Question on booking hotel room prior to trip

[jmnskn]

I am new to cruising and have a question about booking a hotel room thru the cruiseline. We are in a large party and are all going down the day before. If we decide to book a room through the cruise line, will this also include transfers even if we don't book air?

[PhoenixCruiser]

I believe you can get a hotel package with and without transfers. You will save money by booking your own hotel, as well as by arranging your own transportation. Have you tried Priceline?

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[Majesty Fan]

Don't do the package deal! They are over priced like $200+ for the same hotel people are getting off of priceline. We do a 6 night land vacation before we sail and already have every hotel booked and we are not leaving until Oct 10th!
Lexi

[pcur]

I agree you can do much better by booking a hotel that has a complimentary shuttle from the airport and to the cruise ship.

I don't know where you're sailing from, but in Ft. Lauderdale, the Embassy Suites, Comfort Suites - Airport, and Amerisuites all have shuttles.

Priceline is good, I agree, if you check on the amenities icons and look for one with a shuttle in the area where you're intersted in staying.

Peggy - RCI since 1973