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Does anyone have the e-mail address for the Diamond Concierge on Symphony?  Is it too late to make a request - boarding this Saturday?

We have the 3-night dining package for our Symphony cruise.  Which 3 would you pick?

Thanks to all of you!  Very helpful!

Just now, nelblu said:

 

Any Specialty Restaurant and they will make all the reserves for any restaurant.  On Symphony we had the BOGO 2 night and I went to Jamie's as soon as we boarded and made reserve for Hooked Seafood for a later night than the 2nd.  If you enjoy seafood, do not miss Hooked.

Thank you!  Yes, Hooked is on our list for sure!  

We are on Symphony in a couple of weeks and have the 3-night package.  Where do you go to sign up when you get onboard?  If everyone goes to the same place, is it not a real zoo?

Thank you!

We are about 10 days out, are prices likely to change or stay the same?

How long can you purchase items through your cruise planner; i.e., drink package, internet, etc.?  Right up until sailing or is there a cut off?

Do any of the resorts on St. Thomas offer day passes?  If so, does anyone have any experience visiting them?

12 minutes ago, JohninDC said:

Hotels in the Blue Lagoon area near MIA are usually a good value, with nearby shopping and dining options.  Hampton inn, Homewood Suites, etc. La Quinta East is likely your best bet for a budget place near the airport, or follow the above advice and rent a car to stay farther out.

Thank you!

15 minutes ago, Flymia said:

That weekend is Ultra Music Festival. Massive house/techno music concert. Hundreds of thousands of people a day. It used to take place in Downtown Miami, this year it moved to Key Biscayne, but Downtown Miami (port area hotels) will still be the most popular spot for concert goers to stay. 

 

March on its own is a very popular time to be down here regardless. 

 

You may find cheaper hotels a bit further away in say Surfside or Sunny Isles Beach. Miami Beach and Downtown/Brickell hotels are in heavy demand that weekend. Even hotels that are usually $75/night are asking over $250+ that weekend. 

Thank you for your help.

Looking for hotel recommendation in Miami pre-cruise - March 29.  Everything is out of sight expensive - don't know what is going on that weekend, or maybe it's just the time of year.  I posted I FLA Departure Board, but not much activity there.  Thanks!

16 hours ago, JohninDC said:

Dates?  Budget?  Who is travelling?  Flying into MIA or FLL? What time do you arrive?

 

If you are arriving late and just want a room, hotels near the airport can be a money saving option.

Arriving March 29 - before lunch.  So, would like to have a room closer to South Beach to maybe spend the day there before boarding the ship on March 30.  Just me and my husband travelling.  Would like to stay around $300 level if possible.

11 minutes ago, Noxequifans said:

Rates depend on the season and events taking place.. Don't know your budget but we always stay at the Intercontinental.

Just checked that one - not available.  Thanks!

Looking for one night precruise - rates are out of sight expensive!!!  Any recommendations?

We turned Diamond Plus on Navigator this past March - 175 points (I think). We do not have any crystal blocks. Do you have to ask for them or are they supposed to automatically give them to you?

We did the nine-night ABC island Navigator cruise this past March. Have been on most of the Royal ships and this one did not disappoint. Would have no problem going back whatsoever. No, it is not Oasis class; so if that is what you are looking for, you might be disappointed. However, I would highly recommend Navigator, especially since you will be on her after the refurbish.

The last two cruises we were on (January 2018/Independence and March 2018/Navigator), there were no customs forms. We inquired about them at Guest Services before getting off the ship and were told they were no longer needed. We were asked nothing when going through customs in Ft. Lauderdale in January. When we went through customs in Miami in March we were only asked if we had any alcohol in our luggage. We could have had a whole bushel of apples and no one would have known!

If you took a taxi South to see salt, slave huts, and flamingos - that'll take about an 1.5 hours. You can always ask your taxi driver to take you to Sorobon and wait for you. The standard cost for a South tour via taxi is $40 per person. I'm sure you could work something out with them to stay longer at Sorobon.

Are taxis available for the return trip from Sorobon if the driver just drops you off?

If you take a taxi to see the salt flats and flamingos and then asked to be dropped off at Sorobon Beach, how long would the salt flats/flamingo tour take and how much time would that leave for Sorobon Beach? Also, what would the approximate cost be?

Do you know where pick up/drop off is? Is it very far from the port?

We have tried to book the golf carts but they are all booked up the day we are there. Has anyone ever rented a car? Is or recommend? Pros/cons? Any suggestions?

Thank you so much! That's what I was looking for.

The dining packages do not include Chef's Table nor any special dinner, like wine pairings, Mystery Dinner, etc.

Ok, so just Chops, Giovannni's Table, Sabor - anything else?

I'm sure this has been asked and answered, but here goes anyway...

Does either the 3-night dining package or the BOGO package include Chef's Table? If not, what restaurants do these two packages include?

We will be on the 9-night Navigator Southern Caribbean route.

Thanks!

Thanks for all the replies. So, does anyone have an address for maybe the hotel director or head of guest services or maybe even the head of security? I think I would like to write some of these people, maybe favoring others with a copy. I'm not even sure the housekeeping manager was even aware of what happened since we were never contacted by anyone.