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I did a mock reservation on Uber for our date at 10:00 am. It was $40 for an Uber to the port from the airport hotel! Wow. That doesn’t include a tip. That’s crazy.

Thank you. I checked the site referred above and it looks like it is $27 flat rate from the airport. I'll try Uber, but if they are busy we will just shuttle back to the airport (staying at the Residence Inn at the airport so it is free) and catch a cab. I'm sure that they will be lined up at arrivals.

We will be staying at a hotel near the airport the night before our cruise. I was planning on using Uber but since a lot of people will probably be doing this would it be better to just take a cab? I know there will be a price difference. Does anyone know the cost of Uber vs. a cab from the Miami airport? How is Uber/Lift on boarding days. I am guessing that since our ship is almost sold out and there are 6k that can be on the ship, there are going to be a lot of people requesting rides. Any experience with this???

I looked online and it looks like a lot of the food at Wonderland is small. How do you order? If you order several items is that a problem? The menu is kind of confusing.

We did both of these islands and they are my favorites (close tie with Roatan)! We were on a smaller ship but there were a lot of ships in port during those stays. I didn't notice it being too crowded but we did have an excursion for both stops and we did go to a beach that was recommended by our driver. It was amazing. Snorkeling in Curacao was just a short swim from shore and I am not a swimmer. The best snorkeling I have encountered was in Curacao. I am looking at an Allure cruise next year to those islands again. The Allure was a very fun ship!

I know this is off topic a little, but AARP has gift cards that you can buy at 10% off. Has anyone ever done this to use for on board spending?

Thank you! I am not super techy and I have never intentionally used this option (I have an iPhone). I had it set up and it worked. Thanks so much!

Lol! Yes I meant Voom That’s what I get with autocorrect and no glasses. I guess I need to read what autocorrect thinks I mean a little closer.

Yes it is on. What is the easiest app to use?

We will be on the Symphony.

Is zoom good enough to make internet phone calls? What app do you use that works best?

Thank you. I will look into Bayside or try to hang out at the hotel.

Because of check out times, we will get to the port before our arrival time to board the ship. Is there a place at the Miami port that you can wait until it is your time?

Thank you so much!!

I can't find a link to monitoring to using these for precruise. The only one I found was sold out.

I find it easier to lose weight before we go because I have an end and a reward when it is over! One year I went a little too far. All of our pictures make my arms look like sticks. BUT... I had no problem gaining it back. Lol. It was way more fun than being depressed for a week realizing I gained ten pounds and now have to lose it while going through "my cruise is over" depression.

Oh my gosh! We are going to 150CP! That looks amazing. Especially since I am on a "cruise diet" so that I can eat like crazy on the cruise. I prefer to diet before and get a little under weight so that I can focus on gaining a couple of pounds. lol

That is good to know! That changes our plans significantly if we can get lobster at Chops with no upcharge!

I guess the bottom line is we need to just try them all and guess at the remaining for the other nights. We can do Chops and Jamie's at lunch. Hooked does not have oysters for lunch and that is what my son is looking forward to (me too!) so we will have to do Hooked a couple of times. We are in it for the lobster too so hopefully it is good.

If you have UDP does the upcharge on the lobster apply?

Once on boat the sugar flows. They usually have three desserts after dinner and finish it with an ice cream cone before bed. Lol. I guess it makes it easier to skip it for a couple of weeks before knowing they can go wild on the ship.

That’s huge! My kids know that this makes such a big difference that they will not touch any sugar a week before we go on any trip! I don’t even have to tell them.

Thank you for the replies! We will go to 150cp on one of the nights earlier in the cruise. Hooked will be the first night and wonderland the second then we will try 150cp. Thanks for all the recommendations!

Can you make reservations with the UDP when you connect with the ships WiFi or do you have to visit each restaurant to make reservations at each? I am concerned since outboard time isn’t until 12:30.

I didn't realize that take out was an option! Maybe I could try that at the Sushi place for a couple of rolls? We will definately try 150 Central Park. I see things I like on that menu but my son is more interested in the lobster and oysters in Hooked. So much food for only one week!!!!