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Just trying to plan out our day in Port Canaveral on Thanksgiving. The ship is suppose to be in port from 7AM to 6PM.

I've booked a rental car with Budget and estimate about an hour drive to Sea World, but not sure if parking and walking to the park would add significant time to that. I'm mainly interested in what time I should leave the park by to get gas, return the rental car, and get back to the ship. I'm thinking maybe 3:30? Just some built in buffer in case there are issues or traffic?

I think we'll be able to get the shuttle on the way to pick up the car, but looks like they'll be closing earlier on account of it being Thanksgiving, so I'm doubting the shuttle will be available on the way back. Are there easy to hail taxis by Budget? Or should I reserve a taxi in advance? How long might that take?

Thanks for any advice.

Thanks for the review, sailing on her next week! Yipeee!

Interesting that Nassau was canceled, was thinking of maybe booking Comfort Suites for Atlantis, but think I'll pass this time around. What did you guys do that day instead of going to Nassau? Does the ship just sail more slowly to Freeport or does it sorta just dock in the middle of the ocean?

The names won't match -- License has new last name, marriage cert has new last name -- naturalization has maiden name.

The marriage cert would be the bridge document.

My mom did a renewal in September and she got hers back. Thought with one as old as your husband's, it's going to need to be new application anyway, just keep it.

Check your spam/junk folder. I was upset about not getting a response at all, but their response went to my junk mail!:o

Anyone know if they ever do these for New York or Baltimore?

Never seem to see them on the list.

Did you email guestadmin or another address? I sent in my statement last week and still no response or OBC in my cruise documents :(

Hi,

 

I just tried to make a reservation ( again ) for the date that I have a reservation already, using CC5 and ZC5 and both had exactly the same fees and tax ...... and neither listed anything about "port access fee" ....... perhaps that fee does not apply to my rental dates ....... perhaps it goes in affect later on. Here below it is a copy of the fees and taxes:

 

car 40.00

options 0.00

equipment & services 0.00

protections 0.00

 

 

 

fees & taxes 13.23

fees 9.98

one way 0.00

concession recovery 4.08

ENERGY RECOVERY FEE .60 /day 0.60

TIRE & BATTERY FEE .02 /day 0.02

vehicle license .78 /day 0.78

STATE SURCHARGE 2.00 /day 2.00

CUSTOMER FACILITY FEE 2.50 /day 2.50

taxes 3.25

 

 

$ 53.23

I'm booking for Thanksgiving this year, tried a few other dates in case the holiday somehow made a difference, but still see the $9.99 fee.

I might rebook under ZC5 to save myself $10...

Hi,

 

Is the $9.99 Port access per person or per reservation ?

Is it added during the reservation or at the counter when getting the car ?

 

If the ZC5 is used and one wants to use the shuttle, does the $ 9.99 is also charged ?

No idea, I used CC5 as the location to book today and noticed that the taxes and fees portion was about $10 more than when I tried booking on another site. Expanded the details, there was a $9.99 port access fee.

You can try making a reservation with CC5 and ZC5 to see the difference. I don't know how it will ultimately be charged. Maybe someone that has done the rental can tell us.

Hi,

 

I had the same question, so I called them.

Spoke with some one named Martha, was told if 'you' are going on a cruise or being picked up from a cruise use the CC5 ( that gives them some idea how many shuttles might be needed) , if 'you' are a 'local' rental not needing the shuttle service use ZC5.

 

 

I do not know if there is a difference in the rental rate ....... I am going to try both .

Wes

There is a $9.99 Port access fee when using CC5. Guess that makes the shuttle not really free then I guess.. lol

Can't wait to meet "Javier", lol.

Aww he let you borrow his jacket, can't wait to see the rest of trip and pics :).

Hi there. Usually people decorate their doors to celebrate groups that they're cruising with (so they can find each other) or a special occasion such as a marriage. I'm not sure how decorating a door with a team when it's not even football season would make sense. Maybe you are both caught up in opening weekend and the fancy will pass.

 

Carnival will decorate the room for her if you are interested in a Bon Voyage theme room. Please check out the room decorations on the Carnival website. I think it's only $35 and they do a really nice job. It is thoughtful and she will never forget it. Plus, she can take the decorations home. I hope you do something sweet for your girl. She seems very lucky, Tracy.

I've heard of people doing it so they can find their room after lots of drinking :D lol.

It boggles me that someone can drink 15 of anything in a day!! lol

Boggles my mind too, I couldn't even drink 15 sodas in a day.

Thanks for posting, love when there are lots of pictures.