But that was before they allowed you to order a drink over the limit and pay the difference. Maybe they plan to making more money this way. It adds up.
Yes you can refare with Club Orange. It is just very complicated. The category that you pay for is the controlling price. So if you pay for a VF and get upgraded to a VB, the refare is based on VF. However, you have to get an agent who understands this. Most of them insist that the VB is controlling and you have to get transferred to a resolution specialist to make it work.
There are sometimes cruises available last minute at very low prices. If an inside cabin is $499 for a 10 day cruise, that would be the same price as the standby. And, you could pick your cabin and be guaranteed to sail.
Unbelievable. The HAL website still has it listed as a Southern Caribbean sailing. But, a travel agency has it listed as an Eastern itinerary. Wouldn't you think that the cruise line would want to have accurate information on their website?
Oops. Just realized that Rotterdam is the only ship in port that day. Still, you should probably be okay. There is almost always room on the top deck of the parking garage.
There are many times that 5 or 6 ships are in port at the same time. I wouldn't think this would be any different and you should probably be able to park. And, as you say, those same ships will be disembarking passengers so their spots will be available.
Since it is in the penalty phase, you are not entitled to anything. However, sometimes they will work with you. But, you have to go through your travel agent.
Are you parking at the port in Fort Lauderdale or a parking lot outside? I understand what Roy is saying about getting through security without an actual ship departure from Port Everglades.