FLGooner

We live in the Tampa area and have sailed Brilliance on a few occasions. My wife's office directly overlooks the port so she enjoys seeing one of her favorite ships on a regular occasion. Great ship and certainly still looks good.
You're correct on timing from Airport to Port, 30-40 minutes at worse - probably 20 minutes outside of rush hour. I find Tampa to be a lot easier and less chaotic for getting on/off than Port Canaveral or Lauderdale.
Let me know if you need more info.

Traveled with the in-laws who are just as bad as teenagers!!!
Agree with the above, use the phones in the rooms and have pre-agreed meeting places - Solarium bar at 10am :)

Traveled with the in-laws who are just as bad as teenagers!!!
Agree with the above, use the phones in the rooms and have pre-agreed meeting places - Solarium bar at 10am :)

Here's a review: http://eatsleepcruise.com/2017/06/old-havana-walking-tour/
I've also heard him talk about the tour on a few podcasts, either The Cruise Dudes or Cruise Radio.

Never rented a scooter but we've taken our Harleys down there on a few occasions. Roads are horrible on a big bike so dread to think what they are like on a scooter, lots of potholes, traffic is a nightmare and the whole Duval St area is full of drunk tourists stepping out in front of you :)
Other than that, it's great fun!!!

Thought I'd post this here.  On the last podcast Matt talked about my love of specialty dining.  This is from the original thread from 2010 I posted on Cruise Critic titled, The Almost Complete Food Lovers Guide to the Oasis of the Seas.  I put it into one document.  It's a bit dated by now, but I think it's still useful for anyone wondering about specialty dining on Oasis class or pretty much any Royal Caribbean ship.  
If anyone has questions about dining, I'd be very glad to help.
The Almost Complete Food Lovers Guide.pdf

We love the Chefs Table, even if my wife finds that a different wine with every course leads to her swaying all the way back to our suite!!!
Would recommend 150 CP, always good.

Baked Beans is a must for a British breakfast. I believe it's mandatory under an Act of Parliament passed in 1622, but I could be making that bit up :)

Baked Beans is a must for a British breakfast. I believe it's mandatory under an Act of Parliament passed in 1622, but I could be making that bit up :)

If you're going shopping with my wife in the jewelry stores of the Caribbean take LOTS plus all your credit cards!!

Wow....that looks familiar !!!

As I see, at least you had something to lessen the pain!

If you're going shopping with my wife in the jewelry stores of the Caribbean take LOTS plus all your credit cards!!

If you're going shopping with my wife in the jewelry stores of the Caribbean take LOTS plus all your credit cards!!

Baked Beans is a must for a British breakfast. I believe it's mandatory under an Act of Parliament passed in 1622, but I could be making that bit up :)

Baked Beans is a must for a British breakfast. I believe it's mandatory under an Act of Parliament passed in 1622, but I could be making that bit up :)

Baked Beans is a must for a British breakfast. I believe it's mandatory under an Act of Parliament passed in 1622, but I could be making that bit up :)

Baked Beans is a must for a British breakfast. I believe it's mandatory under an Act of Parliament passed in 1622, but I could be making that bit up :)

Baked Beans is a must for a British breakfast. I believe it's mandatory under an Act of Parliament passed in 1622, but I could be making that bit up :)

Wore a nice suit and dress shirt with NO tie for formal last month on Brilliance. Perfectly acceptable as others were dressed in polo shirts and slacks and I told the wife I was glad I did not bring the Tuxedo as I would have stuck out as the only one in MDR.
I have to dress up for work so don't feel the need when I'm on vacation.

Newbie here, so apologies if this has been asked before.
Really enjoyed reading the pros and cons of purchasing the drinks package. I heard a rumor that you could bring two bottle of wine onboard for consumption in your cabin. Can anyone confirm??

Thanks for the heads up, sailing Brilliance of the Seas on March 20, just saved $51 on this package!!!

Newbie here, so apologies if this has been asked before.
Really enjoyed reading the pros and cons of purchasing the drinks package. I heard a rumor that you could bring two bottle of wine onboard for consumption in your cabin. Can anyone confirm??

Newbie here, so apologies if this has been asked before.
Really enjoyed reading the pros and cons of purchasing the drinks package. I heard a rumor that you could bring two bottle of wine onboard for consumption in your cabin. Can anyone confirm??