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As you noticed, there is no airline service between PBI and MCO. Amtrak is not practical because it's too slow and arrives Orlando station, if it's on time, at 1:22PM. And then you'd need a taxi or rideshare from there to the port = $$. Unless she can rent a car, the best plan is definitely Brightline. From WPB it will run nonstop to MCO where there are numerous shuttle options to choose from including one likely offered by the cruiseline.

After over 100 cruises including 9 others on MSC, I had my (what we call) power strip confiscated by Security at Port Canaveral while entering the terminal for MSC Seaside. Supposedly they're not allowed. I did not try to hide it; it was in the inside zipper part of my carry-on suitcase but it was noticed going through the x-ray machine. They told me I could get it back after clearing Customs on the final morning of the cruise but my room steward brought it to me on the final night. Again, I've taken this same cord on 9 other MSC cruises before this one. Perhaps you can hide yours better.

Quattrohead, I don't know how to get in touch with DJ Burn. I've become Facebook friends with a lot of the cruise ship DJ's over the years (https://www.facebook.com/king.bob.7505) but Burn wasn't one of them. There is zero chance of any DJ anywhere letting you use your USB stick on their equipment. You could write down some of your favorites and see if they can play any of them but that would be it.

OMG yes! There were a couple places where mirrors blocked the passageway!

As I've mentioned on here previously, just show up when you show up. I've never had anyone ask to see your assigned check-in time and that includes MSC cruises in the U.S., Europe and Middle East. Just get there when you get there and don't be waiting around for a later time that no one cares about.

Right? I felt the same way! On Day 3 I was starting to get the hang of it, lol.

Fla Mike, I was on this same 3-night sailing. Because it went over Labor Day weekend, I think a lot of younger people were already back in school and not on this ship. Overall, other than toddler age, I did not notice a lot of kids on the ship. The nightclub activities were well-attended though so there was no shortage of partiers but they did not go screaming down the hallways at 2AM like you might find on Carnival. If interested, I posted the parties on my Orlando-based nightlife Blog: Night 1/2: 70's Night & Others: https://www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com/?p=23598 Night 3: White Party: https://www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com/?p=23639

With a 4-night (or any even number) sailing, the ship would return on the day the original ship is over in Freeport.

I was on this sailing! Fun times!!

As you approach the terminal, there will be signs directing drivers to parking in the garage or to dropoff.

Host Jazzbeau, I'm not privy to their financials so this is just an opinion based on observations. Post-covid they were quick to be rid of one of their ships. I think if the current model works they'll stick with it and if anything, get a newer ship that still fits into Port of Palm Beach.

Essiesmom, I keep meaning to ask you. Does Essie sail with you?

Well that's what they did as Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line and it was tough for them to sell out two ships day after day. Under the current format they only have to try to sell out a ship every other day. Also, the Resort is in Nassau so one ship would have to sail there overnight and back the next night. It's feasible but requires much more fuel to make it there versus Grand Bahama which is a very close sail away from Palm Beach.

The order of themed nights will be determined by the Cruise Director and can vary depending on the sailing. You really won't know which parties will be on your sailing until the night before when the next Daily Program is delivered. However, you can ask the C.D. if you see him/her or even some of the Animation Team (Entertainment Staff) members might know. The night names' also can vary by ship. My recent Seaside sailing the 70's/80's Night was called the "Sunshine Party" the Latin Night was called the "Tropical Party" and the White Night party was called just the "White Party".

If I recall correctly, the AmeriSuites chain of hotels were rebranded as Hyatt Place hotels while Hyatt House hotels have kitchens and are designed more for longer stays. (This is in general, not specifically the Dania locations.)

The Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood is NOT near the pier but is an impressive entertainment complex including Daer Nightclub. It's home to the famed guitar shaped hotel building. Closer to the port, the Las Olas area along the Intracoastal Waterway has hotels and lots of bars and restaurants.Everywhere will be expensive in January.

Drink package for two for 17 nights............OUCH!!

To add one more data point, a friend of mine sailed on Seaside this past weekend. Her onboard roommate had to cancel last minute because of a water leak following the hurricane. My friend informed the person working the check-in desk. They deleted the second passenger and that was all there was to it.

Just got off Seaside and there was no chocolate milk and I didn't see any cocoa mix packages either. I don't see any reason you couldn't bring a not previously opened container of chocolate syrup on board. If you're flying, TSA won't allow it though.

The other cruise lines in Tampa are already doing that so why would Margaritaville try to compete with that? Sorry to be a skeptic but MAS niche in South Florida is 2-night cruises, a market that they have to themselves.

My recollection is that they are metal. I always buy the ship's magnet and then a magnet from each port of call and then put them on the cabin wall. Of course with only one port, they don't remain on the wall very long.

My 10th cruise on MSC begins.....tomorrow.

Your cruise is so far off into the future that the excursions haven't posted yet. It will be awhile longer. I did this cruise this past April, the only difference was beginning and ending the cruise in Jeddah. I just pulled my folder from that cruise and unfortunately I did not save the excursion brochure. This is what I can tell you: Jeddah: No excursion taken since this was the embarkation and disembarkation port. Yanbu: Did a fairly inexpensive excursion called Yanbu: Tale of Two Cities, I think. Wasn't that exciting but got to see some of Saudi Arabia. Looks like Sharm el-Sheikh has replaced Yanbu. Sokhna: This is the port for Cairo and the pyramids and this is where you're coming from so you don't need an excusion here. I've done Cairo in the past so had no desire to go again. Safaga: This is the port for excursions to the Valley of the Kings and Luxor. The drive is about 3 hours each way and they're pretty expensive. I did the Hurghada On Your Own tour which was about a 1-hr drive to the city of Hurghada, a few hours to hang out and then the ride back. Since I collect Hard Rock t-shirts, I took a taxi to their mall and got that and then once back downtown, had lunch at one of the sidewalk restaurants. Aquaba: I did the Wonders of Petra tour. Please note they offer two Petra tours, one a bit more expensive than the other. The cheaper tour includes a prepared on the ship box lunch. The more expensive of the two takes you to a hotel with a large all-you-can-eat buffet. I did the latter and it was worth the extra money. Petra of course is a must-see in Jordan.Both of these tours sold out in advance of the cruise so if you're going to do one, book it as far ahead of time as you can (like now if it's already posted).

But I'm wondering how they can apply this if they do desire to recalculate. In the example I gave the fare was £500 pp x 2 = £1000. The fare for 1 person, if they allowed it, was £1000. So if a cabin is booked for 2 and 1 person is a no show and they recalculate the fare, the fare is still £1000. (See what I did there. I used £ instead of $.)

Whoa, stop right there! You had me at chocolate. Is this an alcoholic drink? Is this YC only? Tell me more, please. I have fond memories of a pub crawl in Key West where one of the stops had a drink called "chocohol". It was so good and so strong!