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Isn't Latitudes NCL?

1 hour ago, ziggyuk said:

 

You should get the pins when you first cruise on a new level, if you go and see the latitudes future cruise rep he/she will have a stock of then in their desk.

 

They are quite nice:

Where do you get the pins?

Can't wait to hear more we will be on the October sailing in YC first time.

Thank you everyone for all your replies.

1 minute ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Show times vary, it is not like other classes of ships.  Shows should open for reservations about 90 days prior to sailing +/- 45 days. 

If we have dinner reservations at 6:30 should we have a problem getting into a show?

What time do the shows start? If we have dinner at 6;00 will we be able to make the show?

34 minutes ago, Neeny12 said:

Yes they do. I’ve never been to an Ice show on the ship and went for the first time. It was a great show. I am amazed at the difficulty of the jumps and spins they did while the ship was swaying side to side. One pair did the death spiral while the ship was moving side to side! 
It was a great show. 
I had never seem the sand artist before either. His art had a lovely tie in to the theme of the show.

What time do the shows usually start on this ship and are there 2 shows each night ?

will be on the oasis first time in june

Great review looking forward to the Seaside

Can anyone tell me what is included in the YC package if you do not upgrade to premium +?

22 minutes ago, LMaxwell said:

 

 

When you paid for your YC experience these things were all included already.  Only after they took your money did they think it appropriate to nickel and dime you on what is supposed to be their top level.  You got the great price to start with.  They didn't give you anything for removing things.  That's like if I get a great deal on an appliance package and pay for it, but when it gets delivered I find something is a lesser model or lower features than I had paid for and I say 'Well, I got such a great deal to start with, it really doesn't matter if I'm not getting what I paid for."  

 

If both parties benefit; that's fine.  When only one party benefits, it is not. 

I totally agree with you

2 hours ago, Toofarfromthesea said:

 

Really?  You have 3,000 posts and can't find that info?

A clue:  Google is your friend.

Really???????????????????

Thank you cruisingator2 for your reply.

What are the daily service charges in the Yacht club we will be on the Seaside?

5 hours ago, Keith1010 said:

We spend about one week in Miami each year before a cruise.

 

Not knowing your price point that you want to spend on a room I will give you several hotels that I recommend considering.

 

They are all within about one mile of each other.

 

Close to the Port:

 

Intercontinental

Marriott Marquis (about six years old)

Epic Hotel (priciest of the ones I am mentioning).  Avoid a room on a lower floor as you may hear quite a bit of noise from a nearby bridge.

Holiday Inn (some like it but I would recommend the other two)

Hyatt (I like the location better of the first three even though it is close by)

 

These hotels are about five minutes from the port.  Near restaurants and CVS Pharmacy which is good to pick up last minute items and near a Whole Foods.  

 

Just a couple of minutes further from the port

 

Mandarin Oriental (priciest of the ones mentioned).  Private man made beach.

 

About 10 minutes from the port or maybe 15 depending on traffic but relatively close so no worries.

 

JW Marriott

Conrad Hilton

Hyatt Centric

 

East Miami (relative new hotel so doesn't get mentioned much and is near the new Brickell Centre.  More on Brickell in a moment.)  Also the SLS Lux Brickell is nearby.

 

And then just another few minutes away 

 

Four Seasons (like Mandarin a bit pricier then most I've listed) but in a very quiet location.

Hampton Inn (a lot of value here.  It is not a full service hotel but it is a nice Hampton and includes breakfast)

 

The last group of hotels I have mentioned starting with Mandarin Oriental and ending with Hampton Inn are near lots of restaurants.

 

There is Mary Brickell Village and right near there are lots of restaurants and also near two CVS Pharmacies (JW Marriott right next to a 24 hour one) and near Publix (there are two in the area) where you can pick up lots of last minute items.

 

Then there is the relatively new Brickell Centre which opened last in 2016.  Lots of stores and restaurants.

 

I have stayed at some of these hotels and have been inside each and everyone.

 

Again, they represent a wide range of price points.

 

 

Keith

 

 

Thank you so much for all that information

Thanks for your reply. There are just two of us and we are on a cruise out of Miami on Oct. 24th. but we plan to stay at a hotel 2 days before. What hotels do you suggest near the Bayside area? Can I use priceline or hotwire to book the hotel? Do you know where I can get a list of the hotels offered by priceline or hotwire with the hotel ratings?

what hotels would you recommend for a 2 night stay before a cruise in downtown miami?

How much is the DSC for the yacht club. This is our first time.

19 hours ago, JohninDC said:

If you are flying in later in the day and heading to a downtown Miami hotel the shuttles can get expensive because they likely cannot fill the van.  UberX or standard Lyft will be about $35+ for the car.

Thanks for the information

Can anyone recommend a shuttle service to Miami from Fort Lauderdale airport?

Thanks

Is the black card status for three years from when you booked the cruise or when you sailed?

Is the mini bar included with the yacht club experience?