Villageidiot
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On 5/28/2024 at 1:25 PM, Ditchdoc said:
While I was working, some employees would disappear several times a day for a cigarette break.
I threatened to start taking a cigar break knowing it would take a good 30-45 minutes to smoke.
A friend took "non smoking" breaks in the Navy when the rest of his section took their smoke breaks.
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It is my understanding that gratuities can be removed at guest services. You can then tip in cash to your desired level (room steward, wait staff, bar tenders etc). Not saying you should just that it's possible. I believe tipping is an individual choice.
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Success finally! The website decided to work and I was able to reserve my soda package.
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8 minutes ago, steverk said:
Tried to book through the app. No joy there either. It allows me to see the packages for the specific cruise, but then tells me the time selected doesn't have enough space.
I'm still wondering how it knows what time I plan to order my drinks!
Tried to book a beverage package through the app as well. Allows me to choose the package and then shows a price of $0.00 (don't we wish) and fails to check out. Website is endless loop.
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Look at a one way car rental to the port. I know Hertz has a location close to the port. Good luck and enjoy the cruise.
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On 3/26/2024 at 2:23 PM, WAAAYTOOO said:
I’m going to be on EX for 23 days (Miami) next month and have decided to use Premier parking 250 SE 3rd St Miami (305) 220 2686. Honestly, I cannot recall exactly how much is it costing, per day, but I think it’s less than $15/day for the covered parking option. They have a shuttle to take you to the port and back to the garage. We usually just park at the terminal but $35/day for 24 days is just toooo much. I know that this option is less than half of what it would cost at the Royal parking lot. You do need reservations at Premier.
Sorry but I don’t have any experience with offsite parking at Port Everglades.
I've used them 3 times for cruises. I believe last cruise was $125 for 9 days. The parking is very safe IMHO, the only issue was returning on the shuttle last cruise. We were at terminal G and had an extended wait as their shuttles filled at the other terminals and didn't stop at G. But we got back to the car in under an hour after disembarking.
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I wouldn't worry about it, most people on the cruise will be more concerned with getting a seat by the pool or a good seat for the show.
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Proud to say zero points. Casinos are too smoky for me.
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On 3/8/2024 at 11:16 PM, Mark_A said:
Southern Caribbean on Odyssey from FLL. It is 8 days and normally goes to Aruba and Curacao. I have to fly wherever I cruise from, as I live in Colorado. Although I Did drive to Galveston once. Once...
Odyssey is one of my favorites. love the playmakers and the sportsplex.
Just did this cruise and I loved the ship and the ports. Only change I would make is to avoid a school holiday week.
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9 hours ago, Simon84 said:
We will be in the Eastern Caribbean in just over 3 weeks. Can anyone tell me how warm the sea is likely to be at the back end of March please?
Try this website
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They retake our photos at the terminal even if we successfully upload them. Don't worry
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If a lot of ships are in port traffic can be really bad. Might be easier to let someone else drive you to the ship. Parking runs $22 per day if I remember correctly.
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As GregD noted you can do this. Which port and from where approximately? How many days to drive there? Use one of the travel sites and run the scenarios to see if it is economically viable. Probably going to run you $200 - $250 each way if you are going to Florida.
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On 1/29/2024 at 12:29 PM, Bruin Steve said:
Buy the wider ones that say they are for Princess, Carnival, HAL, etc.
This is what I should have done. Had to get creative to make the Princess tags fit on our cruise from Sydney to New Zealand.
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6 hours ago, Phillip Diamond Plus said:
We are still looking forward to this our first Transatlantic cruise! We would love for anyone who has sailed Explorer transatlantic to share information.
Did the TA from Miami last year on Explorer. We really enjoyed the cruise. Just did the Eastern Caribbean on her this month. Smaller ship but still a nice layout. What do you need to know?
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We will usually pick our cabin but last year I found a great price for a GTY balcony on a TA cruise. Saved about $900/PP. We were happy with the cabin we were assigned. Did a GTY again this February and no problems with the cabin assigned again. For us the savings were worth it as we are usually ok with forward or aft cabin selections.
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Maybe in the sports bar if they have one. Check the app and see if it is listed on the daily activities. Hope they have it playing somewhere.
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Earliest you can grab if you need to reserve dining, shows or any other issues. Later if you want access to your cabin right as you board. Planning to park at the port or off site? I park off site in Miami and there is a crush for their shuttles right at the start that can take some time to get through. If you have any issues standing for long periods I would arrive after the initial rush. Of course you won't have this issue if you park at the port. Enjoy your cruise
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Will you have to clear customs in Rome? That could take up some time if you do. I'd fly in the day before if that is the only flight I could get.
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We upgraded on 5/2 to a OV balcony. I was checking the app for something and noticed it had changed to interior guarantee. Called the casino line and after an hour it was corrected and we received our cabin assignment. Might want to check that yours is still correct.