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Thank you!

We have a 9:30 PM flight out of MIA and we disembark in FLL.  Any suggestions on what to do to kill the time for 2 adults and 1 child?  Thought about the cruise excursion to the Everglades, but that would still get us to the airport pretty early.  Are there any hotels that are available to use for the day to relax by the pool? Don't necessarily need a beach.  Thanks!

I've actually stayed at both, mostly recently stayed at the Hilton on 2/17/19.  Stayed at the Crowne Plaza about 6 years ago.  If you're looking for a nice pool, restaurant and close to the water, then definitely the Hilton.  We enjoyed our stay there.  The Crown was ok, but I didn't think the location was that great, and the pool and views are nicer at the Hilton.  There is a shuttle to the cruise terminal that runs from the Hilton for $6 per person. It was very convenient.

We just got off Indy and booked the Sky Pad before we boarded. Once on board, we were told it wasn't working due to technical issues. It never got fixed.  So maybe they are having issues with it on the ship you are going on and removed your reservation.  Our reservation was removed from my calendar once on board.

I was in Cococay on Friday and I would be very surprised if all of the new amenities, including the water park, are open in May.  Progress is very slow.  Pier was supposed to be done in December and it currently is about 60% complete.  Can't speak for the location of the beach beds, but we had some construction behind us and although a little distracting, it wasn't terrible.  The ocean was louder than the construction.

On ‎11‎/‎8‎/‎2018 at 10:15 AM, LBumb said:

I love Hilton marina

We're considering staying at the Hilton Marina for the first time in February for 1 night pre-cruise.  I've read some mixed reviews.  Have you stayed recently?  Is there a preference we should make for the location of our room?  I've read some rooms are dated.  Thanks! 

I was on the Empress of the Seas in February and they offered the drink card. It was a 5 night cruise and I think they offered it on the second to last day or the last day, I don't remember. We ended up not getting it after calculating the cost. Can't remember how much it was. Sorry this isn't that helpful, but RC has in fact offered it recently.

I was at Nachi in February with my family for the first time and have nothing but positive things to say. We only had a few drinks and had no problems at all. Unless more stories likes this pop up with a direct link to Nachi, I would definitely go again.

What is the earliest airline departure time out of Orlando airport that would be recommended if you're disembarking ship in Port Canaveral and going straight to airport? Would 11:00 am be too early?

I stayed there in November for 3 nights. It is pricey, but I thought it was very nice. Pools and grounds are nice, atmosphere is great. Splurged on a massage at the spa and it was by far the best massage I've ever had. Would love to go back.

I would also recommend the Intercontinental, but when we stayed there on a Friday night in January, they had live music at the bar that we could hear from our room several floors up. It didn't go too late and after a long day of traveling, we had no problem sleeping. It's in a great location (within walking distance to restaurants, shops, etc), they have a really nice pool, and super close to cruise port. We just took a cab.

Thanks for posting pics of Sapphire beach. My husband and I were debating which beach to go to when we are in St. Thomas next week and will definitely be going to check it out!