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Just got off of Indy yesterday from a 3 day Bahamas sailing. It was basically back to normal. The pool deck was packed. There were some lines for coffee, pizza, etc. I was impressed with the staffing. I’ve read other cruise lines have been having a real problem with staffing. Service this weekend was great. It was nice to have the energy back on the boat. 

If you’re fully checked in then you should be able to print your set sail and luggage tags. That would be odd if your cruise is 2 weeks away and that stuff isn’t available. Have you checked in already? 

i've carried them in my checked luggage several times with no issue. Longest flight was 16 hours and they lost our bag for a day. Test was still good and got me home. 

the $77.98 seems to be the cheapest now days. If you see yours for that price grab it. They definitely need to make some money back post pandemic and demand is super high right now. I don't mind paying a little extra per day, just glad to be back on board 

8 hours ago, Kellyrich said:

Is Uber the cheapest way to get from Port Canaveral to the Orlando Airport?

not the cheapest but most convenient i think. super easy 

9 hours ago, Stelkp said:

There have been other posts about this recently. 

thanks i hadn't seen them. 

I'm checking in for our July Mariner cruise. After putting in all the passport, payment info etc. it says "we're not ready for you yet, come back later to choose  an arrival time"? Has anyone ever seen that? 

3 hours ago, Cheryl C said:

Awesome, I'm sure my husband will be up bright and early.  How early can we disembark to Coco?

Depends on the ship and the day. When we were there in February on Indy we got off at 8:00 and Harmony got off at 9:00 I think 

On 3/3/2022 at 1:50 PM, WAYNO said:

On Odyssey now, and they're smoking like chimneys, both in the casino and in the special smoking area on the pool deck.

yuck 

The beach club is awesome. I would recommend getting off the boat early. This time of year rain usually comes in the afternoon if it comes at all. 

My wife and i always buy the key and find good value in it. I'd keep it for the 4 nighter so you can try it for yourself and see if you like it. If you plan to buy wifi anyways then might as well upgrade to the key, especially if you get it during a cruise planner sale. If you check in at 12:30 (i'd go at 12:15) you will be on the ship by 12:45 with the Key priority boarding and have no problem making lunch. We were on indy in February, checked in at 11:30 and walked straight on. 

rain all day is unlikely. This is thunderstorm season in the south. I live on the Gulf and today the forecast wast rain all afternoon...not a drop. Spent the day in the sun by the pool. 

I think you would regret not giving your roller suitcase to a porter. You want to explore and having to tote that around might be a pain. Give it to a porter with $10 tip. Never say never though, we met a lady on our March Celebrity cruise whose bag did not get on board. Not sure how that happens. 

At home is the way to go. Super easy. Remember the goal is a negative test so gentle with the swabbing 

If you plan to go to the casino its nice to bring cash. Western Caribbean would be Mexico, maybe Key West, Labadee, Grand Cayman, Jamaica. USD Widely accepted in all as are credit cards. 

we have used them for re-entry. Did not have middle name and it was no problem. 

I think the location depends on the ship. You'll get info for the breakfast on board. we always walk off with our luggage. Take it to breakfast and then they escort you off when ready. One of the best Key perks. 

Ubers are available. We've taken Uber to the airport a couple of times.

We always buy the Key. For us the difference in cost between the Key and just WIFI make it worth it, especially now that ships are sailing at higher capacities. We really love many of the features…priority boarding, Chops Grill Lunch on boarding day, reserved seats for shows, special times for activities (my kids like that), and one of the best features in on disembarkation day. A really nice sit down breakfast, then escorted off the ship past all the people waiting in line…Nice! 

Danny From Harr Travel is great 

I’m sure its just for liability and they will just ask your weight (vs actually weigh you) and you will sign a release. I wouldn’t worry. They want to make money. 

Mai Tai with Pyrat rum or Bahama Mama ...If you are stopping in Labadee the labadoozy with the boozy is a must! 

I agree with Matt. It might be breezy but it will be warm and humid. No jacket needed. 

Get to the pool deck and have a Mai Tai in my hands as quickly as possible!

Disney's food in the complimentary dining rooms was much better. Royal's specialty dining is great but the MDR is so so at best, but then i found Celebrity which is still a Royal brand and has incredible food in the MDR. I wish Royal would up the food game just a bit. Definitely doesn't stop me from enjoying an RC cruise but would be nice.