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Thanks for the update on the Covid situation. Overhead some talk this morning speculating.

Thank you Scott! I just booked the Wyndham last week....I read some poor reviews & am now skeptical of staying there. I appreciate knowing about the other 3 hotels & will definitely rebook. We've never been to San Diego.....

Club Royale has the absolute WORST customer service! I've had similar experiences with them. Not worth the aggravation. If I do decide to use the casino again, I just won't apply my seapass for the credit....

My only advice is to call back & ask to have a supervisor return your call.

It wasn't offered on Allure 2/24/19 either.....

I booked on 3/7. I always use insure my trip but wanted to add for 2 reservations that are cruising with us. The Royal Caribbean agent asked “are they in NY too”? & explained that they can no longer book insurance directly for N.Y. residents. She explained that it is only since 2/2019. She directed me to the website. No I didn’t get that in writing because it was no big deal.  

3 hours ago, cruisinfanatic said:

You don't pay for cruisecare separate from the cruise. It is added to your bill like tips and you pay the balance when due. Cruisecare does not offer pre existing coverage (one of the reasons it's not the best),

so there is no need to pay for it at time of booking

Unless you live in New York state. As of February 2019, Royal Caribbean is no longer allowed to add cruisecare insurance but gives you the website to do it on your own...….

Just off Harmony. Our Diamond + didn't get us priority boarding OR preferred seating for the shows!

We have 5 rooms booked for February 2019. Got a great rate & reviews seemed mostly favorable. Lately there seems to be some less favorable but mostly concerning slow shuttle service & "dated" rooms. I can handle shuttle & dated issues if it's clean & in a safe area.

I haven't stayed there but booked the Spring Hill Suites, Dania Beach. The reviews seem mostly favorable & it does include breakfast & airport shuttle.

Thank you JohninDC! You are extremely helpful!

Homewood Suites in the Blue Lagoon area near MIA is an option, as is the Embassy Suites MIA.

 

Better yet, tell them to get their own room and stay downtown where you'll find lots of dining and nightlife options.

Is the Blue Lagoon a nice area? Looking at a great rate for the Hilton Blue Lagoon & sailing out of Miami, arriving via FLL.

Can anyone tell me if this is a nice hotel? Is it in a good location? The reviews seem favorable but wondering if I should cancel our reservation at the Courtyard Marriott/Downtown Brickell area & book here......

Thank You for your opinions on this hotel :)

I was there. We were on that cruise which was the worst time I have ever had on a Princess cruise.

 

They made a final determination and we got the phone call last night that they would not do anything for the 3500 people that got there vacations ruined. No reimbursement, nothing. They gave everyone a $150 credit to be used against your shipboard account. Period.

WOW!! Just WOW! :mad:

I would not be so sure of that. I'd get it in writing from the underwriter first. I can easily see where you could, not necessarily would, but could lose the NRD.

I'm not sure that's why I said "my guess". Trip insurance purchased from other than the cruise line will cover nonrefundable deposits. Our friends had to cancel their cruise one day prior due to illness. They got every dime back for the cruise, hotel & flight!

I'm wondering if travel insurance covers the "non-refundable" deposit..... My guess is that it does.

all hugs are welcomed.

tom😎

{{{{{hugs}}}}}

Is it available in Miami now? http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contentWithHero.do?pagename=luggage_valet_service

 

BTW- Not available at all for International flights.

I called just last week & was told it is available in Miami.

I redeemed points for OBC in January for November cruise. I recently received an offer for 20% off shore excursions & wanted to use the OBC, which isn't usually available until a week or two before sailing. I called & explained & the agent spoke with "resolutions". The OBC was available to me for use later that afternoon! Try calling :)

Thank You All for your helpful responses! I was able to find YVE for $174 with tax included in March, Courtyard for $197 & Atton Brickell for $219! Only staying overnight so we can live with small rooms as long as it is clean & good location! :D

Thanks Again for your help!

Has anyone ever stayed at the YVE Hotel or Courtyard Marriott in downtown Miami near the port? Would you recommend either? Thanks for your help!:)

Many thanks for the info. Have read here on Cruise Critic some taxi drivers try to overcharge in Fort Lauderdale, so having an idea will help.Thanks again.

Yes! This is true! Some drivers try to charge a "flat rate". There are signs posted that state that all fares are metered. I take a photo of the sign while waiting for the taxi & when this happens I hand the metered fare charge to the driver & no tip. I have the picture in hand & remind the driver that it would be metered fares only. Make a mental note of the drivers name if you are inclined to report the incident. (should clarify that I'm referring to ship to FLL)

And if I'm the customer, I should get what I ordered and not an attitude from the bartender (whether I see it or not).

I understood your point!

I was told by C/A that the person who had not earned the status of Diamond would also have to provide a copy of an ID with the same address on it. Then and only then would they extend the Diamond status.

That was my understanding as well......

We were asked on Anthem in October to display our cards in the Diamond Lounge for status verification. The first night it appeared that several guests were not entitled to be in the lounge. Nobody was personally singled out but a general statement was given & there were more seats available on subsequent nights. Cards were still checked nightly.