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On 4/24/2024 at 6:45 PM, Bertaelflamingo said:

3red7s…

I live in Tampa.  Let me know if you have any other questions!

Any recommendations for an over night stay pre-cruise in September?

Yes, it can be done. Factors to consider: time of year and number of ships in port (you will want a readily available taxi and few back ups), number of passengers in your party, being able to handle your luggage (you usually are required to have one free hand to use on escalator...you can use elevator but wait can be time consuming), and whether it is a vacation or week breaker if you miss it (you want the right attitude...if you miss it, you must be willing to be comfortable rescheduling). That being said, we have made a 10:00 am flight getting off of Oasis.

We (DH and I) made a 10:40 am flight in September. We walked off with our luggage to a pre-booked shuttle, but were truly prepared to rebook flight if times did not align. (Cost and hassle of rebooking for 2 would have been minimal, and we needed to get home as early in the day as possible.)

Also the new terminal is supposed to be open by the time you cruise. Not sure what difference that will make. :)

We had to ask for both of ours after the fact....spoke to LA's after both qualifying cruises but nada. But we did get them.

We have booked a cruise from Boston leaving September 28. Wanting to spend a few days in Boston prior, but now realize that it is last Sox home stand for the season....should we cancel and go another time...hotels aren't showing much for that weekend. Is staying post cruise a better option? Most city hotels are higher during the work week.

Dixie

We usually take the shuttle from the hotel to the cruise. When we leave there is a line of shuttles waiting to go. They usually load 8 or 10 people into one, and off to the airport you go. I don't recall the price...I want to say thirty bucks or so for two?

what hotel?

She needs some refurb, but over all is in good shape. The refurbishments were delayed due to the Grandeur fire. Go before the Seaview café, etc. are removed. It is beautiful...okay the solarium ferns are aqua, but nothing is perfect!

Doing the Baths was awesome! We put our towels, etc. in beach bag and just held it out of the water. No major problem.:)

We finally received our "block" after calling C&A. We asked LA on several cruises, but got the it'll be mailed, yada, yada.... It did arrive after calling.:p

Crown Plaza or Embassy Suites...one worth forty dollars more than the other?:confused: