DaCruiserFromtheATX Posted April 16, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Everyday i go to the carnival web site and click 1 person cruises and Miami always pulls up with these real cheap cruises. Like i just did it and you can go on a 7 day cruise for a total of 453 dollars. That's unreal!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted April 16, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Everyday i go to the carnival web site and click 1 person cruises and Miami always pulls up with these real cheap cruises. Like i just did it and you can go on a 7 day cruise for a total of 453 dollars. That's unreal!!!!! There are advantages of being a Florida resident who lives in the vicinity of a port. Now, if they could just do something about the Summer's heat and humidity....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingCruiserNJ Posted April 16, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I just saw a 5 day out of Miami for about $119 plus tax for next month and I was floored. I'm about to pull the trigger on that one because it's almost impossible to pass up. I forget which ship it is but whatever. The deals are out there, you just have to find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireEater Posted April 16, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Yea, the summer time is brutal. I am in Central Florida with 5 ports to choose from within 4 hours drive. I have gone out of Tampa, Port Canaveral, and Fort Lauderdale for short notice, within 1 week cruises on CCL, DCL, and RCCL.. Just booked a steal on NCL out of Miami for 3 weeks from now for less then half of normal price.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted April 16, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I just saw a 5 day out of Miami for about $119 plus tax for next month and I was floored. I'm about to pull the trigger on that one because it's almost impossible to pass up. I forget which ship it is but whatever. The deals are out there, you just have to find them. Be Careful! Maybe the $119 is for food and you have to row!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted April 16, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Now, if they could just do something about the Summer's heat and humidity....! And about the ridiculous property taxes, homeowners insurance, stress inducing traffic, overpopulation, less-than-friendly people, crime rate, and shady business practices. We lived in Miami for a few years. About the only thing that we enjoyed while we lived there was exactly being close to the port. IMHO, not enough reason to live there. Maybe somewhere else in Florida, but definitely not in Miami. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Edited April 16, 2014 by Tapi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutontow Posted April 16, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 16, 2014 And about the ridiculous property taxes, homeowners insurance, stress inducing traffic, overpopulation, less-than-friendly people, crime rate, and shady business practices. We lived in Miami for a few years. About the only thing that we enjoyed while we lived there was exactly being close to the port. IMHO, not enough reason to live there. Maybe somewhere else in Florida, but definitely not in Miami. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app May I add a governor that took the fifth 75 times when talking about his company and Medicare fraud. The Medicare fraud that cost his former company, Columbia/HCA $1.7 billion in fines . How about hurricanes and mosquitos. Just for good measure an interstate system that is always under construction. I have no intention of moving but Florida does have its' share of problem and it seems like we are always in the news for the stupidest things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renza Posted April 16, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I live in west palm and I love it. I wish more people disliked florida so the winter traffic would go away. I personally love summer in florida. Always a nice breeze at the beach and no traffic. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzget Posted April 16, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Sometimes I wish I did as well. I love LA, but being close to a port that had many more options for cruises and ships would be awesome! You can only do the Mex Riviera so many times. I like that it's easy for me to get to Hawaii, but being close to a big port would be awesome as well. I'd always be on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjrice1 Posted April 16, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Living near Daytona Beach we do have advantage of cruising more.. Driving to Miami I tend to whine cause it is 4 hours or so away...lol Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatlinSTJ Posted April 17, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 17, 2014 We plan to "retire" early to Florida so we can grab those cheap last minute cruise deals! Right now the airfare/gas coming from Ohio at least doubles the cost of cruising. Next cruise: Carnival Breeze June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams1130 Posted April 17, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 17, 2014 We plan to "retire" early to Florida so we can grab those cheap last minute cruise deals! Right now the airfare/gas coming from Ohio at least doubles the cost of cruising. Next cruise: Carnival Breeze June 2014 Yes, definitely jealous of those within a short drive of a port; airfare from Canada, too, doubles the cost of cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyJoneses Posted April 17, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 17, 2014 There are advantages of being a Florida resident who lives in the vicinity of a port. Now, if they could just do something about the Summer's heat and humidity....! I agree. I would probably be willing to pay a few more dollars and live a little further north - above the gnat line.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanerice1 Posted April 17, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Love, love, love living in Ft Myers. Two hrs. from Ft Lauderdale, 2 1/2 from Miami and about 2 from Tampa. Lot's of choices. Small town feel but close to the big cities. Awesome deals on the Breeze for May 4. The price is dropping rapidly. So many on our cruise are upgrading and/or getting more OBC because prices are dropping daily. We can't because we just booked last week at a Pack and Go rate but got a good deal so we can't complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfoot Posted April 17, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) I live an hour from both Port Canaveral and Tampa ports. 3.5 hrs from Ft Lauderdale. Definitely dislike Miami. Both the airport and port. I tend to avoid cruises out of Miami. Yet they have more choices. Edited April 17, 2014 by Kfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferfoodle Posted April 17, 2014 #16 Share Posted April 17, 2014 May I add a governor that took the fifth 75 times when talking about his company and Medicare fraud. The Medicare fraud that cost his former company, Columbia/HCA $1.7 billion in fines . How about hurricanes and mosquitos. Just for good measure an interstate system that is always under construction. I have no intention of moving but Florida does have its' share of problem and it seems like we are always in the news for the stupidest things. Well ya'll could legalize pot, that might help;) I would love to "winter" in Florida, but there is no way I could ever survive that brutal humidity in summer. Besides, I'd miss my mountains. Guess I'll stay "portless" in the dry heat of the West, suck it up and just fly to port:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted April 17, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I live an hour from both Port Canaveral and Tampa ports. 3.5 hrs from Ft Lauderdale. Definitely dislike Miami. Both the airport and port. I tend to avoid cruises out of Miami. Yet they have more choices. May I ask why you avoid Miami? Having driven in Miami traffic on I-95, is that the reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted April 17, 2014 #18 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I have that wish everyday......Calgon take me away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fla Senior Posted April 17, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Tried Miami for two years, that was enough. Too many cars and not enough roads! Best place to be in FL is the Redneck Riviera on the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast. Best beaches in FL with white sand & green water. For cruises: New Orleans 3 hours, Tampa 7 hours, Port Canaveral 7 hours, Ft Lauderdale 9 hours, Miami 10 hours. So many cruises, so little time ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfoot Posted April 17, 2014 #20 Share Posted April 17, 2014 May I ask why you avoid Miami? Having driven in Miami traffic on I-95, is that the reason? I don't like big cities. Miami is just too congested for me. The same reason I don't like NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingCruiserNJ Posted April 18, 2014 #21 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Be Careful! Maybe the $119 is for food and you have to row!:D With a $20 soap surcharge. lol. That sailing must really have a hard time filling up. May is always a sluggish month but whoa. I could barely eat at home with utilities, etc for $119 in a 5 day period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSpark Posted April 18, 2014 #22 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Me too. Maybe not IN Miami, but an easy hour drive would be sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
more cruises Posted April 18, 2014 #23 Share Posted April 18, 2014 We moved to Florida to be closer to the ports but we found a place at an amazing beach and now we hate to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_girl2002 Posted April 18, 2014 #24 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Everyday i go to the carnival web site and click 1 person cruises and Miami always pulls up with these real cheap cruises. Like i just did it and you can go on a 7 day cruise for a total of 453 dollars. That's unreal!!!!! I came SO close to living in Miami. I transferred for my company from Minneapolis to our base in Miami. Couldn't find an apartment to save my life. :mad:. I could afford the places, however, they wouldn't allow me to afford it. they said I had to make 2-3 times the rent! So even if rent was $700/month which I could afford...when I told them what I do make (IF I pick up no trips and just sit around) it was too bad, then I told them what I made during the month of February, they said it had to be steady. so I had to quit my DREAM job and move back to crappy Illinois :mad:. thanks miami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah@Sea Posted April 18, 2014 #25 Share Posted April 18, 2014 May I ask why you avoid Miami? Having driven in Miami traffic on I-95, is that the reason? I prefer to fly into Fort Lauderdale airport, but as for ports my experience at POM have been way better than at FLL. Customs at POM always quick, took an hour to get through at Port Everglades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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