Matt

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2023/03/21/best-fort-lauderdale-hotels-near-cruise-port

Likely in November-December and then again in February through April

Lyft or Uber The drive from PortMiami to Fort Lauderdale will probably take 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic.

I have two issues with the casitas. 1. It's on the upper pool deck, so if you're going to the pool and going to going in and out, it's not that convenient. 2. The lack of walls means there could be no shade, depending on where the sun is.

The Classic Package was treated like the Premium package on CocoCay is a huge win. I doubt it lasts, but good for those early birds!

Thanks for sharing your review

No, that's the original one. Facebook mysteriously re-instated it today

I'm on this sailing too

Great report, thank you for sharing! Unfortunately this is luck of the draw. As a dad of girls, I've often thought I was glad to have girls since they all seemed to be more interested in less rambunctious activities. My oldest daughter is starting teens club stuff, and she agrees the ice breaker stuff is lame. But if they don't offer it, it becomes a stereotypical middle school dance with boys on one side and girls on another. When my daughter knows someone else on the ship that is going to teen club, that has helped immensely. Like your son, she's not an extrovert that can jump in and make a ton of friends.

Welcome to the message boards! I'd recommend two connecting cabins instead of one room. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/02/15/mailbag-whats-the-best-cruise-ship-cabin-my-family

I love Brightline, but it wouldnt be practical for Everglades to PortMiami because you'd need to pay for a taxi/lyft from port to train station, and then train station to the port. Just easier to take a lyft the entire way.

Welcome to the message boards. You are correct, there's no more Diamond Plus line. For Express Check In, you need to have the setsail pass say it (regardless of C&A status). In order to get it, you need to do the check-in on the Royal Caribbean app (not website), scan your passport in the app (not enter it manually), enter all contact info, add credit card, upload check in photo, and then do health questionnaire.

I believe @CHart got a similar message for a suggestion he made for the app

Yes, if you hustle off the ship (meaning you dont take your time and roll off the ship at 9am).