CruiserBruce

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Are they popular? Well, based on the number of ships in the Mexican Rivera, compared to the number sailing the Caribbean, you wouldn't think them popular, as there is probably 4 or 5 times as many ships in the Caribbean. But they are still attractive...many people love them. For those of us on the West Coast of the US, they are very easy, and reasonably priced. The general nature is similar to the Caribbean, but a little less focus on water sports.

Unlikely, but not impossible, as sailing from the Florida ports almost has to have a sea day, as most destinations are too far away. Short Caribbean routes like you seek would be limited to the Bahamas only...which, by the way, aren't in the Caribbean. They are in the Atlantic. Perhaps a better chance if you sail out of Puerto Rico.

The mid ship elevators on some HAL ships are separate call from the internal, non-glass elevators.

Take a look around the board...many, many threads on hotels. Look at visitlauderdale.com, a website that lists all the hotels in Ft Lauderdale, and their amenities, like shuttles. Taxis and Ubers are plentiful and relatively cheap in the area. Typically much easier than waiting on a shuttle.

Don't know. Haven't heard.

Have you checked TripAdvisor?

We can't help you without knowing what city you are flying out of. HAL can, and does, work with any airline. They might work with one airline out of your airport today, and a different one tomorrow. It all depends on the best airfare they can get for their $$$ at the given moment. Someone will come along and say HAL booked them on XXX airline last summer, and its quite possible HAL doesn't work with them at all anymore.

At FCO? Since when? That didn't happen for us...the driver met us outside Customs. Yes, he needed about 5 minutes to get the car, but we waited at the curb.

The ship can tie up with either side facing the dock, and, either side facing the scenery. Can't predict, so can't say.

For a day visit (probably not) or for the end of your cruise (probably will be Immigration procedures)?

The max spend credit per day is $300, for one credit. If you spend $600, you don't get two credits. That being said, historically, they have been VERY generous about rounding up to get you the maximum number of spending credit days. Any amount spent up to $300 usually gets you the credit. For things like HIA, the amount typically gets spread over all days in the cruise...helping you get a spending credit virtually every day

Rome in Limo. Mentioned here frequently...huge thread just down the board. Great company. Have used the several times.

Iceland is a beautiful and amazing place. I wouldn't allow another ship stop you from enjoying.

You can pretty easily be off by 8 or 8:30. Book it for then.

You can book it, shore excursions, lots of things, in advance and get spending credit towards Mariner status.

Interesting. A major Alaska experience. And thanks to the women of Carcross!

See if there are port websites that have the info, not the websites that attempt to collect all the ship's schedules...their accuracy can be lacking. And when they list those schedules can be later than you desire. In general, the cruise lines develop their schedules 2 to 3 years in advance. Yes, changes happen.

You don't think we have a leading candidate for the next CEO of Delta? 😜

And this is why just a random number doesn't tell the whole story. And just one of many reasons why it's so hard to determine how full the ship is.

Just keep your documentation on the OBC, and bring it on board.

Both are booked with tour brokers. As discussed here frequently, while these always seem to have lower prices, customer service can be an issue if you have any problems. Tour brokers take your money and seek low bid providers in the area. Better to book direct with the recommended local vendor when booking tours. You might want to read this very recent thread about booking with supposedly one of the best tour brokers:

There have been bags issued to Neptune Suite pax that look just like the CO bags...same color scheme...they just don't say CO on them. We have on.

So that is the entire Delta situation? They can't schedule only just 6 flights.....I think you might be missing a few issues. Food. Fuel. Airlines couldn't print boarding passes, check manifests, confirm their plane weights, schedule gate assignments...