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In the very first description it did say "up to" 5 guests.  That alone would have had me researching it more.

I have only been on 1 cruise, we had a JS on Symphony,  it didnt seem like the bed made into a sofa bed in our cabin.

I hope you get your situation resolved to your family's liking.  Have a nice cruise!!!

7 hours ago, CHRIS WONG said:

Today's topic! Do I get sea sick?

 

Chris, I just wanted to know if the sea sickness pills from the medical center is free for guests also?

12 hours ago, ChrisK2793 said:

If you’re staying in a grand suite or above on an Oasis class or Quantum class ship, it’s 1000000% NOT worth it.  You already 99% of the benefits included with the price of your suite.

 

We are gonna be in a JR suite. I already know it doesn't come with internet included,  but is the priority boarding the same as the key's?

The special disembarcation is nice tho.

We are on a may harmony cruise also. When I first booked it back in August the price for the key was 36.99 I believe,  then to 31.99. 26.99 is more manageable,  not sure I want to pull the trigger tho. I had it for 19.99 back in July on symphony. 

I bought it for our past July cruise on symphony for 19.99 a day for the wife and I. Since we both wanted internet I thought I might as well.

For our upcoming may 2020 harmony cruise the price just dropped from 31.99 to 26.99 today on my cruise planner.  Still more than I'd really like to pay, but I'm tempted.  This is only our 2nd cruise,  would the priority boarding be a benefit at port Canaveral? 

If you like the price available,  lock it in now!! You can always cancel up to 3 days before sailing.

3 minutes ago, dodgestang said:

Just keep an eye on it up till your cruise....if they don't sell the price will drop

I stalk the cruise planner daily.

4 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

...well, the good news is, if you have a change of heart (or come to your senses...whichever comes first) you can cancel without penalty !

Hoping for a better price.

Our first cruise a couple of months ago I regretted not getting a cabana at Labadee, not this time!

6 hours ago, WesKinetic said:

Just looked at cruise for next Spring Break. Looks great, but I think I'll pass on this one. 

I just bought it at that price.

For us a cruise is at most a once a year deal, might as well enjoy ourselves. 

I gotta admits it is an impulse buy, but why not.

Well here I was stalking the cruise planner for the ultimate drinking package for a good price (haven't found it yet) and today I go ahead and buy the Coco beach club floating cabana for our upcoming cruise.

At this point I might as well spring for the DBP.....

YOLO

Been holding steady at $65pp for our may 2020 harmony cruise. I know I want it, but won't pull the trigger at that price. Hoping for a good black Friday sale that I keep hearing about. 

Are you prime in the casino royale program? From what I've learned if so you do not get charged the normal 5% charge.

We went on our first cruise and both reached prime. So I think I'll just "download' our casino bankroll for the credit card bonuses.

We just went on our first cruise on Symphony with some family that recommended it. They previously cruised on Harmony.  One of them wondered why they moved things around. Took him almost 2 days before he realized he was on a different ship.

My wife and I went on our first cruise ever this past July on Symphony  and we got the key at the same price. Since we wanted internet I thought it was a no brainer.  Also got the DBP for$49pp. 

We have a May cruise on Harmony and the key is currently priced at $37.99 and the dbp is $65pp. No way at those prices!!!

Gotta keep stalking the cruise planner I guess.

You have to book your free cruise from the certificate within 30 days of your last cruise also.

51 minutes ago, Matt said:

After years of never buying insurance, we buy it now. The medical side of things is what compelled me as well. Bottom line, I don't want to have to weigh seeking medical attention versus breaking the bank.

Do you go through RC or 3rd party?

Ballon ride is available on the cruise planner for our May sailing on Harmony.

On my cruise they dropped from $1299 to $999. Still a hard no from me tho.

41 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Yes.  Cortran's does round trip for $40pp and one way for $20.

Email them.  They are very responsive.  I had already read so many great reviews prior to emailing them.  A few weeks ago, I decided to inquire about a shuttle for my family (14 of us) for Harmony next year.  What I wanted to find out from them was how long the wait would be to fill the shuttles or for them to go around and pick people up.  Jamie, the owner, responds to all the emails.  He not only offered to pick us up at the valet area at the Hyatt Regency but we would get a private shuttle because their smallest shuttle actually holds 14 at no additional cost.  After hearing this, I read more reviews about them and even without the private shuttle, many people have said that there is almost no waiting with them and they are very efficient.  As long as you have a phone to call them, they will work with you if something comes up and you are delayed.  I read Trip Advisor and reviews off their FB page.

Just wondered, did you have a great time on our shared cruise on Symphony a few weeks ago?

I was overwhelmed since it was our first cruise,  didn't even take enough pics, lol.

15 minutes ago, ChessE4 said:

I would recommend that you decide what you want -- a nice hotel, Hilton or Marriott quality, or a location by the beach, shops, and restaurants.  Yes, Cocoa Beach hotels are a little dated, but the convenience of checking out the beach and pier may offset that.   If you expect to be tired and want a really nice hotel, all of the previous suggestions are spot-on.  We have also tried the Radisson, but found the shuttle process a mess, as previously described.  The rooms were large enough, but the logistics are a minus, as described.  I would like to try the Hampton, as mentioned above, but they were booked solid on our last trip.

To be fair what my first concern would be convenience.  Plus a nice stay pre cruise.  Whether it is staying close to port, or airport.  Transfers is a plus. Pre cruise and post cruise.

Been there, done that with Orlando, (wife's family lived there, same with coco beach),. Just want it to be smooth.

4 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

We have cruised out of Port Canaveral 3 times (not with Royal though).  Each time we have stayed at the Hyatt Regency inside of Orlando airport.  I could go on and on about how much I love the convenience of that hotel.  Not only is it in good condition (and they recently remodeled it so it looks even better now) but it is so wonderful to get off the plane, pick up your bags, and then head up the elevator to your room.  No cab or ride share needed.  I've always looked at Cocoa Beach and then decided against it because many of the properties there seem a bit more run down.  And you would still need to go around and get dinner/maybe breakfast.

To add to the convenience, the restaurant there, McCoy's, is really good for a hotel restaurant.  Prices are fair and the food quality is superb.  It's not fancy in that you have to dress up after a plane ride to go there but it is not a grease pit either, like some hotel restaurants can be.  The food is fresh and flavourful.  If that is not to your liking, then there are tons of fast food options plus Starbucks in the terminal below.  None of it requiring you to leave at all. 

In the morning, simply grab your luggage and head down to baggage claim.  From there you can rent a car, grab a cab/ride share, catch a shuttle to the port. 

We'll be booking here again for our cruise on Harmony in 2020.  I have also been in contact with Cortran's (they have almost perfect reviews on Trip Advisor) and they will actually pick up at the hotel, so we don't even need to head down to baggage claim this time.

This tip is also on my radar, thank you very much. Did the ride service you mentioned also bring you back from the port?

5 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

When we cruise out of Port Canaveral and arrive a day ahead we do the following:

1.  Rental a car at the airport from Hertz for a one-way rental to be turned in at Cape Canaveral.  There is no one-way surcharge for a one-way car rental.  

2.  Stay at the Residence Inn 8959 Astronaut Blvd, CC  321-323-1100.  The cost was $195 plus tax

The reason to rent with Hertz is b/c the Hertz car rental office shares a parking lot with the Residence Inn.  You are able to use your rental car all day to do whatever you want to do - go sight seeing - visit Kennedy Space Center - eat lunch, dinner whatever you want.  Then you can return the car after hours, leave the keys in their late night drop box and walk a few steps over to the Residence Inn for the night.

The Residence Inn has a shuttle to the port the next day.

This is very tempting as well, thanks for the recommendation.  How did you get back to MCO, and how much?

5 hours ago, Meloncollie01 said:

We just got off the Harmony last week. We did the goport.com package and it worked out wonderfully. You can pick from quite a few different hotel choices when booking. As long as you don't mind riding on a bus with other people I would highly recommend this company. The ride back to the airport went smoothly as well. The cruise we did the prior year on Oasis we used Cortrans because we flew in the morning of the cruise, but I believe they have some shuttle options from hotels as well. I would use either of these companies again.

A ride to and from the port would be tempting,  since it would be almost an hour each way from MCO, Thanks!

Great thing about the drink package is you can try anything as much as you like. Don't like it, hand it back and order something else. Great way to try new drinks, IMO.

In my case I would tip for every drink tho, keeps the bartenders/servers serving you.

We have a Harmony cruise booked for next may.  Will probably be flying into Orlando. 

Any suggestions?