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Less stress! Will give you a chance to have a Starbucks near the big pink flamingo at the Airport. Cheers…

Recently off the Norwegian Jade. Suggest you calculate when you think you will actually be off the ship and through Immigration. May take longer than you think. There was a long line for taxis but very few available. Saw a sign for a ‘shared’ airport ride. Cost $10. You may wish to consider a later flight. Cheers…

Thanks for the info. Viking’s gain is definitely NCL’s loss. Kaj was top notch, perhaps the best. Kaj could be outspoken and honest. Heard that there had been a “falling” out at NCL. He will do well at Viking. Kaikkea hyvaa ja onnea, Kaj…

Just off the Jade. Teppanyaki has three dining times per evening…5.30, 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. Very enjoyable if not a little noisy. Cost, if paying, is U$59. If you go, and are trying to reduce your salt intake, think about requesting a lower amount of soy sauce used in your rice and meat/chicken etc. Enjoy!

Moderno pineapple… 👍 👍

Looks familiar. Just off the Jade. Chocolate pineapple made a yummy and welcome change. Cookies not generally available except, we were told, via a Room Service order. RIP Cookies; however, did get cookies, from time to time, by requesting them from our wait staff in the complimentary dining room. Where there’s a will…

Big C (aka JB), to your lamb quote, gotta say “baaah”. Keep up the good work. Regards to J. C (aka CV)…

Let your better half carry it…

Depending on the city, try using the net to find Butlers Buses…

By 6.45 a.m., the ship was along side and cleared shortly there after. We decided, because of the long self assist line on the previous B2B cruise, to have our luggage taken off. Called to leave the ship about 8 a.m. Immigration was a breeze. Into a taxi and arrived at FLL, even with the airport traffic, at 8.40-ish.

👍 Early is the better choice if in poor weather season. (BTW, leave the Ashes when you go.).

Just off the Silhouette prior to Christmas. Self Assist line veeeery long. Folks queuing up just after 6 a.m. Facial Recognition system at Immigration very fast. Lots of taxis. Fare to FLL, with tip, $20. Road traffic at FLL was heavy and slow. Precheck TSA line non existent but regular lines, at 10.30 a.m., quite long but not unmanageable. 10 a.m. flight’s gonna be a real nail biter. FLL’s not the most convenient airport for a long wait. Good luck…

Did a private car trip Southampton - LHR in September with aquacars.co.uk. Two passengers and two full size suitcases. Good service. £140. Not inexpensive but very convenient.

You may wish to read Cruise Critic’s Ports of Call/British Isles and Western Europe for oodles of information on travelling from LHR to Southampton. In September last, used aquacars.co.uk for the trip. Cost was £140. Driver met us at LHR, took the luggage to the car etc. etc. May be worth considering. Cheers…

Just as a heads up, Tampa Bay can get fogged in. Earlier this year, ship didn't dock until 6 p.m. as the Port was closed due to fog. Just be aware…

Shiba-Lover, did the trip in September. Taxi fare was £10 from the Royal Leonardo. Had no problem getting a taxi but pre booking may be a good idea…CV… (p.s. JB, happy New Year to you and Mrs JB)…

JB, good to see you are still providing top notch information. Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year to you and Mrs JB. For the OP, took Aquacars from Southampton Docks to a Heathrow hotel in early September. Good service. Price was £140. Two passengers-2 suitcases. One caveat - if leaving a ship, arrange the spot for pickup. Cheers…

Regular menu item on Ruby Princess. Plan to enjoy a portion this evening. Looking forward to it on Celebrity next week…

On a recent Dawn cruise, priority disembarkation luggage tags were provided to those who qualified. We met in a specific lounge and were escorted to the gangway by the concierge. Easy peasy! Suggest speaking to Guest Services to ensure you get the correct tags.

Got fog delayed earlier this year. Finally allowed to enter the Bay at 2 p.m. for the four hour sail in. The time folks got off, supplies loaded and new folks go on, the ship left in the early hours. On this occasion, very little, if anything, done to assist those waiting dock side to board.

Take the ferry, in and out, if it fits your plans. Really works well. Cheers…

Great post. Most enjoyable reading. Would be interested in the overall cost of all the tours you took. Bottom line. Will help us plan. Muchas gracias…

Sorry but gotta ask this question. “Why do ducks stand up to their knees in cold water?” ”Because they’re ‘quackers”. Said I was sorry…

Thanks capriccio and DaveOKC. Taxi it is. Cheers…

Think the organization of the checkin lines depends on the port. Just sailed on a U.K. Princess cruise boarding in Southampton. The checkin lines were designated ‘Platinum, Elite and Suites’. The other line was ‘All Others’. Quick and easy. As others have posted, it doesn’t really matter. Time of day may make a small difference. Just arrive and check in. Enjoy! Cheers…