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On 3/6/2024 at 7:09 PM, nferr said:

I was able to use my Android phone as a hotspot and run my tablet off of that. I think that only works with Android phones. I did upgrade the free Browse package to Browse and Stream once on board and it was an extra $5 a day.

Oh, good to know. Thanks for sharing.

On 12/23/2022 at 8:24 AM, cruisestitch said:

Ace123, I take it your friend is not sharing your stateroom?

My friend stayed in the same cabin with me.

On 12/19/2022 at 11:49 AM, NutsAboutGolf said:

 

Correct…CC will need to change their profile/card coding

I talked to both Guest relations and CC, both denied my request.

On 12/19/2022 at 11:31 AM, jagoffee said:

Did you talk to the CC representative?

I talked to Guest relations and CC, both denied my request.

On 12/7/2022 at 6:51 AM, Alakegirl said:

Yes that is allowed

I was on Apex this month. My travel companion in the same cabin was not allowed to have breakfast with me at Le Grand Bistro.

On 12/7/2022 at 7:44 AM, prmssk said:

Bringing non-elite travel companions to the breakfast only applies to those sharing a cabin with you correct?  My husband and I are elite and next cruise we are traveling with my mother-in-law who is not elite and will be in a separate cabin.  I thought we would not be able to bring her.

I was on Apex this month. My travel companion, not an Elite, sharing my cabin was not allowed to go to the breakfast at Le Grand Bistro.

As an Elite member, can I bring my travel companion (who is not an Elite member) to the Elite breakfast? Thanks.

It'll be my first time on an Edge class ship for a 7-night Caribbean cruise.

I have 6:00 pm dinning.

Do I stick to the assigned MDR every night?

There are slight differences on the menu of each MDR and I want to try them all.

How can that be arranged?

Thanks for your insight.

Really appreciate your taking the time to share your vacation.

I'll be going on this itinerary on Apex soon. 

On which day is the first formal dinner? Is it on Day 3 at sea?

I have selected first seating for dinner. 

I noticed there are 4 MDRs with slightly different menus.

Do I rotate among them during the 7 nights? How do I get the same server?

Thanks a lot.

I am checking prices for post-cruise car rental in FLL. 

FOX Car Rental's price is attractive. Does anyone have experience renting from them?

Thanks a lot in advance. 

If the WIFI is on sale pre-cruise, do I get 30% off on the sale price?

Thanks.

2 of us will have carryon luggage only. Any suggestions for storage?

Also, what can we do to spend 8 - 9 hours pre-flight?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Thank you all for your reply. Much appreciated.

I'll be travelling on Apex in December.

I have the questions below:

- Can I bring my travel companion (not an elite member) to the daily cocktail hours 5:00 -7:00 p.m.?

- After using up 90 minutes of free Wi-Fi, can I purchase Wi-Fi at 30% off?

- Does the exclusive daily breakfast come with fresh juices? Where will it be and what time?

- Is there any complimentary access to the Spa?

Not relating to Elite status, does Apex have sidewalk sale nightly that's good for buying souvenirs & costume jewelry? Are there only high-end stores?

Thank you so much in advance.

2 hours ago, meadowlander said:

Based on my experience with taxi service at Cape Liberty December 2021, I would advise Uber.

 

Once you clear facial recognition in the terminal, you will exit the building to the left. Once outside, go right to the numbered zones for car ride services. There will be overhead numbered signs (2 -10) for the zone location. This is where you will meet Uber. There are a few benches in these zones to wait until the driver arrives.

 

If you use taxi, after clearing facial recognition and despite signs pointing exit to the left, exit to the right towards the parking garage as this is the shortest walking route to the taxi pick up lot. Depending on the time you disembark it may be very crowded outside as there are multiple lines of cruisers paying for parking and then another line to use the elevator. Walking close to the terminal building is best to avoid the lines. Head towards the road. By the glass door entrance of the parking garage you will notice a crosswalk in the road near the glass doors, you must use this crosswalk and 1 more to get to the vacant lot used for taxi service.

 

It was not well organized in December despite a dispatcher in the lot assigning cruisers to cabs My wait was 10-15 minutes, some had been waiting 30 minutes and were left waiting while my taxi took off. Pre covid it was better organized.

 

On boarding day it would be best to check with traffic personnel outside of the terminal if taxi service is still located in the lot across from zone 10. Archie's Cab in Bayonne services the cruise port. Maybe check with them if they are allowed to pick up disembarking passengers, what their fee is to EWR and if they can meet you at a specific time on disembarkation at zones 2 through 10, otherwise use Uber. Expect to pay a surcharge on disembarking due to heavy demand.

 

Likely your wait time will be longer for the Uber/taxi than the drive time to EWR.

 Thank you so much for the detailed information. 🙏

2 hours ago, meadowlander said:

It is doable without self assist. There should be no traffic on a Sunday from the cruise port to EWR. How are you getting from the cruise port to EWR?

Thank you. Either Uber or a cab. Any suggestions is appreciated as I am traveling with a senior. 

Oasis will docked at Cape Liberty at 6am on Sunday Aug. 28.

Is my flight back to Canada at 12:05

doable?

Your advise is much appreciated. 

Thank you so much for your detailed reply. It makes things much easier. 

Really appreciate your help!

3 of us will arrive EWR on Saturday late afternoon.

We'll have dinner after arrival in EWR.

Here are our choices for hotel:

1. Courtyard Newark Liberty International,

2. Springhill Suites Newark Liberty,

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Newark Liberty,

4. Residence Inn Newark,

5. Courtyard Newark Elizabeth

Which one would be the best for us in terms of safety, easy to get to and to go to Cape Liberty?

Do they offer pick up from EWR or shuttle to Cape Liberty?

Thanks a lot for your comment.

On 1/26/2020 at 9:00 PM, cruiserking said:

The traffic is supposed to be very bad on weekdays heading for LGA because of the construction there. I think if you've self-debarked at 9:00 am ish you should be alright. 

 

Jonathan

Thank you.

6 hours ago, cruiserking said:

If you're flight is on a weekend you should be fine. LGA is under construction now and there is often lots of traffic getting into the various terminals during weekdays. 

 

Jonathan

Oct. 2 is a Friday. Is the flight leaving LGA at 11:50 doable?

I'll have to take the flight from LGA to Toronto.

Is 11:50 flight doable?

or better take the next one at 14:45?

Thanks a lot for your advice.

49 minutes ago, jkgourmet said:

I'd be surprised if MSC doesn't offer a shuttle, but it will be a helluva lot more expensive and a PITA compared to Uber/Lyft.

Thanks. Will definitely consider Uber.

Is my flight from LGA to Toronto at 11:50 doable?

What is the best way for 2 persons to go from Manhattan Cruise Terminal to LGA? Does MSC offer a shuttle?

Please comment.

Thanks a lot.

Yes, that's right. Thanks.