure...)  You get off your cruise ship in Gatun Lake and are shuttled over to a small boat terminal where you board a boat that holds (I estimate) 200-250 people.  You then continue on through the rest of the Panama Canal in this smaller boat, continuing through the remaining locks.  Our ship (Caribbean Princess) entered the Canal from the Atlantic side using the new locks (we'd never done the new locks) and then the smaller boat transited on to the Pacific using the "old" locks.  A VERY interesting experience going through the locks on a smaller boat!  You then board a bus and are taken back to Cristobal where you reboard your "big ship".

Thank you for your response! It is the partial transit. I will certainly look into that excursion. Was the day really long? 

Thanks again,

Janet

We haven't cruised for a while but we are booked on the Ruby Panama Canal January 29, 2024. I keep checking for excursions but there are only ones for Jamaica and Grand Cayman. Is it too early for the others? (Panama, Costa Rica, etc)

Thanks,

Janet

8 hours ago, Hlitner said:

I will add an "editorial comment."  Princess has moved to a highly automated system with an App that handles all kinds of issues.  Why on earth do they not have a place on the App where folks can simply do this trade-in option prior to the cruise.  The process of trading-in for a coffee card (now all done electronically) is a royal pain for both the passenger and Princess.  Just getting through to Room Service the first or 2nd day of the cruise can be difficult and then those poor folks have to send somebody to each cabin to remove the mini-bar items.  Life would be simpler if it was done in advance (via the app) and they do not even stock the mini-bar.

 

Hank

I agree!!! On the Enchanted in March, I tried several times to call room service, with no success. We had the drink package anyway, so I just gave up and actually just left most of the mini bar items when we left. Yes, you are right. Life would be simpler if it was done in advance.

Janet

14 minutes ago, mjceditor said:

Received our Medallions today and both are white, what loyalty level is white? We are Platinum....

The Enchanted are white because it is the inaugural season. (at least ours are). We received our medallions today also, except there was only my husband's in the box! Nothing for me.

Janet

Carnival changed their requirement to 3 days. I got a notification Saturday that it was 3 days for my March 20 Enchanted cruise. The next day, it was changed back to 2. Makes to rather hard to plan.

Janet

32 minutes ago, ColoradoMom!! said:

I'm sorry!  I have googled and searched, and just want peace of mind as I am leaving in a few days. 

 

Does the Sky move it's clocks ahead one hour to what would be considered Atlantic Standard time, and if so, when?  

 

I have a private tour in St. Marteen that wants a definite answer today.  He doesn't trust the posted port times.

 

Thanks! 

 

PS our excursion is before DST switch on March 13 - so that doesn't come into play.

We turned our clocks ahead a couple of days in. (Sky January 22 sailing) 

Janet

For what it's worth, I have the same problem. 

Janet

On 2/7/2022 at 6:43 AM, sandancer said:

Sorry Sun and Sea. Should have asked before. How did you get the results? I am hoping it will be by email so we can just show it at the cruise check in. Thanks again. 

They gave it to us on paper. I then just took a picture of it for a backup.