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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…

Would appreciate knowing if there is a ship to ship shuttle available (different cruise lines) within Port Everglades or is taxi the only way besides walking? Thanks…

Oodles of info on this site…oodles! Cheers…

Heard that the Corning Glass exhibit would be in operation until the end of the current contract. May then give way to the Lawn Club Grill or some other revenue producing endeavour…

You gotta try a Coopers! Cheers…

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Right on! Southampton is a very interesting city in which to spend some time and can be a good base from which to visit other local areas. Well worth checking for places to visit…

👍 👍 Good choice of tea. In Southampton (please, folks, notice the spelling), if you have time, try a pint and a meal at the Duke of Wellington on Bugle Street. BTW, there are many plaques and monuments to the Pilgrims who set sail from Southampton on 15 August, 1620. Cheers…

Remember that TA. As they say “ship” happens. Cheers…

If you must travel independently, consider the National Express bus…

Spending time in the Duke of Wellington on Bugle Street. Cheers…

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