rosebud1g Posted March 18, 2012 #51 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I just wanted to say have a great time Marc and Bryan! I will be reading your posts this week, so far I am enjoying it and the pictures you have posted. Your excursions will be fabulous. One question for you, how far is the car drop off from the port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daghis Posted March 18, 2012 Author #52 Share Posted March 18, 2012 We were just looking at where the Budget car rental place is for tomorrow's planning. It looks as though it's really close to the hotel, just a block further down Astronaut Blvd., so that puts it about a mile or so, maybe two, from the port. I've read that people have experienced long delays getting a shuttle from the rental car place to the port and that some have suggested simply taking a taxi from there, so we're keeping that in mind, too, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricia1972 Posted March 18, 2012 #53 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Our rental is with Budget as well, so I am anxiously awaiting your report on the Rental Car tomorrow. Hoping that our pickup is smoother than yours was today. I am not a special member with Budget, so we'll be in the long long line. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daghis Posted March 18, 2012 Author #54 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I'll also mention that when we glanced at the various companies' rental car desks in the Orlando airport, it seemed that Budget was the busiest by far. I don't know whether that's good or bad. On the one hand, it could be good because Budget may have the best deal for the cruising renter; on the other hand, Budget's line was the longest, so people would probably have to wait longer for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted March 18, 2012 #55 Share Posted March 18, 2012 We were just looking at where the Budget car rental place is for tomorrow's planning. It looks as though it's really close to the hotel, just a block further down Astronaut Blvd., so that puts it about a mile or so, maybe two, from the port. I've read that people have experienced long delays getting a shuttle from the rental car place to the port and that some have suggested simply taking a taxi from there, so we're keeping that in mind, too, just in case. Get there a little after 10am and you should be fine it gets worse when people that fly in the same day of the cruise rent cars and come in there in droves after arriving from their flights from 11am on to about 3pm. You should be fine. Jimbo:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brw1965 Posted March 18, 2012 #56 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Get there a little after 10am and you should be fine it gets worse when people that fly in the same day of the cruise rent cars and come in there in droves after arriving from their flights from 11am on to about 3pm. You should be fine. Jimbo:) Thank you for that peace of mind as 10am was already our plan! --Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuddles14 Posted March 18, 2012 #57 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Thanks for the pictures and review of the Residence Inn. We are booked there for our up coming cruise. Looks very nice. Bon Voyage!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted March 18, 2012 #58 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Thanks, Daghis. . . I will be sailing Freedom of the Seas later this year. I am looking forward to your daily reports. Enjoy your Cruise ! Radio ;);) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseturbo Posted March 18, 2012 #59 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Bon Voyage and have a great time!! We are sailing this same ship & itinerary on May 13th so I can't wait to see your review for this week! It will help make the time go a little faster at least. Definitely looking forward to seeing the cruise compasses when you get back and the dinner menus as someone else stated. We already have dinner reserved at Chops but may need to move it based on what we are missing that night in the dining room! Have fun! Debra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beej Posted March 18, 2012 #60 Share Posted March 18, 2012 We're not sailing on the Freedom until Dec, but can't wait to live vicariously thru you. Just love the Freedom Bon Voyage. Have a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted March 18, 2012 #61 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Rusty's is much better than fish lips. Or u can try grills. They are great and live bands i ended up eating twice at fish lips and everyone in my party loved it. I may have to try Rusty's next time but i was happy with fish lips as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted March 18, 2012 #62 Share Posted March 18, 2012 hope all going well for you this morning looks like a awesome day from the web cam there. I was on the fos on the march 4th sailing so i am missing her. We where on the same ports as you are visiting you will have a good time!!!! Looking forward to some more reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted March 18, 2012 #63 Share Posted March 18, 2012 so you on board yet hope all is well!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Familygoboston Posted March 18, 2012 #64 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Hey Marc, You scored a good deal on this cruise! Have fun! I am subscribing even though I'm not sailing freedom class anytime soon and not doing western ports anytime soon, but hey, it's fun! :D Can't wait for boarding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB Cruiser Posted March 18, 2012 #65 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Marc Hopefully your experience at Cape Canaveral's Budget was better than at MCO. By now you should already be on the ship. I wish you a great and slow cruise as I will be living your cruise with you. We will be leaving 10 weeks from today on the same cruise so this is kinda a precruise cruise. LOL Hopefully your balcony will have the larger table I was referring to in an earlier post so you can enjoy a good dinner comfortably on your balcony. Anxiously waiting for more posts. HAVE A GREAT CRUISE!!! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyarra Posted March 18, 2012 #66 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Have fun we leave 4 weeks from today!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted March 18, 2012 #67 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Our stateroom att told us it was ok to take the glass table from room to balcony so we had more room and a extra table. We had the room that the bed folded in to a bed so it made some extra room plus it was nice to have a extra table for relaxing and room service in the late evenings. If drew the magic guy is onboarb this week do not miss it he was awesome! And the ice show this time was great as well. Also the cheesecake u can order from room service is good I always order a couple! Haha. Have a great trip. Sent from my BlackBerry 9630 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmie36 Posted March 18, 2012 #68 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I know your are on the ship now with the wind blowing in your hair getting ready to have a great time! I am curious to know is it expensive to do a live cruise report? Once we hit open water I cut my phone off because I am scared of fees. My next request is if you eat in the MDR please indulge us with Food Porn and Menu Pics! I may be sailing on her again and want to know the days that I should book Chops and Portofinos! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daghis Posted March 18, 2012 Author #69 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Onboard! Just a quick note while we are taking a break at Sorrento's. Check-in was pretty fast and we immediately boarded at 11:00. Our cabin is quite nice. For the person asking about the balcony table, it's approximately 16" across. Definitely not very big for a meal. We have inquired about the cabins at Nellie's beach, but we've been getting a bit of a runaround. Supposedly, we need to talk to the Concierge, but since we can't get into the Concierge Lounge and we can't get him on the phone, it's a bit tricky to figure this out. I had a humorous moment as we waved as some young kids who were in the Promenade cabin that we'd had before upgrading. They don't know that they ended up in that cabin because I upgraded ours. :) Ok... More later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB Cruiser Posted March 18, 2012 #70 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Onboard! Our cabin is quite nice. For the person asking about the balcony table, it's approximately 16" across. Definitely not very big for a meal. Ok... More later. THANKS MUCH!!! for the table info. We will be taking ours with us when we cruise. Again, have a GERAT CRUISE and THANKS for the info. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daghis Posted March 18, 2012 Author #71 Share Posted March 18, 2012 News! We have new coupon books, although we had to track them down since we didn't have them in the cabin waiting for us. They are the same coupons as before, but are marked as version 17 and no longer list valid/expiration dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyking Posted March 18, 2012 #72 Share Posted March 18, 2012 News! We have new coupon books, although we had to track them down since we didn't have them in the cabin waiting for us. They are the same coupons as before, but are marked as version 17 and no longer list valid/expiration dates. It's been a while since I have been on RCCL, we are ailing freedom in 4 weeks:) quick question, do they have the drip coffee machine in sorentos for regular coffee like the Mariner had, or is all pay at the Seattles best on the promenade??? Thanks and looking forward to following your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpower Posted March 18, 2012 #73 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Have a great cruise! I'm looking forward to "joining you" this week, as I will be on the May 13th sailing. Thanks for the updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daghis Posted March 18, 2012 Author #74 Share Posted March 18, 2012 quick question, do they have the drip coffee machine in sorentos for regular coffee like the Mariner had, or is all pay at the Seattles best on the promenade??? Thanks and looking forward to following your review. I didn't see coffee at Sorrento's, but I bet you can get regular coffee at Café Promenade. Also, the coffee at Café Promenade appears to be Starbucks and not Seattle's Best Coffee now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB Cruiser Posted March 18, 2012 #75 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Getting ready to watch you leave port!!! ENJOY!!! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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