5thgirl

Thanks everyone for the great tips!

Hi All - looking for recommendations on best company to arrange MCO airport transfer to/from Port Canaveral area hotel. Was just going to Uber it, but thought I should at least check other options to compare. Will be on the April 6 Mardi Gras! TIA!

Hi All! I am newer to Carnival, having done more Royal cruises, but we're planning a really fun girl's trip next April on Mardi Gras! Yay! Does anyone have or know where I can get any recent Fun Times for Mardi Gras so I can get a sample of what to expect? TIA!

Thanks everyone for all the great tips and feedback. I think I will look into a private transfer and see what that costs. We are also thinking of changing our approach - arriving day of instead and just taking the RC transfer from airport to Ravenna, and then when we return that's when we will stay the extra day or two in Venice. Has anyone had any experience with flying in the day of for a European cruise coming from the states (Chicago). My rule of thumb for cruising was always to arrive a day early just in case, but might change that just because it seems a little bit of a hassle to get from Venice to Ravenna separately....thoughts?? TIA!

It has been a while! I am getting back to resuming my cruising, and can't wait to book. We are looking at the 7 night Greece and Croatia, departing out of Ravenna on Explorer. I called RC and asked if we arrive a day early to enjoy Venice beforehand, if they could arrange a shuttle to take us to Ravenna the next day - sadly, the answer was No. Is this really true? I wasn't sure how much experience the RC agent had. I was told they can only arrange from the airport the day of, or the other option was for me to get back to the airport the next day vs a pickup from my hotel. Would appreciate any advice on best way to arrange. I know the ride can be roughly 3 hours. Any recommendations on hotels for a 2 night stay in Venice beforehand would also be helpful. TIA!