Lovetocruise2002

We've cruised out of Fort Lauderdale a number of times and we always do Uber XL/Lyft Plus for our family of 4.  We use this for airport-hotel, hotel-cruise terminal, cruise terminal-airport.  We have not had good experiences with Taxi drivers in Fort Lauderdale so it's always ride share for us these days. 

2 hours ago, Baked Alaska said:

What are the thoughts of this board for travel with suitcase versus duffle bag?

No duffle for us either.  We are all about being able to stack things while walking and we find the duffle bag cumbersome.

3 hours ago, Skid said:

2. Embassy Suites was out of our budget, but after all this time listening to @Lovetocruise2002 talk about La Bamba restaurant, someone please tell me we can walk there from the Renaissance!!

Yes. We have stayed at the renaissance and walked to La Bamba. 10min give or take just like @tonyfsu21 said.

1 hour ago, Traveler said:

Ok , some bad news , tried to find out what will be instead of the diamond club . They thought to locate the wonderland there but they have changed there minds , now the rumours are they want just to add more cabins .... 

I thought the music hall thing was going in that spot?

Happy Anniversary!  

2 hours ago, Joe01 said:

Anyone else get really emotional at the end of a life chapter? 

Yes. And remember, when one door closes, another one opens.

Go and write the rest of your story.

I love the Pens and Hubby is a die hard Leafs fan but we could not help but to be happy for the Blues last night.  Great Cinderella story and what a testament to their resilience this season!  And priceless seeing Steen and Bozak raise that Cup!  Good things happen when you leave the Leafs lol.

20 hours ago, Loira said:

Curious what suites are in bad locations.  Was planning to bid on grand suite or higher...Tks!

Depends what you consider a "bad location".  Some suites can be under the Windjammer or pool deck that might make it not as desirable.

Not sure what ship you are on but typically for Oasis and Quantum class ships, the deluxe package covers up to $13 per drink.

9 hours ago, TheHobbys said:

I did a periscope of us in st maarten showing the beach and the ferry.   If my land genie, @Lovetocruise2002, could probably find the link for.  Ha

Sorry...just saw this now. Land Genie was Grad Trip Genie for the last two days

Here’s the St. Maarten scope:

https://www.pscp.tv/w/b9F-qjF4TlFhYVJPT2V3UWJ8MWt2S3BPblBtT1Z4ReZbxciQxUBPtc8kpyDQCx5Eig5lsgJ60hscX459v5bg

16 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Oasis will be sailing out of Fort Lauderdale in December 2020.  I am on 6 Dec.  It is out of Port Everglades.

9 hours ago, Andrew72681 said:

Sure you don’t want to move to the Nov 8 sailing? I hear the cool kids are on that one

Or better yet the November 4th sailing! Birthday cruise for me!

Embassy Suites in Elizabeth, NJ has a good park and fly program.

8 minutes ago, JET said:

Thanks! I’ll look into the villa. I always thought it was the Royal Suite but seems names are changing.  My last 2 cruises were on NCL.  Missing RCCL a lot. 

The Villa is very hard to secure.  I would advise booking that as early as possible.  There is only one on Harmony and one on Symphony.  So two in the whole entire fleet.  That cabin is usually the first to go.

18 hours ago, JET said:

my party will consist of 9 adults 2 who are under 21 so, I’ll have to somehow coordinate multiple rooms and adjoining as well

Just be aware that only those booked in Star Class cabins are entitled to the benefits.  The Aqua Theatre suites hold 8.  Royal Loft holds 6.  Villa Suite holds 14.  Those are some of the star class cabins that can hold more people.  The two Star Lofts (the category that we had) will only hold 4 each.

2 hours ago, Aeroman said:

We are sailing in less than a week on SOS.   We are in Star Class and have Berty as our Genie !!!   Anyone on here have him?   Comments???

Berty's background is as @CGTLH described.  He is a newer Genie but people love him as a concierge.  From those that have had him so far as a Genie, the reviews have been fantastic!  I'd say you have nothing to worry about.

55 minutes ago, Skid said:

Also, don't forget to try the garden martini, per @Lovetocruise2002.  mmm,,,mmm,,,,mmm

35 minutes ago, hayley_bopp said:

@Lovetocruise2002's martini recommendatio might have been one of the main reasons for booking...

Ok, I will take the blame for this one too 

11 hours ago, TheHobbys said:

For me, yes the do

Darn!  Why didn't I think of that in March!  Oh well, next SC 

3 hours ago, Traveler said:

The down side is  that now I need to find out how much the chair cost and if it will fit our apartment

^^^ This happened to us! Not at an airport but while on vacation. The chair is still in our living room.

CK has filet on Night 3??

Yes. They usually open at 12pm for lunch. I cannot comment on the cost or reservations as we had dining included when we ate there for lunch. 

I would also suggest going through the “live blog” section here on the message boards. There have been some great ones from Symphony and there is so much information hidden in live blogs. They are great for learning.

Have an amazing time Jane!  Congrats on your daughter's graduation too!

So...what’s the verdict? Chops filet or CK filet?

Not much of a loss with the Gift being cancelled lol.

2 minutes ago, TheHobbys said:

Ok that's a bit lame ... the damn key people get the first 4 rows ... over Star.  That's what the sign states

 

That is the first I have seen of that since The Key rolled out. 

23 minutes ago, TheHobbys said:

Hey @Lovetocruise2002, watch the round 3 scope.  Towards the end I hit the teen center room for you.   I couldn't get it all since I didn't want to scope some kids that were in there.  Let me know if you need another....

Ok. Will do.  Thanks!  Still working that annoying dinner thing...