cspryor

Hello experts!

It is my first time cruising out of Tampa next week. We are staying at the Marriott Water Street, which looks like it is very close to a streetcar station. We are leaving on Monday morning (Feb. 3rd) and sailing on RCCL Brilliance of the Seas, which leaves from Terminal 3 at the port.

I thought this would be a neat and economical way to get to the Port, but wondering if it is actually possible!

Thanks in advance!

I heard they took away the half day ones!!! There was probably not much interest in them? I thought it was a good idea, but I also can't book one!

I agree to most that have suggested the Oasis class ships! There is so much to do from the kids pool area, carousel and other things on the boardwalk, mini golf and more. Plus my kids (6 year old twins when they went on their first cruise, Allure) loved the shows in the Aqua theater and the ice shows. Also you can't beat the price if you can get in during a Kids Sail Free promotion. We are going on Harmony in October--they will be 8.

Just curious.....is there no discount if booked within the 6 month window?

Like OP, we will be moving to platinum on our next cruise as well!

They had no record of my first cruise on the Song of Norway. They asked me for a picture of me on the ship which, luckily, I had of me on the gangplank with a sign that said Welcome! Song of Norway! I emailed it to them and voila, 7 points added to my cruise points. This was about 7 years ago so their requirements might have changed.

I was just wondering about this! My husband cruised with his family on the Nordic Prince back in about 1990. Well fast forward to 2008 and we stared cruising. We are now 3 points from platinum and we are thinking about contacting C & A to get his points from that cruise added to bump him up! Maybe this is not possible and we have a 5 night and a 7 night planned in 2019, but I thought it would be cool to be platinum. If that doesn't work, maybe his parents have a picture of him on the Nordic Prince!!

Hello!!

I am arriving for a Sunday cruise on Saturday afternoon. It will be my kids first cruise and I thought I would like to take them to see other ships departing the port on Saturday afternoon.

I would also like to take them to be beach for a quick visit!

Maybe there is a good public beach to watch the ships leave? (Two birds/one stone)

Any recommendations would be appreciated!! Thanks!

I received a FB message from Hyatt House today that they're up and running. Do I suppose their neighbor Hyatt Place is also open for business.

I also got a facebook message back from Hyatt Place in Dania not long after I posted this actually!! They are up and running too!!

Looking for updates of Hyatt House in Dania Beach. Not answering mails nor calls.... :(

I am actually looking for info on Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port (on 18th Street).....I believe these two are close by each other in Dania Beach. The Hyatt Place on 18th has not updated their facebook page since Sept. 4th.

Thanks!

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ME TOO!!!! I can't get them anywhere on land and I always look forward to them on my cruises!!

Yes...thank you for the feedback!! We are using them for the first time (first time driving to port) in a few weeks!!

Gee, thanks! we got a balcony that is 5 rooms from the back of the ship. We figure we can watch Ocean-aria and movies and still see a bit of the ocean.

If you look at the top row on my signature photo. Our room is the fifth from left.

Hey Kadeycat!!

We are on the same sailing!!! Also in a BW balcony--3rd from the aqua theatre--8725!

I thought it was a good option! For which deck I thought 8 was too high to see and 6 was too close to the promenade.....so I would recommend 7!! Again, just an opinion!

Have fun!!! I am so looking forward to this review as it will be my first time on an Oasis class in a little over a month!

We are ALSO on a boardwalk balcony on the 8th deck (we are 3rd from the aft)....how is the noise on the 8th deck?

I'm following this thread as we are taking our 6 year old twins on their first cruise in October! We have been watching lots of YouTube videos about the Allure and they are learning EVERYTHING about it--it's hilarious!!! They know all about the boardwalk and kid pool (H2O zone) and mini golf and my son is very excited to try the"car game" they show in the arcade!!!!

I am wondering about this too! I did notice in the cruise planner you can purchase credit for the arcade ($25 credits for $20). Has anyone done that?

And just so I am sure, my 6 year old can run up hundreds of dollars in the arcade!! I guess I had better keep an eye on him!! LOL!

We had a Boardwalk balcony 2nd closest to the Aqua Theater and had no issues.

Just curious about your view! We are 3rd from Aqua theatre in deck 8 on Allure in Oct. Could you see the theatre well? Thanks!

I check mine every few days, It's gone up about $1,100-$1,200 since I originally booked because I got kids sail free for my 2 girls. Looks like that promo is gone now, so unless it comes back, I think I'm set at what I've got currently

Me too!!! That kids sail free is great if you can swing it (our sailing falls during fall break!!) I am not going to beat that price...of course I still check!!

There is a concrete road between the beach and the fence! Apart from being a road where cars are driving people stand in the road and hang onto the fence and get blown by the blasts of the jets for a thrill despite the warning signs on the fence! If you stay on the beach you are fine! Very sad someone lost their life!

I just compared prices and it looks like Park N Go is about 45% less than the cruise port terminal parking (if you reserve online ahead of time). We usually fly in but with no good prices on flights (yet?) we may be driving this time. Looks like we will give Park N Go a try.

Hey Thrifty....we are in the Nashville area too and going on Allure this October!! We will also be driving and I have heard good things about Park'n'Go!! We are also looking at getting a hotel that has parking as part of a package. Lots of good info on the Florida Departures board!

Thanks! That was the info I needed!

I did start a thread yesterday but my question was not answered....I appreciate the link but I had already read that cruise Compass but it didn't specify if Adventure Ocean was open the first night and no one else commented!

Taking my kids on Allure in October and entertainment just opened up and I am making reservations for shows! We have early/main dinner seating.

Can anyone tell me if there is My Family Time dining and/or Adventure Ocean the first night? That is the best time option for Mamma Mia (8 pm) but my 6 year old twins won't sit for the show? The other options for Mamma Mia is 5 and 9 on two other nights!

Thanks!!

i am taking my kids on Allure in October and I am looking at booking shows....is Adventure Ocean open the first evening? I would like to book Mamma Mia for the first evening!

Does anyone have any recent AO compasses? We are doing the western route! Thanks!

 

This is the only other one I have on my phone. Unfortunately I do not have a picture of the inside, but I do not remember it being any different than the regular boardwalk ones.

Hey JimmyM....it looks like you are the lowest level of balconies....could it be deck 8? Not to doubt you!

I just booked a similar stateroom on the 10/8 Allure sailing....3rd from the aft starboard side....8725 I believe is the number!

Great pics!!

I am traveling with a group on Carnival Vista next June. We are up to 6 couples. Do they have large tables that fit 12 people? Carnival website says 10 is the biggest--but I thought I would check here!

If you have traveled with groups, have you been able to be accommodated in the dining room!

Just looking for info from cruisers!

Thanks!

Here is my tip: Visit the Family forum of Cruise Critic:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=49

I am a little embarrassed I didn't even know this board existed!!! I have kept mainly to the RCCL board and the Florida departures!! Thanks!!!