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Enjoy Explorer. We were most recently on her this past Feb/March. Line up early for the ice show...it's a popular one....but as noted above no reservations necessary/available on this class of ship.
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We've used the shuttle service that has big signs as you exit the terminal. It's $10.00pp and they fill up so quickly and are on their way...Couldn't have been easier this past Feb to get from POM to MIA.
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Yes...those glass bottles are nice.
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Does RCCL offer pre-cruise laundry packages?
Ashland replied to KyleClark's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Thanks for adding to my post #9. -
What does "choice" mean on set sail pass?
Ashland replied to mafig's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I believe it has to do with the casino level of onboard play. -
Lot's of taxi's lined up at Crown Bay that will take you anywhere you want to go. They'll be a sign with pricing and you'll take a shared taxi. Probably several people wanting to go to Megan's Bay.
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We recently stayed at Hampton Inn Suites Blue Lagoon. Their comp shuttle from MIA to their hotel worked out fine. We'll be staying their again next month May with our extended family of 6 so we'll use the comp shuttle again from MIA. To get from the hotel to POM it is $14.00pp so I priced out two Uber XLs and it's only $6.00 cheaper so we'll opt for the hotel shuttle since it'll be easier for us all and our luggage.
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We loved our RCI cruise that went from Singapore to Shanghai with some great ports. That was a few years ago and I wish they would offer that some day again.
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Driving to Orlando or Port Canaveral 2 Nights Before Cruise
Ashland replied to SaintTaris's topic in Florida Departures
I would stay in Port Canaveral. We loved the Home2Suites. -
Aqua Theater Suite or Owners Suite on Harmony?
Ashland replied to avatar133's topic in Royal Caribbean International
If it's just the two of you I would opt for the OS. It's our favorite suite regardless of which RCI we're on. -
Excursions For The New England/Canada Cruise
Ashland replied to loving2cruise's topic in Canada/New England
Halifax.....The best tour ever is with Paul McNeil !!! https://halifaxtitanictours.ca/historic-halifax-tour -
We were just recently (Feb) there and I believe (?) we paid from Crown Bay into town one way was $6.00pp. Same for the return.
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Prices may have changed a bit but last time we were there (2022) it was $12.00pp round trip to Maho and back. Go to the taxi stand (easy to find or just ask someone) and they'll be taxi vans waiting to go that seat usually 10-12 people. Purchase your roundtrip ticket and they will put a colored wrist tag on you. When you're ready to leave just go out front of the Sunset Bar (which is where you'll be dropped off originally) and you'll be directed to one of the returning taxi vans. We opt to have them drop us off in town for some shopping and then we take the water taxi ($) back to the dock area. We've done this over the years many times. You absolutely don't need an excursion for this as it's so easy to do. Enjoy !!
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Does RCCL offer pre-cruise laundry packages?
Ashland replied to KyleClark's topic in Royal Caribbean International
D+ not D. -
Check in and Linked Reservation?
Ashland replied to huntr104's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Key word was "sometimes"...The app has had some problems recently....so you never know but best to be prepared with all the info you need. -
Just recently on Liberty and Explorer. They have the exact same one I use at home. Conair 1875.
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Check in and Linked Reservation?
Ashland replied to huntr104's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Sometimes you have to go all the way through check in. So be prepared. OP have them send you a pic of their passport and you just check everyone in at the same time. I do this all the time for my extended family group and as recently as April 3rd. Couldn't be easier. -
Car rental drop off near Port Everglades terminal
Ashland replied to Alaska05's topic in Florida Departures
Also make sure you're aware of any parking charge at the hotel you choose. We opt for the Hyatt Place (SE 10th Ave location)...no charge for guest parking and it's in a great pre-cruise location. Look at pricing this hotel on ValueTrips. -
Car rental drop off near Port Everglades terminal
Ashland replied to Alaska05's topic in Florida Departures
Avis and Budget share the same building just outside the Port Everglades gate on Miami Road. They offer a comp shuttle to your ship terminal. If you're a Costco member check out their rates online. -
miami hotel with restaurant inside or easy walking distance
Ashland replied to 6fan's topic in Florida Departures
Hampton Inn Suites Blue Lagoon is right across the street from a Publix shopping center. A few restaurants and fast food. They have a comp shuttle from MIA to their hotel. We enjoyed this hotel this past Feb and will be staying again in May. They offer a comp breakfast and the hotel is very well priced. -
Hampton Inn Suites Blue Lagoon Miami Restaurants nearby?
Ashland replied to mattyboy's topic in Florida Departures
Thanks but I got the answer I needed above. For only a $6.00 difference we'll take the hotel shuttle and that way we know it will easily fit all of us and our luggage. Their shuttles are large as we noticed this past Feb when we were at this same hotel pre-cruise. -
We've sailed a few times on Explorer as recently as a 9 nighter this past Feb/March 2024 and will be on her for an 11 nighter March 2025. She's in great condition.