Mary in Maine

We are staying at the Hampton Inn on SW12th (airport north cruise port). If I remember right there is a shopping center within walking distance. How about a good fish restaurant or even a good place to eat for 3 couples. Nothing too expensive. We are open to suggestions. Have eaten at Johnny v's and a crab house (in Dania beach). I love Ft Lauderdale and Las Olas.

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!

 

Happy Sailing to all.

The hotel will provide transportation to the Rendez-vous restauarnt. It's a decent seafood place and very resonbble prices.

I have cabin b757 on hold on the Ruby Princess. I'm concerned about the vents. Has anyone had a cabin next to any of the vents at the rear of this class of ships? How noisy is it? Can a person have a conversation without having to shout?

 

Thanks for you opinions.

This past February we were in cabin B757. No odors, no noise. Loved it!

Sean has a great idea. Anyone have any estimates of distances and costs?

Thank you all for taking the time to respond. I appreciated hearing all the different thoughts and perspectives. Since Princess offered a special rate (the balcony for the outside rate), I went ahead and booked it. I haven't had balcony since about 20 years ago (went with Mom, not husband) so I decided to take the plunge and just do it! I know that I'm going to enjoy it and I'll let you all know it was "worth it."

Thank you for taking the time to respond. I can't wait to enjoy my balcony on the Ruby Princess!

You've given me lots to think about. It is just me and my husband, no kids with us. I like the idea of checking out the room size balconies . . . that would make a difference! We can afford the extra money but we would normally opt to spend it on excursions, the spa, the specialty restaurants. We just believe in moderation. My husband is more of a believer in "making do" and I am more likely to splurge. I think I will do a little bit more research about size and location.

THanks for your opinions and ideas!:)

My husband is pretty tight with a dollar and,when you're talking about a Mainer, that is really tight. He doesn't think that a balcony is worth the extra money. I'm looking for opinions about balconies. His argument is that we spend very little time in the room, the balconies are small and have uncomfortable furniture, and the ship is sourrounded by the same view of the ocean up on deck. On our upcoming cruise it would run us an extra $450 for a balcony of a 10-day cruise with Princess. Is it worth it?