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Open lot. This is the best option for T18.

Thank you!

Oh wow! JP

My hood seen from Symphony….

Overall it was a pleasure leaving from Port Everglades. I say that from both a convenience factor (for us) and the overall flow of the port from parking to embarkation. I would like to add that as far as FL ports go, Port Canaveral seems to be the absolute winner in terms of terminal parking and early ship embarkation. Port of Miami has its positives regarding the amazing terminal but I find the back end debark to be a PITA (especially at the parking garage elevator bank). I think hands down, Port Everglades has the best paid parking option (although I am biased living 1/4 mile from terminal 18).

Pro Tip: Taught the kid how to use the juice to get quick drinks from the bar. She gets her Shirley temples real quick!

Important to note you need to get here early to get a decent spot. Timing is everything.

For those of you considering parking at T18 Port Everglades, here is some perspective on the parking lot in close proximity to the ship. Today we went from my living room to the promenade of Symphony in 35 minutes flat.

Looks like 4:30pm.

Have you ever been to the rocks on the point? You can enter through Harbour Inlet Dr (Just E of 17th Street Bridge) and walk though one of the condos to the beach. If you head South on the beach you can watch the ships exit from the rocks which is pretty great.

It’s a little cold but walking down A1A about this time is really nice. Hopefully it warms up so your family can enjoy the beach. We are leaving the house at 10am to board Symphony and I hope to not be bringing a hoodie!

Oh, and there is ice cream in the WJ (one of my girls found this quickly)!

Agree, the esplanade is different. Maybe just the lack of a very familiar royal promenade made it seem awkward? In any case, the epic playmakers, music hall and 270 make up for any deficiencies. The Odyssey is a great ship!

Safe travels. I can see the sun peaking out so it might turn out to be a good day!

Order 2 Ubers and put 1 adult in each and your problem is solved. Airport shuttles are annoying and unnecessary in Fort Lauderdale. Everything (including the port) is located within 2 miles of the airport. If you need more detailed assistance I can help.

Have you been to Sawgrass Mills before?

Friday 70F, Saturday 67F highs. Not 100% perfect beach weather but the sun should make an appearance. I don’t trust the forecasts so maybe it will be surprisingly better than projected.

Sabrina- Prayers for your dad’s speedy recovery. Great message and I agree, YOLO. It looks like the rain showers we have had over the past week or so should be gone and the sun should be shining! Enjoy your pre cruise beach stay with the family.

Not necessary unless you don’t like sea grass which you may encounter.

Anyone know which stand up comedians are on Symphony? I know it changes often and the cruise planner does not show names. Looking for New Years week. Thank you

Anyone know what ship(s) Paul Ogata will be on for NYE and that week?

If that’s the case, I understand the frustration. CLS on deck 17 is one of the best suite options on Oasis class ships. This is certainly a downgrade. I do know from my experience, RU clearly differentiates the 1 and 2 BR aqua theatre suites so perhaps OP accidentally bid on the wrong one? I personally wouldn’t trust the cast of characters running RU to have the ability to understand an upgrade vs lateral move.

Royal Up is in fact run by a contractor. Aquatheatre suites are star class so I don’t think that could necessarily be considered a downgrade unless you are like me and value the stateroom size over the Royal genie. Either way, I doubt you get anywhere unless you have a good travel agent to fight this battle. I have been back and forth before with RU and it’s not pleasant.

People have also died walking down the manicured & palm lined streets of Beverly Hills. I have done this excursion several times w/o incident. I certainly wouldn’t take a child but an able bodied adult with some common sense should have no problems completing the climb and meeting the donkey butt lady at the top (iykyk).

Right around 10:30 if everything goes right. I have sailed Freedom several times and it’s pretty consistent.