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anyone heading to FLL today? good luck!🤦‍♂️

On 3/29/2023 at 10:54 AM, megr1125 said:

Try the Fla Departures board.  No, this question has never been asked before..... 😄 😄 😄

 

 

This IS the Florida Departures board, isn't it...?

I second the Hampton Inn Brickell. But watch their rates....I've seen it range from $187 to over $300. / night.

On 4/3/2023 at 1:56 PM, marys350 said:

If you can't find reservation times available on the cruise planner, try going to the dining room after you board the ship. There is usually someone at the hostess station at the dining room entrance in the early afternoon that you can speak to about making reservations.

yes, we're just back actually. We did that each night....no problem. And, no complaints about the food!🤓

....ya.....mostly booked up.......🤷‍♂️

thanks folks!👍

We're on the Silhouette next week. We booked the Anytime Dining option.

Just wondering, do you/ can you make MDR reservations for a set time in advance (when?), OR do you just show up when you want  to eat, and hope they have room?🤷‍♂️

...how 'bout you have TWO drinks.....?

would that make it better?

you poor thing!🤦‍♂️😉

I'm looking for suggestions for nice, reasonably-priced restaurants near (walking distance) the Hampton Inn Brickell. Something above 'fast food' but not necessarily 'fine dining$'. ...basic-type menus...maybe Italian...or.. Mediterranean....or whatever.....🤷‍♂️

32 minutes ago, sparks1093 said:

Cabins ready is going to vary by cruise line. I typically give them $1-2 per bag.

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what time are cabins usually ready anyway?

and, what's the going rate these days for tipping the porters??

8 minutes ago, 1025cruise said:

No, you will need to lug it until cabins are open.

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we're on the Silhouette 4-day cruise next week.

Is there anywhere to see the Main Dining Room menu(s) in advance?

2 hours ago, sparks1093 said:

You don't have to check your bags as long as they will fit through the x-ray scanner in the terminal, so your 2 small ones would probably be okay, not sure about the medium sized one since it might be too large. Just know that it could be some time before you are able to drop the bags off at your cabin so you could be lugging them for a bit.

gotcha. I suppose you could take it to your cabin, & just leave it outside the door, like they do....? No?

ya.....I tend not to buy seats when I book flights...cheapskate

I pull the trigger at the 24-hour prior check in....always get seats together ...

I like the old days....when the ticket ALSO included a seat!

(this is Air Canada, BTW....other airlines might be different)🤷‍♂️

yes, I think I did it at the Guest Relations desk last time...

We're on a short cruise next month -Celebrity out of Miami.

We'll probably have 1 medium-size suitcase OR 2 small ones between us.

Do you HAVE TO hand your luggage over to the porters? Or can you lug it onboard yourself thru check-in etc. on your own?🤷‍♂️

we're on the Silhouette next month. we won't have any internet package, and no cell-phone (yes, some of us still survive like this!).

Does the ship allow any access to 'free internet', or whatever, for people like us to get online onboard to complete our 24-hour in advance airline check-in?

Its been a while since we've cruised but I do re-call it was do-able before....not sure which cruise line.

Anyone?

On 3/23/2023 at 11:27 AM, Flatbush Flyer said:

The Intercontinental: Best hotel for Miami cruisers (particularly if you have FF and/or Ambassador status.

aw, shucks...We booked The Hampton Inn Brickell....Not good??

15 minutes ago, drakes2 said:

.  As of very recently the mini bars have been empty.

I hope so....can others confirm this?

we're on the Silhouette 4-nighter next month. I selected Dining Anytime.

just went on da app to make a reservation in DR for 1st night....earliest time. slot available is 8:30....!? we'd like to eat a little earlier than 8:30. Problem?

2 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

 

And the best news is that the bars no longer shut down for the muster drill.   

 

did they ever...?....hic!....

32 minutes ago, hrhdhd said:

It's a good time because all of the "Me first" passengers are llikely to be cleared out.

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4 minutes ago, 39august said:

No need to take pictures. We never do. We check in on line, skipping the photos,  print our Express pass and take our passports. That's it. Picture will be taken at check in. Takes maybe 10 seconds. Muster is watch the video in your cabin upon boarding and then go to report at your muster station. So easy and fast. 

do they have a way of knowing if you ACTUALLY DID watch the video?

....soooo.....no more of everyone "mustering" all at same time....?

I sooooo enjoyed that!! 🤪😈🤪