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Accessbowtie, can you provide me with directions to tehe Premier lot at 1415 Northeast 2nd Ave, Miami heading south on I-95?

Pleas note: I checked the "fareviewer" this morning and it indicated to take advantage of a lower price for the summer promotion I would not be able to select my own room. When I did a mock booking 4 hours later the CCL website advised me for this promotion I could choose my own room. Good idea to always check the fareviewer and do a mock booking....

Love the Creme Brulee, I get 2 when it is offered! Love the caramelized sugar on top which covers the mouthwatering decadent custard underneath....ummmmm, ummmm, ummmm.ummmm.....

Hey, if its sloppy and running down your wrist its a good burger...!

Thank you both very much! I wrote the itinerary down in our ship's book we were given during the cruise.

Getting old and trying my best to remember the 8 day itinerary for what was called the 11-12-2005 inaugural cruise of the Liberty. Is there any on out there who can list the 8 day trip in order with sea days and port? I want to inscribe the info in our complementary ship's book we received during the cruise. I want to add this before I totally forget we even sailed her.... :(

We booked the garage for our back to back on the Divina in May.

 

 

And yes, the Port of Miami has changed their $0. for handicap parking since Nov. 2013 to match the State, if you don't get the Handicap toll waiver, 'you're paying $20. a day'!

Russian Bear, My wife's husband is disabled and they will be flying to Miami and we will pick them up at the airport in our car and transport the 4 of us to the port. We were going to split the parking fee 50/50. If he brings his handicapped sticker to hang in our car to offset the $160.00 Port of Miami parking fee?

Free lunch at Cucina Del Capitano ( $12 for dinner, but SO worth it )

KP how do you take advantage of the "free lunch" ?

Thanks to all who replied......

then it was really out of my hands, and the upgrade floor space would not have been an improvement. I can sail with a clear conscious....

Several in our extended family are cruising Saturday on the Victory. Including my son, his wife and two girls ages one and two. We were discussing the cruise over dinner, my son is concerned about floor space for the crib/trundle beds, as they have a regular balcony cabin. I mentioned to them next time they might consider looking for a "wrap around" cabin is they have a bit more floor space. LO AND BEHOLD not 30 minutes CCl rep calls me and advises, as my wife and I are platinums, they are offering a wrap around balcony for an additional fee. I advised the rep we were happy with the cabin we booked, not thinking and after ending the call I thought; Could I have gotten the same offer for my son and his family! I tried to re connect with the agent but failed to get he rep#. Now I feel guilty for asking. I say all this to ask; Do you think they would have offered the same deal to my son (who is not platinum) or would they have continued to work down the "platinum" list for find a taker?

I looked over all the possible sites and narrowed them down to the itinerary below. Its my understanding the tour (excluding the length of time spent at the Pirates Museum and Junkanoo bch) can all be done in around 2 hrs. I have allowed 2 1/2 hrs and some additional time for the straw market upon return to the port. I'm sure someone else may have a different idea, but this is what we plan to do for the afternoon. Hope if may give you some ideas.....

NASSAU SELF WALKING & Bch TOUR(see map)

1-3:30-Debark at Prince George Wharf walk the quarter-mile cement pier; pass through new visitors' center T/L to East St. bare to the Right T/L on Sands Rd. T/R on Elizabeth St. to Queens Staircase:

Queens Staircase: Climb the 102’ tall Staircase, one step for each yr of Queen Victoria's life, named in her honor. 65 steps were carved out of the natural limestone wall by slaves between 1793 & 1794. Originally, it was built to provide British troops a protected route to Fort Fincastle. Top of staircase offers best view of the area.

The Water Tower: T/R or head east the water tower, which also serves as a Lighthouse, shaped like a white saltshaker. It is 126’ high & is 216’ above sea level, built in 1928 to maintain water pressure on the island. For a small fee, you can take the elevator to the observation point, 216’ above sea level for a panoramic view of Nassau.

Fort Fincastle: Straight ahead is Fort Fincastle, built in 1793, it was built on highest point of the island as a lookout by the British captain Lord Dunmore. Front of the fort is shaped like the bow of a ship & provided a good lookout spot overlooking the town. Several cannons were positioned to protect in every direction. But the cannons have never been fired in battle.

Government House: From Fort Fincastle go to Sands Rd & T/L and T/R on East St. T/L onto East Hill St. T/R onto Market St. & T/L onto Duke St. visitors can walk the grounds. The most secure building in the Bahamas. Patrolled & manned by the Royal Bahamas Defense Force.

Christ Cathedral Church: T/R onto George St. before you get to George & King St off to right see the Cathedral This enormous Gothic structure was built of local limestone. Built 1670, after 130 yrs the church was given a thorough facelift. Now it looms up majestically, dwarfing every other building on the block. It is still very active & holds multiple services & prayers in a traditional Anglican style. Admission is free; donations appreciated. Daily 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Pirates of Nassau Museum: To the left of George & King St. if the Pirate Museum A guide, dressed in pirate attire, is informative & quite entertaining. There is great "pirate" atmosphere throughout the museum. As you enter the museum you walk thru a "pirate ship" where you can scrutinize the size of a ship & imagine what went on inside the cabins. Factual information on Pirates of the Indies, their backgrounds and lifestyles, along with good food in the cool courtyard and excellent treasures in the gift shop can be found here. Youngsters would enjoy this adventure. It takes 20 minutes to a half hour to go through. Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9am- 6pm

3:30-4:15: Junkanoo Beach (see saved map) walk George St toward the ship & T/L onto Bay St. twist around the Hilton (across from McDonalds). Keep walking and it will come up on your right T/L on Baillou Hill Rd. T/R on Marlborough St. T/R on West St. bear left to West Bay St. Keep walking and it will come up on your right off of Cunningham. Not much shade can rent umbrellas. Bathrooms were right beside the Tiki Bar adjacent to the beach and were very clean and free.

4:15-4:30: Return to Port

4:30-5:30: Nassau's Straw Market: After Beach take West Bay St back T/L on Marlborough St T/L on Baillou Hill Rd walk to the cruise port to the little shops and market stalls where vendors sell vegetables, fish and of course, conch. Stop & watch a conch shelling demonstration & horse-drawn carriages line up here to take tourists on rides throughout the downtown area.

5:30 Return to Ship

7pm SAIL AWAY

I bought mine before my transAtlantic cruise in 2011 and have used it enough that I have about $2000 in onboard credits, Almost $175 in dividends ($25 per quarter) and my stock is still up several hundred dollars over what I paid for it. Not a bad deal if you use it enough.

CRZCRAZY, I purchased 200 shares CCL this past March. Will I only receive one dividend for $25.00 or two @ $25.00? Also how, where, and when will I see the dividend?

This is excellent advice. I know first hand, we visited the Baths a couple years ago, and I was making my way thru the boulders (wearing water shoes), carring a camcorder in one hand and a digital camera in the other. Slipped on a small boulder camcorder hit the rock, the camera went in the water and destroyed both. Lost over a $1000.00 in equipment as well a pictures and film in an instant (dumb huh)!

laniriveira I would really like to get a copy of your "funtimes" also if you can fine the time. Please sent do my email ernie_lyon@yahoo.com, thanks in advance...