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following this as well.  We are flying in a few days early and renting a car - wondering if you can return rental at port or to stay somewhere with shuttle.   Don't see much discussion on this

got the same email about not coming until 1:30. Have a rental to return there etc so will probably head there in the noon range.

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I am on the second half of the back to back & also had a bit of trouble finding hotels that were reasonably priced. Finally settled on Staybridge Suites in Plantation through the bidding site (I don't think we can name the site on here) - not exactly a "steal" but ended up being around 98/night for a 3 star. I have heard that several others on both the first half & the second half of this cruise are staying there so hoping to meet up with others in our group for dinner or drinks pre cruise. I searched a ton for a good deal & found the prices really high as well - finally settled on this one which at least wasn't as bad as many I found (140 for 2 1/2 star). Was initially looking for one with a shuttle to the port but we are flying in three days prior and have arranged to drop the rental car at the port so no longer need the shuttle & could look a bit further away. Just did the online check in for the cruise & saw that we (those on the second leg of the cruise) are just 40 days away! pretty excited!!

Hello Cousin & Other potential cruise friends!! I am almost ready to book the 2nd leg of this cruise with all of you!! Just spent some time reading some of the posts, and to the gal who had concerns about being the odd man (or woman) out because she didn't know anyone, I wanted to reassure you that won't happen. Last cruise I took there was a huge group and I had same concerns but everyone is so friendly, and the cruise critic fun gets everyone talking & having fun right away. :D Looking forward to meeting everyone!