MikeK

I live in Florida so I drive to the ports but I always go a day early. Too many things can happen so getting there a day early is a must!

The diamond plus pin and a couple of dollars might get you a cup of coffee in the real world!

We did overnights in St. Petersburg and Istanbul but have never done one in the Caribbean.

We were on the Mariner in July and used terminal #5. On all the other cruises out of Port Canaveral we had used terminal #1. Since we always get to the port a day early I decided to do a scouting trip to #5 the day before the cruise. It was a little different than #1 but it still has a large parking garage and unlike #1 you pay for parking after the cruise. We left on the earliest time and there were no waiting.

When the Icon moves to Port Canveral

All depends on how old they are, most young kids have no real concept of money so that wouldn't mean much.

You will see everything from shorts, Tshirt, and flip flops to tuxedos. Your on vacation! enjoy your self and don't worry about what you are wearing or anyone else is wearing!

I hope so!

They will be allowing self administered home test for the unvaccinated. Way too easy to cheat on that one!

One of the main reasons you get a passport for cruising is to have it in case of an emergency. Leaving it in your room is defeating that purpose. Take it with you and protect it well. The hoops you will have to jump through without your passport is not worth it. If all the cruising you do is a closed loop cruise you would be better off saving the $200 for the passport if you don't take it with you.

If one of your kids were to misplace their card and someone else tried to use it the cameras will pick it up (there are cameras everywhere) If some were to try and purchase a big ticket item, jewelry store, the clerk will swipe the card and the card holders picture will come up. It is not like the bad guys can get in their car and escape. You can put spending limits on cards.

be room for anyone who isn't suite or diamond.

You might try the Viking Crown lounge on deck 14. Great view but not sure any place is quieter. The suite lounge and the diamond club are both up there but there should

Since I pay my RC card completely off every month I use mine to buy any large purchase. I don't get the double points but even with single points it adds up.

you are correct. I also emailed them for my reservations but I always like to confirm and don't assume anything.