DaveOKC

Yes, just from the port to airport. Can vary a bit depending on traffic and which terminal. We were off in one of the early groups (not the earliest though) and there was a long line of taxis waiting for us.

Quick answer - its the HAL way - never the same by ship!

Taxi - easy to find and normally readily avialable. Just paid $13 a couple of weeks ago.

Hyatt House. Close to dining and shopping. Nice hotel seemingly remodeled and great service.

Recently used Hyatt House in Dania Beach area. Very nice place and great service. Very good shuttle service from airport (free) and to pier ($15 pp plus tax). Also have shuttle service post cruise either to hotel or airport (for a fee). Lots of dining and shopping right next door.

Who would spend that kind of money on a cruise ship for jewelry?? Just plan crazy IMO. What if there is an issue with it, do you have to take another cruise on the same ship to return it? (just kidding of course).

Just off the E in a Signature as well. Twice daily service and a great job overall. Large, clean room.

Three weeks ago on the Eurodam we saw this - no notice nor announcement of it before hand. Very good cakes, but the signage was small and you could not get close to the cakes to read.

Recently off the Eurodam. Had a small amount of non-refundable OBC (we used most of it for tips) and wanted to test if it would be applied to the balance (from our casino visits). At first (after leaving the ship) HAL did that, but then a couple of days later they reversed it and our final bill was a bit higher. Thus, HAL is paying attention to the refundable and non-refundable balances, at least on the Eurodam.

These two promos are basically the same - the onboard booking OBC and the FCD and Thank You for Sailing. Thus, you cannot get both.

Last cruise we had this issue (unusual for us), so we ended up adding tips to the various server bills (drinks. specialty dining, etc.). Crew seemed to appreciate it.

Depends on the Priest. Three weeks ago Sunday was a full hour and a holy day Mass was about the same. Normally if Mass starts at 5 PM, the Priest tries to be done by 5:30 or 5:45, the dinner time for fixed.

We did this recently. Did not get the email but my HAL PCC was able to use the ZPM code without a problem. Also got AARP and stockholder OBC, so they are combinable, but not on a casino free cabin deal.

Yes, should not be a problem unless some ship issue. Two weeks ago we were off the ship at 7:50am and at the gate at 8:25. Trick is to get there early before the cruiseline buses do.

Update - stayed at Hyatt House 4 weeks ago (it is right across a small street from Hyatt Place - Dania Beach. Very nice hotel with great service. Quick airport shuttle. Rooms were updated and large. Would stay there again. Also - plenty of dining and shopping right next door.

Thanks - I will give them the street (10th Ave.)

I just called the hotel - $8 pp ($15 for just 1) from airport to hotel. Price increased in April she said. Its a separate company. For that price might as well just take a taxi, especially since their service has been so slow in the past.

Hlitner - have you had any issues with getting taxi from FLL airport to hotel (like them being able to find the right one)? We are staying at Hyatt Place COnvention Center and do not want to be taken to the one in Dania Beach for example.

Great points so far on this topic. A party of 7 adds to issue of course. Two weeks ago on a Wed we were at our gate at 8:30 am, so it can be done, but you do need a backup plan IMO.

Funny and true story. I once had a Harvard PHD working for me at a consulting company. I had to fire him because he could not do simple math. Was great at writing though.

How much from the airport to the hotel? It was $5 per room last Feb.

Here is the copy of my itinerary:

It was just the casino discount, which varies from 10-30%, not the free cabin deal. The discounted ones normally are combinable, the free cabin not.

Hope they continue the new menu - on in two weeks!

Can he tell you all the cabins open? I was able to pick a very good location yesterday.