didicruiser

A taxi would be best; have fun!

Anybody know if the Odoul's is included in the Royal Replenish package? Also, it lists premium coffee. Is there a coffee shop on the Navigator of the Seas?

 

Thanks!!

I don't know for sure but I would o'douls isn't covered.

I just booked the package for this May. Glad to have learned about this. Thank you!

I LOVE 70's music but the show is betting a bit old. Adding an 80's night would be fantastic. Now, where are my leg warmers??

I didn't say that. I said Royal Caribbean used to provide those. Now they do not. I miss when they did.

The price to cruise is relatively cheap on Royal. A lot cheaper than in the past, IMHO :)

I was on the Indy in March and December of 2013. Excellent food,service and a lot of fun!!

I can't find a hotel in Galveston for less than $200 for the night before the cruise. Many hotels want a 2 night minimum esp since it's a holiday weekend.

I booked a refundable stay at LaQuinta near Hobby airport for $179.00. Includes transfers airport-hotel-port-back to airport. Nothing is near the hotel but do offer a complimentary shuttle to stores/restaurants. I will keep looking tho!

I'm glad that everything worked out well for you.

I'm still tweaking mine :eek:

Thank you all for your advice :)

Prosecco wine is sweet as well

Where are you staying on the island?

I am open. I just don't want to feel "stranded". I like the beach but is not necessary. BTW, I will be on the 5/25 sailing with you :D

I've never had great pizza on any cruise. I've just resigned myself to the fact that good pizza and good bagels are something that I'm not going to find at sea...

Ohhhh, so true!

They have totally upgraded Labadee it is very nice and it costs like $10 for a beach chair.....

There is NO charge for a lounge chair!!!

I will be staying one night pre-cruise. I will not have a car so location to stores, restaurants etc. within a mile to walk to is important. Any suggestions? TIA

Yes

What about me???

Embassy Suites Westshore has restaurants and shopping within walking distance.

http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/embassy-suites-tampa-airport-westshore-TPAFLES/index.html

 

 

Also, the Renissance Marriott is directly across the parking lot from the International Plaza, which is full of upscale shopping and many restaurants.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpaim-renaissance-tampa-international-plaza-hotel/

 

 

If you search for hotels in the Tampa-Westshore-Airport area, many will have free shuttle service to/from restaurants and shops.

 

 

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Thank you!!!

Hi all. DH and I will be staying in Tampa a couple of nights pre-cruise. We are looking for a more upscale hotel but with stores/restaurants within walking distance as we won't have a car. Any recommendations? TIA

I was on the Indy 12/7-12/15. They started to let people off around 6:30 but there was a long line. I would guess that people started to line up at 5:45 or so.

Thanks Andy

I just got off the independence this morning. I was on line to self disembark at 6:15. Off the ship at 6:45Through customs at 7:00 At the airport via a shared van at 7:20. Would definitely do it again.

Sorrentos only tastes good to me as far as cruise ship pizza goes. REAL pizza comes from Chicago. LOL:cool:

While Chicago pizza is great, nothing beats pizza from New York! ;)

I also brought the school ID but did not need it. However, this was about 12 yrs ago

Happy Thanksgiving Andy!

I'm sure that during the day, no problem.

In the evening, not appropriate