SuziQT

Yes, I said that. Anyone remember where D3 was on the Vista or Horizon? We are in Havana interiors.

Is there a map available for muster station locations on the Carnival vista class ships? Panorama should be same as Horizon and Vista right? Anyone know where D3 muster station is? Yes I know map is in each room. Is a map available online of muster stations for Vista class ships?

I found a website called time zone converter. Mexico changes their daylight saving times on a different date then the US. Thus it is necessary to plug in the exact date your are questioning. In December when I am sailing Cabo will be one hour ahead of Los Angeles/ship time. This is important so we don't miss our self planned excursion.

Is Cabo time same as ship time/LA time or is Cabo one hour ahead?

Sailing on the Panorama in December. Is the ship time the same as real time in Cabo?

With less closet space and no usable desk drawers on the Vista, Horizon and Panorama  I'm looking at how to best use the open shelves near the fridge on our Havana Interior rooms on the Panorama. Those open shelves near the fridge look so useless for anything other than paperwork or towels. Would shallow baskets slide into those open shelves? Girls need places for makeup, curling irons, hair accessories, sunglasses. Carnival please put the drawers back next to the desk/vanity area! Drawers inside the closet are not practical for these items. 

Great Tips!

Does anyone have the Splendor Streakhouse wine menu (not cocktails) and hours? I think it is only open evenings after 5:30?

We are staying in Long Beach to cruise out of Long Beach. Thanks Keith I will research Uber XL.

What is the best way to get from a downtown Long Beach hotel on East First St (offers no shuttle) to the cruise terminal with a family of 4 and luggage? Uber? Taxi?

Long Beach port terminal parking charges $17 per day no reservation needed. Some hotels have a stay and park rate.

he Sleep Inn & Suites Miami Airport offers a free airport shuttle and shuttle to the port for a small fee. The hotel rates are pretty good. They are adjacent to a 24 hour IHOP for late night arrivals.

 

 

http://www.sleepinnmiamiairport.com/

According to Google Maps The Holiday Inn is actually next door to the IHOP. The Sleep Inn is a 5 minute walk but most reviews say this isn't the best area. :( I'll keep searching.

he Sleep Inn & Suites Miami Airport offers a free airport shuttle and shuttle to the port for a small fee. The hotel rates are pretty good. They are adjacent to a 24 hour IHOP for late night arrivals.

http://www.sleepinnmiamiairport.com/

We are arriving at our downtown Miami hotel just before midnight. Do any of the hotels have a 24 coffee shop for a late night dinner? We hope to avoid the high room service prices for our family of 4.

... and by "coffee shop" I don't mean a Starbucks. I mean a restaurant.

Some hotels even offer a mini store with sandwiches, wine or snacks for purchase.

We are arriving at our downtown Miami hotel just before midnight. Do any of the hotels have a 24 coffee shop for a late night dinner? We hope to avoid the high room service prices for our family of 4.

The Renaissance Ft Lauderdale doesn't offer transportation to the Port of Miami. Private transport is $80 each way = $160. The least expensive room today (12/11/2013) for a family of 4 is $119.

This brings the room at Renaissance plus transport to the Port of Miami to $279 before tax.

 

$213 at Hilton Garden Inn Ft Lauderdale includes round trip transport to Miami. The deal is on their website.

Update: Here's a twist to the story. When I reserved HGI Ft. Lauderdale I entered 2 adults and 2 children. The rate for the room was $213 including round trip transport to/from pier.

HOWEVER!!! When the confirmation came via email they UPPED the price by $72 saying they didn't include the kids even while using the existing bedding (2 doubles) I'm canceling the reservation! No HGI for families!

The Renaissance Ft Lauderdale doesn't offer transportation to the Port of Miami. Private transport is $80 each way = $160. The least expensive room today (12/11/2013) for a family of 4 is $119.

This brings the room at Renaissance plus transport to the Port of Miami to $279 before tax.

$213 at Hilton Garden Inn Ft Lauderdale includes round trip transport to Miami. The deal is on their website.

UPDATE: our family of four is flying into FLL and cruising out of MIA. We found the following rate for 8/2014. Note - it clearly says transfers to/from POM. IF we used an outsite shuttle it's $20 per person = $160 so this $213 is clearly a better price.

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port

Rate Details CRUISE PKG - MIAMI

CRUISE PKG - PORT OF MIAMI BUFFET BREAKFAST - COMP PARKING AT HOTEL INCL ROUNDTRIP TRANSFERS TO/FROM PORT OF MIAMI

Room: 2 DOUBLE BEDS

$213

Thank you! I will look into which hotels have an airport shuttle late at night.

We will still be on CA time and probably just looking for a nice dinner before bed!

Suzi

We will be flying into FLL late in the night (11PM). Cruising out of Miami the next day. Best to stay there in FLL? Or best to get a towncar to Miami hotel and use hotel to port shuttles in the AM? 4 of us. Appreciate any insight. Is one city pricier than the other?