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On 7/27/2021 at 9:39 PM, wemjam said:

 

Try the Pineapple Chipotle Martini at the Alchemy Bar. It's a tradition for me now. I'm going to have one on my birthday this year!

Sorry, I think I hit "quote" by mistake. Can't get rid of the empty box now!

10 minutes ago, Ellusionz said:

Anyone on the Mardi Gras with info on what port changes were for the itenary that was supposed to go to Cozumel, Costa Maya and mahagony bay? Going in November and just curious what the changes could be to at that time.

We're sailing on Mardi Gras in September. I just checked and the itinerary is still the same--Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Mahogany Bay. Our itinerary for our August Magic sailing changed, though. Amber Cove is the same, but and Bimini is replacing whatever port it was. We'd already visited the changed port, so my heart isn't broken over it. I've never seen Bimini, so it might be a fun beach day.

Am I the only person who saw the word "voluntary" in there? CLIA is simply a membership organization for cruise lines. They aren't a health organization or anything. They're just saying that some member cruise lines are not sailing by choice. That said, do I think we'll be sailing in August? I hope so, but am doubtful. it all depends on what the CDC says. Right now, sailings are stopped until July 24. I take what they say much more seriously than the CLIA.

We're supposed to be going August 15 on the Breeze out of Port Canaveral. We'll see...

I can't imagine never cruising again. So, yes. I will continue cruising. Next up...August 2020.

7 hours ago, jdemps said:

We're headed to Port Everglades on carnival in FEB.  Are there any tips for managing the uber to/from the port?  Should we leave earlier than normal to battle traffic jams at the port?  We don't drive there, we just get dropped off so not sure if the mess was access to the port or the parking?  Thanks for your help

Finding parking was the biggest problem. If you aren't driving yourself, that won't be a problem at all. We live in Florida, so drive ourselves to the ports. 

We sailed out of Fort Lauderdale last month. It was a mess due to construction. We won't go again from there until they're finished doing whatever it is they're doing! Thank goodness there are other Florida ports from which to cruise!