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Capt_BJ. Thank you!!! No need for a beach at all. Based on your response, I think Orlando will be a better choice for us.

We are planning to spend 2 or 3 days in South Florida prior to our cruise out of Port Canaveral. Now we can't decide on a hotel in Orlando or closer to port in Port Canaveral. We will have a rental car and like to shop (outlets, etc). After checking on TripAdvisor we're not very impressed with the hotel reviews for Port Canaveral (we like new, super clean and convenient). What would you advise?

We stayed there in October. Not much in the area, but we had a rental car and absolutely loved the hotel. Will stay there again.

There aren't car rentals right at the port. Closest ones would be AVIS/ Budget downtown. $10 cab drive away. Or take the free Alamo/Hertz/National shuttle to Miami International Airport, pick up and return your card there.

There are 2 of us and this is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!!

Thank you. Most shuttle services go from POM or Pt Everglades to FLL airport. I'm looking for a different route, which most companies don't offer.

We need to go from Port Everglades (after our Magic cruise) to Miami International Airport on a Saturday morning. We need to be there around 10 am (not for a flight but to meet other family members). Uber or Lyft are NOT options for us, so we're looking for a shuttle service. QLS offers the same price, but Carnival's shuttle seems more of a sure thing. Does any of you have experience with a real early shuttle service from Carnival? Does the 1st shuttle indeed leave at 8.30? Debarkation will not be a problem if the ship docks on time, we'll do self assist and are Platinum. Thanks in advance!

People will tell you that Miami Springs is a dangerous neighborhood. But we've stayed there plenty of times and never felt unsafe. Not much to do in the immediate area, so you would need a car.

Hello cruisers, Could any of you clarify the following? On the pictures for interior cabin 6597 (category 2V) we see a couch. Is there or isn't there a sofa in this cabin?

The only times I've received upgrades at Alamo is when arriving late at night.

Apparently the early access to cabins is only available for certain ships/sailings. Friends of ours sailing the week of April 27th '19 have a lower price for The Key ($19.99) but their benefits don't include the 12 o'clock cabin access, but dropping their carry-ons at the theater. Guess we lucked out on the Harmony!

For my sailing on the Harmony, we DO get early access. I am reposting my confirmation details: Summary of your benefits: • Priority check-in and boarding. Upon your arrival at the terminal, follow The Key check-in signage to your designated waiting area. • Early access to stateroom. To gain early entrance to your stateroom, you must go to your stateroom deck and present one of the following: SeaPass Card, confirmation of purchase, or Set Sail Pass. Early access to stateroom starts at 12:00PM. • Exclusive embarkation lunch at Chops Grille® - seating from 11:30am – 1:30pm. • Private hours at onboard activities including Rock Climbing, FlowRider and more. The private hours schedule will be provided at check-in. • Priority port of call debarkation. • Reserved priority seating at shows in the Main Theater, AquaTheater and Studio B. No reservations required pre-cruise or onboard. • VOOM ® Surf & Stream 1 Device high speed internet. • Choice debarkation with exclusive A La Carte breakfast from 6:30 am – 9:00 am.

Thank you!!! Just saw this. Cancelled, rebooked and saved $126. With the onboard credit we had, each package was $102 and that's less than the internet package. So all the rest perks are freeeeeeeeeee.

Can someone please answer this? If I booked a non-refundable rate for my sister's cabin, paid with my credit card - if she cancels, will the future cruise credit go to me or in her name??

It's in the description for our sailing: Summary of your benefits: • Priority check-in and boarding. Upon your arrival at the terminal, follow The Key check-in signage to your designated waiting area. • Early access to stateroom. To gain early entrance to your stateroom, you must go to your stateroom deck and present one of the following: SeaPass Card, confirmation of purchase, or Set Sail Pass. Early access to stateroom starts at 12:00PM. • Exclusive embarkation lunch at Chops Grille® - seating from 11:30am – 1:30pm. • Private hours at onboard activities including Rock Climbing, FlowRider and more. The private hours schedule will be provided at check-in. • Priority port of call debarkation. • Reserved priority seating at shows in the Main Theater, AquaTheater and Studio B. No reservations required pre-cruise or onboard. • VOOM ® Surf & Stream 1 Device high speed internet. • Choice debarkation with exclusive A La Carte breakfast from 6:30 am – 9:00 am.