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When I look at the deck plans for mid aft the Calypso pool & the Horizon Court seem to be above the cabins not the main pool but from reports anywhere under the pool deck can be noisy due to the loungers being arranged & the towel carts etc. Have you looked for reviews on a particular cabin? If your wife is concerned I would book the lower floors. It really isn't far to a set of elevators anywhere you book with the exception of the furthest cabins in the front & aft. FYI we are booked in a cabin on the Riviera deck in May to Alaska so we'll see how we like it then!

The bidding process just started a year or 2 ago (sorry not positive which year) & changed slightly after it originally started. Currently there is a chart that shows when you can start bidding IF you can bid that starts around final payment date (go to the Princess site to find it). When you can bid you input your last name & booking # then upgrade options show for you. Not all cabin categories get offered to you (in my experience) so if you are in an inside you probably won't be offered a suite upgrade. There is a minimum bid per person (NOT per day) & you can bid up from the minimum. There is a meter that says poor to better as you decide on your bid amount. You must input a credit card & if your bid is accepted you will automatically be charged & a new cabin assigned. You do not get a choice in cabin. You possibly could request a different cabin if there was one in the same category still available but that hasn't been confirmed by anyone. There also appears to be a new facet where they contact people by email with a counter offer

But if you want it you only pay the difference plus the 18% tip fee so not the full $19.

We used a day use hotel as EZ Check isn't available to Miami airport from Port Everglades. If you can't use EZ Check or storage look into Resort Pass or Day Use (dot) com for hotels that offer pool use, or cabanas, even rooms at some hotels.

There are day use rooms that can be booked through a couple of websites, Google is a good resource. Some hotels do offer early check-in for a fee. Check out Dayuse dot com & Resort pass, etc.

The cabin steward will supply red plastic bags for you to put the disposable diapers & pads into so they can be disposed of properly if you ask. I didn't know this until I read it on a different thread. We use disposable diapers & pads, & washable pads on the bed.

Sorry, not a direct answer to your question but, if you are sailing out of the US have you considered just buying a bottle (or 2) just before you board? Most embarcation ports have liquor stores in the area.

The OP was contacted "received an email offering the chance to bid for an upgrade to a Sky Suite" not just using the bidding process so I stand by my statement. There is probably at least 1 available. If you haven't noticed they are now contacting people & offering upgrades at a specific amount as a counteroffer so the original process seems to have changed.

There is a forum titled Disabled Cruise Travel and one called Ports of Call that may give you more information. The level of disability & the equipment needed will be the deciding factors as to what will be available. Check with the excursion desk when you are onboard for options,

Actually sold out means they have probably reached passenger capacity. If you have the chance to move to a Sky Suite DO IT! They are offering it to you so there is probably at least 1 available. I would jump on it. We just got off the Enchanted in a Sky Suite & would go in it again in a heart beat! We are now spoiled for all other cabins but we loved it. My husband said best vacation ever.

Sold out doesn't mean all cabins are sold, it means they have reached passenger capacity for the cruise. There are always some empty cabins as they need some availability for moving people in case of a problem with a cabin.

$25 on Enchanted. Prizes only while the casino is open.

According to the Port Everglades cruise ship schedule Caribbean is at terminal 2 & Enchanted is at terminal 21 so unless something changes you are at 2. I would verify the day before or day of the cruise to be sure. There are also billboards as you come into the Port. Hope it is easy for you if the terminal is 21.

I think ohiocpa was referring to ebay. Also ask if senior assistance knows where gently used equipment is sold, etc.

At the embarkation port you can ask for wheelchair assistance & someone will bring a wheelchair & push him up the ramp onto the ship. The batteries on your scooter may not like too much of an incline depending on how much he weighs. I ended up putting our scooter in free wheel mode & pushed my husband up the steep parts. If you have time & a shop near you with different mobility devices available, I would suggest you go check out some of the different options out there. Have a great trip!

There is also a forum for disabled cruise travel that might prove helpful for you & your paralyzed husband - Disabled Cruise Travel Cruises: Ask a Question - Cruise Critic Message Board Forums. Hopefully you reserved an accessible cabin they make life much easier when you have someone with a disability. Have a wonderful time!

Didn't you have the Nespresso machine?

I would highly recommend a rollator walker with a seat for use on the ship if she is opposed to a wheelchair. There are many times you will need to walk or stand for (sometimes) long periods & there are often no chairs (and people are not always polite enough to offer theirs). Even for an elevator you may have a long wait. You can find inexpensive ones on Amazon or second hand, rentals can be pricey but are convenient. Hope you can convince her it is a handy tool to have!

Try this "Please send us a direct message on Instaxxxx or X(Twitxxx)with your booking information, and our Guest Services team can assist. Thank you." People who post on a social media platform (that shall remain nameless) that they are having issues are advised to send a direct message.

Thank you very much! I will ask as soon as I can once we're onboard. Safe travels & happy holidays!

If you have a chance could you please ask if EZ Check is available from the port (particularly to Miami airport)? It used to be offered but I'm not sure if it still is. Thank you either way, you might have other things to do.

Thank you for responding! Miami use to be listed but things have changed all over. I'm hoping they add it back. That's why I was hoping someone on there now would know.

Still hoping someone can answer this...Any ship out of Port Everglades?

I've been using earplugs for years at any music venue or air shows, etc. If anyone has an issue with it that's not my problem. I can actually hear the music better with them in blocking the noise. I've recently also been using the silicone type as they can really do a good job sealing my ears. If you haven't tried them yet you should.

Hi, does anyone recently on or currently on Enchanted know if they are offering EZ Check & if possible could you post the current form? I'm hoping they are & that AA out of Miami is available. Thanks for your time!