Sea passes

[Stews2020]

We have not been on a cruise for about 4 years now. Wondering do we actually get physical sea passes still? I know we have access in our phones but what if we aren't carrying those around with us? 

 

Also separate question, but we are sailings of Miami on Freedom next month. Does anyone know a good hotel nearby the Port. Its our first time out of Miami. Thanks 

[mom says]

You will have a physical sea pass (card or medallion or something similar) depending on which line you are on.

 

For hotels, look on the Florida departure board.

[Stews2020]

44 minutes ago, mom says said:

You will have a physical sea pass (card or medallion or something similar) depending on which line you are on.

 

For hotels, look on the Florida departure board.

Thanks I will look on there!

 

We are going on Royal 

[Flatbush Flyer]

3 hours ago, Stews2020 said:

We have not been on a cruise for about 4 years now. Wondering do we actually get physical sea passes still? I know we have access in our phones but what if we aren't carrying those around with us? 

 

Also separate question, but we are sailings of Miami on Freedom next month. Does anyone know a good hotel nearby the Port. Its our first time out of Miami. Thanks 

Intercontinental - excellent hotel - minutes to the port.

[Aquahound]

On 9/21/2022 at 12:01 PM, Stews2020 said:

We have not been on a cruise for about 4 years now. Wondering do we actually get physical sea passes still? I know we have access in our phones but what if we aren't carrying those around with us? 

 

Also separate question, but we are sailings of Miami on Freedom next month. Does anyone know a good hotel nearby the Port. Its our first time out of Miami. Thanks 

 

Not sure if you have any Hilton or Marriott points but 2 great hotels right next to each other are the Hilton Miami Downtown and the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay.  I've stayed in both.  They have great views of the ships and there is a nice strip between them with bars, restaurants, and shops.  

 

And yes, you still get the physical Sea Pass cards.  Enjoy your cruise.  

[Stews2020]

On 9/22/2022 at 2:11 PM, Aquahound said:

 

Not sure if you have any Hilton or Marriott points but 2 great hotels right next to each other are the Hilton Miami Downtown and the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay.  I've stayed in both.  They have great views of the ships and there is a nice strip between them with bars, restaurants, and shops.  

 

And yes, you still get the physical Sea Pass cards.  Enjoy your cruise.  

Thank you so much! That is a great idea I will have to look into our points and see. Love that they're near the port! 

[Stews2020]

On 9/21/2022 at 5:46 PM, Flatbush Flyer said:

Intercontinental - excellent hotel - minutes to the port.

Thank you for this suggestion 

[Flatbush Flyer]

8 minutes ago, Stews2020 said:

Thank you for this suggestion 

FWIW: if you plan to do a lot of cruises starting/ending in major cosmopolitan ports, know that you’ll find an intercontinental hotel in most of them (and they have an excellent “frequent guest” program).

[Stews2020]

Great to know! We've never stayed at one before but that would be super convenient knowing that will always be the case.